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Sam Howard and Of cer Matthew Baxter Memorial Scholarship Recipient Graduates with Honors from Florida Technical College

Education has been the vehicle to a better life for Omar Berrio. Recently, and after a 25-year law enforcement career, the now Kissimmee Police Department Lieutenant Omar Berriohad the opportunity to walk across the Amway Center stageto receive his Criminal Justice bachelor’s degree from Florida Technical College.

Lt. Berrio was awarded the Sergeant Sam Howard and Officer Matthew Baxter Memorial Scholarship in February 2018. The scholarship was created to honor Sergeant Sam Howard and Officer Matthew Baxter,two Kissimmee Police Department officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2017 while out patrolling.

“Having the opportunity to honor them and that was the most important thing to me,” Berrio said. “Having known them personally, and professionally, gave me the opportunity to honor their legacy.”

His desire to do his best was exemplified by results achieved. Omar Berrio graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 3.95 GPA. Berrio also credits his professors at Florida Technical College with helping him navigate the higher education process to reach his educational goals.

Attending Florida Technical College helped Berrio get promoted to lieutenant.One of the requirements for the lieutenant position is to have an associate degree or 60 college credits, which Berrio was able to complete in 2021.

with the highest level of integrity,” stated Dr. James Michael Burkett, Florida Technical College President. “It is without question that he has honored the memories of Sergeant Sam Howard and Officer Matthew Baxter.” The scholarship covered all costs associated with the completion of a bachelor’s degree.Lt. Berrio completed his Criminal Justice degree in 2021, but due to Covid-19 restrictions couldn’t walk across the stage until July 7th, 2023,one month shy of the sixthanniversary of the tragedy.

“Since receiving the scholarship Omar Berrio has been promoted to Lieutenant and continued to protect and serve the citizens of Kissimmee

This is Florida Technical College’s first commencement ceremony since the pandemic. Mayor Jerry Demingsheadlined as the commencement speaker of the graduation, along with Congressman Daren Soto and Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez who provided a special congratulatory video message. The graduation attendees included Kissimmee Police Department Chief Betty Holland, Kissimmee Vice Mayor Olga Castaño, Tanisha Nunn-Gary, President of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida,Gaby Ortigoni, President of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando and Katia Medina, VP of Prospera.

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BEST OF ORLANDO® 2023

Interviews with the fabulous hostesses of this year’s

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Welcome, reader, to our most glamorous Best of Orlando issue ever. Not only do you get to peruse a plethora of pages spotlighting Orlando’s best and brightest across 10 categories, you also get to peep our photo shoots with true royalty, representatives from the City Beautiful’s vibrant and creative drag community.

Our centerpiece Readers Poll was massive this year, with more categories and new faces than ever before — which should make for some lively conversations over the next few weeks — and our Writers’ Picks are drawn from a veritable armada of our freelancers and staffers, who share some alternately erudite and tongue-in-cheek takes.

Just as, perhaps even most, important is this year’s issue theme: Orlando’s drag queens. Incredibly glamorous and even more resilient and courageous, they’re weathering the storm of ignorance and hate emanating from Tallahassee and they’re doing it with style. We’ve chosen a handful of stars, legends and up-and-comers to represent each category and strut their stuff on the printed (and online) page. Make no mistake: We love drag unabashedly, we salute these artists, and we encourage you (if you’re 18 years old or above, eyeroll) to check out the performers we’ve featured and the multitudes of other worthies performing nightly all over this city.

CONTRIBUTORS: Jessica Bryce Young, Matthew Moyer, Daniel Rodriguez, Mauricio Murillo, Chloe Greenberg, J.D. Casto, Brian Costello, Kyle Eagle, Ida V. Eskamani, Rachel Gold, Kristin Howard, Bao Le-Huu, Faiyaz Kara, Seth Kubersky, Jim Leatherman, Matt Keller Lehman, Gabby Macogay, Richard Reep, Chris Tobar Rodriguez, Gabriel Rodriguez, Steve Schneider, McKenna Schueler, Nicolette Shurba, Ginger Wolfe Suarez, Eric Tegethoff, Rob Bartlett, Rick Andrews, Joe Frontel, Sam Serna, Jack Spatafora, Graham Jarrett, Jeff Kruse, Hollie Mahadeo, Kelsey Molina, Jerrica Schwartz, Addy Hudson, Miranda Stevens, Dan Winkler.

SPECIAL THANKS TO: CityArts for providing space for Mauricio “Crummy Gummy” Murillo to shoot all of our fabulous queens, and Enzian Theater (Aug. 23), Crooked Can Brewing Co. (Aug. 24), Tuffy’s Bottle Shop & Lounge (Aug. 25) and Will’s Pub (Aug. 27) for hosting our winners parties!

Darcel Stevens

How long have you been performing drag and what first hooked you about this art form?

Over 30 years. What “hooked” me to the art form is its ability to instantly impact the disposition and lives of those who spectate; it’s euphoric!

Tell me about the first drag performance where everything really clicked for you. My first Drag experience as an entertainer was phenomenal! The sisterhood of professional entertainers styled me, from makeup, clothing, to the choice of music. I had little to do with the preparation process, only show up and perform. My performance was met with enthusiastic applause and gratuity, I was instantly hooked!

Describe your drag aesthetic/persona. My aesthetic and persona — think the beauty and elegance of Diahann Carroll with the soul and temperament of Aretha Franklin. That’s Darcel Stevens. On stage giving the illusion of a woman who’s sophisticated, beautiful, approachable and mysterious. While offstage, assertive, vocal, approachable, curious and engaging! All of these characteristics are what makes Darcel Stevens uniquely authentic.

What are (and were) your favorite spots to perform in Orlando? Parliament House, Hammered Lamb, Island Time, Hamburger Mary’s Orlando.

Who are some local performers who have influenced or assisted you over the years?

Miss P (deceased), Tasha Diane (deceased), Tasha Long, Jazell Barbie Royale, Angelica Sanchez, Danielle Hunter.

What was your reaction to the news about the anti-drag laws passed in Florida earlier this year, and, conversely, the Hamburger Mary’s lawsuit victory? My reaction to the anti-drag laws was to create a counter-reaction. I was extremely proud and privileged to create and organize The Drag Queens March 2023: a mobilization of Drag

Queens and their allies from around the state of Florida to the state capital in Tallahassee! With the help of personally chosen City Coordinators from 13 major cities, over 540 protesters marched approximately one mile, converging on the steps of the Florida State Capital in direct protest against anti-drag bills/laws. The bravery and anger Hamburger Mary’s Orlando displayed was motivating and heroic! While Mary’s Orlando was not the focus in crafting anti-drag legislation, Mary’s Orlando’s owners knew the bills/laws were unconstitutional and must be challenged. The entire state of Florida owes Hamburger Mary’s Orlando a great debt of gratitude for their courageous actions. The injunction handed down by a federal judge allows Drag to continue in Florida, thanks to Hamburger Mary’s Orlando.

Are there any upcoming shows you’d like to plug? Saturday, Sept. 9, at Hamburger Mary’s Orlando: Darcel’s Birthday! Featuring Darcel Stevens, Daisy Dior and Danielle Hunter.

Kimberly Embers

How long have you been performing drag and what first hooked you?

I’ve been doing drag for about three years now and the thing that attracted it to me was the way they looked. And the very first drag queen I ever met gave me the nicest words of encouragement, especially when I was going through a tough time. I knew that I wanted to be that person for others. Drag performers are almost like superheroes, people look up to them.

Tell me about the first drag performance where everything really clicked. My very first drag performance was at Southern Nights Tampa, and I did the song “Work Bitch” by Britney Spears. And after the number so many people loved it, but the person that told me I have something special and I should keep going was Jade Embers, my nowdrag mother. I didn’t think I was going to keep going, but just to be noticed by someone in that community that people loved and adored gave me that confidence I needed to pursue something I’ve loved since I was younger.

Meet the 13 illustrious drag queens and performers who brought this year’s Best of Orlando issue to stunning and gorgeous life. Slay!

Describe your drag aesthetic/persona. My drag aesthetic is very much sexy Barbie vibes. I call myself the Black Barbie, very glamorous and put together, but also I’m a dancer so when it comes to putting a look together I make sure it’s something I can dance in but also breathe in.

What are your favorite spots to perform in Orlando? I love performing at Southern Nights Orlando but other good venues to perform at are Ember on Sundays, Chillers, Café DaVinci, along with others I’m excited to work with, like Island Time and Iron Cow.

Local performers who have influenced or assisted you? Local performers who have helped shape me in the Orlando community are Sassy Devine, Axel Andrews and Natalie E. Devine (my drag sister) — just to name a few.

What was your reaction to the anti-drag laws passed in Florida earlier this year? My reaction with all of these anti-drag laws was very upsetting. I didn’t like that not only lawmakers but also the media were painting not only drag performers but also the LGBTQ+ community as a whole as villains. They called us things like predators and unfit to be in front of children. They all think that we are the ones hurting children but in actually we are not. These lawmakers need to realize that guns are the thing hurting our children. These laws were just another attempt to try and keep my community quiet or contained. This plan failed and we are stronger and more together than ever before. Look at what we did when we marched up to the capital building in Tallahassee. We are here and Queer and we aren’t going anywhere.

Are there any shows you’d like to plug? If you all would like to follow me on my drag journey you can follow me on Instagram @kimberlyyembers. There I will be posting upcoming shows week to week, like the Aug. 23 Beyoncé Renaissance party at the Renaissance Theatre.

Davi Oddity

How long have you been performing drag and what first hooked you about this art form?

Coming up on two years of performing!

Being completely honest, I was interested in traditional burlesque until I watched Dragula. I was instantly hooked and switched gears.

Tell me about the first drag performance where everything really clicked.

This actually just recently happened. I was performing at my good friend MysTree Hugga’s show out in Sanford. I was dressed to kill and the makeup wasn’t any less impressive. I’ve been working so hard on my craft lately and I finally felt it all come together. When I was done performing, I felt like I had left absolutely everything on the stage in the best way possible. It’s that “A-ha!” moment where you’re like “wait, I’m actually really meant to be doing this.”

Describe your drag aesthetic/persona. I have always said that Davi is a shapeshifting demon. It’s like I take over a personality for a day, but in such a true-to-my-persona kind of way. It’s like Tim Burton meets Bettie Page with a touch of camp. To perfect my looks, I really get into the details. I spend about 30 minutes in the mirror after I’m done with makeup and outfit just trying on various accessories, adding gems to my face or glitter to my body. I love finding little things that I just know people are gonna want to look at.

What are your favorite spots to perform in Orlando? I am a huge fan of Treehouse Thursdays at Manikin Lounge and Off the Record Wednesdays at the Renaissance Theatre. Of course I can’t leave out The 808, where I have my shows as well. Such a cool setting for drag!

Local performers who have influenced or assisted you? My first influences were Victoria and Opulence Black. I saw Vicky on Dragula and started attending her show where I met Opulence! Once I began getting into drag myself I was pulling a lot of emotional support and drag help from the lovely Carbon and MysTree Hugga.

What was your reaction to the news about all the anti-drag laws passed in Florida earlier this year? At first I almost didn’t take it seriously because it seemed so unreal to attack a community that is so heavily concentrated in Florida. As things continued, I was so disheartened for our future as a community. We are far from done fighting the good fight, but I am ecstatic to see queer and trans performers still going strong and doing what they need to do to keep shows running.

Are there any upcoming shows you’d like to plug, and do you have any big plans for the rest of the year that you could fill us in on? Sept. 9 is Spikefest! A new alternative drag show at Austin’s Coffee hosted by my good friend Pup Rocky. Showtimes are 10:30 and 11:30 p.m. Door is donation-based. Coming up for October I’m working on a really exciting project with some really killer queens for a collaborative spooky pop-up, as well as a ton of themed shows of my own. This is the time of year where I thrive but also don’t sleep much.

Athena Embers

How long have you been performing drag and what first hooked you about this art form?

I have been performing in drag for about five years now. When I moved to Orlando seven years ago I saw my first drag show and was hooked. I fell in love with the art of it all and the power it has over not only myself but the audience as well.

Describe your drag aesthetic/persona. I would describe my drag aesthetic as fun, body positivity, a little humor and all the emotions. I try and make the most of my outfits.

Local performers who have influenced or assisted you? Some of the local performers who have helped me are definitely my two amazing drag moms: Tashae Royale Sherrington and Jade Embers. They have molded me into the artist I am today and I feel so lucky to have them in my life. Others include Sassy Devine, Natalie E. Devine, Addison Taylor, Axel Andrews and Kaija Taylor Adonis.

What was your reaction to the news about all the anti-drag laws passed in Florida earlier this year? When the anti-drag bill was passed I was in disbelief. How can someone say that we are harmful to anyone? We just want to have fun with our friends and make people smile.

Are there any upcoming shows you’d like to plug? In the coming months I am competing in two pageants: Tampa Pride and Large and Lovely.

Kitana Gemini

How long have you been performing drag and what first hooked you about this art form?

Over 20 years now … wooh. I’ve loved it since the moment I first saw a certain entertainer, Nazhoni T. Foxx, host her college nights back in the day. Actually she started college nights here in the Orlando scene.

Tell me about the first drag performance where everything really clicked. My first performance was to Britney Spears “I’m a Slave 4 U” with backup dancers, and it was my first solo show under my stage name. I was usually doing backup dancing for other entertainers until that point. After that show I knew it was something I wanted to do for the long run.

Describe your drag aesthetic/persona. I like to stand out from the crowd of performers and do my own thing. Nowadays there’s so many entertainers that dress, paint and perform alike. I like to mix some dance, comedy and old-school with my Kitana persona. I go on stage knowing the beat and lyrics to every mix I perform, and I try my best to include the audience as well as show my appreciation for every dollar that I get tipped.

Favorite spots to perform in Orlando? Island Time, Southern Nights, Shots Orlando.

Local performers who have influenced or assisted you? My Drag Mothers Nazhoni T. Foxx, Avalon Infiniti and Power Infiniti. They are the perfect combination of Drag and Clubkid mixed with Old School representation.

What was your reaction to reading the news about all the anti-drag laws passed in Florida earlier this year? I literally turned to my friends and said “This is some bullshit!” Drag is a performance art and should not be illegal. A lot of us make a living from performing. For many of us it has saved our lives.

Are there any upcoming shows you’d like to plug?

I’ll be hosting the last Sunday of every month at Island Time for their award-winning Drag Brunch. I will also be bringing back my event #ODRL (Orlando Drag Race Live) with a special AllStars Edition … more info coming soon about that event.

Natasha / V

How long have you been performing drag and what first hooked you about this art form?

I’ve been performing for around two years now. Ever since I was little I enjoyed performing, but being a boy experiencing what would later be diagnosed as dysphoria, I never felt comfortable taking boy roles and playing boy parts. Once I started doing makeup at the age of 12 and watching a show called RuPaul’s Drag Race, I realized exactly what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.

Tell me about the first drag performance where everything really clicked. MX OTR 2023 would definitely be when I realized that drag was my true passion. Wearing big hair with draggy makeup but still looking sexy made me feel so confident. I had never felt fully put together and fully realized up until that point.

Describe your drag aesthetic/persona and the work that goes into perfecting your look for each show. My drag aesthetic is forever changing; sometimes I’m glamorous, sometimes I’m a pregnant waitress who doesn’t know what to do with her unborn child (IYKYK). My persona however has always been the same: V might be the dumb bimbo that thinks 2+2=orange, but she knows that she’s not the one to play with. I have a lovely family of people around me that help me make costumes, design fully realized concepts, let me borrow jewels and jewelry. Drag is a community. It’s very rare to find a lone drag queen that is successful in this industry.

What are your favorite spots to perform in Orlando?

Considering we don’t have that many places to perform, I’d have to say Southern Nights and the Renaissance Theatre. When my home bar, Stonewall, abruptly shut down, Southern was the place to make me professional and polished, while the Ren was the place to push my creativity.

Local performers who have influenced or assisted you?

My drag mother Carbon, drag father Eros, my auntie and uncle Cara Cavalli and Axel Andrews, Mr Ms Adrien, Myki Meeks, Opal Cavalli … all of those people have influenced my costume decisions, my performance choices, the way I lipsync, act in a professional setting, etc. When they say “It takes a village to raise a child,” I’m Orlando’s child and the Orlando drag scene is my village.

What was your reaction to the anti-drag laws passed in Florida earlier this year?

I honestly thought it would all blow over from how dumb it all sounded. I have young siblings, nieces and nephews, and I couldn’t imagine them ever going through something as traumatic as “sexual grooming”… let alone being the one to groom them. I believe that parental decisions should be made by parents at the end of the day. If you don’t want your child to see drag, don’t let them watch Drag Race, don’t take them to a drag show, don’t take them to Pride. If you don’t want your child to transition, don’t give them hormones, don’t take them to a psychiatrist that specializes in dysphoria, deadname them to hell. At the end of the day, you’re not the one who gets to decide if you’re a good parent — your child does. Do you want them to have a parent that listens to their struggles, helps them navigate through their experiences, and teaches them about things before the world does? Or do you want them to walk through life when they’re an adult confused about the wonderfully diverse world around them as if they’ve been in a coma for the past 18 years? It’s the parents’ decision.

Are there any upcoming shows you’d like to plug?

Aug. 28 I’m in Shecago: A Dragsical at the Abbey, Unity Nite shows at Southern Nights should be back sometime at the end of the month, and me and my best friend Beatrixxx Oddity’s brand-new show Playhaus will be announcing our monthly dates at Iron Cow soon! I’m hoping to do more traveling out of town and even out of state for bookings, so if you’re interested in having this performer at one of your shows, let a girl know!

Daisy Dior

How long have you been performing drag?

I have been performing in drag for four years! At first it was never on my radar but when I was adopted by my drag mother, RuPaul’s Drag Race legend Ginger Minj, I decided to give it a try and it ended up clicking!

Tell me about the first drag performance where everything really clicked.

I wasn’t in full drag, but I was a backup character for a friend at the time, during a pageant they were competing in. And the moment it clicked was when I stepped out from behind the curtain, the spotlights hit me, the crowd started screaming and it was showtime!

Describe your drag aesthetic/persona.

My drag persona is a mixture of my true self and the femininity I always had to hide growing up in West Virginia. I consider my drag to be a female impersonation. I have always had strong female figures in my life and drag allows me to feel more confident in my true self!

What are your favorite spots to perform in Orlando? Many venues in the Orlando area have

given myself and so many other performers a safe place to express ourselves and our art, but I always have the best time at Hamburger Mary’s Orlando and Island Time Brunch, and there are so many more I would love to dip my heels into!

Local performers who have influenced or assisted you?

Orlando is full of amazing talent and there have been quite a few local entertainers that have really made their stamp and have become true friends. To name a few that I love and admire: my drag mother Ginger Minj, Mr Ms Adrien, MysTree Hugga, Darcel Stevens, Melony Munro and so many more!

What was your reaction to the anti-drag laws passed in Florida?

When the anti-drag laws were introduced in Florida, it broke my heart. Drag is an outlet and a safe space for so many and to see Republican lawmakers try to paint drag queens as monsters and push false narratives about us — narratives that put us in danger — it hurts. I started drag when I moved to Orlando and to have my character and morals attacked by complete strangers, I will not stand for it! Drag queens are warriors and the queens before us have fought for us to be where we are now. We cannot let their hard work go to waste, we must continue to fight and vote, vote, vote!

Do you have any upcoming shows you’d like to plug? I am a queen that’s always on the go! I travel all throughout the state to clubs, brunches, campgrounds, private events, bars and restaurants. I also do quite a bit of travel out of the state with visits to Dallas, and I also take my drag to the seven seas onboard many different cruise ships! I love traveling to new cities and states and even countries and being able to share my art, and I am always looking to add the next city, state and country to my list! You can find where I’m going to be next on my Instagram @thedaisydior and if you need an entertainer at your next event, I’m your queen!

Danielle Hunter

How long have you been performing drag and what first hooked you about this art form?

I have been performing for 32 years, 25 in Orlando, and have been very fortunate to have won numerous titles such as Miss Florida 1999, Miss Continental 2000, Miss Continental Elite 2007 and Entertainer of the Year 2019. The pageant world has been a significant force in my life as a performer. I think the excitement of a crowd and my competitive nature have been the driving forces in my career.

Tell me about the first drag performance where everything really clicked. My first show was on Halloween in Carbondale, Illinois. Like many other entertainers, I just thought it would be fun. Turns out I just discovered myself and would never look back.

Describe your drag aesthetic/persona. I remember growing up. My family was impoverished, and I would spend my afternoons watching a show called Green Acres with this character that wore chiffon and high heels on the farm. Zsa Zsa Gabor was very classy and never had a hair out of place. I have learned years later, in a way, she was the woman I always aspired to be and look like.

Where are your favorite spots to perform in Orlando?

I love to perform in the City Beautiful. Just a few of my favorite spots are Island Time, Amore, Secrets, Savoy and Southern Nights, just to name a few I have coming up on my schedule.

Local performers who have influenced or assisted you?

Performers that have helped me become the performer I am today … Carmella Marcella Garcia, who I worked with at Southern Nights for about 15 years. I enjoyed performing at the Parliament House for about eight years, and a significant influence was Darcel Stevens.

What was your reaction to the anti-drag laws passed in Florida earlier this year?

I am a little shocked about the new laws in our state, like [restricting] gender-affirming care. I have been living female for 35 years, and on July 1 of this year, I learned that I would need to start a process to find a psychiatrist to state that I need the medication to keep the hormones to live my life as a transgender woman. I might add that, at the moment, most psychiatrists fear taking on clients due to the threat of lawsuits. I never thought that after living this way for the majority of my life, I’d need someone to tell me that I am approved to continue.

Kaija Adonis

How long have you been performing drag and what first hooked you about this art form?

I’ve been performing for 21 years … being a theater kid, the first time I went to the bar when I was 18 and saw my first drag show, I was hooked instantly.

Tell me about the first drag performance where everything really clicked.

I think it was my first performance on my birthday, the audience really responded to me.

Describe your drag aesthetic/persona.

My drag persona is all over the place. I don’t really try to stay with one look. My drag consists of cosplay, club kid and traditional drag.

Favorite spot to perform in Orlando? My home bar, Southern Nights.

Local performers who have influenced or assisted you?

Nazhoni, my first drag mother, will always be an inspiration to me.

What was your reaction to all the anti-drag laws passed in Florida earlier this year?

I think it’s just really stupid. The right is always looking for something to get people all up in arms when there’s really nothing backing it up. Next they will say something stupid like eating ice cream goes against their values. Drag performances do absolutely nothing harmful to anyone. It’s entertainment, it brings people joy. Drag has been around for hundreds of years, it’s been in movies, on Broadway, on television and now you’re trying to say it grooms children? Girl, bye. Go outside and touch some grass, drink a glass of milk and calm all the way down!

Are there upcoming shows you’d like to plug?

On Aug. 25 there’s a new dinner show that I’m performing in hosted by Mr Ms Adrien at The 808. Later this year in December I will be presenting my annual charity event called Broadway Christmas! Local entertainers come together and we perform numbers from Broadway, animated and movie musicals, and 100 percent of the money collected goes directly to the Trevor Project.

Tashae Royale Sherrington

How long have you been performing drag and what first hooked you about this art form?

I’ve been doing drag for 16 years and what got me hooked to the art form is I’ve always been in theater and singing, and I’ve always felt like I was in the wrong body, and I always felt I was supposed to be born a woman. And when I went to my first drag show and saw what was actually going on, from the makeup, to the costumes, the hair and the artistry, I knew I was meant for this art form.

Tell me about the first drag performance where everything really clicked.

My first drag performance was at a club, Incahoots, in Jacksonville, Florida, and I remember I wore a brown mesh gown and I performed Faith Evans’ “True Love.”

Describe your drag aesthetic/persona.

My drag aesthetic is to exceed perfection, glamor, beauty, grace, tantalizing, polished, professional and mesmerizing (haha) and be the singing and entertaining diva that I know I am, and that others have grown to love.

What are some of your favorite spots to perform, past and present?

My favorite spots to perform in Orlando, past and present, are Southern Nights, Parliament House, Pulse, Stonewall, and Irish Shannons for BLM Tuesdays — booze, love and music.

Local performers who have influenced or assisted you?

Some local performers that have influenced me: Jazell Barbie Royale, Angelica Sanchez, Tasha Long, Darcel Stevens, Roxxxy Andrews and Aysia Black.

What was your reaction to the anti-drag laws passed in Florida earlier this year?

I really hate discussing this, but I know we have to because it is and was our reality. But when it happened I was angry, scared, confused, mad and all I’m going to say is a lot of people really hate or despise what they don’t know or understand, but knowledge is power.

Are there any upcoming shows you’d like to plug?

I would really like to extend my gratitude and thanks to Matthew and Orlando Weekly for this amazing opportunity, and you can catch myself and the Southern Nights divas every weekend at Southern Nights Orlando, and stay tuned for some amazing things I have coming up.

Natalia Taylor

How long have you been performing drag and what was it that hooked you on this art form?

I have been doing this for about nine years and I initially started doing community theater. I started as Angel in a local production of Rent while I was in college. I was at Valencia, and we got the first rights in the state of Florida to do Kinky Boots so I was one of the drag queens in that again, and it kind of stuck.

Tell me about your first drag performance where everything clicked?

I don’t know, it just always felt right. The stage just feels like home for me. Whether that be in a restaurant doing brunch, or in a theater with lights and bass and all of that, it just clicks. I love performing and I love being in front of people.

Describe your drag aesthetic/persona and the work that goes into perfecting a look for a show. It depends on what you’re doing for a show. Like you can spend up to like four or five hours getting dressed, doing your hair down, shaving, showering and all that fun stuff. But if you’re doing a full production or like a beauty pageant or something, that can take months up to weeks. I fancy myself a little bit of an older-school drag so I do like pageants and I don’t mind spending money to put on a production or a big show. You know, I do love my icons like Beyoncé and Ariana, but I also love Shirley Bassey and Liza Minnelli and stars of the past, when everything was huge.

What are some of your favorite spots to perform in Orlando?

Wherever! I do love Hamburger Mary’s, and some brunch spots here in Orlando, right around Lake Eola and downtown.

Who are some local performers who have either influenced you or assisted you along the way?

Darcel Stevens, MysTree and Carbon Cavalli I think are not only innovators, but drivers in this community for equality, for perseverance. And just to do the right thing and to be a good person. Be nice, you know, so the world would be nice back to you.

What was your reaction to all of the anti-drag legislation passed in Florida?

I think it’s absolutely ridiculous. Like what you like and dress however you want, it doesn’t mean that’s who you are. Drag is what I do, it’s not who I am. I’m not a woman. I’m not pretending, I’m not telling you that. I just like wearing makeup and putting on a great show and I just so happen to be wearing six-inch heels.

Are there any upcoming shows you’d like to plug?

I don’t. I actually broke my pelvis, believe it or not, about a year ago so I’m still recovering from that. I don’t have anything lined up because I don’t do the splits like before, just to make sure that everything can heal. I broke my pelvis in two places during a drag show. But that’s not something obviously to push me away. You saw me with high shoes and long hair and makeup. I’m not scared to come back and come full force. So if anybody out there is willing to, contact me. We will be all over the state.

Allie Slasher

How long have you been performing drag and what was it that hooked you on this art form?

So I, weirdly, was a Shakespearean actor when I was a little kid. The first time I actually did any of it was a traditional Shakespeare play. And then I fell in love with the art form the way I’m doing it now. Right before the pandemic, I think, was my first time on stage — in February, and then everything shut down in March. A brief little unveiling in Orlando and then immediately went to streaming and Twitch and stuff for the length of that. So now I’m kind of coming back out and getting to do shows in the public eye around town and stuff.

What was the first drag performance where everything really clicked for you.

I don’t know if I’ve had that one yet. I always have big nervous energy before shows and stuff like that. Took me a while to sort of get around all of that kind of thing. But I’ve had some really, really close points. I did a number at Spikefest that went well, I performed to … [Orlando band Super Passive, who Slasher plays bass for] had just come off that tour with Korine, so I did one of their songs, and no one has ever performed drag to their songs before. It was a really cool moment.

Tell us about your drag persona/aesthetic. My drag character is a little weird. On purpose. Obviously, it’s drag, it’s supposed to be a little extra. But Allie Slasher is a dead alien who’s been stuck on earth for a long time and really bored and it’s exciting to inhabit humans to kind of understand what humanity is so they can at least kind of enjoy their time while they’re here. It’s strange, but it allows me to perform gender in a way that is really nonspecific. I don’t ever want anyone to confuse me with a woman. I want to make sure I am a big drag monster, a gender-amorphous thing of beauty and joy.

I was curious also about the work that goes into getting your looks ready for each show. A lot of artists will start with a look and find the song and I start with the song and find the look. Typically I’m going to try to tie it into some greater theme within the musical piece and then start throwing stuff up on a dress form until it looks right. I don’t have a lot of sewing skills or anything like that, but I’ve done it enough to sort of get by if I need to make some alterations. I tend to not build a lot of stuff from scratch. I tend to start from pieces and then modify those pieces. Kind of build the silhouette, then build the fine details, and then kind of put it on myself. Make sure everything looks right. Try to perform it, practice how you’re going to be performing it, and go from there. In terms of the makeup, I’ve got some signature stuff that I include on every piece; other than that, I’m usually trying to draw from one of my icons, like Madeline Kahn.

What are some of your favorite spots to perform in Orlando?

You can’t go wrong with Southern Nights. It’s amazing. I like a lot of the smaller stuff. What we’re doing at Austin’s Coffee is fucking great. I love having a space like that, where it’s sort of ended up outside of directly queer spaces. I think that’s really helpful and really different. We’ve done stuff with like Iron Cow and The 808. That’s so much fun.

Local performers that have influenced or assisted you?

All the girls in Black Haus. Opulence Black is probably my favorite queen in town. She’s incredible, she’s beautiful. She’s unbelievable on a microphone, she is such a good host. And Zade Black, the way that he moves and performs is so mesmerizing and clearly like a classically trained dancer, I just — my body doesn’t move like that. So I tend to really like dancers. And Davi, we help each other and it’s great.

What was your reaction to the anti-drag laws passed in Florida earlier this year?

It’s really terrifying. I remember we were doing a show and I’m in full drag and this child walks in, one of like the owner’s children or something like that, and I literally froze where I’m standing, staring at it like “I’m going to jail now.” So yeah, that is like a kind of weird near-constant threat.

What’s always going to happen anytime you kind of try to [ban art], it’s never really going to end well. It’s just going to propagate itself even further into more widely diverse spaces. It’s not something that you’re ever going to be able to stop — like, it’s just art. You can’t stop it. Yeah, it’s terrifying, especially with the kind of ways they’re labeling people in the community as groomers or pedophiles, it’s transparent and it’s gross. Hopefully this will not be something that we’ll have to deal with forever, but Florida is not doing great with that. So we will see how that goes.

Do you have any upcoming shows you’d like to plug?

Nothing that I can really talk about just yet. I will say that hopefully there is going to be a really nice semi-regular event based around music and drag that will be happening very soon.

Axel Andrews

How long have you been performing drag?

My first appearance as Axel was back in 2008. So I’ve been performing for roughly 15 years. I’ve always had an attraction to the art world and the more I was around drag, the more inspired I was, with the exception that I was never connected to female musicians in the way that I was to male leads and rock bands. Then one night at Pulse Orlando, I saw Kitana Gemini perform to one of my favorite bands — Fallout Boy — and I knew there was a place for me in the drag community.

Tell me about the first drag performance where everything really clicked.

I was fresh out of the closet when I moved to Orlando from the west coast of Florida. I had no idea what I was like as a gay man, let alone how to do makeup, hair or costuming. But Kitana Gemini knew I had an interest in the art of drag and gave me a spot in her annual show to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Terrified but excited, I convinced a friend who had been performing for years to do a combined number with me. We went back and forth performing to a nine-minute mix of male- and female-led bands.

Describe your drag aesthetic/persona.

My drag aesthetic has always been a punk-rock sex symbol with a splash of goofy banter. I love combining the extremes of drag with a male lead energy.

What are your favorite spots to perform in Orlando? Formerly Pulse Orlando, but my home at Southern Nights is a weekly blessing.

Local performers who have influenced or assisted you?

My Drag mother Roxxxy Andrews, along with legends like Darcel Stevens, Danielle Hunter and Kitana Gemini.

What was your reaction to reading the news about all the anti-drag laws passed in Florida earlier this year?

I’ve been furious about this whole situation since the minute I heard. Mainly because it’s clear that the conservatives’ objectives are always the same. They pick a marginalized group that they can shine a false accusation on to distract the public from the real economic issues we face. A Drag Queen’s motto is “Be who you want to be and love your life loud and with color.” The only grooming and conversions going on are in the churches and the military.

Are there any upcoming shows you’d like to plug?

You can find me hosting Orlando’s hottest college night [Rush Thursdays] every Thursday at Southern Nights. And I’ll be performing in Mr Ms Adrien’s brand-new Icons cabaret dinner show Friday, Aug. 25.

The Power of Signage for Your Business

The power of eye-catching signage to attract, interest and direct people is undeniable, and standing out is more than just a desire for most businesses – it’s a necessity. Signs, decals, banners, vehicle graphics, business ID signs and printing are more than “just signs,” says Renee Friedman with FASTSIGNS of OrlandoCentral, an advanced center that specializes in every type of signage and printing service your business, office or organization may need as well as all basic signage needs including ADA signage, wall and window graphics and more. “For businesses, they’re your first impression, your silent ambassador and your secret weapon in attracting potential customers,” said Friedman. Professional signage equals professional services. There’s also practical – wayfinding and directional signage tells new customers or patients to where an entrance might be or visitors to an event.

Think about it. People look for clues when they are passing by a place that they’re not familiar with, whether it be a new restaurant, an apartment complex or a special event. Signage is more likely to make people check out a place, and signage matters even more than a place’s popularity and convenience with potential customers.

In a 2022 national survey by FASTSIGNS, when asked what would make you want to check out a place you’re not familiar with, almost half of people surveyed said signs would draw their interest – in fact 47% of respondents said eyecatching signage is likely to make people want to check out a place.

A BUSINESS WITHOUT A SIGN IS A SIGN OF NO BUSINESS

Signs are like a magnet to attract interest and potential business – they are your non-stop salesperson, working around the clock to communicate your brand’s message, identity and

offerings. And a unique, visually appealing sign has the potential to grab and direct a customer’s attention and turn a one-time visitor into a repeat customer.

“Signage is more than just a marker telling customers your business location. It’s a powerful marketing tool,” said Friedman who’s been in the visual communication and graphic services industry for over 35 years. The services her center offers customers also includes wayfinding, rebrandinging dimensional logos, reception signage, building ID signs and more. Since 1987, Friedman has worked with clients as their marketing partner, not just their sign vendor.

“When they say “I need a sign,” it’s really just a conversation starter,” says Friedman. “We really want to make your brand seen and remembered.” Someone requesting signs may really need graphics on their vehicles, or they may need to think digital instead of just a large monument sign or something more trendy like neon. Friedman and her team help customers turn a request into a visual solution and often help customers think ahead or spend more effectively.

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“Harness the power of signage and let it do the talking for your business,” said Friedman whose center includes advanced equipment and experienced staff better prepared to take on large and complicated, deadline oriented projects including working with construction companies, hospitals, schools, hotels and with the manufacturing industry on projects ranging from banner displays, to project management including permitting, installation, manufacturing and more.

“Sometimes we’re guiding you through from the very start,” said Friedman, who understands the needs of new businesses and entrepreneurs well. She began her career in sales in Dallas, Texas, before purchasing her first FASTSIGNS franchise in Atlanta, Georgia. There, she served as the Preferred Sign Vendor for the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, creating all the signs for the Olympic Village and beyond. In 2001, she opened her center in Orlando, Florida. This year, Renee and her husband Richard Goldstein relocated across

the street, opening their new, expanded center at 4835 E. Colonial Drive.

As an original Orlando center, Renee has clients all over Florida and the United States though the center concentrates primarily on the Orlando Central area, stretching from the Orlando Municipal Airport to Winter Park, the University of Central Florida as well as the Parks and Downtown. In fact, Commissioners named May 2 FASTSIGNS Day in Orlando and the center was recently named Mills50 Outstanding Business of the Month.

Renee says to remember that a well-designed sign can convey your brand’s personality and quality, and can help to differentiate you from competitors. Whether it’s a bold, vibrant sign that exudes energy and creativity, or a sleek, minimalist one that communicates sophistication and professionalism, your signage should be a visual representation of your brand’s unique identity.

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Local Notables

Readers Poll

Best Local Charitable Group

1st: Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, feedhopenow.org

2nd: Zebra Coalition, zebrayouth.org

3rd: Aeras Foundation, aeras.foundation

Best Local Activist Group

1st: Equality Florida, eqfl.org

2nd: Stand With Abortion Now (SWAN), swanoforlando.org

3rd: League of Women Voters of Florida, lwvoc.org

Best Local Animal Rescue

1st: Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, petallianceorlando.org

2nd: Pet Rescue by Judy, petrescuebyjudy. com

3rd: Orange County Animal Services, orangecountyanimalservicesfl.net

Best Local Elected Official

1st: Anna Eskamani, annaforflorida.com

2nd: Buddy Dyer, orlando.gov

3rd: Maxwell Alejandro Frost, frost.house.gov

Best Local Big Shot Who’s Not an Elected Official

1st: Scott Maxwell, orlandosentinel.com/ author/scott-maxwell

Best Headbanger Radio: “Metal Train” on WPRK 91.5-FM

wprk.com

You might not equate the term “college radio” with looks that kill or blood that rains, but that train meets weekly on Rollins College’s student and community station, WPRK 91.5. Every Friday at around midnight (give or take), DJ Rob Penticoff pours out hours upon hours of molten metal both old and new. It’s a blissful run through hesher-land, as programmed by perhaps the one guy in America who can tell you who’s in Quiet Riot at any given moment. Recurring themed episodes include “I Didn’t Know They Were Still Around” (fresh tracks by genre veterans now working the state-fair circuit) and “The Love & Death Valentine’s Special” (alternating power ballads and death-metal dirges, to accommodate the holiday mood of happy couples and bitter singles alike). There’s no better place to get your kicks, or your Kix.

Best Cheerleader for Central Florida’s Cultural History: Bob Kealing

instagram.com/bob_kealing

If ever there were a person who made you proud to be a Central Floridian, it’s Bob Kealing. From broadcast news to authoring books, Kealing digs up the stories that tell us about a Florida that is as nuanced and culturally rich as anywhere in the country.

He’s lent his talents and reputation to lift up and celebrate the things that give us some communal bragging rights, like the Kerouac House in College Park. His books range from the female-empowerment story of Brownie Wise and Tupperware to the genesis of country rock via Gram Parsons. His most recent, Good Day Sunshine State, digs deep into the Beatles touring in Florida at the height of Beatlemania, just as the nation was bouncing back from the JFK tragedy and mass social change began to sweep across the state and the world.

Best ‘Orlando of the Apes’: Swans take over Eola post-hurricane

The aftermath of Hurricane Ian in Orlando and throughout the state was anything but a joke in terms of damage and flooding. And yet, it was impossible not to take some sort of low-key joy in seeing the Lake Eola swans immediately adapt to the flooding and basically take over the area. Completely unruffled, they cruised down what used to be sidewalks and walkways, all but flipping one feathered digit at any humanity they came across: “Can’t float? What a pity.”

Best Reaction to Florida’s New Anti-Union Law: ‘I would rather die,’ Rep. Anna Eskamani

annaforflorida.com

“Absolutely not, I would rather die,”

quipped Eskamani, known for being a supporter of organized labor, when asked for her vote on a new law designed to undercut Florida’s public sector unions, representing over 150,000 working Floridians. Eskamani and other state Democrats voted that law down, while most of the GOP supported it, despite opposition voiced by a number of Republican union members. The measure, imposing new requirements on public sector unions, was officially OK’ed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in May. Since then, several unions have filed legal challenges to block it. Educator unions claim it’s unconstitutional, while the statewide police union (whose members are largely exempt from the law) admits the law is confusing (after realizing some of their co-workers, such as 911 operators, will be affected).

Best Entry Point to Bootson-the-Ground Abortion Rights Activism: Stand With Abortion Now (SWAN)

swanoforlando.org

Stand With Abortion Now is a grassroots, all-volunteer clinic escort group that seeks to protect patients of one of Orlando’s only abortion clinics from anti-abortion protesters, who gather outside of the clinic daily to harass patients. The group, funded by community donations, formed after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision in 2022, which overturned the federal constitutional

2nd: Savannah Boan, facebook.com/ thesexysavannah

3rd: Johnny Magic XL 106.7, xl1067.iheart. com/featured/johnny-magic/about

Best Local Music-Focused Radio Station

1st: WXXL 106.7, xl1067.iheart.com

2nd: WJRR 101.9, wjrr.iheart.com

3rd: WPRK 91.5, wprk.org

Best Local Talk News Radio Station

1st: WTKS 104.1-FM Real Radio, realradio. iheart.com

2nd: WMFE 90.7-FM, wmfe.org

3rd: WDBO 107.3-FM and 580-AM, wdbo. com/on-air

Best Local Radio Voice

1st: Johnny Magic XL 106.7 xl1067.iheart. com/featured/johnny-magic/about

2nd: Sabrina Ambra Real Radio 104.1, facebook.com/sabrina.ambra

3rd: Russ Rollins Real Radio 104.1, realradio.iheart.com/featured/ monsters-blogs-russ-rollins

Local Notables

WRITERS’ PICK: LAKE EOLA SWANS AFTER HURRICANE IAN (PHOTO BY MATT KELLER LEHMAN)

right to abortion under Roe v. Wade. In addition to clinic escort services, the group also raises funds to help people access abortion care, similar to Florida Access Network and the Tampa Bay Abortion Fund. Unlike Planned Parenthood, SWAN will sometimes take a confrontational approach to their escort services — directly engaging with anti-abortion protesters — and regularly blasts them on their popular TikTok account, @swanofcentralfla.

Best Local Restaurant to Sue DeSantis Over Anti-Drag Legislation: Hamburger Mary’s

110 W. Church St.

hamburgermarys.com/orlando

Somebody had to stand up, and the downtown Orlando restaurant, known for hosting drag events like brunch and bingo, stepped up to volunteer as tribute. Hamburger Mary’s sued the state in May over a new law that contains penalties for venues that host an “adult live performance” (widely perceived as a reference to drag) with children under 18 present. Because of that lawsuit, the law has since been blocked. “This bill has nothing to do with children, and everything to do with the continued oppression of the LGBTQ+ community,” Hamburger Mary’s co-owner John Paonessa wrote in a statement on the restaurant’s Facebook page after the lawsuit was filed. “We’ve spent too many years moving forward. We can’t go back!”

Best Stomp Speech: Maxwell Frost onstage with Paramore

June 2, 2023

Most (pop-)punk moment of the year for Orlando? No contest. It was when Orlando’s U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost jumped onstage with Paramore in Washington, D.C., to join in on a song and maybe tell our governor to fuck off in the process. Frost was surprise-invited onstage at the Capital One Arena to join the band for 2007 number “Misery Business.” Besides contributing some headbanging and backing vocals, Frost also got in a lusty shout of “Fuck Ron DeSantis! Fuck fascism!”

Best Backdrop for a Protest: Orlando City Hall

400 S. Orange Ave.

Are you looking to make a political statement with an Insta-worthy shot? Look no further than Orlando’s City Hall. City Hall’s downtown location features a natural stadium riser, allowing activists to create captivating visuals during their pressers. (Fun fact: The previous building was blown up during the filming of Lethal Weapon 3.) So, whether you’re championing climate change, trans rights or the right to enjoy ice cream for breakfast, look no further than Orlando’s City Hall. Grab your signs, get your message out there, and get into some good trouble — without explosions, of course!

Best Local Radio Show

1st: “Johnny’s House” on XL 106.7, xl1067. iheart.com/featured/ johnny-s-house-live-blog

2nd: “Monsters in the Morning” on Real Radio 104.1, realradio.iheart.com/featured/ as-heard-on-the-monsters

3rd: “The News Junkie” on Real Radio 104.1, thenewsjunkie.com

Best Local Radio Sportscaster

1st: Angel Rivera on Real Radio 104.1, realradio. iheart.com/featured/ as-heard-on-the-monsters

2nd: Mike Bianchi on 96.9 The Game, 969thegame.iheart. com/featured/open-mike/ about

3rd: Brandon Kravitz on 96.9 The Game, 969thegame. iheart.com/featured/ in-the-zone

Best Local Podcast

1st: “A Mediocre Time With Tom and Dan,” tomanddan. com

2nd: “HauntScene,” hauntscene.com

3rd: “No New Friends Podcast,” nonewfriendspodcast.com

Best Local TV Morning Show

1st: Fox 35 “Good Day Orlando,” fox35orlando.com/ shows/good-day

2nd: WESH 2 “Sunrise,” wesh. com

3rd: WFTV Channel 9 “Eyewitness News,” wftv.com

Best Local Evening News

1st: WESH 2, wesh.com

2nd: WFTV Channel 9, wftv. com

3rd: Fox 35, fox35orlando.com

Best Local TV Anchor

1st: Amy Kaufeldt, facebook. com/amykaufeldtfox35

2nd: Martha Sugalski, wftv. com/author/martha-sugalski

3rd: Greg Warmoth, facebook. com/gwarmothwftv

Best Local TV News Reporter

1st: Erik Sandoval at News 6, facebook.com/ eriksandovalnews

2nd: Q McCray at WFTV, twitter.com/qmccraywftv

3rd: Crystal Moyer at News 6, facebook.com/ crystalmoyernews6

Best Local TV Weather Forecaster

1st: Tom Terry at WFTV, wftv. com/author/tom-terry

2nd: Tony Mainolfi at WESH 2, twitter.com/tmainolfiwesh

3rd: Brian Shields at WFTV, facebook.com/ brianshieldsweather

Best Local Instagram Influencer

1st: Jessie Dee, instagram. com/jessiedeexx

2nd: Savannah Boan, instagram.com/savannahboan

3rd: Brendan O’Connor, instagram.com/bkeepz

Best Local OnlyFans

1st: Piper Fawn, onlyfans. com/piperfawn

2nd: Amber Nova, onlyfans. com/ambernova73

3rd: Jessica Barton, onlyfans. com/jessicabarton

Best Local TikTok

1st: tiktok.com/@jessiedeexx

2nd: tiktok.com/@ savannahboan

3rd: tiktok.com/@ lol4markdaniel

Drinking + Nightlife

mere distraction: The real action is happening behind the bar where a collection of clown statues stand and hang with all-knowing smirks, almost laughing at the bar-goers ordering from a wide variety of Florida beers, ciders and kombucha. Who knows, you might even find a clown serving your drinks.

Best Non-Con Spot to Live Out Your Harry Potter Dreams: Cocktails & Screams

39 W. Pine St. instagram.com/cocktailsandscreams

Readers Poll

Best Bar Overall

1st: Will’s Pub, willspub.org

2nd: The Guesthouse, instagram.com/ the_guesthouse

3rd: Wally’s Bar and Liquors, wallysbarandliquors.com

Best New Bar

1st: Otto’s High Dive, ottoshd.com

2nd: Deadwords Brewing, deadwords.com

3rd: The Moderne, themodernebar.com

Best Place to Pregame Before an Orlando SC game: Broken Strings Brewery

1012 W. Church St.

brokenstringsbrewery.com

Don’t kid yourself: An overpriced beer at Orlando’s Exploria Stadium isn’t for everyone. If you’re an Orlando City SC fan but are not about that big-bucks life, or (alternatively) just want somewhere to kill time before a game, you have options. The best one out there for a pre-game beer or two is Broken Strings Brewery, a brewery located less than half a mile from the stadium. On afternoons leading up to Orlando City SC games, they typically have some sort of food truck, various craft beers on tap that they produce in-house, and all of the good vibes. Plus, it’s not just the beer that makes this a fun and noteworthy spot, it’s the energy and friendliness of the staff. Be a good sport and tip well.

Best Cheap Drinks: Burton’s Thornton Park

801 E. Washington St. instagram.com/burtonsthorntonpark

Burton’s is an Orlando staple. Established in 1937, it’s the perfect hole-in-the wall neighborhood sports bar — cheap drinks, great selection of beers, strong pours and awesome staff. There’s indoor and outdoor seating, plenty of flatscreens for all your sporting needs, and billiards and darts, along with a juke box, for your entertainment needs. Pro tip: Bring your friends visiting from Miami to Burton’s, and watch them have a mini-emotional breakdown from how awesome and affordable this bar is. Remind them they can visit anytime, and ask if they need another drink that’s $5 or less.

Best Place to See American Idol Wannabes Take Karaoke Way Too Seriously: Big Daddy’s

3001 Corrine Drive

bigdaddysorlando.com

Silly, fun, playful, goofy, weird, ironic, atonal: Karaoke, in theory, should be a good time for everyone, the furthest thing from a low-rent American Idol competition. Please, even if you can almost (emphasis on “almost”) hit that high note in “I Will Always Love You,” remember that you’re still in a dive bar crooning through a cheap microphone to tinny backing tracks in front of Jello-shot drunkards from Winter and/or Audubon Park. And that’s OK.

Best Piano Bar: Musical Mondays at the Ren Renaissance Theatre Co.

415 E. Princeton St. rentheatre.com

The Renaissance Theatre Company is where Orlando’s musical theater community comes to play. The company has incredible original shows (and they pay their performers and employees at least $15 an hour). Every week at Musical Mondays you’ll find live pianists, featured Broadway performers and incredible local talent taking the stage to belt out show tunes — even, on occasion, the catalog of legendary pop stars (shout out to Beyoncé night). There’s also a full bar, and after the scheduled performers, the night shifts gears into open mic night where we all can live our wildest drama club kid dreams. Musical Mondays kick off every Monday at 7:30 p.m.; tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

Best Clowns in Town: The Nook on Robinson

2432 E. Robinson St. facebook.com/thenookonrobinson

Coulrophobes, beware! In the heart of the Milk District, the Nook provides a cultural smorgasbord of events: Movie Trash’s screenings of B-movies, Circuit Church’s eclectic showcases of local electronic music, the chance for people to play their own records on Vinyl Night. The list goes on. But for clown enthusiasts — coulrophiles? — the calendar of cool and local performances and gatherings is

We might be depressed over not receiving a letter via Owl Post admitting us into Hogwarts, but at least we can rock our scantiest robes and go all out at the Slytherin House Party. Cocktails & Screams is already a cool place to accio a potion — we mean cocktail — on a Friday night, but when you add in the possibility of getting to party with your fellow Hufflepuffs? Sign us up. Each house gets a designated night to let out the wizard within. Check out the bar’s Instagram to learn which house parties are held each night. So go cut loose, little Gryffindors and Ravenclaws, but just remember: Any misconduct that is too disorderly will result in your house losing at least 10 points.

Best “Is It Too Much? No, It’s Just Right” Mimosa Flight: Brix & Mortar Urban Winery

multiple locations

thebestwineryever.com

Twelve bucks for a five-piece vertical mimosa flight? Say less. For a sweet and swanky date or the poshest place for girls night, look no further than Brix & Mortar Urban Winery. With locations in both Sanford and Avalon Park, this modern take on a winery in the city brings together delicious wines, beers, seltzers, champagnes and light bites. Not only do these locations provide the perfect space for your happy hour or brunch brigade, they also offer an incredible venue for things like bridal and baby showers, engagement parties, and other festive gatherings.

Best Brewery Next Door to a Union Hall: Ten10 Brewing Co.

1010 Virginia Drive

ten10brewingcompany.com

Located just yards away from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 636 union hall on Virginia Drive (with the slogan: “United Forever, Divided Never”), Ten10 Brewery is a cozy, unpretentious taproom with a food menu and booze that hits the spot. Stop in for trivia on Thursdays, after a run with Run Club on Tuesdays through the Mills 50 District, or after a General Meeting if you’re an IBEW member yourself. Granted, you don’t need an excuse to enjoy Ten10. We’re just happy to supply ’em.

Best Bar Staff

1st: Hourglass Brewing, hourglassbrewing. com

2nd: Lil Indie’s, lilindies.org

3rd: Wally’s Bar and Liquors, wallysbarandliquors.com

Best Bartender

1st: Tia Devine at Southern Nights

2nd: Jen Harton at Lil Indie’s

3rd: Melissa Fowler at Sunroom and Guesthouse

Best Cocktail Bar

1st: Mathers Social Gathering, mathersorlando.com

2nd: The Courtesy, thecourtesybar.com

3rd: Tori Tori, toritoripub.com

Best College Bar

1st: Fiddlers Green Irish Pub and Eatery, fiddlersgreen.pub

2nd: The Porch, theporchwinterpark.com

3rd: Knight Library, knightlibrary.com

Best Craft Beer Bar

1st: Crooked Can Brewing Co., crookedcan. com

2nd: Hourglass Brewing, hourglassbrewing.com

3rd: Sideward Brewing Co., sidewardbrewing. com

Best Dance Club

1st: Southern Nights, facebook.com/ southernnightsorlando

2nd: Barbarella Orlando, facebook.com/ barbarellaorlando

3rd: The Vanguard, thevanguard.live

Best Dive Bar

1st: Wally’s Bar and Liquors, wallysbarandliquors.com

2nd: Will’s Pub, willspub.org

3rd: The Hideaway Bar, thehideawaybar.net

Best Gay Bar

1st: Southern Nights, facebook.com/ southernnightsorlando

2nd: Hamburger Mary’s, hamburgermarys.com/orlando

3rd: Savoy Orlando, savoyorlando. com

Best Hookah Lounge

1st: Ember, emberorlando.com

2nd: Istanbul Lounge Orlando, iloungeistanbul.com

3rd: Aria Hookah and Bar, facebook. com/ariahookahandbar

Best Local Brewery

1st: Sideward Brewing Co., sidewardbrewing.com

2nd: Crooked Can Brewing Co., crookedcan.com

3rd: Hourglass Brewing, hourglassbrewing.com

Best Local Brewery Tap Room

1st: Hourglass Brewing, hourglassbrewing.com

2nd: Crooked Can Brewing Co., crookedcan.com

3rd: Sideward Brewing Co., sidewardbrewing.com

Best Neighborhood Bar

1st: Burton’s Thornton Park, instagram.com/ burtonsthorntonpark

2nd: The Hideaway Bar, thehideawaybar.net

3rd: Will’s Pub, willspub.org

Best Pub

1st: Will’s Pub, willspub.org

2nd: Fiddlers Green Irish Pub and Eatery, fiddlersgreen.pub

3rd: Claddagh Cottage Irish Pub, claddaghcottagepub.com

Best Rooftop Bar

1st: AC Sky Bar, acskybar.com

2nd: Hanson’s Shoe Repair, thehansonbuilding.com/ hansons-shoe-repair

3rd: Hollerbach’s German Restaurant, hollerbachs.com

Best Sports Bar

1st: Sportstown, facebook.com/ sptstown

2nd: Miller’s Ale House, millersalehouse.com

3rd: The Hideaway Bar, thehideawaybar.net

Best Theme Park Bar

1st: Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant, raglanroad.com

2nd: Finnegan’s Bar and Grill, universalorlando.com

3rd: Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, disneyworld.disney.go.com

2nd: Fritz’s Fun House Trivia, instagram.com/no_regrets_coyote

3rd: Savoy Orlando Trivia Night with George Wallace, savoyorlando.com/ event/thursday

Best Bar Patio

1st: The Wellborn, thewellbornorlando.com

2nd: The Hammered Lamb, thehammeredlamb.com

3rd: Tuffy’s Music Box, tuffyscider. com

Best Bar Restroom

1st: Tori Tori, toritoripub.com

2nd: Cocktails and Screams, barnonecreationsfl.com/ cocktails-screams

3rd: Will’s Pub, willspub.org

Best Beer Selection on Tap

1st: GB’s Bottle Shop and Tasting Bar, gbbottleshop.com

2nd: Hourglass Brewing, hourglassbrewing.com

3rd: Celery City Craft, celerycitycraft. com

Best Bottled Beer Selection

Avenue, thewineroomonline.com/ winter-park

2nd: Wine Bar George, winebargeorge.com

3rd: Eola Wine Co., eolawinecompany.com

Best Bloody Mary

1st: The Hammered Lamb, thehammeredlamb.com

2nd: Maxine’s on Shine, maxinesonshine.com

3rd: Otto’s High Dive, ottoshd.com

Best Martini

1st: Linda’s La Cantina, lindaslacantina.com

2nd: Prato, prato-wp.com

3rd: The Courtesy, thecourtesybar. com

Best Moscow Mule

1st: The Guesthouse, instagram. com/the_guesthouse

2nd: Hollerbach’s German Restaurant, hollerbachs.com

3rd: The Hangry Bison, thehangrybison.com

Best Old-Fashioned

Best Waterfront Bar

1st: The Boathouse, theboathouseorlando.com

2nd: The Lucky Lure, instagram.com/ theluckylure

3rd: Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar, roccostacos.com/orlando

Best Wine Bar

1st: The Wine Room on Park Avenue, thewineroomonline.com/ winter-park

2nd: Eola Wine Co., eolawinecompany.com

3rd: Quantum Leap Winery, quantumleapwinery.com

Best Club Night

1st: Girl the Party at Southern Nights, facebook.com/girltheparty

2nd: Cowboys Thursdays, cowboysorlando.com

3rd: BMF Fridays at Lil Indie’s, facebook.com/deejaybmf

Best Happy Hour

1st: Santiago’s Bodega, santiagosbodega.com

2nd: The Guesthouse, instagram. com/the_guesthouse

3rd: Tori Tori, toritoripub.com

Best Trivia Night

1st: Curtis Earth Trivia, earthtrivia. com

1st: GB’s Bottle Shop and Tasting Bar, gbbottleshop.com

2nd: Redlight Redlight, instagram. com/redlightredlight

3rd: Will’s Pub, willspub.org

Best Cheap Beer Deal

1st: Lazy Moon Boxcar Willie, lazymoonpizza.com

2nd: Wally’s Bar and Liquors, wallysbarandliquors.com

3rd: The Lucky Lure, instagram.com/ theluckylure

Best Local Beer

1st: Moon Boots at Sideward Brewing Co., sidewardbrewing.com

2nd: Florida Sunshine Lager at Crooked Can Brewing Co., crookedcan.com

3rd: Joyland American IPA at Ivanhoe Brewing Co., ivanhoeparkbrewing.com

Best Retail Beer Selection

1st: GB’s Bottle Shop and Tasting Bar, gbbottleshop.com

2nd: The Commission Beer Chamber, facebook.com/ thecommissionbeerchamber

3rd:Whippoorwill Beer House and Package Store, whippoorwillbeerhouse.com

Best Wine Selection

1st: The Wine Room on Park

1st: The Ravenous Pig, theravenouspig.com

2nd: Mathers Social Gathering, mathersorlando.com

3rd: The Guesthouse, instagram. com/the_guesthouse

Best Original Cocktail

1st: Tiger Fucker at Aku Aku Tiki Bar, akuakutiki.com

2nd: Bee My Honey at Kabooki Sushi, kabookisushi.com

3rd: Salt and Light at Hanson’s Shoe Repair, thehansonbuilding.com/ hansons-shoe-repair

Best Zero-Proof Cocktail

1st: Lil Indie’s, lilindies.org

2nd: Tori Tori, toritoripub.com

3rd: Otto’s High Dive ottoshd.com

Best Altamonte Springs Bar

1st: Tibby’s New Orleans Kitchen, tibbys.com/locations/altamonte

2nd: Kiwi’s Pub and Grill, kiwispub. com

3rd: St. Andrew’s Tavern, 407-788-1866

Drinking + Nightlife

Best Casselberry Bar

1st: Bowigens Beer Co., bowigens.com

2nd: Post Time Lounge and Cafe, posttimelounge.com

3rd: The Green Parrot, instagram.com/ the_green_parrot_casselberry

Best College Park Bar

1st: Ollie’s Public House, orlandopublichouses. com

2nd: The Tap Room at Dubsdread, taproomatdubsdread.com

3rd: PR’s Taco Palace and Margarita Bar, facebook.com/prscollegepark

Best Downtown Bar

1st: Mathers Social Gathering, mathersorlando. com

2nd: Casey’s on Central, caseysoncentral.com

3rd: Tanqueray’s Bar and Grille, instagram.com/ tanqueraysbar

Best I-Drive Bar

1st: The Lucky Leprechaun Irish Pub, instagram.com/lucky_leprechaun_orlando

2nd: Icebar Orlando, icebarorlando.com

3rd: Murphy’s Pub Orlando, twitter.com/ pub_murphy

Best Ivanhoe Village Bar

1st: The Hammered Lamb, thehammeredlamb. com

2nd: The Lucky Lure, instagram.com/ theluckylure

3rd: The Hideaway Bar, thehideawaybar.net

Best Lake Mary Bar

1st: Dexter’s of Lake Mary, dexterslakemaryfl. com

2nd: Citrus City Craft, citruscitycraft.com

3rd: Thirsty Whale, facebook.com/ thethirstywhaletoo

Best Lake Nona Bar

1st: Boxi Park Lake Nona, boxiparklakenona. com

2nd: Nona Blue Modern Tavern, nonablue.com

3rd: Chroma Modern Bar and Kitchen, chromalakenona.com

Best Longwood Bar

1st: Hourglass Brewing, hourglassbrewing.com

2nd: Post Time Lounge and Cafe, posttimelounge.com

3rd: Alestone Brewing Co., alestonebrewing. com

Best Maitland Bar

1st: Eden Bar, enzian.org

2nd: The Copper Rocket, thecopperrocket.com

3rd: Luke’s Kitchen and Bar, eatatlukes.com

Best MetroWest Bar

1st: Teak Neighborhood Grill, teakorlando. com/orlando-menu

2nd: Sloppy Taco Palace, sloppytacoorlando. com

3rd: Friendly Confines, friendlyconfinesmw.com

Best Milk District Bar

1st: Sideward Brewing Co., sidewardbrewing. com

2nd: Sportstown, facebook.com/sptstown

3rd: Ottos’s High Dive, ottoshd.com

Best Mills 50 Bar

1st: Wally’s Bar and Liquors, wallysbarandliquors.com

2nd: Will’s Pub, willspub.org

3rd: The Guesthouse, instagram.com/ the_guesthouse

Best Sand Lake/Dr. Phillips Bar

1st: Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar, roccostacos.com/orlando

2nd: Domu, domufl.com

3rd: The Whiskey, downatthewhiskey.com

Best Sanford Bar

1st: Tuffy’s Bottle Shop and Lounge, tuffyscider.com

2nd: Hollerbach’s Lodge, hollerbachs.com

3rd: Celery City Craft, celerycitycraft.com

Best Thornton Park or South Eola Bar

1st: Burton’s Thornton Park, instagram.com/ burtonsthorntonpark

2nd: Aku Aku Tiki Bar, akuakutiki.com

3rd: Persimmon Hollow Brewing Co., persimmonhollowbrewing.com

Best Windermere Bar

1st: Yellow Dog Eats, yellowdogeats.com

2nd: Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana Windermere, agaveazulcocinamex.com

3rd: Windermere Brewing Co., windermerebrewing.com

Best Winter Garden Bar

1st: Crooked Can Brewing Co., crookedcan. com

2nd: The Hangry Bison, thehangrybison.com

3rd: Pilars, pilarsmartini.com

Best Winter Park Bar

1st: Ravenous Pig Beer Garden, theravenouspig.com

2nd: The Courtesy, thecourtesybar.com

3rd: Fiddler’s Green Irish Pub and Eatery, fiddlersgreen.pub

Local Music

Readers Poll

Best Live Music Venue

1st: Will’s Pub, willspub.org

2nd: Hard Rock Live, hardrock.com/live/ locations/orlando

3rd: The Plaza Live, plazaliveorlando.org

Best Local Concert Promoter

1st: Montgomery Drive, montgomerydrive.com

2nd: Jessica Pawli, facebook.com/ jessicapawli

3rd: 407 Booking, instagram. com/407booking

Best Local Music Festival

1st: Sanford Porchfest, sanfordporchfest.org

2nd: Electric Daisy Carnival, orlando. electricdaisycarnival.com

3rd: WJRR Earthday Birthday, wjrr.iheart. com/featured/earthday-birthday

Best Local Record Label

1st: Smartpunk Records, smartpunk.com

2nd: Swamp Cabbage Records, swampcabbagerecords.storenvy.com

3rd: Popnihil, facebook.com/popnihilpress

Best Local Recording Studio

1st: Red Lion Recording Studio, redlionrecordingstudio.com

Best New Venue: Conduit

6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park conduitfl.com

Without a doubt, this new concert venue made the biggest shockwaves in the local music landscape this year. The mighty triad of promoter Pete Olen (Endoxa Booking) and club owners Will Walker (Will’s Pub, Lil Indie’s, Dirty Laundry) and Jerry Dufrain (the Orpheum in Tampa) — all of whom are Central Florida concert cornerstones — joined forces and took over the long-running Haven Lounge, turning it into a proper live venue. While keeping the worn-in rock patina, they’ve dramatically opened up the room and upped the level of booking and operational quality. Now its stage is lit with a regular procession of bigger national names and better local acts. Moreover, the musical menu has expanded beyond just heavy metal to include a much wider range of sounds. And it has already reshaped the scene.

Best Display of Orlando Music History: Figurehead exhibit at the History Center

65 E. Central Blvd. thehistorycenter.org

As important as history is, it isn’t always fun. But the Orange County Regional History Center’s feature exhibition for the past year has been maximum rock & roll. Figurehead: Music & Mayhem in Orlando’s Underground

memorializes the foundational and seminal years between the 1980s and 1990s that practically launched the indie-rock scene in our city. It’s a vivid display of a thrilling era in Orlando’s history whose influence still pulses in the veins of our music culture today. Moreover, the Center has paired the exhibition with great associated events all year long that tell even more sides of the ongoing story, from the women who’ve moved the local music scene to local hiphop to local gig poster art. One of the museum’s most buzzing and modern efforts ever, the Figurehead exhibition has garnered national accolades and is now held over. It’s a must for all music heads.

Best Deaf Jam: Warm Frames live

instagram.com/w6rm.fr6mes.b6nd

So, yes, you should bop over to the History Center if you want to see Jim Leatherman’s photos of Sonic Youth in full early 1990s flight. But if you want to experience that sneering noise circa the eternal now, you need to catch new Orlando band Warm Frames live. Which we did! Several times!

The first time we were deaf for a week, even with (very) fancy earplugs. But we went back for more (several times) once the ringing subsided, and have been ever more impressed by this (very) young, loud and snotty quartet’s gloriously skronky take on the NYC no-wave sound. This is the (No) future!

Best At-Long-Last Solo Release: Katie Burkess

katieburkess.com

Between musicians and concertgoers alike, anyone who’s been active in the Orlando music scene in the past decade-plus knows Katie Burkess. Whether it’s been through her work in the Legendary JC’s, Liberation 44, Eugene Snowden’s combos, the Absinthe Trio, Kevin Maines Band or Leisure Chief, she’s a key figure on every stage she stands on. But because she’s so often seen and heard, it might surprise some that Burkess hadn’t actually released any solo material until this year. While the wait was long, debut single “Stone Cold Love” is a tight bottling of the powerhouse soul that’s made her famous around here. Fortunately, more solo recordings are in the works.

Best Hello It’s Me Again: You Blew It! Reunion

May 6-7, 2023

Five years since their hiatus, Orlando was resigned to the idea of never seeing emo legends You Blew It! play live again. So when the band announced their first Will’s Pub reunion show, it’s no surprise it quickly turned into two back-to-back sold-out shows. The best of Orlando truly came out those nights: diehard fans, lifelong friends and beaming proud parents of the band all together in a sea of never-ending crowd surfers and fans screaming every lyric to every song at the top of their lungs. The

2nd: Studio 1509, studio1509music.com

3rd: Phat Planet Studios, phatplanetstudios. com

Best Open Mic

1st: Austin’s Coffee, austinscoffee.com

2nd: The Alley, facebook.com/thealleylive

3rd: Renaissance Theatre Co., rentheatre.com

Best Chamber Music Group

1st: Orlando Sings Solaria Singers, orlandosings.org/choirs

2nd: Violectric, violectric.net

3rd: Anthology String Quartet, anthologyquartet.com

Best Club DJ

1st: Angel of Boom, instagram.com/ itsoffcialangel

2nd: DJ Edil Hernandez, djedilhernandez.com

3rd: DJ Richie Rich, facebook.com/ iamdjrichierich

Local Music

pours were heavy and the significance of the moment was palpable. This is one of the rare reunion shows absolutely worth the wait — though we hope You Blew It! doesn’t keep us waiting another five years for the next gig.

Best Slight Return(s): The Za-Boo-Zays

April 28, 2023

It’s always an event whenever local folk supergroup the Za-Boo-Zays gathers to play a show, but the shows they did last year when various members were no longer living in Central Florida became downright mandatory. The Za-Boo-Zays consist of three stars in their own right — Hannah Harber, Olivia Wynn and Kaleigh Baker — joining forces like Orlando’s answer to CSN or Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris to trade harmonies and songs with almost telepathic interplay. Shows are sold out, audiences are rapt. Keep an eye peeled for the next one.

Best “Call It a Comeback”: TzariZM instagram.com/tzarizm

Creatively, Orlando’s TzariZM has spent recent years deep in production work for notable acts like Planet Asia, Homeboy Sandman, Wordsworth, Apathy & Celph Titled and Killarmy’s 9th Prince. This year, the hip-hop warhorse at last returned to his roots as a rapper after nearly a decade and got back on the mic with his album O.T.H.E.R. As a reminder of his double-threat talent, the rapper also produced the lion’s share of the album’s tracks himself. The result is an impressively self-contained and powerfully cohesive opus. Steeped in the tradition of rap’s golden age, O.T.H.E.R. keeps the flame blazing for hip-hop’s true school.

Best Local Rock Memoir: If It’s Tuesday This Must Be Walla Walla: The Wacky History of Adrenalin O.D.

diwulf.com/pages/dave-scott-schwartzman

A book about breakout 1980s New Jersey hardcore band Adrenalin O.D. may seem far removed from Orlando, but

this memoir belongs here. In this year’s If It’s Tuesday This Must Be Walla Walla: The Wacky History of Adrenalin O.D., Dave Scott Schwartzman — who grew up in Jersey but has been an Orlando resident for years — chronicles his illustrious time coming up in a crucial era of American punk rock alongside a pantheon of legends. And Orlando does figure into the book, because he recounts both the band’s Florida escapades and his ultimate relocation here (as well as that of AOD guitarist Bruce George Wingate), which has entailed AOD reunions all the way up to the 2020 COVID shutdown. The book is a fun, first-person ride through the punk underground that gets both up-close and local.

Best Lost in the Ether: Haize

instagram.com/houseofhaize

It’s trap-goth phantom Haize’s world and we’re just living in it. This new Orlando musician seemingly materialized out of nowhere, going from open mics to Circuit Church to opening slots for the likes of Leætherstrip and Planning for Burial, and then releasing a truly essential album this year, 222. Their performances are equal parts ritual and peak jazz-age diva pose. Haize’s music is hypnotic, soulful, haunted and sweaty. We expect (more) great things.

Best After the Flood: Swamp Sistas hurricane relief show

Oct. 29-30, 2022

Winter Park’s Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts was buzzing with activity over Halloween weekend, as the venue teamed up with Swamp Sistas La La Foundation to hold a two-day benefit show for local hurricane relief efforts. The Blue Bamboo Festival for Hurricane Relief, organized and curated by Blue Bamboo’s Chris Cortez and Beth McKee of the Swamp Sistas, raised funds for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s efforts to get food into the hands of locals impacted by Hurricane Ian. The two-day event featured a Swamp Sistas jam and a mammoth Cortez-led jam. The musician-led benefit featured star-spangled performances and raised money to help provide meals to our disaster-stricken neighbors.

Best Country Act

1st: Sean Holcomb, seanholcomb.com

2nd: Oak Hill Drifters, oakhilldrifters.com

3rd: The Bloody Jug Band, bloodyjugband.com

Best Cover Band

1st: Hayfire, crave-media. wixsite.com/hayfire

2nd: Steeln’ Peaches, facebook. com/steelnpeaches

3rd: The Rundown, facebook. com/todaysrundown

Best Electronic Act

1st: DJ Magic Mike, djmagicmike.com

2nd: Mother Juno, facebook. com/motherjuno

3rd: DJ Icey, djicey.com

Best Experimental Act

1st: Bacon Grease, facebook. com/bacongreasemusic

2nd: Tinnitus Rex, tinnitusrex. com

3rd: Hellcat Tendencies, instagram.com/hellcat. tendencies

Best Hip-Hop Act

1st: Shinobi Stalin, facebook. com/shinobistalin

2nd: Luscious Lisa, facebook. com/lusciouslisamusic

3rd: E-Turn, e-turnmusic.com

Best Jazz Act

1st: Central Florida Community Arts Big Band, cfcarts.com

2nd: Bobby Koelble and Chris Cortez, bluebambooartcenter. com/chris-cortez

3rd: Thomas Milovac Quartet, thomasmilovacmusic.com

Best Local Composer

1st: Julian Bond, facebook. com/julianbondmusic

2nd: Jeremy Birdsall, jeremybirdsall.com

3rd: Thomas Milovac, thomasmilovacmusic.com

Best Metal Act

1st: Gargamel!, facebook.com/ gargamelorlando

2nd: Breed, facebook. com/breedbandfl

3rd: Meka Nism, meka-nism.com

Best Pop Act

1st: Run Raquel, runraquel. com

2nd: The 502s, the502s.com

3rd: Marc With a C, marcwithac.com

Best Punk Act

1st: Audible Parts, audibleparts.com

2nd: Caustic Bats, causticbats. onuniverse.com

3rd: 0 Miles Per Hour, instagram. com/0milesperhourband

Best Reggae Act

1st: Kash’d Out, kashdout.com

2nd: Florida Man’s Revenge, facebook.com/floridaman251

3rd: Danny Rising Lion, risinglionmusic.com

Best Rock Act

1st: Fyre Insyde, fyreinsyde. com

2nd: American Party Machine, reverbnation.com/ americanpartymachine

3rd: The Unlistenables, theunlistenables.com

Best Singer-Songwriter

1st: Cat Ridgeway, catridgeway.com

2nd: Hannah Stokes, hannahstokesmusic.com

3rd: Sean Holcomb, seanholcomb.com

Best Soul Act

1st: Eugene Snowden, eugenesnowden.com

2nd: The Sh-Booms, theshbooms.com

3rd (tie): Shay Butter Band, shaybutterband.com

3rd (tie): Shine and the Shakers, instagram.com/ shineandtheshakers

Local Music

Best Non-Trend: Electronic and maximum-volume musicians picking up the guitar and getting downright reflective

Maybe it’s the deadlines and late nights getting us loopy, but like that deathless Charlie Day meme, we’ve detected an imaginary through-line of loud and uncompromising experimental, electronic and metal-oriented musicians discovering that, hey, quiet can be the new loud. So whether it’s Derek Dunn of Storage Music Unit going all John Fahey, Jonas Van den Bossche trying on Tim Buckley vulnerability, members of Fond becoming the Nick Drake/Smogesque Vestis, Bryan Raymond of Junior Bruce channeling wee-hours dark-folk or John Rousseau of Mother Juno paying heartfelt homage to Coney Island Baby-era Lou Reed with Tiger Beat, we (and what little remains of our hearing and sanity) are just fine with it.

Best Goodbye Cruel World (or Orlando): Leatherette and Body Shop’s goodbye shows

April 28 & May 13, 2023

Parting really is such sweet sorrow: This summer, forever-in-our-hearts Orlando musicians Sam Crow and Kit Dee found a new home in Chicago, taking their formidable local acts Leatherette and Body Shop with them. The projects as we know them are now done. The bands’ May shows were their final as an Orlando outfit — packed nights of old friends, enduring fans, striking performances and a sense of highwire drama that put a seal on these musicians’ indelible imprint on our city’s underground scene.

Best Wave of Mutilation: Gouge Away’s return show

July 29, 2023

Resurgent Florida (and that includes some deep Orlando roots) hardcore titans Gouge Away finally graced an Orlando stage again, in front of a sold-out crowd at Will’s Pub, after way too many years. Performers and audience alike went full fathom frenzy from the first note, holding forth amid a flail of audience limbs flying in every single direction. Holy moly, they are like a wrecking ball — ferocious!

Best Beginnings: 0 Miles Per Hour et. al.

instagram.com/0milesperhourband

We interviewed Orlando’s own up-and-comers 0 Miles Per Hour back in March. The Gen Z band is taking the local scene by storm; winning UCF’s battle of the bands, touring the country, trying their luck at SXSW and building their own ever-growing fan base. They are part of a growing community of promising and burgeoning young Orlando acts — keep watching local bands like 0MPH, Better Than This, Watts, Holly Pocket and more. They’re creating killer tunes and only just getting started.

Best No Shushing: Melrose Pop Festival

June 10, 2023

The inaugural Melrose Pop Festival at the downtown library was definitely a highlight this year. The daylong event featured a carefully crafted roster of artists including Marc With a C, Hannah Stokes, Oak Hill Drifters and Eugene Snowden — all making a righteous clatter in the Melrose Center Stage. And there was no shushing allowed!

Food + Dining

attentive, the ambience is cozy (in a Sailor Moon kind of way) and the specialty rolls are as delicious as they are affordable. We particularly recommend the Coco Roll, a scrumptious concoction of tempura shrimp, avocado, Kewpie mayo, toasted coconut and honey kabayaki. Hey, wasn’t Honey Kabayaki the villain in Season 4 of Sailor Moon? Extra points for synergy.

Best Way Better Than It Needed to Be: The Trap

2600 Lee Road, Winter Park theaxetrap.com

Readers Poll

Best Restaurant Overall

1st: Prato, prato-wp.com

2nd: Maxine’s on Shine, maxinesonshine.com

3rd: The Strand, strandorlando.com

Best Local Chef

1st: Henry Moso, Kabooki kabookisushi.com

2nd: Patrick Story, Hollerbach’s German Restaurant hollerbachs.com

3rd: Fabiano Olmo, Maxine’s on Shine facebook.com/chef.fabiano.olmo

Best Wait Staff

Best Tasting Menu Dish: Chim Cút at Camille

4962 New Broad St. camilleorlando.com

Camille is already poised to be the best restaurant opening of the year, so it’s no surprise chef Tung Phan’s French-Vietnamese tasting menu concept in Baldwin Park serves the best tasting menu dish we’ve had this year. His chim cút features Manchester Farms quail brined in lemongrass for 24 hours, then air-dried for two days before being stuffed with Vietnamese broken rice. It’s served with a scallion and ginger puree with pickled ramps and confit of quail leg. Like most everything Phan serves, it’s superb.

Best Taste of CDMX: Tacos al pastor at Hunger Street Tacos

2103 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park hungerstreettacos.com

Watching David Creech manhandle a massive inverted pyramid of meat, then secure it onto a rickety “flame thrower” trompo, on Cinco de Mayo this year was a scene right out of the streets of Mexico City (well, minus the Cinco do Mayo part). That the slowroasted adobo pork served on an heirloom corn taco with jalapeno and arbol crema, onion, cilantro, lime and, of course, pineapple, was just as good as the tacos al pastor you’d taste in CDMX was really no surprise. Creech, after all, was born and raised in Mexico City, so tacos are in his blood.

Best Place for a Proper Breakfast Sammie: Stasio’s Italian Deli

2320 E. Robinson St. instagram.com/stasiositaliandeli

When we’re in NYC, we live by a code: Avoid $18 avocado toast spots with rotating iPad check-out screens and head to corner stores for hearty $4 breakfast sandwiches and dusty tip jars. It’s always the best deal in town. Stasio’s is the closest we’ve found to those bodega BECs in Orlando — their breakfast sandwiches are mouth-watering, with plenty of options to dress it up. More than a meal. Plus the place is polished like a movie set and you’re greeted with a smile when you walk in the door. Never disappointing.

Best Black Sugar Boba: Krave Tea

839 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park instagram.com/krave.tea

We’ve tried many different boba shops throughout the Orlando area, and Krave Tea continues to take the cake (or the tapioca pearl, in this case). A favorite is their classic black sugar boba milk tea: The warmth and sweetness of the boba paired with the refreshing milky tea is a combo that has us “Krave”-ing this drink over and over again.

Best Sushi Happy Hour: Sushi Pop

310 W. Mitchell Hammock Road, Oviedo sushipoprestaurant.com

With the downtown Winter Park location now closed for good, the Oviedo original is your only option to partake of the Sushi Pop way of doing a happy hour. It’s worth the extra minutes’ drive, as everything that was good about the brand has settled neatly into its flagship spot: The service is

Picture this: We stumbled into the Axe Trap for a semi-aggro Valentine’s date night, but we were shocked to find that the star of the show was the food — catch us still dreaming about “The 2600” (a six-ounce Prime Angus filet mignon covered in caramelized gorgonzola, nestled inside a warm brioche bun). Not only can you live out your Viking/ Valkyrie dreams by hurling weapons at targets, you can venture over to the slightly less-violent side, The Trap, for some swanky ambience and excellent craft cocktails. Bonus points for the real heads: It’s located on Lee Road in Winter Park where the Booby Trap was once upon a time.

Best Hangover Meal (Eat In): Se7en Bites

617 N. Primrose Drive se7enbites.com

So, you’ve woken up from a wild night out. You’re potentially in not your own bed, unsure of the decisions that got you here. That final tequila shot might be the culprit, but one thing’s sure: You’re hungover AF. Don’t worry; we’ve got the perfect cure: Se7en Bites. Gather your sunglasses and some water, and head immediately to this haven of sweet and savory delights, specializing in Southern comfort. (Not that kind.) As you stand in line outside, allow Florida’s natural sauna to cleanse you from last night’s excesses. As you step inside, feel the refreshing air conditioning, and let the kitchen’s aroma awaken your appetite. Se7en Bites serves up the necessary hangover elixirs with heaps of grease, sugar, butter and flour. It’s a place to mend your body and soul while filling in the missing pieces of the previous night with friends.

Best Hangover Meal (Takeout): Deli Desires

715 N. Ferncreek Ave. delidesires.com

These bialy sandwiches are absolutely incredible. Every time we order one, we wish we had two instead. The latkes, corned beef and bacon (no, it’s not a kosher deli) will weight down your troubled tum and the everything-spice tomatoes, fresh herbs and crisp pickles will put some fresh nutrients into your system. It’s a great spot to grab the latest

1st: Maxine’s On Shine, maxinesonshine.com

2nd: Prato, prato-wp.com

3rd: Gnarly Barley, thegnarlybarley.com

Best Bakery

1st: Gideon’s Bakehouse, gideonsbakehouse.com

2nd: Se7en Bites, se7enbites.com

3rd: The Glass Knife, theglassknife.com

Best Barbecue Restaurant

1st: 4 Rivers Smokehouse, 4rsmokehouse.com

2nd: Pig Floyd’s Urban BBQ, pigfloyds.com

3rd: Smoke and Donuts, smokeanddonuts. com

Best Caribbean Restaurant

1st: DaJen Eats, dajeneats.com

2nd: Island Thyme Caribbean Grille, islandthymegrille.com

3rd: Singh’s Roti Shop, instagram.com/ singhsrotishopfl

Best Chinese Restaurant

1st: Hawkers Asian Street Food, eathawkers. com

2nd: Peter’s Kitchen China Bistro, peterskitchencb.business.site

3rd: Taste of Chengdu, tasteofchengdufl.com

Best Coffee Bar

1st: Foxtail Coffee Co., foxtailcoffee.com

2nd: Lineage Coffee Roasting, lineageroasting.com

3rd: Drunken Monkey Coffee Bar, drunkenmonkeyorders.com

Best Diner

1st: TooJay’s Deli, toojays.com

2nd: Linda’s Winter Park Diner (closed), winterparkdiner.com

3rd: Shakers American Café, shakerscafe.com

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issue of Orlando Weekly and treat yourself to a house-made seltzer (hydration!) for the drive back home to scarf down that sandwich.

Best Percussive Pork: Porchetta at Crocante

4311 E. Colonial Drive crocantekitchen.com

Those quick to admonish others for playing with their food have clearly never indulged in Yamuel Bigio’s “Kan Kan” porchetta at Crocante Restaurant. This boneless round of loin and belly rotisseried for six hours yields an outer ring so shellacked, so crackling, so ... crocante, that one can’t help but pick up a knife and fork and play the thing like Tito Puente on the timbales.

Best Dough Show: The Dough Show

12140 Collegiate Way

thedoughshowfl.com

Walk into the Dough Show near UCF and you’ll be greeted by a mesmerizing performance from Alexandrian pastry maestro Ahmed Hamam. The man is the Egyptian equivalent of a pizzaiolo — not of pizza dough, mind you, but of delicate feteer meshaltet, or feteer, as it’s commonly known. Hamam works, stretches and pounds the gossamer-thin dough before theatrically swirling the pastry disc around his head numerous times, all the while twirling in circular fashion himself. And then, like all shows, this dough show comes to an end: It’s slammed back onto the quartz counter, given a few open-handed slaps, then filled with toppings like house-brined and cured pastrami and Kiri cheese before being folded, crimped, inverted and placed into a 600-degree oven for a few minutes until baked through. Encores are welcomed.

Best Nuts: Grilled lamb testicles at Friendly BBQ

5126 W. Colonial Drive friendshipbbqorlando.com

Lu chuan’r is colloquial Mandarin for the sideward action of stripping through a skewer of grilled meat with your teeth, and at Friendship BBQ on West Colonial Drive, teeth meet their match with a dizzying array of meats, most notably the grilled crown jewels of a young ruminant. If you haven’t juggled lamb balls in your mouth before, you can lay claim to the feat here where there’s more variety meat than you can shake a stick at.

Best Way to Develop a Heart Condition: Donut and brisket slider from Smoke & Donuts BBQ

601 N. Primrose Ave. smokeanddonuts.com

One of the best barbecue joints in town also happens to be one of the most

dangerous. Cardiologists will tell you that the mouth-watering miscreant known as the donut and brisket slider is an arterial obstructivist, while regulars at Smoke & Donuts BBQ will call it habit-forming. This gorgeous beast of a sweet and beefy sammie comprised of chopped brisket stuffed into a glazed vanilla donut “bun” would make a fine and filling final meal on Earth.

Best Restaurant Most Underappreciated by Locals: Bruno’s Oysters

426 W. Plant St., Winter Garden brunosoysters.com

Henry Lim is doing some amazing things tucked away in a nook inside the Plant Street Market and, for the most part, he’s gone relatively unnoticed. Not that the soft-spoken chef seems to mind being situated far from the madding crowds inside Crooked Can Brewing Company’s Barrel Room. From the discreet locale, Lim not only shucks oysters with aplomb, but like a one-man show, crafts soups from scratch and bakes bread with the best of them. Sample his duck confit grilled cheese on pain de mie, or his lamb bacon BLT on a rustic French loaf, and you’ll likely want to keep this place a secret too.

Best and Tiniest Restaurant: Meng’s Kitchen

2415 E. Colonial Drive mengskitchensorlando.com

This little four-seater is deep inside the iFresh Supermarket, and serves Thai street food along with other southeast Asian delectables. It’s squeezed in a corner between a bakery, huge bags of rice, raw spices, and sad fish staring dully out of their tanks, so you get a free Bangkok-alleyway atmosphere minus the brutal hot smog. Chef AJ’s specialty is Hainan chicken, but give the yellow kutsu curry a chance — and his own personal hot sauce recipe goes well on the wontons. Browse the nearby duck eggs and giant durians while he prepares it.

Best Restaurant to Feel at Home in Another Country When You’re Actually Just in Orlando: Zeytin Turkish Cuisine

4439 Edgewater Drive facebook.com/zeytinturkishcuisine

Serving Turkish & Mediterranean food is their specialty, but service is where they really knock you off your beautifully handstitched cushion. This unassuming little blue and white building may not look like much from the outside, but once you walk through the door you are transported to what feels like a family home in Turkey. Bright and bold colors intertwine with aromatic scents lingering through the room — all signs pointing to a meal you’ll never forget. If you take

Best Food Hall

1st: East End Market, eastendmkt.com

2nd: Plant Street Market, downtownwg.com/ locations/plant-street-market

3rd: Boxi Park Lake Nona, boxiparklakenona. com

Best Food Truck

1st: Cholo Dogs, cholodogs.com

2nd: Red Panda Noodle, redpandanoodle.com

3rd: Hot Asian Buns, facebook.com/ HotAsianBunsFoodTruck

Best French Restaurant

1st: Le Coq Au Vin (closed May 2023), lecoqauvinrestaurant.com

2nd: Chez Vincent, chezvincent.com

3rd: DoveCote Restaurant, dovecoteorlando. com

Best Greek Restaurant

1st: The Greek Corner, thegreekcorner.net

2nd: Little Greek Fresh Grill, littlegreekfreshgrill. com

3rd: Mykonos Authentic Greek Cuisine, mykonoslongwood.com

Best Indian Restaurant

1st: Tamarind Indian Cuisine, tamarindfl.com

2nd: Bombay Street Kitchen, bombaykitchenorlando.com

3rd: Mynt Fine Indian Cuisine, myntorlando.com

Best Italian Restaurant

1st: Prato, prato-wp.com

2nd: Enzo’s on the Lake, enzos.com

3rd: Francesco’s Ristorante and Pizzeria, francescos-rist.com

Best Korean Restaurant

1st: Izziban Sushi and BBQ, izzibansushibbq. com

2nd: Chi-kin, chi-kin.com

3rd: Shin Jung Korean, shinjungkoreanbbq.com

Best Latin Restaurant

1st: Black Bean Deli, blackbeandeli.com

2nd: Zaza Cuban Comfort Food, zazacubancomfort.com

3rd: Pio Pio, mypiopio.com

Best Mexican Restaurant

1st: Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana, agaveazulcocinamex.com

2nd: Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant, lascarretasmexicanrest.com

3rd: Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar, donjuliomexicankitchen.com

Best Middle Eastern Restaurant

1st: Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine, bosphorousrestaurant.com

2nd: Cedar’s Restaurant, cedarsorlando.com

3rd: Habibi Lebanese Grill, habibilg.com

Best Seafood Restaurant

1st: High Tide Harry’s, hightideharrys.com

2nd: The Osprey, theospreyorlando.com

3rd: Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen and Bar, reelfishcoastal.com

Best Steakhouse

1st: Linda’s La Cantina, lindaslacantina.com

2nd: Christner’s Prime Steak and Lobster, christnersprimesteakandlobster.com

3rd: Kres Chophouse, kresrestaurant.com

Best Teahouse

1st: Pom Pom’s Teahouse and Sandwicheria, pompomsteahouse.com

2nd: Infusion Tea, infusionorlando.com

3rd: Krungthep Tea Time, krungthepteatime. com

Best Thai Restaurant

1st: SEA Thai, seathaiorlando.com

2nd: Thai House of Orlando, thaihouseoforlando. net

3rd: Thai Basil Restaurant, thaibasil.org

Best Theme Park Restaurant

1st: The Boathouse, theboathouseorlando.com

2nd: Mythos Restaurant, universalorlando.com

3rd: Jaleo by José Andrés, jaleo.com

Best Vegan or Vegetarian Restaurant

1st: Ethos Vegan Kitchen, ethosvegankitchen. com

2nd: Winter Park Biscuit Co., winterparkbiscuitco.com

3rd: Infusion Tea, infusionorlando.com

Best Vietnamese Restaurant

1st: Viet-Nomz, vietnomzfl.com

2nd: Pho 88, pho88orlando.com

3rd: Little Saigon, littlesaigonfl.com

Best Bar Food

1st: Tori Tori, toritoripub.com

2nd: Johnny’s Other Side, johnnysotherside.com

3rd (tie): The Porch South Orange, theporchsouthorange.com

3rd (tie): Sideward Brewing Co., sidewardbrewing.com

Best Birria

1st: Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana, agaveazulcocinamex.com

2nd: Hunger Street Tacos, hungerstreettacos. com

3rd: Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar, donjuliomexicankitchen.com

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delicious, the beer and wine plentiful, and the ratio of adult-children-puppies in attendance is peak perfection.

Best Warm Hearts and Wonton Soup: Saigon Noodle and Grill

101 N. Bumby Ave. sngbumby.com

Saigon Noodle and Grill presents its diners with an abundance of choice — their menu is as expansive as it is appetizing. We never get tired of their wonton soup and Thai iced tea. But hey, if you don’t want to take our word for it, take Guy Fieri’s! The Food Network favorite has given Saigon Noodle and Grill his stamp of approval, specifically highlighting their pho and shaking beef. The staff is just lovely as well — definitely a must stop if you’re in the Milk District or just need a meal that feels like a hug.

Best Coffee Culture: Lineage Coffee Roasting

the time to chat with your server, Michele, or Chef Z (the brains and brawn behind the whole operation), there’s a good chance you’ll end up leaving dinner stuffed beyond belief from goodies they’ve brought out for you to try, and with a feeling of intense gratitude and wanderlust.

Best Bewildering/ Bemusing/Baffling Rename of a Food Venue: The Food Factory Foodie Collective

888 City Walk Lane, Oviedo ffoviedo.com

Simply calling it “The Food Factory” wasn’t good enough, or long enough, for the marketing whizzes at this Oviedo food hub who thought it wise to amp up its alliteration and syllable count. Personally, I thought “The Food Factory” fine as fudge, so why sully a perfectly sensible designation? I suppose it reflects the numerous “micro restaurants” that have signed on to the project, which opened in late July. And, granted, as much as the word “foodie” is an affront to human beings who enjoy to eat, it’s considerably less heinous and moronic than the word “foodster.”

Best Late Night Sweet Treats: Snowbean

5310 E. Colonial Drive instagram.com/snowbean_orlando

We first discovered Snowbean while looking for a place to watch a supermoon one night. Snowbean’s adorably decorated deck proved to be the perfect place to do so and a perfect place to grab a sweet treat while we gazed at the night sky. Not only is this Korean cafe open until 1 a.m. every night, satisfying late-night cravings with shaved ice, dessert waffles and more, but they also have a picturesque outdoor area adorned with heart lockets and Sharpie’d messages from visitors

across the years. You and your lover can buy your own locket from the counter and leave your mark at the sweetest café in town.

Best Way to Try Blue Algae: Soho Juice Co.

646 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park sohojuiceco.com

When you’re looking for a tasty treat but also want healthy superfoods to fuel your body, Soho’s got you covered. We took a friend who had no idea what spirulina or blue algae were until she tried them in a smoothie here — she’s a convert! And who knew dates would be such a delicious addition to a drink? The flavor combinations are a big step up from the menu at any big chain smoothie joint. Highly recommended: the Purple Haze smoothie.

Best Chickenless Wings: Summer Wings Night at Whippoorwill & Easy Luck

Whippoorwill Beer House & Package Store whippoorwillbeerhouse

Easy Luck Coffee & Bodega easyluckorlando.com

2425 E. South St.

Whippoorwill and Easy Luck’s “Wings Nights” summer series is one of our favorite places to get chicken wings minus the cluck. The crew of the dual-personality building (coffee on the left, beer on the right) does a lot of prep, sourcing their vegan protein from Dong A Co. Oriental Supermarket, making their sauces from scratch and grilling to order in their parking lot. They’re known to get creative with the sauces, playing with rich flavors from around the world, and all for generous portions at reasonable prices. Whippoorwill & Easy Luck events also build community; they’ve mastered the mix of cozy backyard hang vibes combined with that bar where everyone knows your name. The food is

1011 E. Colonial Drive lineageroasting.com

Some of the best coffee in the world is served here (and at their East End Market counter) by friendly, knowledgeable and generous baristas, making regular visits to this coffee shop an easy choice. More than a coffee roaster, the Lineage family is curious about and committed to coffee: traveling to source their beans, creating literature on the culture and craft of coffee, and hosting Lineage Academy where patrons can practice the intricacies of espresso tasting.

Best Neighborhood Sustenance: The Strand

807 N. Mills Ave. strandorlando.com

The Strand is the ideal place for a first date, a solo diner, a regular meeting place for established lovers, or to chat with your favorite co-worker over a craft beer. The owners, Alda and Joe Rees, gift guests with an intimate dining experience that highlights a seasonal and straightforward menu, fresh ingredients and a charming, cozy environment that exemplifies “neighborly.”

Best Cup of Decency: Framework Craft Coffee House

1201 N. Mills Ave. facebook.com/frameworkcoffeehouse

This new Mills 50 brick-and-mortar isn’t just progressive in their coffee stylings, they’re also forward-thinking in their ethics. Although they recently implemented a suggested price guide to avoid confusion or awkwardness, Framework remains true to their commitment to be an inclusive place to get a high-quality cup of coffee regardless of means (#NOTAFLOF — “No one turned away for lack of funds”).

Best Boba Tea

1st: Royaltea, royalteaus.com

2nd: Quickly Boba and Snow, quicklybobasnowtogo.com

3rd: Moge Tea, mogeteeusa.com

Best Burger

1st: Teak Neighborhood Grill, teakorlando.com

2nd: Johnny’s Fillin’ Station, johnnysfillinstation. com

3rd: Beth’s Burgers, bethsburgerbar.com

Best Cheesesteak

1st: LaSpada’s Original Cheesesteaks and Hoagies, laspadas.com

2nd: Kappy’s Subs, kappyssubsfl.com

3rd: Cavo’s Bar and Kitchen, cavosbar.com

Best Cuban Sandwich

1st: Black Bean Deli, blackbeandeli.com

2nd: Zaza Cuban Comfort Food, zazacubancomfort.com

3rd: Cubans on the Run, cubansontherun.com

Best Desserts

1st: Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream, kellyshomemadeicecream.com

2nd: The Glass Knife, theglassknife.com

3rd: Gideon’s Bakehouse, gideonsbakehouse.com

Best Doughnut

1st: Donut King, thedonutking.com

2nd: The Salty Donut, saltydonut.com

3rd: DG Doughnuts, dgdoughnuts.com

Best Fried Chicken

1st: Publix, publix.com

2nd: Chicken Fire, facebook.com/eatchickenfire

3rd: The COOP (closed July 2023), asouthernaffair.com

Best Hot Dogs

1st: Hot Dog Heaven, hotdogheaven.com

2nd: Cholo Dogs, cholodogs.com

3rd: Vegan Hot Dog Cart, facebook.com/ theveganhotdogcart

Best Ice Cream

1st: Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream, kellyshomemadeicecream.com

2nd: Sampaguita Ice Cream, sampaguitausa.com

3rd: Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, jeremiahsice.com

Best Juice or Smoothies

1st: SOHO Juice Company, sohojuiceco.com

2nd: Skyebird Juice Bar and Experimental Kitchen, skyebird.com

3rd: Juice Bar Orlando, juicebarorlando.com

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Best Gourmet Pizza

1st: Pizza Bruno, pizzabrunofl.com

2nd: Prato, prato-wp.com

3rd: Pizza Slut, facebook.com/itsthepizzaslut

Best Locally Made Hot Sauce

1st: Tijuana Flats Smack My Sweet Ass and Call Me Sally Hot Sauce, tijuanaflats.com

2nd: Jason’s Mom’s Sauce, jasonsmomssauce. com

3rd: Mad Hombre Hot Sauce, madhombre.com

Best Nachos

1st: Gringos Locos, gringoslocos.com

2nd: Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant, lascarretasmexicanrest.com

3rd: Yellow Dog Eats, yellowdogeats.com

Best Pho

1st: Pho 88, pho88orlando.com

2nd: Viet-Nomz, vietnomzfl.com

3rd: Little Saigon, littlesaigonfl.com

Best Poke

1st: Poke Hana, poke-hana.com

2nd: Island Fin Poke Co., islandfinpoke.com

3rd: Da Kine Poke, dakinepoke.com

Best Ramen

1st: DOMU, domufl.com

2nd: Jinya Ramen Bar, jinyaramenbar.com

3rd: Seito Sushi, seitosushibp.com, seitosushisandlake.com

Best Sandwiches

1st: Stasio’s Italian Deli and Market, instagram. com/stasiositaliandeli

2nd: Publix, publix.com

3rd: Pom Pom’s Teahouse and Sandwicheria, pompomsteahouse.com

Best Subs

1st: Publix, publix.com

2nd: Stasio’s Italian Deli and Market, instagram. com/stasiositaliandeli

3rd: LaSpada’s Original Cheesesteaks and Hoagies, laspadas.com

Best Sushi

1st: Kabooki Sushi, kabookisushi.com

2nd: Seito Sushi, seitosushibp.com, seitosushisandlake.com

3rd: Edoboy, edoboysushi.com

Best Tacos

1st: Black Rooster Taqueria, blackroostertaqueria.com

2nd: Gringos Locos, gringoslocos.com

3rd: Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana, agaveazulcocinamex.com

Best Tapas

1st: Santiago’s Bodega, santiagosbodega.com

2nd: Cafe TuTu Tango, cafetututango.com

3rd: Bulla Gastrobar, bullagastrobar.com

Best Thing to Eat at a Theme Park

1st: Dole Whip, disneyworld.disney.go.com

2nd: Harry Potter Butterbeer Ice Cream, universalorlando.com

3rd: Mickey Ice Cream Bar, plandisney.disney. go.com

Best Traditional Pizza

1st: Lazy Moon, lazymoonpizza.com

2nd: Pizza Bruno, pizzabrunofl.com

3rd: John and John’s Pizza — A Pizza Shop, johnandjohnspizza.com

Best Vegetarian Dish at a NonVegetarian Restaurant

1st: 4 Rivers Vegan Burnt Ends, 4rsmokehouse. com

2nd: Reyes Mezcaleria Chile Relleno, reyesmex. com

3rd: Hungry Pants Coconut Curry Bowl, eathungrypants.com

Best Wings

1st: DOMU, domufl.com

2nd: Gators Dockside, gatorsdockside.com

3rd: Papa Bees Wings, papabeeswings.com

Best Breakfast

1st: Briarpatch Restaurant, thebriarpatchrestaurant.com

2nd: First Watch, firstwatch.com

3rd: Se7en Bites, se7enbites.com

Best Brunch

1st: Santiago’s Bodega, santiagosbodega.com

2nd: Maxine’s on Shine, maxinesonshine.com

3rd: Briarpatch Restaurant, thebriarpatchrestaurant.com

Best Lunch

1st: Stasio’s Italian Deli and Market, instagram. com/stasiositaliandeli

2nd: Yellow Dog Eats, yellowdogeats.com

3rd: Beefy King, beefykingorlando.com

Best Cheap Eats

1st: Beefy King, beefykingorlando.com

2nd: Gringos Locos, gringoslocos.com

3rd: King Bao, king-bao.com

Best Date Restaurant

1st: Prato, prato-wp.com

2nd: Better Than Sex: A Dessert Restaurant, betterthansexdesserts.com

3rd: Christner’s Prime Steak and Lobster, christnersprimesteakandlobster.com

Best Late-Night Restaurant

1st: Gringos Locos, gringoslocos.com

2nd: Tori Tori, toritoripub.com

3rd: Pom Pom’s Teahouse and Sandwicheria, pompomsteahouse.com

Best Outdoor Dining

1st: Yellow Dog Eats, yellowdogeats.com

2nd: The Tap Room at Dubsdread, taproomatdubsdread.com

3rd: Boxi Park Lake Nona, boxiparklakenona.com

Best Place to Eat Gluten-free

1st: Hungry Pants, eathungrypants.com

2nd: Reyes Mezcaleria, reyesmex.com

3rd: Alex’s Fresh Kitchen, alexsfreshkitchenfl.com

Best Restroom

1st: Tori Tori, toritoripub.com

2nd: The Glass Knife, theglassknife.com

3rd: The Wellborn, thewellbornorlando.com

Best Splurge Restaurant

1st: Kabooki Sush,i kabookisushi.com

2nd: Christner’s Prime Steak and Lobster, christnersprimesteakandlobster.com

3rd: Kres Chophouse, kresrestaurant.com

Best Waterfront Dining

1st: The Boathouse, theboathouseorlando.com

2nd: Enzo’s on the Lake, enzos.com

3rd: The Waterfront, thewaterfrontorlando.com

Best Local Coffee Roaster

1st: Foxtail Coffee Co., foxtailcoffee.com

2nd: Lineage Coffee Roasting, lineageroasting. com

3rd: Lobos Coffee Roasters, loboscoffeeroasters. com

Best Place to Buy Meat

1st: Freshfield Farms, freshfieldsfarm.com

2nd: Petty’s Meat Market, pettysmeats.com

3rd: Wild Fork, wildforkfoods.com

Best Place to Buy Produce

1st: Freshfield Farms, freshfieldsfarm.com

2nd: Winter Park Farmer’s Market, cityofwinterpark.org

3rd: Winter Garden Farmers Market, wintergardenfarmersmarket.com

Best Altamonte Springs Restaurant

1st: Santiago’s Bodega, santiagosbodega.com

2nd: Tibby’s New Orleans Kitchen, tibbys.com/ locations/altamonte

3rd: Seasons, 52 seasons52.com

Best Audubon Park or Baldwin Park Restaurant

1st: DOMU, domufl.com

2nd: Seito Sushi Baldwin Park, seitosushibp.com

3rd: The Osprey, theospreyorlando.com

Best Casselberry Restaurant

1st: Cubans on the Run, cubansontherun.com

2nd: Colorado Fondue Co., coloradofondue.com

3rd: Alex’s Fresh Kitchen, alexsfreshkitchenfl.com

Best College Park Restaurant

1st: The Tap Room at Dubsdread, taproomatdubsdread.com

2nd: Pizza Bruno College Park, pizzabrunofl.com

3rd: Ollie’s Public House, orlandopublichouses. com

Best Downtown Restaurant

1st: Kres Chophouse, kresrestaurant.com

2nd: Maxine’s on Shine, maxinesonshine.com

3rd: Reyes Mezcaleria, reyesmex.com

Best East Orlando Restaurant

1st: Lazy Moon, lazymoonpizza.com

2nd: DOMU Chibi Ramen, domufl.squarespace. com/chibi

3rd: 4 Rivers Smokehouse, 4rsmokehouse.com

Best I-Drive Restaurant

1st: Cafe Tu Tu Tango, cafetututango.com

2nd: Capital Grille, thecapitalgrille.com/home

3rd: The Nile Ethiopian, nileorlando.com

Best Ivanhoe Village Restaurant

1st: Santiago’s Bodega, santiagosbodega.com

2nd: White Wolf Cafe, whitewolfcafe.com

3rd: The Gnarly Barley, thegnarlybarley.com

Best Lake Mary Restaurant

1st: F+D Cantina, fdcantina.com

2nd: FishBones, fishbonesrestaurants.com

3rd: Giovanni’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria, giovannisrestaurant.com

Best Lake Nona Restaurant

1st: Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine, bosphorousrestaurant.com

2nd: Nona Blue Modern Tavern, nonablue.com

3rd: Chroma Modern Bar and Kitchen, chromalakenona.com

Best Longwood Restaurant

1st: Enzo’s on the Lake, enzos.com

2nd: 4 Rivers Smokehouse, 4rsmokehouse.com

3rd: Papa Bees Wings, papabeeswings.com

Best Maitland Restaurant

1st: Luke’s Kitchen and Bar, eatatlukes.com

2nd: Antonio’s Ristorante, antoniosonline.com

3rd: Francesco’s Ristorante and Pizzeria, francescos-rist.com

Best MetroWest Restaurant

1st: Teak Neighborhood Grill, teakorlando.com

2nd: Sloppy Taco Palace, sloppytacoorlando.com

3rd: Izziban Sushi and BBQ, izzibansushibbq.com

Close Out Summer with the Refreshing Taste of Sweet Tea

Nothing says “refreshing” on a hot summer day like an icecold glass of sweet tea, and as we close out the summer, Milo’s Tea is excited to bring some sweetness to Orlando with tea made from simple ingredients that tastes just like homemade. Whether you are at the beach, lounging by the pool, or enjoying a backyard BBQ, Milo’s is the perfect end-of-summer sip.

Founded in 1946 by Milo and Bea Carlton, Milo’s Tea Company is built on the simple philosophy: use highquality ingredients, listen to customers, and never sacrifice taste. More than seventy-five years later, the familyowned business continues to value natural ingredients and taste. Available in eight flavors, Milo’s is freshly brewed and 100% natural containing no preservatives, GMO, or added color.

Fans can enjoy Milo’s Tea in various ways - on its own, as an ingredient in a beverage, or in a delicious recipe. To celebrate the sweetest summer ever, enjoy some recipes from Milo’s:

Milo’s Coconut Mango Iced Tea

Ingredients:

1 gallon of Milo’s Famous Sweet Tea

3 large mangoes

Directions:

Peel and remove pits from mangoes.

Dice mangoes and add to a food processor with coconut cream. Blend until smooth.

Milo’s Pineapple Sweet Tea

Ingredients:

Milo’s Summer Pasta Salad

Salad Ingredients

16 ozs box rotini pasta

3 small bell peppers, chopped

1 cup of coconut cream

1 gallon of Milo’s Famous Unsweet Tea

1 20oz. can of pineapple tidbits in

juice

Pineapple chunks and fresh mint leaves

1 lb. cherry tomatoes, halved

1 zucchini, thinly sliced

Dressing Ingredients:

Pour Milo’s Famous Sweet Tea into a large pitcher and stir in mango puree. Cover and refrigerate for up to 48 hours.

Directions: Pour tea in a largerthan-gallon-sized pitcher. Transfer can of pineapple juice and tidbits to blender and blend until smooth.

Add blended pineapple juice to tea and stir. Serve with ice and garnish with pineapple chunks and fresh mint, if desired.

⅓ cup of Milo’s Famous Sweet Tea

⅓ cup of olive oil

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

2 tbsp of roughly chopped basil

1 tbsp roughly chopped mint leaves

Directions:

Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain cooked pasta and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. While pasta is cooking, chop vegetables and make dressing. Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.

1 English cucumber, thinly sliced

½ red onion, chopped

1 ear of corn, cooked and off the cob

1 cup crumbled feta cheese

1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp minced garlic

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp pepper

Transfer cooked pasta to a large serving bowl. Add the chopped vegetables, feta cheese, and half of the dressing. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Serve pasta salad at room temperature or chilled with remaining dressing.

Food + Dining

Best Milk District Restaurant

1st: Stasio’s Italian Deli and Market, instagram. com/stasiositaliandeli

2nd: Se7en Bites, se7enbites.com

3rd: Pom Pom’s Teahouse and Sandwicheria, pompomsteahouse.com

Best Mills 50 or Colonialtown Restaurant

1st: Hawkers Asian Street Food, eathawkers. com

2nd: Pig Floyd’s Urban BBQ, pigfloyds.com

3rd: Tori Tori, toritoripub.com

Best Sand Lake/Dr. Phillips Restaurant

1st: DOMU, domufl.com

2nd: Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar, roccostacos. com/orlando

3rd: Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, eddiev.com

Best Sanford Restaurant

1st: Hollerbach’s German Restaurant, hollerbachs.com

2nd: Sanford Brewing Co., sanfordbrewing.com

3rd: Tennessee Truffle, thetennesseetruffle.com

Best SoDo or Curry Ford Restaurant

1st: Pizza Bruno, pizzabrunofl.com

2nd: 4 Rivers Smokehouse, 4rsmokehouse.com

3rd: Black Rooster Taqueria, blackroostertaqueria.com

Best South OBT Restaurant

1st: Azteca D’Oro Mexican Restaurant, aztecadoro.com/locations/obt

2nd: Junior Colombian Burger, juniorcb. com

3rd: Tortas El Rey, tortaselreyorlando.com

Best Thornton Park or South Eola Restaurant

1st: Jinya Ramen Bar, jinyaramenbar.com

2nd: Soco Restaurant, socothorntonpark.com

3rd: The Stubborn Mule, thestubbornmuleorlando.com

Best West Orlando Restaurant

1st: Lee and Rick’s Oyster Bar, leeandricksoysterbar.com

2nd: Singh’s Roti Shop, instagram.com/ singhsrotishopfl

3rd: Jesse’s Rib Shack, facebook.com/ jessesribshack

Best Windermere Restaurant

1st: Yellow Dog Eats, yellowdogeats.com

2nd: Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana Windermere, agaveazulcocinamex.com

3rd: Hawkers Windermere, eathawkers.com/ locations/windermere

Best Winter Garden Restaurant

1st: Chef’s Table, chefstableattheedgewater. com

2nd: The Hangry Bison, thehangrybison.com

3rd: 4 Rivers Smokehouse, 4rsmokehouse.com

Best Winter Park Restaurant

1st: The Ravenous Pig, theravenouspig.com

2nd: Prato, prato-wp.com

3rd: Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine, bosphorousrestaurant.com

Arts + Entertainment

with caution since she primarily works in cut paper and textiles) since launching in 2020. Deceptively simple, the Instagrambased project opens worlds to the viewer, connecting artists to art lovers, other artists, and the cosmos. Artists from all over the world answer a question from Ladd, which she records and transcribes, and send along photos of their work and of themselves — on a couch. Ladd’s questions elicit answers that range from prosaic process-based details to the ineffable experience of any artist’s practice, fumbling toward the divine. Those questions, by the way, serve well as prompts for morning pages (à la Julia Cameron’s classic An Artist’s Way) for anyone creative, inspiring as they do a vital inward vision.

Best Drinking of the KoolAid: Andrew

Spear “KoolAid Man” mural at The Hideaway spearlife.threadless.com

516 Virginia Drive

thehideawaybar.net

Readers Poll

Best Art Gallery

1st: CityArts, downtownartsdistrict.com/ cityarts

2nd: Snap! Orlando, snaporlando.com

3rd: College Park Gallery, collegeparkgallery. com

Best Museum

1st: Orlando Science Center, osc.org

2nd: Orlando Museum of Art, omart.org

3rd: Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, morsemuseum.org

Best Arts Event or Art Festival

1st: Orlando Fringe Festival, orlandofringe. org

2nd: Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival, wpsaf.org

3rd: EPCOT Festival of the Arts, disneyworld. disney.go.com

Best Recurring Arts Nights

1st: LGBT Center Monthly Art Show, thecenterorlando.org

Best Season for Orlando’s Museums (No, Hear Us Out): 2022-2023

Despite the Basquiat-shaped elephant in the room still trampling Orlando’s reputation, the visual arts have regained their pre-pandemic momentum. There are dynamite shows from every contender in town: Rollins Museum of Art, Snap!, Mennello Museum of American Art, Hollerbach’s ArtHaus, CityArts, the Maitland Art Center, FAVO Arts Village, Flying Horse Editions — even OMA, despite the ongoing De Groft affair. It was a banner year that seamlessly blended local artists with national/international talents. Highlights: the fever pitch opening of Snap’s 2022 Florida Showcase, Rollins’ exciting new acquisitions from artists like Candida Hofer and José Clemente Orozco, the all-star team home run of the Corridor Project’s Billboard Show, renowned art critic, contemporary heavyweight Ryan McGinness’ collaboration with Flying Horse, Emily Martinez’s inspired takeover of the So What space at FAVO, the dazzling patterns of Anila Quayyum Agha at Mennello and many more.

Best Rat-a-tat: Kait Sardin, aka @kaitrock

tiktok.com/@kaitrock

instagram.com/kaitrock

It may seem that there are no two more diametrically opposed dance forms than hip-hop and Irish dancing, the straight up-and-down, no upper-body movement jigging somewhat bastardized by Riverdance. (If we were to make an Epic Handshake meme for the two, though, the

center would say “Make Some Noise!”) But after studying Irish dance from the age of 7, Orlando dancer (and pharmacist by day) Kait Sardin finally found a way to meld her fandom of Beyoncé with her love of hardshoe and treble reels. She choreographed an Irish-dance version of the dance from Bey’s “Formation” video, and she hasn’t looked back since. As a Black woman in the lily-white world of dance — particularly Irish dance — Kaitrock admits that she has experienced racism, but she tries not to dwell on it. What can we say? If you don’t love Kaitrock, you don’t love life

Best Freestyle Rap Improv: Free Daps

linktr.ee/freedaps

This fresh-faced and eager bunch of fellows could be the best — and nicest! — thing to happen to freestyle rap since B-Rabbit extolled the virtues of Mom’s spaghetti. Their melding of lightning-quick rhymes with more traditional improv games makes their regular visits to SAK Comedy Lab (an oasis of hometown support on their seemingly endless slate of national appearances) a can’t-miss. Breathtakingly smart, fast and funny, they’re also multicultural without making it a thing. What’s not to love, yo?

Best Two-Way Artist’s Way: Artists on Couches

artistsoncouches.com

We are huge AOC fans — well, yes, Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, but right now we mean Artists on Couches. This project of Orlando-based artist Kelly Joy Ladd has totally caught fire (a term we use

When an (ahem!) distracted motorist drove right through the front wall of beloved local dive bar the Hideaway last Christmas, pillars of the community rushed to help the business recover. But none did so with such wit and artistic panache as Orlando-based muralist Andrew Spear, whose paintings of the likes of Prince and Tom Petty already adorned the building’s side and rear walls. As soon as the front had been repaired, Spear decorated it with a tongue-incheek image of the Kool-Aid Man bursting through the bricks in his inimitable style. And to reinforce that the snark was meant purely with love, Spear then put the image on T-shirts that were sold to help defray the costs of rebuilding and treating the injured. Philanthropy’s here, oh yeah!

Best Way to Taste History: Savor Tooth Tiger

savortoothtiger.com

Graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Allyson Schurig blends her love of history and her skill for cooking at Savor Tooth Tiger, a charming video series in which she cooks foods of the era while relating the historical context of the recipes — all while dressed in period garb. On the website, you’ll find the recipes from the videos. Start with her “Marie Antoinette & Cake” episode, in which she bakes a chocolate and orange blossom layer cake inspired by the doomed princess’ favorite morning beverage while sporting a pink silk panniered gown and powdered updo; stick around for “Monticello Mac & Cheese,” in which she busts the myth that Thomas Jefferson invented the classic American favorite and gives chef James Hemings the credit he deserves. Put some respect on that name!

2nd: Thornton Park 2nd Thursday Wine and Art Walk, thorntonparkdistrict.com

3rd: 3rd Thursdays at CityArts, downtownartsdistrict.com

Best Comedy Club

1st: SAK Comedy Lab, sakcomedylab.com

2nd: The Improv Orlando, theimprovorlando. com

3rd: Bull and Bush Pub, bullandbushorlando. com

Best Comedy Night

1st: Milk District Comedy Night at Barley and Vine Biergarten, facebook.com/ barleyandvineorlando

2nd: King of the Hill at SAK Comedy Lab, sakcomedylab.com

3rd: Shit Sandwich at Bull and Bush, bullandbushorlando.com

Best Dance Company

1st: Orlando Ballet, orlandoballet.org

2nd: Phantasmagoria, phantasmagoriaorlando.com

3rd: VarieTease, bluelalaevents.com

Best Burlesque Troupe

1st: Les Vixens, lesvixens.com

2nd: BlueLaLa Ladies of the Peek-a-Boo Lounge, bluelalaevents.com

3rd: Corsets and Cuties, corsetsandcuties. com

Best Drag Event

1st: Hamburger Mary’s Broadway Brunch, hamburgermarys.com

2nd: Twisted Tuesdays at Southern Nights, instagram.com/twistedtuesdaysorlando

3rd: Island Time Drag Brunch, islandtimeorlando.com/drag-brunch

Arts + Entertainment

be a full six years away from being sent to Carousel if we were all living in Logan’s Run. (We aren’t — we think.) If anybody can make it all work, it’s Levi, whose zeal for the theatrical arts is matched by his sophisticated communicative skills and his willingness to take a stand. The smart money says he rises to whatever challenge the creative community throws at him.

Best Arts Education: Rollins Museum of Art

1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park rollins.edu/rma

Best Politico Turned Actor: Anna Eskamani

annaforflorida.com

F. Scott Fitzgerald famously said there are no second acts in American lives; fortunately, he said nothing about side hustles (as far as we know). Witness the example of versatility being set by State Representative Anna Eskamani, the respected and tireless champion of District 42, who last year branched out into acting by taking part in theater impresaria Jaimz Dillman’s production of The Vagina Monologues. Rep. Eskamani’s perfectly credible and well-received contribution to this prototypical womyn’s piece allowed her to demystify body politics while harkening back to her days as the senior director of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida. Now, with two separate runs of the show under her belt, she may have built herself a whole new career. At last, a politician who’s happy to be in the pocket of Big Labia!

Best Pokes in the Eye to DeSantis From Beyond the Grave: Singhaus Scholarship and Doug Ba’aser Fund

At a time when our governor and his lickspittle Legislature are trying to push the LGBTQIA+ community back into the closet — or worse yet, into prison — the survivors of some of Orlando’s finest fallen queens are nurturing new talent in their name. The Singhaus Scholarship for the Performing Arts (singhausscholarship.org) provides support and assistance to LGBTQ theater artists, not only to honor the late Sam Singhaus (drag’s iconic Miss Sammy), but also in the name of his sister-in-law, Marcie, and his brother, Steve. Meanwhile, the Doug Ba’aser Comedic Actors Memorial

Fund subsidizes one performer per year at the Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival, with priority consideration given to emerging drag stars. Saying goodbye to legendary laugh machine Ba’aser and all three Singhauses within a few short years was especially hard to endure, given that it coincided with the “Don’t Say Gay” jihad. With these high-profile encouragements to carry their example forward, there’s hope that those we lost will have the last laugh.

Best Small but Mighty Museum: Mennello Museum of American

Art

900 E. Princeton St. mennellomuseum.org

Among Orlando’s many incredible cultural offerings, the Mennello Museum of American Art is a small gem. An architecturally impressive expansion is in the works under dedicated director Shannon Fitzgerald, but we have to admit we will miss the tiny galleries and the innovative way Mennello staff turned limitations into strengths.

Best Hope for the Next Generation of Theater: Clark Levi

facebook.com/clark.levi.796

Most people would be hard-pressed to rack up the accomplishments as an independent writer, director and producer that Clark Levi has amassed at the tender age of 24. There must have been some free lines of code in his LinkedIn profile, though, because he’s additionally accepted the roles of development director at the Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival and producer of Beth Marshall Presents’ Play in a Day (inheriting the latter position from Marshall herself, who recently relocated to Colorado). That’s a lot of responsibility for somebody who’d still

Rollins Museum wins because of the caliber of their educational offerings, particularly the family art kits distributed in partnership with the Orange County Public Library System. Along with materials and prompts, they include free YouTube art activities, some of which are pretty impressive — both parents of this writer’s kids have graduate degrees in art and these kids have traveled to museums throughout the world, but they both learned a lot! In addition to the children’s programs, the Rollins Museum takes the educational part of its mission seriously, engaging students and the community with their collection. This has included prioritizing artists from historically underrepresented groups and exploring culturally connected themes. Working with a large art collection is difficult, articulate, and humble work and they’re doing it in inspiring ways.

Best Prank the Fans: Banksyland

Feb. 17-19, 2023

Central Florida Fairgrounds

How do you protest a “fake” exhibition of your work when you’re famous for rejecting the notion of copyright? That’s the dilemma that faced enigmatic street artist Banksy last year as a touring art show dubbed “Banksyland” made its way around various countries. A note on the artist’s website said, “Members of the public should be aware there has been a recent spate of Banksy exhibitions none of which are consensual. They’ve been organised entirely without the artist’s knowledge or involvement. I wrote ‘copyright is for losers’ in my (copyrighted) book and still encourage anybody to take and amend my art for their own personal amusement, but not for profit or making it look like I’ve endorsed something when I haven’t. Thanks.” His rejection of copyright means Banksy had no choice but to let the organizers throw up this low-rent theme park of his work, but viewers had a choice of whether they would pay them for it or not. Most didn’t care that they were abusing the trust of an artist whose work specifically addresses the abuse of power, but such is to be expected from Orlando, aka Disney World’s captive audience.

Best Film Festival

1st: Florida Film Festival, floridafilmfestival. com

2nd: Orlando Film Festival, offvirtual.com

3rd: Central Florida Film Festival, centralfloridafilmfestival.com

Best Local Actor or Actress

1st: Carlos Navarro, iamcarlosnavarro.com

2nd: Tymisha Harris, facebook.com/tymisha. harris

3rd: Ben Ptashinsky, instagram.com/equityben

Best Local Author

1st: Bob Kealing, instagram.com/bob_kealing

2nd: Jackie Sonnenberg, jackiesonnenberg.com

3rd: Kristen Arnett, kristenarnettwriter.com

Best Local Beer Label Design

1st: Orange Blossom Pilsner, orangeblossombrewing.com

2nd: Moon Boots, Sideward Brewing sidewardbrewing.com

3rd: Solar Bears Florida Ale, Ivanhoe Park Brewing ivanhoeparkbrewing.com

Best Local Comedian

1st: Carrot Top, carrottop.com

2nd: Rauce Padgett facebook.com/ raucepadgettcomedy

3rd: Ben Ptashinsky, instagram.com/equityben

Best Local Graphic Artist/Designer

1st: Doug Berger, r3mx.com

2nd: Daniel Carro, carrocreative.artstation.com

3rd: Chill Artistry, chillartistry.com

Best Local Visual Artist

1st: Andrew Spear, facebook.com/ andrewjspear

2nd: Sabrina Shumaker, shumakerart.com

3rd: Boy Kong boykong.com

Best Movie Theater

1st: Enzian Theater, enzian.org

2nd: AMC Dine-In Disney Springs 24, amctheatres.com

3rd: Regal Winter Park Village, regmovies.com

Best Theater Company

1st: Orlando Shakes, orlandoshakes.org

2nd: The Renaissance Theatre Co., rentheatre. com

3rd: Orlando Family Stage (formerly Orlando Repertory Theatre), orlandofamilystage.com

Best Theater Space

1st: Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, drphillipscenter.org

2nd: The Abbey, abbeyorlando.com

3rd: The Renaissance Theatre Co., rentheatre. com

Attractions + Recreation

Best Way to Get a Buzz While Feeling Connected to Nature: “Baby Goats and Mimosas” at The House on Lang

1308 Lang Ave.

houseonlang.com

We can’t imagine a better hour than one spent sipping mimosas (or even ignoring mimosas) while you let a sweet little baby goat jump on your back. Alaska Farms and House on Lang join together to provide the sweetest snuggles and sips that not only allow the goats to socialize, but help greatly improve your mental health. Once you’re done getting all the cuddles — if that’s even possible — indulge in a little retail therapy inside House on Lang.

Best Reason to Brave the Crowds at Walt Disney World: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

EPCOT

disneyworld.disney.go.com

Readers Poll

Best Theme Park

1st: Universal Islands of Adventure, universalorlando.com

2nd: EPCOT, disneyworld.disney.go.com/ destinations/epcot

3rd: SeaWorld Orlando, seaworld.com/ orlando

Best Theme Park Ride

1st: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, disneyworld.disney.go.com

2nd: Jurassic World VelociCoaster, universalorlando.com

3rd: Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, universalorlando.com

Best Attraction That’s Not a Theme Park

1st: Gatorland, gatorland.com

2nd: Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens, centralfloridazoo.org

3rd: Cypress Cove Nudist Resort, cypresscoveresort.com

Best I-Drive Attraction

1st: ICON Park, iconparkorlando.com

2nd: Fun Spot, America fun-spot.com

3rd: Gods and Monsters, godmonsters.com

Best Thing to Do When You’re New to Orlando, Know No One, but Want to Feel the Hype: Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride

655 W. Church St. orlandocitysc.com

Gosh darn it, even if you’ve never considered yourself a sports fan, we suggest getting out of your comfort zone a bit and hitting up an Orlando City SC (men’s team) or Orlando Pride (women’s team) soccer game. If you’ve never been before, opt for the cheap seats in the Supporters Section. That’s the best way to experience the game. Best part for the newbies and/or socially awkward among us is that you don’t need to be there with anyone else, or know anyone else there to have a good time. Just don’t make enemies by cheering for the other team or wearing the competition’s colors (stick to purple, white, gray or black). As long as you avoid buying literally anything else at the stadium (besides a ticket, obviously) it’s a relatively budget-friendly way to get out and experience Orlando sports … or to people-watch with a soccer game conveniently just happening in the background.

Best Bear: “Blaze” the black bear

Ocala National Forest (we hope)

fs.usda.gov/florida

This obviously very competitive award goes to the young black bear spotted at Lake Eola Park in early June of this year,

who camped out for several days as wildlife officials worked to get ahold of the little guy. For days, Orlandoans followed to action on social media for updates like “The Bear came down from his tree at around 1am, investigated the @MyFWC trap, then ran east.” On his final day in Orlando, he hung out in a tree next to World of Beer before wildlife officials from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission were able to safely capture the bear (nicknamed “Blaze” by local State Rep. Anna Eskamani) with plans to release him into the wild at Ocala National Forest. Godspeed, Blaze. Godspeed.

Best Urban Micro Trail: Lake Druid Park Single Track Trail

899 Coy Drive

For bicyclists, the City of Orlando does some things right, and this little wooded trail is one of them. A pump track outside gives mountain bikers a warm-up before they swerve around a clay pile to enter the jungle. “Rock Garden” is actually broken concrete all jaggedy and mossy, good for your nerves; “Root of All Evil” requires dexterity without being too technical. The resident coyotes mostly sleep during the day, so rabbits and owls may play hide-and seek while you ride. Pose for selfies by the Area 51-like cage of lake cleanup equipment deep inside this trail, which speaks to the park’s wartime past. The park’s other areas — a community garden and dog park — complement a large open field along the southeastern origin of the Cady Way trail.

If Space Mountain was your favorite Disney ride growing up, this coaster is definitely for you. Cosmic Rewind is the smoothest roller coaster ever and seriously makes you feel like you’re soaring through the galaxy. And because it’s themed to Guardians of the Galaxy, there’s a rad soundtrack of ’70s and ’80s hits to accompany you on your journey to save the world. (Of the six possible song choices on this ride, the absolute best is “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by Tears for Fears, we will not be taking questions.) This attraction gets extra bonus points for an indoor queue that is not only a great way to escape the heat, but also so perfectly themed that we finally understand why some rides deserve to have pre-show areas.

Best Free Skate: Barber Park Hockey Rink

3701 Gatlin Ave.

When it comes to recreation, few things are as timeless as roller skating. But with only about three rinks in the greater metro area, it can get tight out there on the floor, and one shared sentiment between serious skaters and novices alike is that crowds can be a bummer. Get this: Orange County’s Barber Park in the Conway area features an excellent full-size concrete rink. It’s fully covered, well-maintained, seldom busy and free, a quality public facility of an increasingly rare kind. Scheduled activities tend to occur there on mornings and evenings, but most afternoons are open skate. Just check the rink’s calendar on the park’s website and get rolling.

Best Place for Family Fun

1st: Walt Disney World, disneyworld. disney.go.com

2nd: Orlando Science Center, osc.org

3rd: Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens, centralfloridazoo.org

Best Water Park

1st: Universal’s Volcano Bay, universalorlando.com

2nd: Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, disneyworld.disney.go.com

3rd: Aquatica, aquatica.com/orlando

Best Arcade

1st: Arcade Monsters, arcademonsters. com

2nd: Player 1 Video Game Bar, player1orlando. com

3rd: Andretti Indoor Karting and Games, andrettikarting.com/orlando

Best Axe-Throwing

1st: The Axe Trap, theaxetrap.com

2nd: Stumpy’s, stumpyshh.com/orlandofl

3rd: Epic Axe Throwing, epicaxethrowing. com

Attractions + Recreation

READERS POLL WINNER, BEST BEACH: NEW SMYRNA BEACH

Best Bowling Alley

1st: Splitsville, splitsvillelanes.com/ location/orlando

2nd: Aloma Bowl, alomabowlingcenters.com/ aloma

3rd: Boardwalk Bowl, alomabowlingcenters. com/boardwalk

Best Golf Course

1st: Dubsdread Golf Course, historicaldubsdread.com

2nd: Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club and Lodge, bayhill.com

3rd: Shingle Creek Golf Club, shinglecreekgolf. com

Best Mini Golf

1st: Congo River Golf, congoriver.com

2nd: Pirate’s Cove, piratescove.net

3rd: Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf, disneyworld.disney.go.com

Best Paddleboard Company

1st: Kings Landing, kingslandingfl.com

2nd: Epic Paddle Adventures, epicpaddleadventures.com

3rd: Paddleboard Orlando, paddleboardorlando. com

Best Zip Line or Ropes Course

1st: Screamin’ Gator Zipline at Gatorland, gatorland.com

2nd: Seminole Aerial Adventures at Central Florida Zoo, centralfloridazoo.org

3rd: Orlando Tree Trek, orlandotreetrek.com

Best Beach

1st: New Smyrna Beach, visitnsbfl.com

2nd: Siesta Key, visitsarasota.com/siesta-key

3rd: Clearwater Beach, visitstpeteclearwater. com

Best Springs

1st: Wekiwa Springs, floridastateparks.org

2nd: Blue Spring State Park, floridastateparks. org

3rd: Kelly Park/Rock Springs, ocfl.net

Best City Park

1st: Lake Eola Park, orlando.gov

2nd: Mead Botanical Garden, meadgarden.org

3rd: Central Park, cityofwinterpark.org

Best Canoeing or Kayaking

1st: Wekiva Island, wekivaisland.com

2nd: Wekiwa Springs, floridastateparks.org

3rd: King’s Landing, kingslandingfl.com

Best Place to Bike

1st: West Orange Trail, orangecountyfl.net

2nd: Cady Way Trail, orangecountyfl.net

3rd: Cross Seminole Trail, seminolecountyfl.gov

Best Place to Take Your Dog to Play

1st: Lake Baldwin Park, cityofwinterpark.org

2nd: Paw Park Sanford, sanfordfl.gov

3rd: Boxi Park Lake Nona, boxiparklakenona. com

Best Public Swimming Pool

1st: Oviedo Aquatic Center, cityofoviedo.net

2nd: Cady Way Pool, cityofwinterpark.org

3rd: College Park Pool, orlando.gov

Best Skate Park

1st: Orlando Skate Park orlando.gov

2nd: Barnett Skate Park, orangecountyfl.net

3rd: Central Florida Skatepark, centralfloridaskatepark.com

Best Local Sports Team

1st: Orlando City Soccer, orlandocitysc.com

2nd: UCF Knights Football, ucfknights.com/ sports/football

3rd: Orlando Magic, nba.com/magic

Best Local Pro Athlete

1st: Mo Bamba* (traded away February 2023), instagram.com/therealmobamba

2nd: Paolo Banchero, nba.com/player/1631094/ paolo-banchero

3rd: Marta, orlandocitysc.com/players/marta

City Life

around the clock tower, you’re sure to stun on screen. Take a walk around the streets of the little city and you’ll find dozens of murals to snap that will frame you like the work of art you are.

Best Community Pulse: Audubon Park

helloapgd.com

There are lots of great neighborhoods in Orlando, but none are quite as socially vibrant as the Audubon Park Garden District. Sure, hoods like downtown, Mills 50, Thornton Park and the Milk District are social hot spots. Audubon Park, however, has much more of a for-us-by-us ethos. While it proudly maintains its small scale, its outsized events calendar — which includes a fantastic array of regular and annual markets and festivals — reveals a neighborhood that’s remarkably active. But there’s something different in the air at their gatherings than at other such events elsewhere; people really seem to know each other and share a deeply communal ethos.

Readers Poll

Best Apartment Building or Community

1st: The Yard, theyardivanhoe.com

2nd: Village at Baldwin Park, villagebaldwinpark.com

3rd: 55 West, live55westorlando.com

Best Boutique Hotel

1st: The Alfond Inn, thealfondinn.com

2nd: Grand Bohemian Hotel, kesslercollection.com/bohemian-orlando

3rd: The Wellborn, thewellbornorlando.com

Best Charter School

1st: Cornerstone Charter Academy, cornerstonecharter.com

2nd: Lake Eola Charter School, lecs.org

3rd: UCP of Central Florida, ucpcfl.org

Best Daycare

Best Building That Dies for Orlando’s Myriad Architectural Sins: I-4 Eyesore

Majesty Building

123 E. Central Parkway, Altamonte Springs

They call it “The I-4 Eyesore,” as if the rest of Orlando is some kind of architectural wonder. As if that building sullied the miles of soul-killing stroads (look it up), pastel stucco strip malls and bland vacuous nothing of downtown’s unremarkable skyline. Sure, the ol’ Eyesore is an easy target, out there by its lonesome in Altamonte Springs, its eyesoriness visible for miles around, perpetually under construction and bankrolled by easily duped christofascists. Fair enough. But to act like it’s some kind of anomaly here — where so many developers with more money than taste have all but ruined so much of Central Florida’s unique natural beauty with their hideous developments … it betrays an unearned smugness as obnoxious as those living here who persist in the delusion that a climate of swampass for seven or eight months out of the year is some kind of Pure Unadulterated Utopian Paradise.

Best I-4 Off Ramp: Lee Road

With the completion of I-4 Ultimate, the multibillion-dollar “silver bullet” for Orlando’s traffic problems, it’s clear that until Orange County legislators invest in public transportation, I-4 will continue to frustrate us all. As testimony, we present our “favorite” exit (read: most frustrating): the Lee Road off ramp. It takes the cake with one of the most head-scratching, counterintuitive designs ever, causing drivers to perform daring acrobatics with their vehicles that would put Fast and Furious stunt drivers to shame. While it always

raises our blood pressure, it also reminds us to take a deep breath, crank up the music and embrace the absurdity. Who needs that kind of stress when Florida, the road rage capital of the U.S., allows permitless carry? It may be safer to let the traffic madness pass than risk bumping into a hangry driver packing heat.

Best Government Office Helping Orange County Renters: Orange County Office of Tenant Services

201 S. Rosalind Ave. ocfl.net

The Orange County government’s Office of Tenant Services officially launched in March to help assist local landlords and tenants, as well as to enforce local tenant protections (e.g. a “tenant bill of rights”) that have since been wiped out by a new, industry-backed state law. Womp womp. Even still, the office itself is still open, generally to offer referrals for legal or rental assistance, or to provide mediation for landlord and tenant issues. If you’ve got a question about landlord or tenant rights in Orange County, they’re our best (and only?) dedicated resource on this topic to hit up.

Best Slightly Lesser Known Selfie Situation: Downtown Sanford

211 E. First St., Sanford historicdowntownsanford.com

We all know how aesthetic the brick roads of Winter Park or the coconut drinks at the Lake Eola Farmers Market can be, but if you want to take stellar shots that you haven’t seen all over your IG feed before — head to the streets of Historic Downtown Sanford. Whether you’re posing in front of the charming Ritz Theater marquee, or practicing your best “Singing in the Rain” twirl

Best Patriarchy-Defying Summer Camp: Orlando Girls Rock Camp

orlandogirlsrock.org

As they say, it’s a man’s world. That’s why Orlando Girls Rock Camp is essential as a place reserved just for female, non-binary and trans youth to find their voices through artistic expression in a world not tilted in their favor. Open to campers ages 8-17, the amazing OGRC group are doing foundational work and making a direct difference at the critical and formative school years, where life trajectories are often determined. But more than just inspiring the next wave of creatives, they’re building the next generation of empowered individuals in a space that’s purposefully safe, inclusive and supportive. Yes, OGRC is fun, unique in our city and legitimately cool. But it’s also necessary, with impacts that are both immediate and future-shaping.

Best Carpet: Orlando International Airport

orlandoairports.net

We recognize that Orlando International Airport has a shiny new carpet-free terminal; but nothing can replace our deep, unyielding affection for the faded greenblue hues of MCO’s floral carpet. It’s a carpet that’s easier on the ankles and brings a sense of comfort. You know you’ve arrived when you’ve set your foot down where millions have before you, and let your eyes trace the lines of goldenrod and burgundy vines guiding you toward you next destination. If carpets could talk, this one wouldn’t, because she knows snitches get stitches. Paired with the retro wicker furniture drilled permanently into place in the airport’s original terminals, it’s the cushy step that lets you know you’re officially home.

1st: JCC of Maitland, orlandojcc.org/ early-childhood

2nd: Primrose School of Lake Nona, primroseschools.com/schools/lake-nona

3rd: Conway Learning Center, conwaylearningcenter.com

Best Event Venue

1st: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, drphillipscenter.org

2nd: Will’s Pub, willspub.org

3rd: The Plaza Live, plazaliveorlando.org

Best Kept Secret in Orlando

1st: Mills 50, mills50.org

2nd: Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour, scenicboattours.com

3rd: Historic Downtown Sanford, historicdowntownsanford.com

Best Local College or Trade School

1st: University of Central Florida, ucf.edu

2nd: Rollins College, rollins.edu

3rd: Valencia College, valenciacollege.edu

Best Local Festival Overall

1st: Orlando Fringe Festival, orlandofringe. org

2nd: Come Out With Pride, comeoutwithpride.org

3rd: Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando Paws in the Park, pawsinthepark.org

City Life

Best Brutalism Besides Our Beloved Downtown Library: Abandoned AT&T Building

1501 S. Semoran Blvd.

This is a 1970s-era low-rider with Marcel Breuer-style windows, a crystalline, concrete flat pancake of a building crying out for a garden front and some professional TLC. This building is ripe for a creative business to magnify its potential as a Brutalist iconette with sympathetic interior design. It anchors an unstudied architectural district of Orlando, South Semoran: the front driveway to one of America’s busiest airports, with a peculiar mix of local, national and international brands rivaling South Orange Blossom Trail. Let’s hope this little gem gets the refresh it deserves and doesn’t get mulched to become another Starbucks.

Best Place to Have Your Car Attacked by an Angsty Duck: Lake Como Circle

Driving around Lake Como Circle is a relaxing and scenic little locals-only route to the Hourglass District from busy Anderson/Bumby: you see local residents enjoying a walk, dog tails wagging in harmony, quaint cottages and unbothered wildlife, all carrying on with a resort-life demeanor. We had heard the lore of a duck who doesn’t subscribe to that peaceful neighborhood vibe, but had never witnessed such behavior until last week when the myth revealed itself to be true. A ballistic missile with wings targeted one of our photographers’ car doors from across the street, made impact, then launched itself again. He sped away looking through the rear-view as the feisty — dare we say daffy — duck stopped traffic behind while casually turning around and waddling toward its next victim.

Best Bathroom to Use: Whatever Aligns With Your Gender Identity!

Everyone needs a bathroom. We don’t care what idiotic and bigoted laws Florida’s majority-conservative legislature decides to copy and paste from the rightwing national playbook of laws that make everyone’s lives more miserable while they get even richer. The

best bathroom is the one that aligns with your gender identity, and for anyone forced to do their business anywhere else because of the slate of hate in our state — Orlando Weekly wants you to know you are seen, you are perfect and you matter.

Best Grocery Store to Hear Someone Aggressively Playing Ted Nugent on their Bluetooth Speaker in the Cheese Aisle: SoDo Publix

2873 S. Orange Ave.

We’re firm believers that grocery shopping and theater shouldn’t be mutually exclusive experiences. There’s better parking when you take in the matinee; however, evening performances tend to bring in more verve from the performers and often they conveniently leave a shopping cart directly in your parking space for you upon arrival. As we walked to the check-out recently, “Cat Scratch Fever” was roaring from the cheese aisle. Hoping to catch an impromptu encore performance, we were not disappointed to see a man in full camo with a loudspeaker attached to his belt pushing a cart with five bottles of Welch’s grape juice, a box of Trojans, bleach and bag of shredded cheddar. Standing ovation.

Best Briefly Beautiful Construction Site: 1111 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park

Construction sites blossom with colors like flowers, then ugly up as they get slathered with lots of beige stucco. We have a lot of construction sites to choose from right now, but this one stands out with its gorgeously mint-stained concrete block wall beating out any billboard along South Orlando Avenue. The green rectangular panel rides high over two indentations like a giant Helen Frankenthaler soak-stain, sitting deliciously next to some medieval-lookin’ wooden formwork. Next to that is a delicate, latticelike scaffolding. It’s slated to become a McLaren dealership — those Winter Parkers need more McLarens, you know — so enjoy it while you can.

Best Local Mural

1st: LGBT Center Pulse Mural, thecenterorlando.org

2nd: Milk District, electrical boxes themilkdistrict.org/mural-map

3rd: Sam Flax, samflaxorlando. com

Best Neighborhood to Drink In

1st: Mills 50

2nd: Ivanhoe Village

3rd: Milk District

Best Neighborhood to Eat In

1st: Mills 50

2nd: Downtown Winter Park

3rd: Historic Downtown Sanford

Best Neighborhood to Live In

1st: College Park

2nd: Baldwin Park

3rd: Thornton Park

Best Neighborhood to Shop In

1st: Downtown Winter Park

2nd: Millenia

3rd: Waterford Lakes

Best New Thing in Orlando

1st: I-4 Express Lanes, i4express. com

2nd: Maxwell Alejandro Frost, frost.house.gov

3rd: Otto’s High Dive, ottoshd. com

Best Orlando Weekly Event

1st: Bite30, bite30.com

2nd: Best of Orlando Party, BRING IT BACK PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!

3rd: Orlando Beer Festival, orlandobeerfestival.com

Best Place to Show People the Real Orlando

1st: Lake Eola Park, orlando. gov/Parks-the-Environment/ Directory/Lake-Eola-Park

2nd: Mills 50, mills50.org

3rd: Downtown Orlando

Best Place to Work

1st: From home

2nd: Walt Disney World Resort, disneyworld. disney.go.com

3rd: Universal Studios, universalorlando.com/ web/en/us

Best Pop-up Market

1st: Milk Mart Orlando, instagram.com/milkmartorlando

2nd: Parking Lot Party, orlandoparkinglotparty.com

3rd: Grandma Party Bazaar, instagram.com/grandma_party

Best Preschool

1st: Orlando Science Center Preschool, osc.org

2nd: JCC Early Childhood Learning Center Maitland, orlandojcc.org

3rd: Primrose Schools, primroseschools.com

Best Private School

1st: Lake Highland Preparatory, lhps.org

2nd: Bishop Moore Catholic High School, bishopmoore.org

3rd: Trinity Preparatory School, trinityprep.org

Best Public School

1st: Winter Park High School, winterparkhs.ocps.net

2nd: Boone High School, boonehs.ocps.net

3rd: Audubon Park School K-8, audubonparkk8.ocps.net

Best Reason to Live in Orlando

1st: So many things to do and see

2nd: Diversity and culture

3rd: Politically progressive haven

Best Resort Hotel

1st: Animal Kingdom Lodge, disneyworld.disney.go.com

2nd: The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes grandelakes.com

3rd: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, and Spa disneyworld. disney.go.com

Best Use of Public Money

1st: Affordable housing

2nd: I-4 Express Lanes, i4express. com

3rd: Passenger rail expansion, gobrightline.com

Health, Beauty + Wellness

Readers Poll

Best Aesthetician

1st: Erica Icovitti, Be Well Holistic Care, bewellcfl.com

2nd: Love Your Skin Spa, Deena Bell loveyourskinspa.net

3rd: Alexa Owens, Beauty and the Brow beautyandthebroworlando.com

Best Day Spa

1st: The Ritz-Carlton Orlando Spa, grandelakes.com

2nd: Flexi Nails and Spa, flexispaandwellness.com

3rd: Be Well Holistic Care, bewellcfl.com

Best Eyelash and/or Brow Salon

1st: SoDo Nails and Lash Bar, sodonailsandlashbar.com

2nd: Lash Dreams, lash-dreams.com

3rd (tie): EyeGlam Studio, vagaro.com/us03/ eyeglamstudio

3rd (tie): Brow and Beauty Cosmetic Tattoo Lounge, browandbeauty.co

Best Hair Salon

1st: Privé Salon, privesalonorlando.com

2nd: Mosaic Hair Salon and Blowout Bar, mosaichairstudio.com

Best Cats & Tatts: Cattoo Day at Golden Tarot Ink Club

May 28, 2023/annual event

3784 Howell Branch Road, Winter Park goldentarotinkclub.com

Every year for the past five, Golden Tarot Ink Club hosts Cattoo Day, a fundraiser and adoption event, with the Orange County Animal Shelter. Get a purrfect tattoo, help find cats and kittens a forever home (possibly your own) — it’s a fur-sure win-win proposition. The artists work for free that day, donating their usual fee to the shelter, and OCAS brings in plenty of kittens to tempt you into an on-site adoption. The day also includes a raffle, tarot reading and plenty of Caturday-ready photo opportunities.

Best New Business in a Well-Worn Spot: Pinkie Orlando Beauty Studio

1844 Winter Park Road pinkieorlando.com

Dozens of businesses have bravely tried this space next to Stardust, and one after another got kicked to the curb by the toughest crowd this side of Disney. But local entrepreneur Sara Taylor is even tougher, and has opened a great beauty studio with a cool urban boho interior fitting nicely into the Corrine Drive scene. She’s created a magnificently clean interior, a safe space for customers to discover what beauty means to them, whether that’s immaculate gel nails, lash extensions, microbladed brows, permanent freckles, stick-and-poke tattoos

or tooth gems. Within the space there’s a small pop-up boutique, Pinkie’s artists are friendly and encouraging for customers, and you may want to hang out all day.

Best These Trix Aren’t for Kids: Moods Drops

Fluent Cannabis Dispensary getfluent.com

Like terpene-powered fruit cocktail syrup, THC oil Moods Drops (available at Fluent dispensaries) are an economical and non-skunky way to regulate your, well, mood without cashing your lungs. Both the indica-based and the sativa-based varieties have a breezy lack of edge; no paranoia here so long as you follow the very accurate dosing recommendations. Florida-esque names like Golden Hour, Midnight Cruiser and Miami Vibes are truthful descriptions of the vibes. And listen, we’re not kidding about the Trix; these drops taste like kiddie cereal. Bring on the cartoons.

Best Dental Dream: Floridians for Dental Access

floridiansfordentalaccess.org

Oral health in Florida is among the worst in the nation. Sixty-six of Florida’s 67 counties lack the amount of professionals needed to provide care, and the expense of dental care isn’t supported by Medicaid, leaving many to simply ignore preventative care and visit emergency rooms with toothaches or dental emergencies. Central Florida Health Care, Inc. is among the statewide coalition of groups supporting

Floridians for Dental Access, a movement to get dental care added to the Medicaidsupported services offered in health access settings around the state. Proposals in the 2023 legislative session aimed to add mobile dentistry units (like a food truck, but with floss instead of empanadas) to health access settings, but your very enlightened elected representatives allowed both HB 1177 and SB 1000 to die in session. Write to them before next year’s session — find their contact info at myfloridahouse.gov and flsenate.gov — to express your support of this crucial initiative.

Best Every Day Is Dab Day: Piattella

Sunburn Cannabis Dispensary 11551 University Blvd.

sunburncannabis.com

Piattella, a terpene-rich aged water hash that looks like Nutella and hits like a nuke, has landed in Orlando thanks to the heads at Sunburn Cannabis — the only legal dispensary in the United States that offers it. The cold-cured artisanal hash is vacuum-sealed and aged, allowing the cannabinoids to interact with each other and to oxygenate, resulting in a robust flavor profile that’s far from the Moroccan hockey puck or temple balls you may have tried in the past. But take care; just as Cookie Monster discovered that “A cookie is a sometime food,” Sunburn CEO Brady Cobb advises that piattella is “something that may not be every day for somebody, but it’s definitely something worth trying.” Consider yourself forewarned.

3rd: Catwalk Hair Design, catwalk-hairdesign.business.site

Best Hair Stylist

1st: Erica G, privesalonorlando.com/team/ erica-g

2nd: Luis Rivera, stylusbyluisrivera.com

3rd: Nikki Scandalous, scandalousartistry.com

Best Local Barbershop

1st: Riptide Barber Parlour, riptidebarberparlo.wixsite.com

2nd: Eleanor’s Barber Shop, eleanorsbarbershop.com

3rd (tie): Mr. B’s Grooming Lounge, mrbgrooming.com

3rd (tie): Floyd’s 99 Barbershop, floydsbarbershop.com

Best Makeup Artist

1st: Dorka Jones, dorkajones.com

2nd: Nikki Scandalous, scandalousartistry.com

3rd: Face by Allie, facebook.com/facebyallie

Best Medical Spa

1st: Couture Med Spa, couturemedspa.com

2nd: LUXE Med Spa Aesthetics, luxemedspaaesthetics.com

3rd: Walk In Wellness, walkinw.com

Health, Beauty + Wellness

2nd: Orlando City Health and Wellness, orlandocityhealth.com

3rd: Winter Park Chiropractic and Acupuncture, winterparkchiropractic.com

Best Dentist or Dental Practice

1st: Your Oviedo Dentist, youroviedodentist. com

2nd: Illume Dental Studio illumedentalstudio.com

3rd (tie): Mills Dental Group, millsparkdental.com

3rd (tie): Winter Park Dental, winterparkdental. com

Best Dermatologist or Medical Dermatology Practice

1st: Knight Dermatology Institute, knightdermatology.com

2nd: Derrow Dermatology, derrowdermatology. com

3rd: Sand Lake Dermatology Center, sandlakedermatology.com

Best Eye Doctor or Ophthalmology Practice

1st: Eola Eyes, eolaeyes.com

Best Psychologist or Therapist

1st: Dr. Jeremiah Simmons, simmonscounseling.org

2nd: Jessica Romano, HumanKind Counseling, humankindcounseling.com

3rd: Brooke Parker, psychpointe.com

Best Acupuncturist or Acupuncture Practice

1st: Community Acupuncture of Orlando, communityacupunctureoforlando.com

2nd: Orlando Alternative Health, orlandoalternativehealth.com

3rd: Be Well Holistic Care, bewellcfl.com

Best IV Spa

1st: Vitalounge, vitalounge.com

2nd: Luxe Med Spa Aesthetic, luxemedspaaesthetics.com

3rd: Revival IV Lounge, revivalivlounge.com

Best Marijuana Dispensary

1st: Trulieve, trulieve.com

Best Nail Salon or Nail Artist

1st: Flexi Nails and Spa, flexispaandwellness.com

2nd: SoDo Nails and Lash Bar, sodonailsandlashbar.com

3rd: The Polish Room, instagram.com/ thepolishroomfl

Best Piercing Studio

1st: Golden Tarot Ink Club, goldentarotinkclub.com

2nd: Drift Piercing Studio, driftpiercing.com

3rd: Habitual Ink Casselberry, facebook.com/ habitualink

Best Tattoo Artist

1st: Gabe Feliciano, instagram.com/ gabe_felicianoart

2nd: Robert Hawley, ascensiontattoo.com

3rd: Tim Lease, timleasetattoos.com

Best Tattoo Studio

1st: Ascension Tattoo, ascensiontattoo.com

2nd: Golden Tarot Ink Club, goldentarotinkclub. com

3rd: Hiram’s Tattoo Collective, facebook.com/ hiramstattoocollective

Best Waxing Salon

1st: European Wax Center, waxcenter.com

2nd: Absolute Body Waxing and Spa, orlandowaxspa.com

3rd: WaxMe Studio, waxmestudio.com

Best Cycling Studio

1st: CycleBar Winter Park, cyclebar.com/ location/winter-park

2nd: Warrior ONE, wearewarriorone.com

3rd: Rukus Cycling Studios, gocyclenow.com

Best Barre Studio

1st: Breaking Barre, breaking-barre.com

2nd: Pure Barre, purebarre.com

3rd: The Bar Method, barmethod.com

Best Group Fitness

1st: Orlando Power Yoga, orlandopoweryoga.com

2nd: Hardcore Fitness hardcorefitnessbootcamp. com

3rd: Orangetheory Fitness, orangetheory.com

Best Gym

1st: Orlando Power Yoga, orlandopoweryoga.com

2nd: House of Sweat, hosorlando.com

3rd: All Fit Orlando, allcreaturespetgrooming.com

Best Personal Trainer

1st: Damien Priester, facebook.com/damien. priester

2nd: Jennifer Ligi, All Fit Orlando, allfitorlando. com

3rd: Nick Rozo, All Fit Orlando, allfitorlando.com

Best Pilates Studio

1st: Club Pilates Winter Park, clubpilates.com/ location/winterpark

2nd: Winter Park Pilates, winterparkpilates.com

3rd: HILI Fitness, hili.fitness

Best Yoga Studio

1st: Orlando Power Yoga, orlandopoweryoga. com

2nd: Warrior One, wearewarriorone.com

3rd: Project 7 Yoga, project7yoga.com

Best Chiropractor or Chiropractic Practice

1st: Dishman Chiropractic and Wellness Center, celebrationchiro.com

2nd: Eye Associates of Winter Park, eyeassociateswp.com

3rd: Aloma Eye Associates, alomaeye.com

Best Laser Eye Surgery

1st: Filutowski Eye Institute, filutowskieye. com

2nd: Dr. G. Brock Magruder Jr., M.D., magruderlaservision.com

3rd: LasikPlus, lasikplus.com

Best OB/GYN or OB/GYN Practice

1st: Contemporary Women’s Care, contemporarywomenscareobgyn.com

2nd: Dr Anne Marie D’Heureux-Jones, womenscareobgyn.com

3rd: Dr. Terrence Peppy, sandlakesurgical.com

Best Orthodontist or Orthodontic Practice

1st: Premiere Orthodontics, battleortho.com

2nd: Orlando Orthopaedic Center, orlandoortho. com

3rd: Lawton Orthodontics, lawtonorthodontics. com

Best Physician or Doctor’s Practice

1st: Orlando Alternative Health, orlandoalternativehealth.com

2nd: Dr. Michelle M. Nguyen, Express Clinic, myexpressclinics.com

3rd: Community Health Centers, chcfl.org

Best Plastic Surgeon or Plastic Surgery Practice

1st: Dr. Nathan Pham, phamioe.com

2nd: Orlando Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, orlandoent.com

3rd: Dr. Scott Rotatori, orlandofloridaplasticsurgery.com

2nd: FLUENT Cannabis Dispensary, getfluent. com

3rd: MÜV, muvfl.com

Best Massage Therapist

1st: Riley Arnold at Dishman Chiropractic, facebook.com/dishmanchiropractic

2nd: Jenny Runde, Community Acupuncture of Orlando, facebook.com/caoforlando

3rd: Tracy Hickson-Ellis, shineyourlightselfcare. com

Best Medical Marijuana Clinic or Physician

1st: Cannabis Card Orlando, cannabiscardorlando.com

2nd: Cannabis Consultants, flcannabisconsultant. com

3rd: Miracle Leaf SoDo, miracleleaffl.com/orlando

Best Nutritionist

1st: Be Well Holistic Care, bewellcfl.com

2nd: Nutrition Awareness, orlandodietitian.com

3rd: Gennifer Strobo, genniferstrobo.com

Best Weight Loss Center

1st: Nuviva Medical Weight Loss Clinic of Orlando, nuvivaweightloss.com

2nd: Medi-Weightloss, mediweightloss.com

3rd: Walk-In Wellness, walkinw.com

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Shopping + Retail

Best Home Influencers: Gold Dust Home

1309 Lang Ave. golddusthome.com

We could (and sometimes do) spend hours scrolling through @gold_dust_home on Instagram, just to feel that dreamy, sunny, color-saturated vibe — the only reason we don’t go to the store and hang out in the actual environment is that we’d leave with massive credit card debt. If you have a better grip on your impulse buying but the same craving for hand-painted Mexican stoneware, multi-colored enameled spatterware, quilted textile wall hangings, Liberty-print playing cards, vegetable-dyed linen aprons, candles shaped like corncobs, marbleized paper journals, lamps made out of baguettes, neon-hued Acapulco chairs … uh, if you have the same yen for this stuff that we do but can keep a somewhat better grasp on your wallet, by all means visit. We’ll be over here scrolling, scrolling, scrolling.

Best Natural Wines: Golden Hour Wine

1560 Lake Baldwin Lane goldenhour.wine

Golden Hour Wine in Baldwin Park is the loveliest natural wine shop and bar owned by the loveliest oenophile, Heather Lavine. With a couple of questions, Lavine’s wine wisdom steers patrons in new and appreciated directions of tasting. Bringing a pack of cards to the shop, sitting and chatting

with friends over a glass of wine and a game of 31 while watching the dogs of the neighborhood, has been a favorite pastime of the last year.

Best Place to Buy Someone (Including Yourself) a Gift: Writer’s Block Bookstore

316 N. Park Ave., Winter Park writersblockbookstore.com

A perfect stop on a browsing afternoon in Winter Park’s Central Park area, Writer’s Block has a grand collection of books and they are constantly adding new releases and popular titles to their shelves. All bookstores have a magical energy, and Writer’s Block exudes it with ease. They also stock a fun collection of goodies that are only tangentially book-related: coin pouches, stationery, greeting cards, magnets, you name it. There are tons of ways to lose yourself in this independently owned bookstore, so be sure you leave with a special something.

Best Way to Decolonize Your Plate: Seed the Stars

facebook.com/seedthestars

Robert Louis Stevenson once said, “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.” We have some incredible seed starters in our region, activists and dedicated citizen scientists who cultivate our ecosystem by creating one steward at a time. Check out the incredible team Seed the Stars, right here

in Orange County. Seed the Stars recommends “star” plants like the Florida Grove Pepper, Seminole Pumpkins or Florida Broadleaf Mustard Seeds — heat-tolerant, drought-resistant and edible. The founders share, “We like to think that our work inspires the creativity in others to grow their own healthy food, even if they only have a small, urban space.” Plant a seed, grow your dreams.

Best Place to Sell Old Band Tees at More Than a Fair Price: Foundation

2529 Edgewater Drive foundationrecordsfl.com

From a certain Orlando Weekly photographer we won’t name: “If my middle school friends found out I sold my Nine Inch Nails T-shirts from ’94 and the take-home was enough to put toward a used lens, they’d say that’s a ‘terrible lie’ and maybe I should consider ditching freelance and going back to corporate work. But I don’t know if I can find ‘happiness in slavery’ in that world again. Maybe I’m ‘broken,’ unable to be ‘fixed,’ but ‘kinda I want to’ sometimes? But I have been ‘down in it’ for a few years. I’m sure I’ll ‘wish’ I had those shirts back at some point, but ‘that’s what I get.’ They’re ‘something I can never have’ back. It kinda ‘hurt’ to sell them. Regardless of my ‘downward spiral,’ Foundation is a ‘warm place’ to drop in. It’s in College Park. ‘Closer’ than you think.” Whew.

Best Antique Store

1st: Orange Tree Antiques Mall, orangetreeantiques.com

2nd: The Owl’s Attic, theowlsattic.com

3rd: The Lovely, thelovelyboutiquemarket. com

Best Bicycle Shop

1st: Orange Cycle, orangecycleorlando.com

2nd: Kyle’s Bike Shop, kylesbikeshop.net

3rd: Bicikleta Bike Shop, bicikletabikeshop. com

Best Bridal Store

1st: Lily’s Bridal Outlet, lilysbridal.com

2nd: The Collection Bridal, thecollectionbridal.com

3rd: Calvet Couture Bridal, calvetcouture. com

Best CBD Shop

1st: FLUENT Cannabis Dispensary, getfluent. com

2nd: Smoke Pharmacy, smokepharmacy.com

3rd: Blue Lotus Wellness and CBD Boutique, facebook.com/daisyssmokeshop

Best Cigar Store

1st: Corona Cigar Company Diamond Crown Lounge, coronacigar.com

2nd: Nora’s Sugar Shack Beer Wine and Cigars, norassugarshack.com

3rd: Corona Cigar Company Drew Estate Lounge, coronacigar.com

Best Comic Book Shop

1st: Gods and Monsters, godmonsters.com

2nd: Blackbird Comics and Coffeehouse, theblackbirdroost.com

3rd: Coliseum of Comics, coliseumofcomics. com

Best Costume Shop or Party Store

1st: Orlando Vintage Clothing and Costume, orlandovintage.com

2nd: Embellish FX, embellishfx.com

3rd: Paper Goat Post, papergoatpost.com

Best Eyewear Boutique

1st: Warby Parker, warbyparker.com

2nd: Eola Eyes, eolaeyes.com

3rd: SEE Eyewear, seeeyewear.com

Shopping + Retail

Best Urban Ruin: Fashion Square Mall

Corner of Colonial and Maguire orlandofashionsquare.com

This is a very competitive category, with so much abandoned retail space in Central Florida, but Fashion Square is easily the most photogenic of them all with its weedy parking lots, chain-linkfenced demolition site, leak-stained cavernous interior emptiness and general air of vanished grandeur. (Plus a creepy clown ride, because you gotta have a creepy clown ride.) A few non-retail businesses seem to be clinging to life, but between the lone jewelry kiosk and Macy’s there’s an eerie post-apocalyptic calm. While Italian artists and architects had the magnificent Roman ruins to jumpstart the Renaissance, we get dead malls — so let’s make the most of them before an overpriced Baldwin Park expansion district kicks in. We’re taking alternative conversion proposals. Anyone for a grow house collective?

Best Fruit Snacks: Nick’s Edibles

4035 Hickory Tree Road, St. Cloud

407-406-8939

Want to get your fruit snack on? Consider planting some native edible fruit trees. Nick’s Edibles — a public Facebook group run by Nick Finan — is a trustworthy and exciting fruit tree nursery and venture, and Nick will happily help you with any questions you may have regarding fruit trees. Try out the local Hog Plum Trees, or perhaps one of the many unusual delicious varieties of mangoes which grow well here in sunny Florida. (Trust us, until you’ve eaten a truly ripe mango off the tree, as opposed to those pale-fleshed footballs they sell in grocery stores, you have not actually eaten a mango.) The Nick’s Edibles Facebook group is also full of members of the area’s brimming rare fruit tree societies. Ask a question there and we are willing to bet you’ll get several responses within minutes, and

Best Framing Shop

1st: Sam Flax, samflaxorlando.com

2nd: Colonial Photo and Hobby, Inc. cphfun.com

3rd: Let Us Frame It, letusframeit.com

Best Garden Store

1st: Lukas Nursery and Butterfly Encounter, lukasnursery.com

2nd: Palmer’s Garden and Goods, palmersgarden.com

3rd: The Heavy, theheavywp.com

Best Gift Store

1st: Good Crowd, goodcrowdshop. com

2nd: Gods and Monsters, godmonsters.com

possibly some invitations to go on over and check out their backyard trees.

Best Place to Visit After Watching Empire Records: Park Ave CDs

2916 Corrine Drive parkavecds.com

First, a confession: Unlike the editors (and probably many readers) of Orlando Weekly, I’m a proud member of Gen Z, so I didn’t grow up with vinyl. I fell in love with record stores after watching Empire Records for the first time, and Park Ave is the closest thing I can compare to that magical on-screen location. Not only do they have a vast collection of vinyl, CDs, books, games and other novelty items that will guarantee you find something unique upon every visit, they also host festive fan events, listening parties and Record Store Day celebrations each year (complete with awesome vendors and giveaways!). The staff is the coolest you’ll ever meet and always has the best taste when choosing which albums to play as you browse through their extensive collection. [Editor’s note: so wholesome, we gotta love it.]

Best Store to Explore for Hours: Maya Books & Music

204 E. First St., Sanford instagram.com/maya_books_and_music

With over 100,000 different commodities ranging from books to CDs to records to posters to artwork to any other type of vintage goodie you can think of, Maya Books & Music has something for everyone. We love this place for its comfortable yet mysterious ambience, with its many rooms and nooks, distinctive poster-lined walls, eccentric hanging decor and wooden staircase leading up to a second-floor loft. Truly an eclectic gem in the heart of downtown Sanford and a must-stop for any vintage lovers or just anyone looking to grab a new gently loved treasure.

3rd: The Lovely, thelovelyboutiquemarket.com

Best Independent Bookstore

1st: Writer’s Block Bookstore, writersblockbookstore.com

2nd: Park Ave CDs, parkavecds.com

3rd: Joybird Books, joybirdbooks.com

Best Jewelry Store

1st: Panther’s Gallery, artistpanthers-gallery.myshopify.com

2nd: Shiftd Jewelry (formerly Gypset Collective), shiftdjewelry.com

3rd: Carla Poma Jewelry, carlapoma. com

Best Lingerie Store

1st: Fairvilla Boutique, fairvilla.com

Best Local Women’s Clothing Store

1st: The House on Lang, houseonlang.com

2nd: Lauren Nicole, laurennicole.com

3rd: Karma Kulture, facebook.com/ karmakultureorlando

Best Mall or Shopping Center

1st: The Mall at Millenia, mallatmillenia.com

2nd: Disney Springs, disneysprings. com

3rd: The Florida Mall, simon.com

Best Motorcycle Shop

1st: Orlando Harley-Davidson International Drive, orlandoharley. com

2nd: Seminole Harley-Davidson, seminoleharley.com

3rd: Central Florida Powersports, centralfloridapowersports.com

Best Musical Instrument Store

1st: Music Shack, musicshackcfl.com

2nd: Band Room, bandroomorlando. com

3rd: The Violin Shop, theviolinshop. com

Best Pet Supplies Store

1st: Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming, woofgangbakery.com

2nd: Woof! Orlando, wooforlando. com

3rd: Good Dog! Treat Truck, gooddogtreattruck.com

Best Place to Buy a Luxury Car

Best Place to Sell Your Car

1st: CarMax, carmax.com

2nd: Carvana, carvana.com

3rd: Off Lease Only, offleaseonly.com

Best Record Store

1st: Park Ave CDs, parkavecds.com

2nd: Rock and Roll Heaven, rock-nrollheaven.com

3rd: East West Records, eastwestrecordsusa.com

Best Smoke Shop

1st: Climax Smoke Shop, climaxshops.com

2nd: Pipe Dreams, pipedreams.shop

3rd: DANK Orlando City Smoke Shop, facebook.com/ kathmanduorlando

Best Store for New Furniture

1st: Washburn Imports, washburnimports.com

2nd: CITY Furniture, cityfurniture. com

3rd: Hometown Furniture and Decor Market, hometownmarketwp.com

Best Vintage or Used Clothing Store

1st: Out of the Closet Thrift Store, outofthecloset.org

2nd: The Owl’s Attic, theowlsattic. com

3rd: The Lovely, thelovelyboutiquemarket.com

Best Vintage or Used Furniture Store

1st: Warehaus, shopwarehaus.com

2nd: The Owl’s Attic, theowlsattic. com

2nd: Victoria’s Secret, victoriassecret. com

3rd: Soma Intimates, soma.com

Best Local Men’s Clothing Store

1st: Freehand Goods, freehandgoods.com

2nd: John Craig Clothier, johncraigclothier.com

3rd: LaCastro Store, lacastrostore. com

Best Local Shoe Store

1st: Track Shack, trackshack.com

2nd: The House on Lang, houseonlang.com

3rd: Shoooz on Park Ave, shooozonparkave.com

1st: Fields Motorcars Orlando, fieldsmotorcarsorlando.com

2nd: Lexus of Orlando, lexusoforlando.com

3rd: Aston Martin Orlando, astonmartinorlando.com

Best Place to Buy a New Car

1st: Toyota of Orlando, toyotaoforlando.com

2nd: Sport Subaru, sportsubaru.com

3rd: Lexus of Orlando, lexusoforlando.com

Best Place to Buy a Used Car

1st: CarMax, carmax.com

2nd: Carvana, carvana.com

3rd: Toyota of Orlando, toyotaoforlando.com

3rd: The Lovely, thelovelyboutiquemarket.com

Best Wine Shop

1st: Tim’s Wine Market, timswine. com

2nd: The Wine Room, on Park Avenue thewineroomonline.com

3rd: Digress Wine, digresswine.com

Services

Readers Poll

Best Auto Body Shop

1st: Classic Collision, classiccollision.com

2nd: Russell’s Paint and Body, russellspaintandbodyinc.com

3rd: Fields Collision Center Orlando, fieldscollisioncenterorlando.com

Best Auto Repair Shop

1st: C & D Tires and Auto Repair, cdtiresandautorepair.com

2nd: Irish Mike’s Total Car Care, irishmikesautomotive.com

3rd: Orlando Import Auto Specialists, orlandoimportspecialist.com

Best Auto Repair Shop (European)

1st: Eurotech German Car Service Center, eurotechgermancarservice.com

2nd: Fields BMW Winter Park, fieldsbmworlando.com

3rd: Maitland Importers, maitlandimports.com

Best Car Wash

1st: Octopus Car Wash, octopuscarwashflorida.com

2nd: Mobile Detailing by Jacki Orlando, detailingbyjacki.booking.detailbookie.com

3rd: Top Dog Express, facebook.com/ topdogexpresscarwash

Best Barista-Slash-DJ: Goth Tommy at Starbucks Colonial Plaza

13627 E. Colonial Drive starbucks.com

Who knew a Karen-dependent operation like Starbucks could be a reliable source of goth vibes? On afternoons when impeccably tasteful barista Tommy is on duty at the Colonial Plaza location, you get the best playlist of the dark stuff since Barbarella moved out of downtown. We’re talking the greatest hits of bands like New Order and Sisters of Mercy, plus some newer acts that may or may not strike you as sounding very much like … the Sisters of Mercy. Either way, this sommelier of the somber will helpfully fill you in while pouring out your frap. You just have to catch him when he isn’t taking vacation days so he can fly to Berlin to see The Cure. Which he totally did, and which is totally the most goth thing ever. Give him a research budget, Starbie’s!

Best Uncategorizable Creative: Lauren Garvin

doecreative.co

Lauren Garvin, founder of Doe Creative, seems to have found a way to excel at every endeavor she’s put her talents to, and the list is long: brand designer, photographer, clothing designer, podcaster, calendar maker. Garvin even produces her own independent newspaper, the Daily Doe. But these projects aren’t simply an opportunity

to showcase her talents. Garvin always seeks to lift up her fellow creatives, operating a “Support Living Artists” Patreon and providing momentum to local artists through the Daily Doe, podcast “Say What You Mean” and video series “Oyster & Pearl.”

Best Way to Combat Love Bug Season (And Have Fun Doing It): Wash City Car

Wash

multiple locations

washcitycarwash.com

One of our staffers’ dads makes it a point to take her car to Wash City every time he visits — and we can confidently say we agree with his admiration. Look, we’re simple people to please, and if your car wash has fun rainbow soap and party lighting, we’re already hooked. Wash City makes going to the car wash less of an annoying chore to balance between everoncoming love bug seasons and torrential downpours, and more of an enjoyable break from running the rest of the day’s errands. Our cars have never been shinier!

Best Latinx Marketer:

Samí

Haiman-Marrero

urbander.com

The Urbander communications agency states its mission as “transforming businesses to advance humanity.” Pretty heady stuff, except with Samí Haiman-Marrero

at the helm, it’s no idle boast. Urbander’s Puerto Rican-born president and CEO is wielding her past experience in corporate America to offer comprehensive business insights that bridge the divide between entities Latin-based and non. A textbook happy warrior with a strong sense of justice and potential, she’s perfectly positioned to lead the private sector to maximum inclusivity and profit, in areas that range from content development to marketing to human resources. And with Orlando on track to become the most diverse city on Earth within about 10 years (a factoid that’s staggering but true), she’ll have plenty of chances to share her 20/20 vision.

Best Way to Roll With the Homies: Limo Cycle Tours

303 W. Third St., Sanford limocycle.com

Have you ever wanted to feel like a bachelorette celebrating her impending nuptials by cruising through Nashville on a moving pub? If so, you need to go for a spin with Limo Cycle Tours. You and 14 of your closest friends will pedal your way to some of Sanford’s coolest bars — all while drinking and singing your hearts out to the playlist of your choice. If you love a good theme, you can all dress up like superheroes or Barbies, or even have a Texas tuxedo party (OK, maybe not the denim, it’s HOT out here). However you choose to cruise, Limo Cycle will help you do it in style.

Best Dog Trainer

1st: Beyond the Leash Dog, Training btl.dog

2nd: The 1 Dog Trainer Academy, the1dogtraineracademy.com

3rd: Sit Means Sit, sitmeanssit.com

Best Doggy Daycare

1st: Happy Paws Pet Resort, happypawsorlando.com

2nd: Miss Emily’s Bed and Biscuit, missemilysbedandbiscuit.com

3rd: Beyond the Leash Dog Training, btl.dog

Best Pet Groomer

1st: Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming, woofgangbakery.com

2nd: All Creatures Pet Grooming, allcreaturespetgrooming.com

3rd: Woof! Orlando, wooforlando.com

Best Place to Adopt a Pet

1st: Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, petallianceorlando.org

2nd: Pet Rescue by Judy, petrescuebyjudy.com

Services

Best Criminal Defense Attorney or Firm

1st: LeRoy Costner, thelawman.net

2nd: Panella Law Firm, panellalawfirm.com

3rd: Ladan Law Firm, ladanlaw.com

Best DUI Attorney or Firm

1st: The Umansky Law Firm Criminal Defense and Injury Attorneys, thelawman.net

2nd: Panella Law Firm, panellalawfirm.com

3rd: Sabrina R. Jadunandan, mcandjlaw.com

Best Family Law Attorney or Firm

1st: TK Law, mykramerlawfirm.com

2nd: DeWitt Law Firm, dewittlaw. com

3rd: Supatra Cooper, contimoorelaw. com

Best Personal Injury Attorney or Firm

1st: Todd Miner Law, toddminerlaw.com

2nd: Kaufman and Lynd, whenyouneedus.com

3rd: Dan Newlin, newlinlaw.com

Best Real Estate Attorney or Law Firm

1st: DeWitt Law Firm, dewittlaw.com

2nd: Robert Garcia, barrymillerlaw. com

3rd: Jessica Haines, klgorlando.com

2nd: Dr. Jack’s Lawn Care, Termite and Pest Control, drjacks.net

3rd: A1 Pest Control, a1homepest. com

Best Plumber or Plumbing Company

1st: Frank Gay Services, frankgayservices.com

2nd: Emerald Plumbing, emeraldplumbing.net

3rd: Shamrock Plumbing, shamrockplumbingfl.com

Best Pool Service

1st: Pinch A Penny, pinchapenny.com

2nd: Ocean Blue Services

3rd: All American Pool-N-Patio, orlandopool.com

Best Real Estate Agent

1st: Beth Hobart, Mainframe Real Estate, bethhobart.com

2nd: Jennifer and Lisa Grey, Keyseekers Real Estate, keyseekers. com

3rd: Shawn Layton and Jimmy Hendrickson, The Central Florida Home Boys, cflhomeboys.com

Best Real Estate Company

1st: Mainframe Real Estate, mainframere.com

2nd: The Nickley Group, thenickleygroup.com

3rd: Fannie Hillman and Associates, fanniehillman.com

Best Roofer

READERS POLL WINNER, BEST FARMERS MARKET: WINTER PARK FARMERS MARKET

3rd: Orange County Animal Services, orangecountyanimalservicesfl.net

Best Veterinarian or Veterinary Clinic

1st: Winter Park Veterinary Hospital, wpvet.com

2nd: East Orlando Animal Hospital, eoah.com

3rd: Downtown Pet Hospital, downtownpethospital.com

Best Dry Cleaner

1st: Orchid Cleaners, orchidcleaners.com

2nd: Parisian Cleaners

3rd: Acme Cleaners, acmecleaners.com

Best Farmers Market

1st: Winter Park Farmers Market, cityofwinterpark.org

2nd: Orlando Farmers Market at Lake Eola Park, orlandofarmersmarket.com

3rd: Audubon Park Community Market, helloapgd.com

Best Financial Institution

1st: Fairwinds Credit Union, fairwinds.org

2nd: Addition Financial Credit Union, additionfi.com

3rd: Partners Federal Credit Union, partnersfcu.org

Best Financial Planner or Firm

1st: Kristen Skinner CFP, Ameriprise, ameripriseadvisors.com

2nd: Grafton Wealth Management, Merrill Lynch, fa.ml.com

3rd: George Stefanou, Edward Jones SoDo, edwardjones.com

Best Home Builder

1st: Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando and Osceola County, habitatorlando.org

2nd: RLH Residential, rlh-llc.com

3rd: Phil Kean Design Group, philkeandesigns.com

Best Home Cleaning Service

1st: The Elite Cleaning Service

2nd: Annie Cleaning Services, anniecleaningservices.co

3rd: Little Noise Cleaning Co.

Best HVAC Company

1st: Frank Gay Services, frankgayservices.com

2nd: Gary Munson Heating and Air Conditioning, munsonairconditioning. com

3rd: Aloha Air, alohaairfl.com

Best Insurance Agent

1st: Glenn Ritchie – State Farm (Maitland)

2nd: Chris Vella – State Farm (Orlando)

3rd: Lumbra Risk Advisors – Nationwide

Best Law Firm Overall

1st: Todd Miner Law, toddminerlaw.com

2nd: Kaufman and Lynd, whenyouneedus.com

3rd: HMG Law Firm, hmglegal.com

Best Marketing or PR Company

1st: NW Web Design and Digital Marketing, nicholasw.net

2nd: Remixed, r3mx.com

3rd: HIFIVE, hifive.agency

Best Moving Company

1st: Two Men and a Truck, twomenandatruck.com

2nd: College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving, collegehunkshaulingjunk. com

3rd: Shiela Wyatt, facebook.com/ shielamwyatt

Best Pest Control

1st: Massey Services, masseyservices.com

1st: Central Homes Roofing and Solar Services, centralhomesroofing.com

2nd: Janney Roofing, janneyroofing. com

3rd: Collis Roofing, collisroofing.com

Best Wedding Venue

1st: Harry P. Leu Gardens, leugardens.org

2nd: Casa Feliz Historical Home Museum, casafeliz.us

3rd: The Highland Manor, dubsdreadcatering.com/ highland-manor

Redlight, 2810 Corrine Drive, facebook.com/redlightredlight, free. —

of the

SATURDAY, AUG. 26

Colin Jost

Saturday Night Live golden boy Colin Jost is ready to make Orlando laugh. The SNL head writer is most notable for his stint co-hosting the show’s signature “Weekend Update” segment alongside Michael Che, but Jost’s experience at SNL began when he was just 22, and since then he has been the recipient of five Writers Guild Awards and two Peabody Awards, along with receiving 12 Emmy nominations for his writing on the show. A powerhouse comedian and a compelling storyteller, Jost also released a memoir, A Very Punchable Face, back in July 2020. If all of this doesn’t have you convinced, his attending Harvard during the creation of Facebook and being married to Scarlett Johansson should be more than enough to reassure you that he definitely has some interesting tales to share. 8 p.m., Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., drphillipscenter. org, $39.50-$199. — GM

nightspots Iron Cow and The Nook on Robinson has been beset by last-minute lineup shu es of late, but the end result still remains a largely intriguing proposition. The Nook will host the monthly Circuit Church live event once again, this time featuring returnees Derek Dunn, She Dreamed in Pixels and heavy newcomer Keegan Matthews, a jazz-inclined but still spaced-out keyboard/synth player. Meanwhile, across the parking lot, Iron Cow will feature electro-grinders TTN, the romantic electro-pop swoon of Super Passive and freeform technoid jams from Sympala. Not a bad night out. 7 p.m., Milk District, East Robinson Street and North Bumby Avenue, montgomerydrive.com, $10. — Matthew Moyer

SUNDAY, AUG. 27

Official Unofficial “Best of” Orlando Weekly Party and Award Pick-Up

AUG. 23-24

Pegasus Palooza

UCF’s o cial welcome week, Pegasus Palooza, is packed with kicko events and celebrations to get students back into gear for the upcoming school year. Alongside longstanding traditions and events specifically catering to the UCF student body, the highlights of Pegasus Palooza, Comedy and Concert Knight, are also open to the public. UCF has been catering to fans of the hit hidden-camera series Impractical Jokers over the past couple years, following last year’s sold-out show featuring Joe Gatto with this year’s Comedy Knight headlined by James “Murr” Murray. Although Murr tends to get a handful of the worst punishments on the comedy series, “tonight’s biggest loser” will be anyone who misses out on this show. Following Comedy Knight is Concert Knight, headlined by The Driver Era, a musical duo consisting of brothers Rocky and Ross Lynch, a wise choice for an audience of people who grew up with their older music from their family’s band, R5, and have spent years watching Ross in programs

like Austin and Ally or Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. 8 p.m., Addition Financial Arena, 12777 N. Gemini Blvd., $25.

Master of Ceremony: Celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop

FRIDAY, AUG. 25

Redlight Redlight Halloween Forever

Who says Halloween only comes once a year? Not the folks at Redlight Redlight or Mythk Brewing, who will be o ering up their new pumpkin ale, “Halloween Forever,” at the Audubon Park beer parlor on Friday It’s a collaboration between Mythk Brewing (a self-described “phantom brewery”) and Prometheus Esoterica, a gothic boutique and oddity shop in Winter Park. If you’re a goth at heart, or an ally, this is a jam-packed event you won’t want to miss. The event will feature a blacksmithing demonstration, a Mobile Curiosity Cabinet from Prometheus Esoterica featuring various oddities and a “spooktacular giveaway.” There will also be goods from Orlando’s “creepiest confectionary,” Bertso’s Bakeshop, a food truck on site, and of course plenty of Halloween Forever. 6 p.m., Redlight

This year marks the 50th birthday of hip-hop. True heads know that means so much more than just the music and so does everyone behind this all-day blowout event, which will honor all the elements of hip-hop culture with MCs, DJs, gra ti and more. Hosted by GQ daembassy, the gathering commences with an afternoon of artist meet-and-greets, DJs, and an art market. The evening is stacked with live performances by Jazoe Da Juggernaut, Polo Baby Flako, John Jiggs, 1773, Simon Ruthless, Killer Ben, The OG Ninja, Iceberg Snub, Dano 7s, Block Forever, Blakseedz, Cydney Poitier, Zaza God and AMiAM. DJs Ray Swift and Rome will man the decks. This is one of the most comprehensive celebrations of hip-hop’s golden anniversary to happen in the area so far, a full day of beats, rhymes and respect to properly salute the great American art form. 2 p.m., Austin’s Co ee, 929 W. Fairbanks Ave. Winter Park, austinsco ee.com, free. — Bao Le-Huu

Total Takeover on Robinson

This two-venue local music takeover of Milk District

Ever since the damned A.D. 2020 we’ve been repeatedly asked (this writer as recently as yesterday evening) if Orlando Weekly are having their big annual Best Of kneesup. Short answer: No. Slightly-less-short answer: Not as such, but we are having a number of smaller evenings out where winners and locals can raise a glass and pick up their awards, starting today. After Wednesday at Enzian Theater, Thursday at Crooked Can Brewing Co. and Friday at Tu y’s Bottle Shop, the last of these is at Will’s Pub on Sunday and should be a great way to wrap up your weekend — as you are drinking in the company of the veritable and actual Best of Orlando. Even better, there will be live sets from second-round Best Of nominees The Fatties, Sean Holcomb and The Chotchkies. Live your best (of Orlando, har dee har) life. 6 p.m., Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave., willspub.org, free. — MM

CONCERTS

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 23

Escape From The Zoo, Holy Locust 7 pm; Conduit, 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; $15; 407-673-2712.

Family Dinner, Feel Real, The HVN 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $12-$15.

THURSDAY, AUG. 24

The Anchor, Notions 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $15-$18.

Blood Dream, Couples Therapy, Novelty, Watts 7 pm; West Orlando Suites, 4439 Old Winter Garden Road; $10.

Pegasus Palooza: The Driver Era 8 pm; Addition Financial Arena, 12777 N. Gemini Blvd.; $25; 407-823-6006.

Void. Terror. Silence: DJ Hexorcist 9 pm; Conduit, 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-673-2712.

FRIDAY, AUG. 25

0 Miles Per Hour, Better Than This, The Pheromones, The Forum 6 pm; The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive; $14-$18; 407-704-6261.

Alma Skye Quartet 8 pm; Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 1905 Kentucky Ave., Winter Park; $25-$35; 407-636-9951.

Baby Money 10 pm; Euphoria Hookah Lounge, 1921 Central Florida Parkway; $25-$400.

Beres Hammond 9 pm; Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Blvd.; $43.50$73.50; 407-351-5483.

BMF Fridays: Michael vs. Janet 10 pm; Lil Indie’s, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free.

Dale Bandy 7 pm; Clermont Oyster Bar, 1500 S. Highway 27 Clermont,

AUG. 23-29, 2023

Florida 34711, Clermont; free; 352-242-2857.

Dram 8 pm; The Imperial at Washburn Imports, 1800 N. Orange Ave.; 407-228-4992.

Emmanuel 8 pm; Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $39.99-$209.99; 844-513-2014.

Fluxe, Backstep, Biscayne, Amapola, Loner 7 pm; Conduit, 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; $15; 407-673-2712.

International Guitar Festival: Yuval Amihai Trio 7:30 pm; Timucua Arts Foundation, 2000 S. Summerlin Ave.; $25; 407-595-2713.

Mystery Skulls 7 pm; Level 13 Event Center/Soundbar, 5043 Edgewater Drive; $18-$22; 407-717-5312.

Phantom, Goblin Party, Steven Perez, Dingo, Caliber 7 pm; Uncle Lou’s Entertainment Hall, 1016 N. Mills Ave.; $10; 407-270-9104.

SATURDAY, AUG. 26

Aurelio Voltaire 7 pm; The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive; $15-$20; 407-704-6261.

Chapter and Verse 9 pm; Elixir, 9 W. Washington St; $10; 407-985-3507.

Dane 6 pm; Bynx Orlando, 420 E. Church St.; $10; 609-500-9878.

DoXy, Wärsteel 7 pm; The Falcon, 819

E. Washington St.; free; 407-423-3060.

Haiti Synchrony 8 pm; Steinmetz Hall, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $95-$300; 407-358-6603.

International Guitar Festival: Carlos Serrano 7:30 pm; Timucua Arts Foundation, 2000 S. Summerlin Ave.; $25; 407-595-2713.

Lionel Richie, Earth, Wind and Fire 6:30 pm; Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa; $25-$497; 813-301-6500.

Master of Ceremony: Cydney Poitier, 1773, Block Forever, Iceberg Snub, The OG Ninja, AmIam 2 & 8 pm; Austin’s Coffee, 929 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-975-3364.

Psycroptic, Decrepit Birth 7 pm; Conduit, 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; $20; 407-673-2712.

Slippery When Wet 7:30 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $16-$75; 407-934-2583.

Suzy Park Quartet 8 pm; Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 1905 Kentucky Ave., Winter Park; $25-$35; 407-636-9951.

Total Takeover On Robinson: TTN, Super Passive, Derek Dunn, Keegan Matthews, Sympala 7 pm; Iron Cow, 2438 E. Robinson St;

Universal Funk Orchestra, The Dark Arctic, Bangarang, 10 Foot Mountain 8 pm; Will’s Pub,

1042 N. Mills Ave.; $12.

SUNDAY, AUG. 27

Cece Teneal: Listening Session 6 pm; Luxmore Grande Estate, 1120 Orange Ave., Winter Springs;

Phillip Phillips 5:30, 6:45 & 8 pm; America Gardens Theatre, 1510 Avenue of the Stars, Lake Buena Vista; $109; 407-939-1289.

MONDAY, AUG. 28

Kaleigh Baker 7 pm; Lil Indie’s, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free.

Phillip Phillips 5:30, 6:45 & 8 pm; America Gardens Theatre, 1510 Avenue of the Stars, Lake Buena Vista; $109; 407-939-1289.

TUESDAY, AUG. 29

Matt Lapham and Friends 9 pm; Lil Indie’s, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free.

Patrick Hagerman 6:30 pm; Lil Indie’s, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free.

Rest Ashore, Stay At Home Astronauts, Better Place 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $10.

THEATER

Play-In-A-Day Teams of local artists have 24 hours to create short plays (10 minutes or less) with a theme given to them the day before, and these works are presented off-book with minimal props/set/costumes for a live

audience. 7 pm; Fringe ArtSpace, 54 W. Church St; $18-$23; 407-436 -7800; orlandofringe.org.

COMEDY

Colin Jost 8 pm Saturday; Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave; $39.50-$199; 844-513-2014; drphillipscenter.org.

Pegasus Palooza: James Murr Murray 8 pm Wednesday; Addition Financial Arena, 12777 N. Gemini Blvd; $25; 407-823-6006; additionfiarena. com.

ART OPENING

Kathleen Thum: Covering Carbon An exhibition exploring the complex relationship between humans and fossil fuels. 5 pm Thursday; UCF Art Gallery, 12400 Aquarius Agora Drive; free; 407823-2676; cah.ucf.edu.

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The Carnival: Where Orchestra Meets Circus Actors, dancers, circus performers, costumes and large puppetry bring the world of the circus to life like never before. Friday-Sunday; Cheyenne Saloon and Opera House, 128 W. Church St; $35-$150; 407-8393000; creativecityproject.com.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): None of the books I’ve written has appeared on the New York Times best-seller list. Even if my future books do well, I will never catch up with Aries writer James Patterson, who has had 260 books on the prestigious list. My sales will never rival his, either. He has earned over $800 million from the 425 million copies his readers have bought. While I don’t expect you Rams to ever boost your income to Patterson’s level, either, I suspect the next nine months will bring you unprecedented opportunities to improve your financial situation. For best results, edge your way toward doing more of what you love to do.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Addressing a lover, D.H. Lawrence said that “having you near me” meant that he would “never cease to be filled with newness.” That is a sensational compliment! I wish all of us could have such an influence in our lives — a prod that helps arouse endless novelty. Here’s the good news, Taurus: I suspect you may soon be blessed with a lively source of such stimulation, at least temporarily. Are you ready and eager to welcome an influx of freshness?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Humans have been drinking beer for at least 13,000 years and eating bread for 14,500. We’ve enjoyed cheese for 7,500 years and popcorn for 6,500. Chances are good that at least some of these four are comfort foods for you. In the coming weeks, I suggest you get an ample share of them or any other delicious nourishments that make you feel wellgrounded and deep-rooted. You need to give extra care to stabilizing your foundations. You have a mandate to cultivate security, stability and constancy. Here’s your homework: Identify three things you can do to make you feel utterly at home in the world.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): On Instagram, I posted a favorite quote from poet Muriel Rukeyser: “The world is made of stories, not atoms.” I added my own thought: “You are made of stories, too.” A reader didn’t like this meme. He said it was “a nightmare for us anti-social people.” I asked him why. He said, “Because stories only happen in a social setting. To tell or hear a story is to be in a social interaction. If you’re not inclined towards such activities, it’s oppressive.” Here’s how I replied: “That’s not true for me. Many of my stories happen while I’m alone with my inner world. My nightly dreams are some of my favorite stories.” Anyway, Cancerian, I’m o ering this exchange to you now because you are in a story-rich phase of your life. The tales coming your way, whether they occur in social settings or in the privacy of your own fantasies, will be

extra interesting, educational, and motivational. Gather them in with gusto! Celebrate them!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Author A. Conan Doyle said, “It has long been my axiom that the little things are infinitely the most important.” Spiritual teacher John Kabat-Zinn muses, “The little things? The little moments? They aren’t little.” Here’s author Robert Brault’s advice: “Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” Ancient Chinese sage Lao-Tzu provides a further nuance: “To know you have enough is to be rich.” Let’s add one more clue, from author Alice Walker: “I try to teach my heart to want nothing it can’t have.”

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “I don’t believe that in order to be interesting or meaningful, a relationship has to work out — in fiction or in real life.” So says Virgo novelist Elizabeth Curtis Sittenfeld, and I agree. Just because a romantic bond didn’t last forever doesn’t mean it was a waste of energy. An intimate connection you once enjoyed but then broke o might have taught you lessons that are crucial to your destiny. In accordance with astrological omens, I invite you to acknowledge and celebrate these past experiences of togetherness. Interpret them not as failures, but as gifts.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The amount of rubbish produced by the modern world is staggering: over 2 billion tons per year. To get a sense of how much that is, imagine a convoy of fully loaded garbage trucks circling the earth 24 times. You and I can diminish our contributions to this mess, though we must overcome the temptation to think our personal e orts will be futile. Can we really help save the world by buying secondhand goods, shopping at farmer’s markets, and curbing our use of paper? Maybe a little. And here’s the bonus: We enhance our mental health by reducing the waste we engender. Doing so gives us a more graceful and congenial relationship with life. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to meditate and act on this beautiful truth.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): I hope that in the coming weeks, you will wash more dishes, do more laundry and scrub more floors than you ever have before. Clean the bathrooms with extra fervor, too. Scour the oven and the refrigerator. Make your bed with extreme precision. Got all that, Scorpio?

JUST KIDDING! Everything I just said was a lie. Now here’s my authentic message: Avoid grunt work. Be as loose and playful and spontaneous as you have ever been. Seek record-breaking levels of fun and amuse-

ment. Experiment with the high arts of brilliant joy and profound pleasure.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Dear Sagittarius the Archer: To be successful in the coming weeks, you don’t have to hit the exact center of the bull’s-eye every time — or even anytime. Merely shooting your arrows so they land somewhere inside the fourth or third concentric rings will be a very positive development. Same is true if you are engaged in a situation with metaphorical resemblances to a game of horseshoes. Even if you don’t throw any ringers at all, just getting close could be enough to win the match. This is one time in your life when perfection isn’t necessary to win.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I suspect you are about to escape the stu y labyrinth. There may be a short adjustment period, but soon you will be running half-wild in a liberated zone where you won’t have to dilute and censor yourself. I am not implying that your exile in the enclosed space was purely oppressive. Not at all. You learned some cool magic in there, and it will serve you well in your expansive new setting. Here’s your homework assignment: Identify three ways you will take advantage of your additional freedom.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Though my mother is a practical, sensible person with few mystical propensities, she sometimes talks about a supernatural vision she had. Her mother — my grandmother — had been disabled by a massive stroke. It left her barely able to do more than laugh and move her left arm. But months later, on the morning after grandma died, her spirit showed up in a pink ballerina dress doing ecstatic pirouettes next to my mother’s bed. My mom saw it as a communication about how joyful she was to be free of her wounded body. I mention this gift of grace because I suspect you will have at least one comparable experience in the coming weeks. Be alert for messages from your departed ancestors.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “Those who know the truth are not equal to those who love it,” said the ancient Chinese sage Confucius. Amen! Seeking to understand reality with cold, unfeeling rationality is at best boring and at worst destructive. I go so far as to say that it’s impossible to deeply comprehend anything or anyone unless we love them. Really! I’m not exaggerating or being poetical. In my philosophy, our quest to be awake and see truly requires us to summon an abundance of a ectionate attention. I nominate you to be the champion practitioner of this approach to intelligence, Pisces. It’s your birthright! And I hope you turn it up full blast in the coming weeks.

“MILLSTONES”

I’m a man in my 40s and my partner is in their 30s and non-binary. We’ve been together for three years and o cially living together for about a year. Things have been a little tumultuous during that time, due to issues with my kids, my kids’ mom, and my own fears about compatibility and commitment. She (my partner) is demanding “relationship milestones” that signify my commitment to her. Previous significant milestones, like becoming o cial, moving in together, her meeting my kids, etc., were “sullied” (and are therefore invalidated somehow) because they weren’t executed with enough “enthusiasm” or “careful planning.” I would very much like to give her the milestones she craves, but aside from popping the question — and I’m definitely not ready for that! — I’m struggling to come up with “milestones” that would be of su cient significance. And when I ask for examples, all I get are ideas I’m not ready for, like getting married or getting a cat.

Moving In Lacked Emotional Significance

First and most importantly: the pronoun situation. You open by identifying your partner as non-binary but then go on to use she/ her pronouns in reference to your partner throughout the rest of your letter. Since you’ve been seeing this person for three years — and since this non-binary person doesn’t strike me as the kind of non-binary person who would let misgendering slide — I’m gonna assume your partner is one of those non-binary AFAB persons who uses she/her pronouns. They’re out there, they’re totally valid, they like to keep us binaries on our toes.

With that out of the way …

The person you’re dating — the person you’re living with — doesn’t sound like someone who is easily satisfied. Becoming o cial fell short of her expectations, meeting your kids wasn’t magical enough, there wasn’t a 21-gun salute or whatever she expected when you moved in together … there’s definitely a pattern here, MILES, and it’s a worrying one. Meaning, I have a hunch your marriage proposal, if and when you decide to propose, will be another disappointment. The setting won’t be romantic enough, the diamond won’t be big enough, the choreography for the flash mob won’t be flashy enough. Then something will go wrong at the wedding, forever sullying her memories of it, she’ll find a reason to be disappointed by the honeymoon, the cat won’t be the right color, and on and on and on.

Actual life experiences rarely live up to our idealized fantasies, and someone who can’t focus on the good — someone who can’t take almost or close enough for an answer — will never be satisfied. There are some people out there who don’t wanna be satisfied, and I suspect your partner is one of those people. If constantly finding fault and expressing disap-

pointment means you’re always having to make things up to her, she’s never going to be satisfied with anything. Because her ability to point out the sullying detail gives her power over you. In fairness to your partner, MILES, there’s nothing unreasonable about wanting to be married after three years together. But life is messy and chaotic, and life with a divorced man with children from a previous relationship comes with more mess and more chaos and an understandable reluctance to remarry. Consequently, a divorced man with kids isn’t an ideal partner for someone who requires perfectly executed grand romantic gestures to be made happy — assuming they can be made happy — and someone who requires perfectly executed grand romantic gestures isn’t an ideal partner for a divorced man with kids.

I have a sexting partner and we’re about to go from just texts to actually meeting up in real life. But in our text exchanges, we don’t discuss things like condoms, protection, personal hygiene, etc., as everything is strictly fantasy. How do I start incorporating real life concerns and questions into these fantasies?

Fantasies Erotic And Realities Serious

Instead of attempting to do the impossible — and incorporating condoms, protection, personal hygiene, etc., into fantasy text exchange is impossible — you should send your sexting partner a stand-alone, not-trying-to-be-sexy “concerns and logistics” message after your next sexting session. Let them know there are some practical matters you would like to

discuss in advance of your first face-to-face meeting. Then you can bring up condoms, other protections, your expectations around personal hygiene and anything else you want to discuss before that first meeting. Additionally, FEARS, if you’ve expressed interest in something during your sext exchanges that you don’t want to experience in real life — not now, not ever — or if you’ve played along with something your sexting partner was fantasizing about that you’re not interested in doing with or for them, now’s the time to walk that shit back.

I know you usually get questions about sex, but I’ve got one about dating. I’m a 41-year-old cis gay man who lives in a large metropolitan area, but for some reason, I cannot establish a dating life. I have tried the dating apps and sites, but the only men who seem to want to talk to me are the BBC chasers (I’m a tall Black man) or guys just looking to hook up. I’m demisexual and I’m not really interested in someone who’s just after sex. What I want is to find a guy to get to know. I’ve been putting a lot of work into myself over the last few years. I’ve got a life coach and I’ve been seeing a therapist several times a month to help me work through some things from my past. But I can’t help but feel like there’s something I’m either missing or not doing right. I know a lot of guys are just looking for fun, but I don’t want to have to give up the dick just to get to know someone. What advice can you give me regarding finding guys who would be interested in getting to know me?

There are definitely gay men on hookup apps who wanna take it slow and get to know someone first — I mean, you’re one of those men, right?

That said, every gay couple I know are onenight stands that stuck. You obviously shouldn’t waste time on BBC chasers, if being objectified like that turns you o . But closing yourself o to guys who are looking for a hookup might be interfering for your search for a date, to say nothing of a partner. Now, you say you identify as demisexual, and I want to respect that, DID. But some people use “demi” to mean “I experience no feelings of sexual attraction in the absence of an emotional connection,” while others use “demi” to mean “I wanna take things slow.” If you fall into the former camp, you should take the advice Ann Landers was giving her single readers in the 1960s: Volunteer on political campaigns, join clubs, sign up for kickball leagues. Organized group activities — the fully clothed kind — will give you a chance to get to know people you might wanna date.

But if you fall into the latter camp, DID, you take things slow and have the kind of one-night stands that get gay relationships o the ground. Tell the men you meet online that you wanna hook up, sure, but that you’re only interested in some light messing around, e.g., some mutual masturbation, maybe some oral, but not anything serious/penetrative will have to wait until you’ve gotten to know them a little better. Guys who don’t like the sound of that will pass, but guys who are open to getting to know you — guys who are willing to work for that dick — will show up.

P.S. You can meet guys on apps and volunteer, join, kick balls, etc., at the same time. You don’t have to pick one. And if you spot a guy from your kickball league on Grindr one night, DID, there’s your opening.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The administration of the estate of PHYLLIS B. FULLER, deceased, whose date of death was June 24, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Orange County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 425 NORTH ORANGE AVENUE, ORLANDO, FL 32801. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served, must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: 8/23/2023.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION CASE NO: B21-DP-00166A IN THE INTEREST OF: G.M.B, a female child DOB: 02/27/2018. SECOND AMENDED SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND GUARDIANSHIP (Amended as to Hearing Date) STATE OF FLORIDA TO: Edward Avery Cotton, Address Unknown A Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath has been filed in this Court regarding the above referenced child. You are to appear before the Honorable, Melissa D. Souto, Circuit Judge, on the 11th day of September 2023 at 1:30 p.m. at the Seminole Juvenile Justice Center, 190 Eslinger Way, Sanford, FL 32773, in Courtroom 2 for a TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY HEARING. You must appear on the date and time specified. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THIS CHILD. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD NAMED IN THE PETITION. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR YOU MAY BE HELD IN CONTEMPT OF COURT. The father/mother is hereby advised, pursuant to §39.802(4)(d) and §63.082(6)(g), Florida Statutes, that a parent whose rights have not yet been terminated has the right to seek a private adoptive placement for

the child and to participate in a private adoption plan, through an adoption entity as defined in §63.032(3), Florida Statutes. As required by §63.165, Florida Statutes, the Department further gives notice of the existence and purpose of a state registry of adoption information. The purpose of the Florida Adoption Reunion Registry is to reunite persons separated by adoption where both parties seek such reunion. Persons affected by an adoption may list themselves and their contact information on the registry. Registration is completely voluntary. Additional information is available at http://adoptflorida.com/Reunion-Registry.htm. Contact information for the registry is as follows: Florida Adoption Reunion Registry, Florida Department of Children and Families, 1317 Winewood Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700. Pleadings shall be copied to Mackenzie Hall, Esquire, State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, Children’s Legal Services, 2921 S. Orlando Drive, Ste. 150, Sanford, FL 322773 (407328-5656). WITNESS my hand and seal of this court at Sanford, Seminole County, Florida this 31st day of July 2023. This summons has been issued at the request of: Mackenzie Hall, Esquire Fl Bar No: 1010410 Senior Attorney, State of Florida Children’s Legal Services Department of Children and Families. GRANT MALOY, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, BY: /s/ Deputy Clerk (Court Seal).

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION CASE NO: P22-DP-99 IN THE INTEREST OF: K.K.K., a male child DOB: 06/27/2022. SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND GUARDIANSHIP, STATE OF FLORIDA. TO: Andria Kiana Key, Address Unknown A Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath has been filed in this Court regarding the above referenced child. You are to appear before Circuit Judge, John D. Galluzzo, on the 2nd day of October 2023 at 1:30 p.m. at the Seminole Juvenile Justice Center, 190 Eslinger Way, Sanford, FL 32773, in Courtroom 2 for a TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY HEARING. You must appear on the date and time specified. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THIS CHILD. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD NAMED IN THE PETITION. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR YOU MAY BE HELD IN CONTEMPT OF COURT. The father/mother is hereby advised, pursuant to §39.802(4)(d) and §63.082(6)(g), Florida Statutes, that a parent whose rights have not yet been terminated has the right to seek a private adoptive placement for the child and to participate in a private adoption plan, through an adoption entity as defined in §63.032(3), Florida Statutes. As required by §63.165, Florida Statutes, the Department further gives notice of the existence and purpose of a state registry of adoption information. The purpose of the Florida Adoption Reunion Registry is to reunite persons separated by adoption where both parties seek such reunion. Persons affected by an adoption may list themselves and their contact information on the registry. Registration is completely voluntary. Additional information is available at http://adoptflorida.com/Reunion-Registry.htm. Contact

information for the registry is as follows: Florida Adoption Reunion Registry, Florida Department of Children and Families, 1317 Winewood Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700. Pleadings shall be copied to Hannah M. Crume, Esquire, State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, Children’s Legal Services, 2921 S. Orlando Drive, Ste. 150, Sanford, FL 322773 (407328-5656). WITNESS my hand and seal of this court at Sanford, Seminole County, Florida this 31st day of July 2023. This summons has been issued at the request of: Hannah M. Crume, Esquire, Fl Bar No: 0092327, Senior Attorney, State of Florida Children’s Legal Services Department of Children and Families. GRANT MALOY, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, BY: /s/ Deputy Clerk (Court Seal).

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA. JUVENILE DIVISION: 3/TYNAN CASE DP21-456 IN THE INTEREST OF MINOR CHILD: J.M DOB: 10/05/2021. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS STATE OF FLORIDA TO: Timothy Colvin (Address Unknown). A Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath has been filed in this court regarding the above-referenced child. You are hereby commanded to appear before Honorable Circuit Judge Greg A. Tynan on September 19, 2023 at 10:15 a.m. at the Juvenile Justice Center, 2000 East Michigan Street, Orlando, Florida 32806, for a TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY HEARING. You must appear on the date and at the time specified. The Hearing will be conducted in person. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THIS CHILD. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MIGHT LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD NAMED IN THE PETITION. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 3rd day of August, 2023. This summons has been issued at the request of: Jennifer McCarthy, Esq., Florida Bar No.: 0086793 Senior Attorney for State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, Children’s Legal Services/DCF Jennifer.McCarthy@myflfamilies.com By: /s/ CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, Deputy Clerk (Court Seal)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA. JUVENILE DIVISION: 3/TYNAN CASE DP19-190 IN THE INTEREST OF MINOR CHILD: S.L. DOB: 03/26/2008. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS STATE OF FLORIDA TO: Regina Lil Faye Wells (Address Unknown). A Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath has been filed in this court regarding the above-referenced child. You are hereby commanded to appear before Honorable Circuit Judge Greg A. Tynan on October 2, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. at the Juvenile Justice Center, 2000 East Michigan Street, Orlando, Florida 32806, for a TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY HEARING. You must appear on the date and at the time specified. The Hearing will be conducted in person. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THIS CHILD. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU

MIGHT LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD NAMED IN THE PETITION. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 16th day of August, 2023. This summons has been issued at the request of: Jennifer McCarthy, Esq., Florida Bar No.: 0086793 Senior Attorney for State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, Children’s Legal Services/DCF Jennifer.McCarthy@myflfamilies.com By: /s/ CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, Deputy Clerk (Court Seal)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION: 05/LATIMORE CASE NO.: DP15-158 IN THE INTEREST OF MINOR CHILD: Z.T. DOB: 12/22/2022 SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY HEARING. STATE OF FLORIDA

To: Kayla Selph Address unknown. A Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath has been filed in this court regarding the above-referenced child. You are hereby commanded to appear before the Honorable Judge Alicia Latimore on October 11, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. at the Juvenile Justice Center, 2000 East Michigan Street, Orlando, Florida 32806, for a TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY HEARING. You must appear on the date and at the time specified: FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THIS CHILD(REN). IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD NAMED IN THE PETITION. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 11th day of August, 2023. This summons has been issued at the request of: George Lytle, Esquire Florida Bar No.: 985465 Orlando, FL 32801 George.Lytle@ myflfamilies.com CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, By: /s/ Deputy Clerk (Court Seal)

Legal, Public Notices

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO: 16-2023-DR-002219-FM DIVISION: FM-B IN RE: The Matter of the Termination of Parental Rights for the Proposed Adoption of a Minor Child Baby Girl Mabrey DOB: 02/20/2023. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR ADOPTION. TO: Unknown African American male. Conception in Orlando, Florida on or around May 2022. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights Pending Adoption has been filed by Lauren Kingry, Esquire whose address is 1919 Atlantic Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32207. You may object to this action by filing a written objection with the Clerk of the Circuit Court by 8/28/2023, in Room 1191, Duval County Courthouse, 501 West Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. If you fail to respond, a hearing in this matter will Courthouse. The Court will reserve 10 minutes for this hearing. Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Notice of Current Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the clerk’s office. UNDER SECTION 63.089, FLORIDA STATUTES, FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE HEARING OR TO FILE A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS UPON WHICH THE COURT SHALL END ANY PARENTAL RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING THE MINOR CHILD. Dated: 7/13/2023. JODY

PHILLIPS, Clerk Of The Circuit Court By: /s/ Deputy Clerk.

LOST OR ABANDONED PROPERTY FOUND OR RECOVERED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF ORLANDO, FLORIDA. PROPERTY NOT CLAIMED WILL EITHER BE SURRENDERED TO THE FINDERS OR RETAINED FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT. PICTURE IDENTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

August 2023

DESCRIPTION, FOUND PROPERTY:

1. Cellphone 1200 Blk of W South St

2. Bag with Jewelry W Colonial Dr/ I-4 E

3. Cellphones 3500 Blk of Nemours Pkwy

4. Electronics 2900 Blk of E Colonial Dr

5. Bag with electronics W Central Blvd/ S Orange Ave

6. Bike Dowden Rd/ Story time Rd

7. Bike 600 Lake Dot Cir Blk

8. Currency LA Costa Dr/ S Semoran Blvd

9. Currency 120 Blk of E Pine St

10. Currency 4000 Blk of West Colonial Dr

11. Electronics 4300 Blk of Cassius St

12. Cellphone Huppel Ave/ S Ivey LN

13. Cellphone 70 Blk of W Central Blvd

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Glam Skin Lab, LLC, of 538 Virginia Dr. Ste A, Orlando, FL 32803, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: Glam Skin Lab, LLC

It is the intent of the undersigned to register “Glam Skin Lab, LLC” with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations. Dated: 8/17/2023

Notice of Public Auction for monies due on storage units located at U-Haul company facilities. Storage locations are listed below. All goods are household contents or miscellaneous and recovered goods. All auctions are hold to satisfy owner’s lien for rent and fees in accordance with Florida Statutes, Self-Storage Act, Sections 83.806 and 83.807. The auction will start at 8:00 a.m. on September 7th, 2023 and will continue until all locations are done. U-Haul Moving and Storage at Maitland Blvd, 7815 North Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32810;

F12 KARIM BELL $392.55, AA0952C JAY

STRANGE $1,357.40, U113 MARTEZ CARD

$376.60, D26 claribel cedano $301.45, O130 Gregory Jackson $572.80, B58 Nilson

Mota $334.25, B28 Delton Barber $350.15, C54 Karen Nau $890.70, C03 Antoinette

Queen $715.80, B49 Megan Killin $564.00, L76 Lee Thomas $598.35, AA3772A RENEE

SMITH $5,812.20, O121 Gregory Jackson

$1,150.40, B42 Clark Schlechtia $508.20, F08 EMMA PEACOCK $551.55, U95 Cedric Evans $244.15, U110 ray douglas marple

$302.45, U105 RaShay Patterson $215.00

U-Haul Moving and Storage of Apopka, 1221 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703;

1179 EMMA PEACOCK $509.15, 1274 Terrie

Jessogne $723.80, 1137 Shalonda Woods

$662.80 U-Haul Moving and Storage of Altamonte Springs, 598 West Highway 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714; AA4805H

Charline Rodriguez $3,597.95, AA2269G

ANDREW ONJUKKA $1,277.60, AA1227T

Michael Kachinski $903.35, D103 crystal large $505.90, AA8880F Yazmary Franco

$2,838.45, AA4031K Stephen Allison

$1,951.25, AA4101E Charline Rodriguez

$3,597.95, AA6337F Yazmary Franco

$2,816.75, B130 ARIENE CLARK $511.14, A107 Onita Weber $742.70, AA2528C

Cresta Pillsbury $1,277.60 U-Haul Moving & Storage of Longwood, 650 N Ronald Reagan Blvd, Longwood, FL 32750; C031

Natalie Castro Gomez $761.40, B072

Bough Berrios $505.80, A059 TEARANA

DURANT $432.20, A023 jason cly $670.91, B035 Marcus Fisher $549.60, C039 Jessica

Gonzalez$591.05, E067 ANTONIO RUANO

$548.40, E064 Kirk Sapp $465.60, A022

Viviana Viera $694.76, A074 madelyn perez

$489.81, B062 JENNIFER COATES $505.80

U-Haul Moving and Storage at Semoran Blvd, 2055 State Rd 436, Winter Park, Fl 32792; 2161 DAVID QUINTERO $632.81, 1414 Jasmine Coleman $359.30, 1460

BRYAN MARTINEZ $420.60, 1095 Schneily

Nelson $607.01, 2276 OSCAR SMITH

$867.27, 2353 Mikeisha Alves $821.35, 2328 WESLEY HAMILTON $569.68, 1450

Tiffanny Ramirez $452.40, 1070 Stephanie

Follett $548.40, 1062 Elizabeth Gonzalez

$260.50 U-Haul Moving and Storage at Lake Mary Blvd, 3851 S Orlando Drive, Sanford, Fl 32773; 2401 colette hays

$798.52, 1405 Rondald Reinhardt $667.48, 2223 Suzanne Carpenter $566.37, 2418

CHARLES ALEXIOU $383.32, 1087 Kashara

Taylor $772.05, 1700 richard fey $332.67, 1278 Patrice Slater $343.35, 2620 tami whitehurst $383.32, 1728 Kimberely Alley $367.20, 2414 ANGELA BENNETT $292.84, 1274 Alexis Lemon $332.67, 2211 Jalonee Hopkins $620.22, 1261 SHELTON JACOCKS

$708.18, 1425 Natalya Willingham $697.48, 1480 brittany richardson $415.12, 1575 reginald white $327.35, 1228 Kathryn Prestera $308.82, 1763 joslyn utter $383.32, 1466 Cynthia Williams $332.67, 2373 MARSHALL WARREN $308.82, 1611 PATRICIA LINDEMAN $1,077.25, 1593 jesus sanchez $303.50, 2229 Mystery Room $591.05, 2287 Sydnee Silas $273.50, 5056 Dhea Cox $709.55, 1225 Cornelya Ealy $697.48, 2336 LADAJAH RENE $766.72, 2013-17 WAYNE

WRIGHT $700.09, 1493 latonya lawson

$415.12, 1708 Temeka Davis $457.82, 1001 Juan SierrsRosado $625.55 U-Haul Moving & Storage of Sanford, 3101 S Orlando Drive, Sanford, FL 32773; AA0663H Neil Gossage $289.55, AA3174D John Williams $514.10, 1231 Jaime Lebron $344.30, 1725 jokiere sykes $424.16, 1702 Damon Conner $292.03, 1964 Shaun Merrill $618.60, 1781 Ebony Dillsworth $481.10, 0173 Nikiesha Fields $456.11, 1245 johnathan Edwards $277.35, AA5924R Sandra Hudson $706.60, AA6622H Oscar Hayes $813.65, 1261 nicholas barnes $339.08, 1363 jonathan smith $635.40, AA1848R Majorie James $439.25, AB3761D Tiquana Johnson $305.60, AB0436C Sandra Hudson $663.85, AB4319C Tiquana Johnson $305.60, 1818 david ross $457.10, 1123 Shawna lee $240.56, AA7935N Sandra Hudson $706.60, AB1247A Jami Rodriguez $531.20, AB9552A Tiquana Johnson $305.60, 1833 debra stallworth $415.40, 1184 KEVYN MELENDEZ $264.41, 1928 Wendy Allen $353.30, AA5250M Oscar Hayes $813.65, AB8892B Ashanti Ally $385.80, 1520 SYLICIA MCKENZIE-RIGG $504.05, 1266 Scott Fontes $363.70, AA4123G John Williams $514.10, AB4700C Sandra Hudson $663.85 U-Haul Moving & Storage of Sanford at Rinehart Road, 1811 Rinehart Road, Sanford, FL 32771; 4139 shiquita alexander $338.62, 4048 jeremy nixon $468.62, 3082 ismael arias $399.94, 3125 paul mckellop $537.74, 2117 shenita jones- boone $516.39, 3032 Brooke Kramer $532.41, 4161 Gerry Gonzalez $372.69, 3108 Matthew Sharp $676.18, 1086 sokoya fisher $505.82, 3080 MARISOL ROBINSON $393.99, 4138 Robert Hall $1,306.24

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION FOR MONIES DUE ON STORAGE LOCKERS LOCATED AT UHAUL COMPANY FACILITIES. STORAGE LOCATIONS AND TIMES ARE LISTED BELOW. ALL GOODS SOLD ARE HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS, MISCELLANEOUS OR RECOVERED GOODS. ALL AUCTIONS ARE HELD TO SATISFY OWNER’S LIEN FOR RENT AND FEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES, SELF STORAGE ACT, SECTIONS 83.806 AND 83.807, STARTS AT 8:00am and RUNS CONTINOUSLY. Auction will be held online: www.storagetreasures.com. U-Haul Moving and Storage of Ocoee, 11410 W. Colonial Dr. Ocoee, Fl 34761 08/30/2023: 1532 Barbara Griffin, 2518 Walter Lewis, 1218 Keyah Smith, 1516 Brian Lawrence, 3361 Briana Michelle Oliver, 1608 Joni Allen, 1407 Chimene Jackson, 3010 Russ or Meka Beacham, 3456 Chimene Jackson, 1546 Tanasia Engram, 1525 Daniel Sanchez, 3700 Brian Viera, 1716 Dionne Chang, 3422 Stephanie Mote. U-Haul Moving and Storage at Kirkman Road, 600 S. Kirkman Rd. Orlando, Fl 32811 08/30/2023: 6006 Tanisha Wells, 1117 Keith Woolfork, 4024 Eduardo Pipoli, 1079 Andrey Platiny Volert

Dos Santos, 2085 Jeffirey Nunez, 2013 Taniah Green, 3065 Renee Charles, 2082 Kenithaniel Bell, 4025 Marius Boyd, 6030 Melinda Snape Mitchell, 8026 Angel R Colon, 2094 Jaliyah Burgess, 3050 Savona Jones, 8025 Sharonda Baker, 5024 Denise Solingen, 2126 Tarsha Coleman, 4049 Cain Patterson, 1068 Candy Franklin, 3122 Antar Rackley, 8007 Jean Derival, 1055 Sherri Knight, 3116 Knalia Edwards, 2120 Tacamry Thomas.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION FOR MONIES DUE ON STORAGE LOCKERS LOCATED AT UHAUL COMPANY FACILITIES. STORAGE LOCATIONS AND TIMES ARE LISTED BELOW. ALL GOODS SOLD ARE HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS, MISCELLANEOUS OR RECOVERED GOODS. ALL AUCTIONS ARE HELD TO SATISFY OWNER’S LIEN FOR RENT AND FEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES, SELF STORAGE ACT, SECTIONS 83.806 AND 83.807, STARTS AT 8:00am and RUNS CONTINOUSLY. Auction will be held online: www.storagetreasures.com

U-Haul Ctr 7800 Narcoossee Rd Orlando Fl. 32822 09/06/2023: 3052 Nydia Alvarado, 1194 Yaidelice Ortiz, 3143 Randall Hunt, 2423 Anthony Rivera, 2165 Jeff Joachim, 1287 Jeff Joachim, 1292 Nicole Dunn, 3035 Raul Santiago, 2341 Teeon Wilkins, 2386 Nydia Alvarado, 1350 Justine Felmine, 2196 Damaris Velazquez, 3183 Paula Hazlett, 1000 Nitza Rosado, 3191-93 Taylor Hamby, 2377 Lisa Ruth, 2437 Jennifer Branham, 2331 Joan Orozco, 1189 Jorrell Logan. U-Haul Ctr 14651 Gatorland Dr. Orlando Fl 32837 09/06/2023: 804 Flora Branford, 520 Samuel Franklin, 915 Jean Velez Pagan, 210 Jorge Merced, 563 Ryan Paver, 200 Jidat Kondayya, 356 Brunilda Perez, 310 Michael Alvarez, 362 Catherine Villamil, 743 Arturo Lopez Fernandez, 556 Caleb Maxie, 301 Brian Carbrera Ortiz, 225 Kelly Hoffine, 340 Alexander Flores, 537 Rolind Calderon. U-Haul Ctr 2629 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy Kissimmee Fl 34744 09/06/2023: 1134 Josephine Johnson, 2060 Zachariah McCowen, 2096 David Burns, 1271 Amanda Ratliff, 2014 Tameka Fulgham, 3401 Eugene Perez, 1260 Rosa Sneed, 3334 Natalia Elias, 3238 Lori Roberts, 1285 Marcelo Quinones Laracuente, 2119 Yuliana Aybar Castillo, 1076 Sahira Taveras Santana. U-Haul Ctr 13301 S. Orange Blossom Trl Orlando Fl 32837 09/06/2023: 3313 Rosanna Vargas, 1258 Juliano Fonseca, 2215 Alice Sanitago, 1508 Lourdes Fuentes, 3045 Mara Rodriguez, 1307 Elijah Stallard, 1708 Massiel Matias, 3147 Robert Caesar, 1255 Dana Burns, 1505 Ernesto Bermudez, 3240 Gary Sloan Jr, 1060 Paul Kinebrew, 2097 Darice Jordan, 1048 Massiel Matias, 1211 Gismaine Miller, 1064 Juliano Fonseca, 1007 Tammy Arthur, 2061 Mauricio Alanis, 2523 Luciano Barbosa.

Notice of Public Sale

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on www.storagetreasures.com ending on September 8, 2023 at 11:00

AM for units located at: Compass Self Storage 3498 Canoe Creek Rd St. Cloud, FL 34772. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Compass Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment. The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes,

clothes and appliances, unless otherwise noted. A104- Ariel Mcleod A278 – Ada Oquendo A301- Laura Miller B132- Shirley Liana Napier D112- Andrew Reyes

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

TAYLOR AUTO & TOWING gives notice that the following vehicles(s) may be sold by public sale at 526 RING RD, ORLANDO, FL 32811 to satisfy the lien for the amount owed on each vehicle for any recovery, towing, or storage services charges and administrative fees allowed pursuant to Florida statute 713.78.

9/2/2023

1998 Haulmark Trailer 4XSGB2026WG007771

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on September 7, 2023, the personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 12:45 PM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www.storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified. PUBLIC STORAGE # 08714, 8149 Aircenter Court, Orlando, FL 32809, (407) 792-4965 Time: 12:45 PM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. 2114 - Rivera, Nadeen; 2294 - Premier management llc Francois, Jean; 2300 - Gittens, Zachary; 6122 - Pena, Zugeiry PUBLIC STORAGE # 20477, 5900 Lakehurst Drive, Orlando, FL 32819, (407) 409-7284 Time: 01:15 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures. com

. D159 - Rodriguez-Oquendo, Kevin; E203 - Randal, Amina PUBLIC STORAGE # 24303, 1313 45th Street, Orlando, FL 32839, (407) 278-8737 Time: 01:45 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com.

B213 - Reynoso, Christopher; B222 - Paul, Max; B290 - Jordon, Crystal; C313 - Alexis, Mena; D440 - Highsmith, Robin PUBLIC STORAGE # 25782, 2783 N John Young Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34741, (321) 422-2079 Time: 02:15 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 11213Aguirre, Elsa; 1204 - Thorpe, Evan; 12209 - Yezzyworldwide llc Blanc, Gabby; 12604 - Vu, An; 12622 - wrigh, Donnie PUBLIC STORAGE # 25846, 1051 Buenaventura Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34743, (407) 258-3147

Time: 02:45 PM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. 02122 - Lago, Pedro PUBLIC STORAGE # 25892, 1701 Dyer Blvd , Kissimmee , FL 34741, (407)

392-1169 Time: 03:15 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 0083Peacon, Daisy; 0105 - Thomas, Prince; 2013 - CAUSSIN, JONATHAN DE; 6138roberti, Carena PUBLIC STORAGE # 28075, 4729 S Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32839, (407) 986-4867 Time: 03:45 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com

0222 - Miller, Dean; 0249 - Salazar, Diego; 0508 - Fuentes, David; 0516 - Mccaskill, Taniya; 0711 - Baptiste, Wideline; 09126 - Newson, Keetundra; 0928 - Manning, Sherena; 0960 - Percy, Gregory; 0984Taylor, Cierra; 0985 - Davis, Tyrone; 1121

- Jones, Alexandria R; 1155 - Buckahanon, Shaponica; 1303 - Jackson, Monica; 1326

- De La Cruz Rodriguez, Yahaira; 1328Pierre, Peterson; 1362 - Santana, Vanessa. Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment

must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. By PS Retail Sales, LLC, 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on September 7, 2023, the personal property in the below -listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 09:30 AM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www. storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified. PUBLIC STORAGE # 08711, 3145 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32826, (407) 613-2984 Time: 09:30 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 2045Miller, Katrina; 5003 - Fernandez, Victor PUBLIC STORAGE # 08720, 1400 Alafaya Trail, Oviedo, FL 32765, (407) 487-4695 Time: 09:45 AM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com 0176 - Fire Dept Meals Grebic, Robert PUBLIC STORAGE # 08726, 4801 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822, (407) 392-4546 Time: 10:00 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com 0112 - Navarrete, Daniel; 6015 - Pastrana, Eliezer; 7072 - Clay, Mark; 7141 - Ford, Kirstie; 8115 - green, Patricia; 8183 - Marrero, Idalys PUBLIC STORAGE # 08729, 5215 Red Bug Lake Road, Winter Springs, FL 32708, (407) 495-2108 Time: 10:15 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 1026 - Sullivan, Dennis PUBLIC STORAGE # 08765, 1851 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32826, (407) 513-4445 Time: 10:30 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 1003 - Cash, Lisa; 1029vaughan, Zachary; 5056 - Deshay, Crystal; 6014 - Smith, Vadohl PUBLIC STORAGE # 20179, 903 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32807, (407) 392-1549 Time: 10:45 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com

C003 - Rivera, Ramon; D067 - Dunson, Markees PUBLIC STORAGE # 24105, 2275 N Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32807, (407) 545-2541 Time: 11:00 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 1043Driggers, Alicia; 2410 - bennett, Alphanso; H616 - West, Michael PUBLIC STORAGE # 25781, 155 S Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL 32807, (321) 247-6790 Time: 11:15 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com

1287 - Moorer, Verdis; 2003 - Delgado, Melissa; 2232 - Dorsey, Nakisha; 2475Smith, Nicole PUBLIC STORAGE # 25851, 10280 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32817, (407) 901-2590 Time: 11:30 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 2674 - HOGAN, CHRISTOPHER; 2690 - Rondil Richard, Farah; 2712 - fox, Marc PUBLIC STORAGE # 25897, 10053 Lake Underhill Rd, Orlando, FL 32825, (407) 901-6126

Time: 11:45 AM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com 0101 - Hernandez, Abigail; 0425 - Scotton, Abriah; 4018 - Hernandez, Abigail; 5027 - Morales, Juan PUBLIC STORAGE # 25973, 250 N Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL 32807, (407) 901-7489 Time: 12:00 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. A069Smith, Marisha; D490 - vazquez, Noemi PUBLIC STORAGE # 25974, 1931 W State Rd 426, Oviedo, FL 32765, (407) 901-7497

Time: 12:15 PM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com D327 - Garnett, Lennox PUBLIC STORAGE # 28084, 2275 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822, (407)

545-2547 Time: 12:30 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. B102Green, Brenda. Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. By PS Retail Sales, LLC, 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on September 8, 2023, the personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 12:15 PM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www. storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified. PUBLIC STORAGE # 07030, 360 State Road 434 East, Longwood, FL 32750, (407) 392-1525 Time: 12:15 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com

2701 - Burns, Amanda PUBLIC STORAGE # 20729, 1080 E Altamonte Dr, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701, (407) 326-6338 Time: 12:30 PM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. B093 - Morales, Dueny; B130 - warren, Linda; C011 - Smith, Lisa PUBLIC STORAGE # 23118, 141 W State Road 434, Winter Springs, FL 32708, (407) 512-0425 Time: 12:45 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures. com. A023 - Albright, Maylynn PUBLIC STORAGE # 24326, 570 N US Highway 17 92, Longwood, FL 32750, (407) 505-7649

Time: 01:00 PM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. A112 - ford, Angelique PUBLIC STORAGE # 24328, 7190 S US Highway 17/92, Fern Park, FL 32730, (407) 258-3060 Time: 01:15 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures. com. A111 - GARRISON, DANIEL; A123Jones, Todd; B215 - Wright, Revani; G707

- CICERON, WIKENSON; H801 - Gray, Keisha PUBLIC STORAGE # 25438, 2905 South Orlando Drive, Sanford, FL 32773, (407) 545-6715 Time: 01:30 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. C010

- lemon, Shankeena; C016 - Valentine, La Tonya; D009 - chisolm, eugene; D030Hillery, Chandra; E042 - White, Harlianne; E092 - Ware, Whitney; F013 - Graham, Bill; H036 - Carrillo, Antonio PUBLIC STORAGE # 25455, 8226 S US Highway 17/92, Fern Park, FL 32730, (407) 258-3062

Time: 01:45 PM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. A120 - Miller, Lakeisha; B225 - Grenier, Michaela; B301 - Casaberry, Jentri; E536 - Kelley, Messiah PUBLIC STORAGE # 25842, 51 Spring Vista Dr, Debary, FL 32713, (386) 202-2956

Time: 02:00 PM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. 00603 - Levine, Brett PUBLIC STORAGE # 25893, 3725 W Lake Mary Blvd, Lake Mary, FL 32746, (407) 495-1274 Time: 02:15 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 2043 - Venero, Jose; 2180 - green, shanice. Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for

each space purchased is required. By PS Retail Sales, LLC, 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC. will sell at public lien sale on September 8, 2023, the personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 09:30 AM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www.storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified. PUBLIC STORAGE # 07029, 3150 N Hiawassee Rd, Hiawassee, FL 32818, (407) 392-0863

Time: 09:30 AM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. 2735 - Minott, Kierra PUBLIC STORAGE # 08326, 310 W Central Parkway, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714, (407) 487-4595

Time: 09:45 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com

0447 - Cardoso, Thais PUBLIC STORAGE # 08705, 455 S Hunt Club Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703, (407) 392-1542 Time: 10:00 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com

5032 - Nottage, Deandre; 5043 - John, Star; 6028 - Hernandez, Mariano PUBLIC STORAGE # 24107, 4100 John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL 32804, (407) 930-4381

Time: 10:30 AM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. A120 - Chambers, Latoya N; A124 - Kelly, Jakerrah; A129Floyd, Gwendolyn; A135 - Kelly, Jakerrah; B248 - Galloway, Kathryn; C303 - la-mont, davis; C360 - DiSanto, Joel; D445 - Tokes, Courtney; H822 - jordan, Jodeci PUBLIC STORAGE # 25813, 2308 N John Young Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32804, (407) 603-0436

Time: 11:00 AM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. B060 - Banica, Ionut andrei; C026 - George, Iancu; C108 - Brooks, Andrea ; D077 - Fackelman, Shawn R; E082 - Christian, Rahim; E088Giddens, KIZZIE; G025 - Joseph, Taurius

PUBLIC STORAGE # 25891, 108 W Main St , Apopka , FL 32703, (407) 542-9698 Time:

11:30 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 1364T - williams, sonya; 1366B - Bradford, Sherri Y PUBLIC STORAGE # 28091, 2431 S Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL 32703, (407) 279-3958

Time: 12:00 PM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. 1039 - Freeman, Amber N; D088 - glover, Roemell. Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. By PS Retail Sales, LLC., 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080.

Notice of Public Sale is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on www.storagetreasures.com ending on September 8th, 2023 at 11:00 am for units located at: Compass Self Storage 800 Greenway Professional Ct. Orlando, FL 32824 Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase.

Compass Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment. The personal goods stored

therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes and appliances.

1227 Mario Smith 1228 Roberto Maisonet

1438 Cesar Junco 1734 Hernando Rua Mosquera 2019 Ruby Rodriguez 2129 Nancy Kimmick 2317 Quilmillionare Wilson 2607 Latoya Wilson Run dates 8/23/23 and 8/30/23.

Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on www.storagetreasures.com ending on September 8th, 2023 at 11:00 am for units located at: Compass Self Storage 14120 East Colonial Drive Orlando, Fl 32826 Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Compass Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment. The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes and appliances. #1802 Pedro Vasallo #2032 Desmond Ricks #2136 Jodie Monosa #2226 Barbara Bailey #2342 Emanuel Delgado #2329 Shawna Schaefer.

Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on www.storagetreasures.com ending on September 8, 2023 at 11:00 am for units located at: Compass Self Storage 203 Neighborhood Market Rd. Orlando, FL 32825 Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Compass Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment. The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes and appliances. Unless Otherwise noted. 2101- Shanaerae Thomas 3045-Denise Mode 3132-Genese Santaliz Rivera 3178-Gloribel Rivera 3213-Keith Defreitas.

Notice of Public Sale: Pursuant to F.S. 713.78 on September 1st, 2023 at 9:00 am, Riker’s Roadside Of Central Florida, INC, 630 E Landstreet Rd, Orlando, FL 32824, will sell the following vehicles and/or vessels. Seller reserves the right to bid. Sold as is, no warranty. Seller guarantees no title, terms cash. Seller reserves the right to refuse any or all bids;

1JJV532W87L009300

2007 WABA

JHMGE8H40AC003890

2010 HOND

JT8BD69SX10145471

2001 LEXS.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:

ADAM AYED ENTERPRISES LLC gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 9/8/2023, 09:00 am at 9712 RECYCLE CENTER RD ORLANDO, FL 32824- 8146, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. ADAM AYED ENTERPRISES LLC reserves the right to

accept or reject any and/or all bids.

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2007 STRN 1NXBR32E48Z953870

2008 TOYT

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2017 KIA.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: CORTES TOWING SERVICE gives notice that on 9/8/2023 at 10:00 AM the following vehicles(s) may be sold by public sale at 245 ORANGE AVE., LONGWOOD, FL 32750 to satisfy the lien for the amount owed on each vehicle for any recovery, towing, or storage services charges and administrative fees allowed pursuant to Florida statute 713.78.

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2006 TOYT

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2010 LNDR

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2019 TOYT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: NEW GENERATION TOWING AND RECOVERY, LLC gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on the following dates, 08:00 am at 10850 COSMONAUT BLVD ORLANDO, FL 32824, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. NEW GENERATION TOWING AND RECOVERY, LLC. reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

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2013 CHRY

3N1BC11E08L428555

2008 NISSAN

JN1DA31D83T502830

2003 NISS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

1B3HB48B38D626366

2008 DODG

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2003 HOND

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: NEW GENERATION TOWING AND RECOVERY, LLC. gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on the following dates, 08:00 am at 2603 OLD DIXIE HIGHWAY KISSIMMEE, FL 34744, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. NEW GENERATION TOWING AND RECOVERY, LLC. reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

3N1CE2CP6EL383927

2014 NISS

3VWC57BU1KM184689

2019 VOLK

5NMS3CAD6LH290316

2020 HYUN

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

3VWD17AJ0GM394618

2016 VOLK

4T1BF1FK3DU643037

2013 TOYT

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

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2010 CHEV

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2009 HOND

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2013 MERZ

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage unit contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart # 5341 – 2310 W Carroll St, Kissimmee, FL 34741 to satisfy a lien on TUESDAY, September 12 ,2023 at approx. 11:00 am at www. storagetreasures.com: Rahman Irashad, Richard Alfonso Marcelino, Adonis Oscar Jurdi Yordi, Carolette Matthew, Yaniel Rivera, Carolina Sanchez, Pedro Enriquez

Hernandez Medina, Loretta Nalinie Glover, Louis Balaguer, Caroline Y Cruz Santiago, Rafael Simon Urdaneta Bolivar, Ashline Auguste-Harriott NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage unit contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart # 6174 – 1004 North Hoagland Blvd. Kissimmee, Fl. 34741 to satisfy a lien on TUESDAY, September 12 ,2023 at approx. 11:30 am at www.storagetreasures.com: Wilmine Carrier, Khaleelah Gilcreast, Mario Paiva Cabral, Erika Del Valle Chavez, Rafael Rodriguez Roman, William Michael, Jr Sierra, Crystal Veillette, Arielle Dockery, Jhony Montilla Montilla, Robert Jovanny Salazar Salerno, LaCandice Michelle Hollinger NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage unit contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart # 6177 – 1830 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy. Kissimmee, Fl. 34744 to satisfy a lien on TUESDAY, September 12 ,2023 at approx. 12:00pm at www. storagetreasures.com: Dolores Donnell

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage unit contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart # 0671 – 100 Mercantile Court, Ocoee, Fl 34761 to satisfy a lien on WEDNESDAY, September 13, 2023, at approx. 10:30 am at www.storagetreasures.com: Marcus Brown, Iyona K Summers, Connie L Kanago, Devin Taylor, Polly Anne Kazmier, Susan Addison Stewart / Susan Stewart NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage unit contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart # 0693 – 1015 North Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando, FL 32818 to satisfy a lien on WEDNESDAY, September 13, 2023, at approx. 11:00 am at www.storagetreasures.com: Angelique

Thomas, Angelique, Sha’mari Johnson, Ruth Dolce, Lorenzo Michael Rivera, LR, Clarence Bradwell, Tramaine Lasell Brown, Tramaine Brown, Jerimy Green, Cristiane Gusmao, Terrance Dewayne Walton, Morris Birch, Curt Harrison, CH, Marykate Carolan, David Modeste, Michael Lamar Tillman, M Tillman, Christine Edwards Ducille, Christine Ducille

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage unit contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart # 0420 –5301 N. Pine Hills Road, Orlando Fl 32808 to satisfy a lien on WEDNESDAY, September 13, 2023, at approx. 11:30 am at www. storagetreasures.com: Melvin Bradley, Summer Lynne Robinson, Jimmale C. Clark, Monique Bell, Brianna Marie Webb, Myrtha Siffort, Micheline Pierre, Nancy Bell Lewis, Christine Louise Brown, Jaime Herron Fort, Clarence Earl Kemp, Jeremy Morgan, Nicole Harrison, Geeddes D. Brown / Geddes Brown, Justin Riley, Kenneth Anthonyy Williams NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage unit contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart # 0430 –7400 West Colonial Dr, Orlando Fl 32818 to satisfy a lien on WEDNESDAY, September 13, 2023, at approx. 12:00 pm at www.storagetreasures.com: Romeus Myrveline, Christine Ducille Ministries, Maxo Navilus, Denise Rivera/ Denisse Rivera, Eric Ducille / Eric P Ducille, Rose J Merced Cuba, Ernest Gilmore, Jason George Williams Jeanty, Nicholas Barnes/ Nicholas Jerome Branes, Quaneice Tranee McBride, Madison Dean Beni, Rakisha Bridges, Crystal Rose, Rodney Leath/ Rodney Ignatius Leath, Yolene Lurius, Daphne

Blake/ Daphne Ann Blake, Leroy Baker, Phillip Fazio NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage unit contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart # 5868 –4752 Conroy Storage Lane, Orlando Fl 32835 to satisfy a lien on THURSDAY, September 14, 2023, at approx. 10:30 am at www.storagetreasures. com: Robin Nicole Robertson, Christine Ducille Taylor, Selina Shonte Oliver,Charmaine Mureen Waite, Victoria Jeanne Haberek, Christain Bonardd, Shanay Edwards, Yajaira Tatiana Wright, Joshua C Hardiman, Battleshipp LLC /Jeremy Mesho Shipp, Jada Tyniesha Robinson, Danny Leyxander Marquez Rosales, Michelle Ann Arnold NOTICE OF PUBLIC

SALE: Self-storage unit contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart # 0351 – 10425 S John Young Pkwy Orlando, FL 32837 to satisfy a lien on THURSDAY, September 14, 2023, at approx. 11:00 pm at www.storagetreasures.com: Narayana Johnson NOTICE

OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage unit contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart # 5961 –1540 Sullivan Rd., Davenport, FL 33896 to satisfy a lien on THURSDAY, September 14, 2023, at approx. 12:00 pm at www. storagetreasures.com Marilyn Mardale Gaddy, Jose M Garcia, Dewane Latoya Cuyler, Christina Hill, Dave Bernard, Przemyslaw Starowicz, Chad Heasley, Joseph Robinson, Tisha D Moody, Amber Shults, Nicole Shanara Gaffney, Alejandro Sanchez, Jonathan Rodriguez Bulted, Sherri Lynn Jones, PAM V TAYLOR, Ericka Rivera, Charlene Hill.

NOTICE OF SALE

Vehicles will be sold as is, no warranty. Seller gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on the following dates at 8AM. Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid. Terms of bids are cash only. Buyer must have funds on hand at time of sale:

9/13/2023

WBSBF0320SEN91689

1995 BMW 2480.99 GERMAN EXCELLENCE, 4150 FORSYTH RD, WINTER PARK, FL 32792

NOTICE OF SALE

Vehicles will be sold as is, no warranty. Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid. Terms of bids are cash only. Buyer must have funds on hand at time of sale:

2010 Ford

VIN:1FMCU0DG1AKA09428

2011 Mazda

VIN: JM1BL1K61B1377344

To be sold at auction at 8:00 am. on September 13, 2023 at 7301 Gardner Street, Winter Park, FL. 32792 Constellation Towing & Recovery LLC

NOTICE PUBLIC SALE

Mason Towing LLC Gives notice that the following vehicle may be sold by public sale at 20 Drennen Rd Orlando FL 32806 on August 28, 2023 at 9:00am, to satisfy the lien amount owed on the vehicle for any recovery, towing, or storage services charges and administrative fees allowed pursuant to Florida Statute 713.78 KM8J33A22GU222132

2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON

Automation Test Lead Job Code 1221 (Prolifics Inc.): Orlando, FL & various unanticpt locs w/in U.S., relo may be req’d. Prvdes Req Anlysis, Estimates & Risk Mngmt for prodctn enhancmnts and releases. Desgns & creates test stratgy, test cases, execution, defect logging & regrssn testing. Uses tools such as WMO’s, PkMS and LMS, Selenium & Cucumber automation. Requires Bachelor’s degree or frgn equivlnt in Comp. Sci./Eng. or rlted + five yrs progressive wrk exp in field. Refer to job code and email resume to jobs@prolifics.com

Kart Mechanic needed for Orlando Kart Center, Orlando, FL to admnst. Mntn. & asst. in trblshoot. probs. w/vhcls. & equpmt.; Inspt. & montr. mntn., rprs. & srvc.; Test dr. vhcls. & test cmpnts. & systms; Ensr. safe envrn. exists & mntn. actvts. are in compln. w/govt. regs.; Req. 2 yrs. exp. as mechanic. FT, mail resume to 10724 Cosmonaut Blvd. Orlando, FL 32824.

Sr Network Engineer: Design & coord install of Cisco netwrks consisting of ASR routers, ASA firewalls, wireless controllers & L2/L3 switching equip. Design, t/shoot & maintain Cisco Dynamic Multipoint VPN/Flex VPN deploy. Implement Cisco zone-based firewalls & Cisco Secure Group Tagging (SGT) techs across LAN & WAN deploys. Use Ekahau site survey s/ware. Must have exp. Res to: Britney Danneker at Xponet d/b/a Xpodigital 8350 Parkline Blvd., Ste. 1-3, Orlando, FL 32809 hr@xpodigital.com

Test Automation Lead, Job Code 1222 (Prolifics Inc.): Orlando, FL & various unanticpt locs w/in U.S., relo may be req’d. Particptes in Project’s mtgs. Prvdes Req Anlysis, Estimates, Risk Mngmt for prodctn enhancmnts and releases. Follows WSI’S stnd methodlgy for QA Supprt which may incl devlpmt of Test Strategy/Test Plan, Test Scenarios, Test Cases. Requires Bachelor’s degree or frgn equivlnt in Comp. Sci./Eng. or rlted + five yrs progressive wrk exp in field. Refer to job code and email resume to jobs@prolifics.com