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Publisher Graham Jarrett Editor Jessica Bryce Young Editorial Staff Writers Monivette Cordeiro, Xander Peters Calendar Editor Thaddeus McCollum Music Editor Matthew Moyer Digital Content Editor Colin Wolf Contributors Peg Aloi, Rob Bartlett, Jen Cray, Jason Ferguson, Liv Jonse, Holly V. Kapherr, Faiyaz Kara, Seth Kubersky, Bao Le-Huu, Cameron Meier, Richard Reep, Joey Roulette, Moriah Russo, Leah Sandler, Steve Schneider, Madeleine Scott, Nicolette Shurba Editorial Interns Linzie Lawton, Shayla Phillips, Gunnar Shuler Advertising Director of Sales Jeff Kruse Major Accounts Specialist Leslie Egan Senior Multimedia Account Executive Dan Winkler Multimedia Account Executives Scott Navarro, Scotty Spar Classified and Legal Rep Jerrica Schwartz Advertising Coordinator Danielle Lebron Marketing and Events Events Director Zackary Rowe Marketing and Events Manager Rachel Hoyle Events and Promotions Coordinator Kevin Ruane Marketing Interns Kelsey Stidham, Hayley Ullman

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9 Your Words

27 Peter’s pan

undefinable roots

Readers react to stories in our last issue

Chef Peter Leung’s wok-fired delights make his namesake restaurant one of the hottest

Great live music rattles Orlando every night

9 This Modern World

37 Sludge by any other name Big Business stay true to their hard-hitting yet

37 Picks This Week

27 Tip Jar

11 ICYMI

Stir to open in the old Nova spot, Pizzeria Roberti expands its menu, plus more in our weekly food roundup

39 This Little Underground

Short briefs on news you may have missed in the past week

12 Informed Dissent

30 Recently Reviewed

John Moreland bleeds alongside Kacey Musgraves’

Politicize this tragedy!

Short takes on restaurants we’ve reviewed recently

Field Trip South returns like a cannonball with Florida debut of Baby Shakes; 4AD country artist husband, Ruston Kelly

15 Under the thumb For years, media outlets desperately chased the clicks promised by Facebook

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ARTS + CULTURE

23 Piecing it all together Local artists’ work to be exhibited at International Modern Quilt Show

25 Live Active Cultures The New York-based leads in Orlando Shakes’

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33 Lady Bird on top

40 Selections 42 The Week 43 Down the Road

Are cinema’s taboos about teenage girls’ sexuality finally disintegrating?

33 Film Listings

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50 Savage Love 50 Gimme Shelter 51 Classifieds

35 On Screens in Orlando Movies playing this week: Annihilation, Game Night and more

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On Feb. 15, we compiled a list of the 17 victims – both students and faculty – who lost their lives in the senseless tragedy that took place in Parkland the day prior. The photos and information included were pulled from social media after the victims’ loved ones took to different platforms to share the news of their lost. @Deborah Marriott My thoughts and prayers are with all who have been affected. … I live in the U.K. Your president says mental health kills. We have mental health issues in the U.K., but because of our gun laws we don’t have these devastating incidents where innocent lives are lost. God bless America.

it failed to investigate a tip on the shooting at a South Florida high school that left 17 people dead and injured more than a dozen others. The FBI said that a person close to the shooter contacted the agency’s tip line on Jan. 5 to report concerns about Nikolas Cruz’s gun ownership, desire to kill people, erratic behavior and disturbing social media posts. @Audrey Leihser How about the governor resigns since so many of these mass shooting have occurred while he has been in office and he’s not done one thing to prevent them?

@Jennifer Comstock Absolutely devastating. These acts of violence need to stop.

@James Hall Blaming the FBI, who fumbled the tip, masks Slick Rick Scott’s role in easing gun laws and his visit to the NRA’s national convention in 2016. We know where he stands. He did nothing after Pulse and will do nothing now. His thoughts and prayers will evaporate into the air because God listen to hypocrites.

On Feb. 16, we reported on Gov. Rick Scott’s call for FBI Director Christopher Wray to resign after the agency said

@Gary L. Faircloth GOP: Let’s don’t politicize the shooting incident … Also GOP: Let’s politicize the shooting incident.

@Tiffany Rose How are we doing this again?

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Orlando Police Chief John Mina enters sheriff’s race, Florida civil rights groups issue travel warning for immigrants, good news in Orlando for short-term rentals and other things you may have missed last week. »

But first, some news you probably didn’t miss:

Orlando Police Chief John Mina is running for Orange County Sheriff: Mina, who was sworn in as OPD’s chief in 2014, is running to

On Feb. 14, 17 students and teachers were killed after a gunman opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County. Follow our coverage on orlandoweekly.com, and turn the page for our columnist Jeffrey C. Billman’s take on politicizing the tragedy.

replace Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings, who’s running for Orange County mayor. Filing as an independent, Mina is the third candidate to enter the race after Florida Highway Patrol Major Jose Lopez, a Democrat, and retired Orange County Sheriff Capt. Thomas Stroup, a Republican. Mina has worked in various departments at OPD since joining in 1990, including the patrol unit, criminal investigations, community policing, drug enforcement and as a commander of the SWAT team.

Civil rights groups issue warning for immigrants traveling through Florida: In the wake of recent high-profile raids and detentions,

Florida civil rights groups are issuing a travel warning for immigrants passing through the state. The Sunshine State saw a 76 percent increase last year in arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, the highest percentage jump in the country, according to the Pew Research Center. Earlier this year, two viral videos showed U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents detaining people on Greyhound buses and removing them in handcuffs. “In light of these facts, all immigrants are urged to reconsider visiting Florida and especially recommended to avoid high risk areas, including ports, airports and Greyhound stations,” the organizations said in a statement. “While a boycott is not being recommended at this time, travelers to Florida are being asked to use discretion, understand their risks and seek legal advice.”

Robert Mueller charges Russians for holding pro-Trump rallies in Florida: Special Council Robert Mueller indicted 13 Russian

nationals and three organizations last week for interference with the U.S. elections process. Specifically in Florida, the indictment alleges Russian agents tricked Trump campaign members into working with them and sent money to pro-Trump Florida groups. They helped organize political rallies and in one case, even paid for an actress to pose as Hillary Clinton in a prison uniform inside a giant cage.

Orlando commissioners will allow some short-term rentals in the city: In a 6-1 vote, the Orlando City Council voted last week to allow

short-term rentals in all residential neighborhoods with certain conditions. Shortterm rentals, usually booked through online platforms like Airbnb and VRBO, are defined as the rental of a residential property for periods of less than 30 days. Previously, most short-term rentals were considered a violation. The new ordinance goes into effect July 1 and allows residential homeowners to rent out one space at a time for a short period, as long as the owner is on site to “host the guests.”

No Central Florida chefs nominated for 2018 James Beard Awards: Local chefs and restaurateurs were surprised and disappointed to get

no recognition in the Best Chef: South category. In previous years, Orlando and surrounding cities have fielded multiple semifinalists. So far there have been no winners, but a nod from the Beard Foundation is a valuable acknowledgment of the culinary destination Orlando has become. mcordeiro@orlandoweekly.com orlandoweekly.com

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POLITICIZE THIS TRAGEDY! Parkland: We don’t have to let these 17 deaths be in vain In the days following the horrific murders of 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, America fell into a familiar – seemingly inevitable – pattern: Politicians tweeted their thoughts and prayers. Gun reformers demanded change. Liberals were resignedly despondent: If America had done nothing after Sandy Hook, after Pulse, after Las Vegas, why even try after Parkland? And the politicians most snugly in the National Rifle Association’s pocket – including President Donald Trump, Sen. Marco Rubio, Gov. Rick Scott and the state propaganda network that is Fox News – tried desperately to change the subject, to make it not about a troubled 19-year-old legally obtaining a weapon of death that fires up to 45 rounds per minute. Instead, Trump, who accepted more than $30 million of the NRA’s blood money, said the real problem was mental illness. Rubio, who pocketed more than $3.3 million, the sixth-highest in the entire Congress, said gun control couldn’t have averted this tragedy, using the kind of dim they’ll-just-do-it-anyway logic that makes you wonder why we bother having stop signs. Scott, who has an A-plus rating from the NRA and will speak at its annual meeting in May, demanded the resignation of the FBI director after news broke that agents hadn’t followed up on a tip about shooter Nikolas Cruz. And Fox News (and Rush Limbaugh) took up the predictable-enough mantra that the answer to this sort of violence is to arm teachers to the teeth, because more guns is always a panacea to what ails us. To cap it all off, in an unhinged weekend tweetstorm, the president signal-boosted a stunningly dumb talking point that the FBI was too focused on Russia to stop the shooter, as if the Miami field office and the bureau’s counterintelligence agents were one and the same. It was a new low even for him, using 17 dead bodies as a flak jacket to shield himself from the ever-intensifying collusion inquiry. 12

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This is all noise. It’s meant to distract you from the real issue. Don’t let it. After all, if Trump were so worried about mental health, he wouldn’t have repealed a regulation designed to stop people with mental illness from obtaining weapons. Nor would he be cutting mental health funding. And if Scott were so concerned about accountability, perhaps he might turn his attention to his own Department of Children and Families, which, after an inquiry prompted by Snapchat posts of Cruz cutting his wrists, deemed him a low risk for violence to himself or others; he might also try to fix Florida’s utterly broken mental health system. As for Rubio, he’s always been and always will be a vacuous cipher; there’s no reason to expect him to grow a spine now. The real issue isn’t mental health (though that’s something we should improve) or school security (MS Douglas had an armed guard). Nor is it the FBI’s apparent screw-up, though that’s certainly something worthy of further investigation. The real problem is the United States’ – and Florida’s – pernicious gun culture. And that needs to be addressed head-on. Consider this: While the U.S. comprises less than 5 percent of the world’s population, it produces nearly a third of its mass shooters – 90 mass shootings from 1966–2012 (which wouldn’t include Las Vegas, Pulse or Parkland), compared to 18 for the runner-up, the Philippines. And gun-homicide rates are 25 percent higher here than in other high-income countries. And those facts can directly be linked to this one: The U.S. is No. 1 in the world for gun ownership, with 89 guns per 100 people. The next closest country? Yemen, with 55. In fact, Americans – who, again, comprise less than 5 percent of the world’s population – own nearly half of all civilian-owned guns in the world. Ours is a country where deranged people can purchase assault

WE NEED TO TURN THIS MOMENT INTO A MOVEMENT, INTO A COLLECTIVE PRIMAL SCREAM THAT SAYS, “NEVER AGAIN!” rifles with no problem; where mass killers can load up on all the ammo and large-capacity magazines they want and legally buy bump stocks that turn their assault rifles into fully automatic assault rifles, as was done to deadly effect in Las Vegas last year; where handguns can be bought from private sellers with no background check; where even after the Sandy Hook massacre of children in 2012, NRAbeholden Republicans filibustered an attempt to expand background checks and Democrats joined them to spike a new assault-weapons ban; where a bill to block people on the no-fly list from getting guns didn’t even get a vote; where any hint of reform is matched by an avalanche of pro-gun hysteria and obfuscation. The state of Florida, meanwhile, has been given an F by the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. Here, you don’t need a permit to purchase a handgun or other firearm, and you don’t need to register these weapons. (You do, however, need a permit to carry a concealed weapon, as the legislature mercifully defeated an open-carry bill in 2016, though the permitting process is pretty lax.) In Florida, as we learned last week, while you need to be 21 to legally buy a handgun, you only need to be 18 to purchase an assault rifle, as Nikolas Cruz did. Not coincidentally, according to the Giffords Law Center, the states with the tightest gun laws tend to have the fewest gun deaths. In short, less guns equal less killing. Yet since the horror of Pulse, Scott and the Republican legislature have failed to pass a single gun-reform measure. Sen. Linda Stewart’s bill to ban assault rifles wasn’t even allowed to be debated. And after what was then (but is no longer) the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history, the Republicans made it even easier to use the Stand Your Ground defense against gun-related charges. We know what laws will make a difference – not that they’ll prevent all mass shootings, but that they can make them less common and less deadly: We can ban assault rifles and high-capacity magazines. We can require background

checks on all gun purchases. We can raise the age to buy any firearm to 21. And we can do all this without significantly infringing on Second Amendment rights. (The entire concept of Second Amendment rights is due for an overhaul, but I’ll leave that column for another day.) Which is why it’s so infuriating when NRA-cuckolded politicians tell us after one of these shootings that now isn’t the time to talk about guns, or that we shouldn’t politicize a tragedy. After Parkland, Rick Scott offered a variation on this chickenshit theme: “There’s a time to continue to have these conversations about how through law enforcement, how through mental illness funding that we make sure that people are safe.” That time, presumably, is some other time, certainly not now, probably never, because this isn’t the debate they want to have, especially not when everyone’s pissed off and paying attention. But this is exactly what we need to be talking about right now, before the moment slips away. What’s more than that, we need to turn this moment into a movement, into a collective primal scream that says, “Never again!” That is the only bulwark against a powerful political lobby and its pliant politicians who want to put the brakes on anything resembling reform. As terrible as this last week has been, one thing has given me hope that maybe, just maybe, this time will be different: the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas, who have stood up and cried out, “No more.” On Sunday, they announced national marches for gun control in Washington, D.C., and other major cities on March 24, which will follow a March 14 student and teacher walkout being organized by the Women’s March. As MS Douglas junior Cameron Kasky told CNN this weekend: ‘This is about us begging for our lives; this isn’t about the GOP, this isn’t about the Democrats, this is about us creating a badge of shame for any politicians accepting money from the NRA and using us as collateral.” Another student, David Hogg, was even more pointed

to CBS: “We’ve seen a government shutdown, we’ve seen tax reform, but nothing to save our children’s lives. Are you kidding me? You think now is the time to focus on the past and not the future to prevent the deaths of thousands of other children? You sicken me.” And then there’s the uber-impressive Emma González, a senior who gave an impassioned speech at a gun-control rally that went viral: “We are going to be the last mass shooting. We are going to change the law. That’s going to be Marjory Stoneman Douglas in that textbook, and it’s all going to be due to the tireless efforts of the school board, the faculty members, the family members and most importantly the students.” According to the Washington Post, President Donald Trump spent the weekend in Mar-a-Lago watching these kids on TV. “He knows he has to do something,” one associate told the Post. A Broward County commissioner added that Trump said he welcomed the students’ activism and seemed open to some form of tighter gun laws. The president, of course, having few ideological bearings, can reverse himself on a dime, so there’s no telling whether this will stick once the NRA’s backlash comes. Still, even if that happens, what these students are doing is absolutely remarkable. To borrow from a movie that came out long before they were even a twinkle in their fathers’ eyes, they’re mad as hell and they’re not going to take this anymore. And if they – if all of us – can sustain this energy, not just for the next month but for the next few years, and if these students and their generation show up at the polls in November and again in 2020, then change will come. So don’t you dare tell me not to politicize this tragedy. And don’t ever tell me now is not the time.

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For years, media outlets desperately chased the clicks promised by Facebook; now the social media giant threatens to destroy them STO RY BY DA N I E L WA LTE RS | I LLUST RAT I O NS BY J EFF D REW

s with any toxic relationship, the possibility of a breakup sparks feelings of terror – and maybe a little bit of a relief. That’s the spot that Facebook has put the news business in. Last month, the social media behemoth announced it would once again alter its News Feed algorithm to show users even more posts from their friends and family, and a lot fewer from media outlets. The move isn’t all that surprising. Ever since the 2016 election, Facebook’s been under siege for creating a habitat where fake news stories flourished. Their executives were dragged before Congress last year to testify about how they sold ads to Russians who wanted to influence the U.S. election, and so, in some ways, it’s simply easier to get out of the news business altogether. But for the many news outlets that have come to rely on Facebook funneling readers to their sites, the impact of a separation sounds catastrophic. “The End of the Social News Era?” a New York Times headline asked. “Facebook is breaking up with news,” an ad for the new BuzzFeed app proclaimed. When a giant like Facebook takes a step

– until recently, the social media site had been sending more traffic to news outlets than Google – the resulting quake can cause an entire industry to crumble. Consumers, meanwhile, have grimaced as their favorite media outlets have stooped to sensational headlines to lure Facebook’s web traffic. They’ve become disillusioned by the flood of hoaxes and conspiracy theories that have run rampant on the site. A Knight Foundation/Gallup poll released last month revealed that only a third of Americans had a positive view of the media. About 57 percent said that websites or apps using algorithms to determine which news stories readers see was a major problem for democracy. Two-thirds believed the media being “dramatic or too sensational in order to attract more readers or viewers” was a major problem. Now, sites that rely on Facebook’s algorithm have watched the floor drop out from under them when the algorithm is changed – all while Facebook has gobbled up chunks of print advertising revenue. It’s all landed media outlets in a hell of a quandary: It sure seems like Facebook is killing journalism. But can journalism survive without it? “Traffic is such a drug right now,” says Sean Robinson, a 53-year-old investigative

reporter at the Tacoma News Tribune. “The industry is hurting so bad that it’s really hard to detox.”

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YOU WON’T BELIEVE WHAT HAPPENS NEXT! It’s perhaps the perfect summation of the internet age: a website that started because a college kid wanted to rank which co-eds were hotter became a global goliath powerful enough to influence the fate of the news industry itself. When Facebook first launched its “News Feed” in 2006, it didn’t have anything to do with news. At least, not how we think of it. This was the website that still posted a little broken-heart icon when you changed your status from “In a Relationship” to “Single.”

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The News Feed was intended to be a list of personalized updates from your friends. When Facebook was talking about “news stories,” it meant, in the words of Facebook’s announcement, like “when Mark adds Britney Spears to his Favorites or when your crush is single again.” But in 2009, Facebook introduced its iconic “like” button. Soon, instead of showing posts in chronological order, the News Feed began showing you the popular posts first. And that made all the difference. Facebook didn’t invent going viral – grandmas with AOL accounts were forwarding funny emails and chain letters when Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg was still in grade school – but its algorithm amplified it. Well-liked posts soared. Unpopular posts simply went unseen. Google had an algorithm too. So did YouTube. Journalists were given a new directive: If you wanted readers to see your stories, you had to play by the algorithm’s rules. Faceless, mystery formulas had replaced the stodgy newspaper editor as the gatekeeper of information. So when the McClatchy Company – a chain that owns 31 daily papers – launched its reinvention strategy last year, knowing

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how to get Facebook traffic was central. “Facebook has allowed us to get our journalism out to hundreds of millions more people than it would have otherwise,” says McClatchy’s vice president of news, Tim Grieve, a fast-talking former Politico editor. “It has forced us, and all publishers, to sharpen our game to make sure we’re writing stories that connect with people.” With digital ad rates tied to web traffic, the incentives in the modern media landscape could be especially perverse: Write short, write lots. Pluck heartstrings or stoke fury. In short, be more like Upworthy. A site filled with multi-sentence emotion-baiting headlines, Upworthy begged you to click by promising that you would be shocked, outraged or inspired – but not telling you why. (One example: “His first 4 sentences are interesting. The 5th blew my mind. And made me a little sick.”) By November of 2013, Upworthy was pulling in 88 million unique visitors a month. With Facebook’s help, the formula spread. A McClatchy-owned daily newspaper headlined a short crime story about the arrest of a carjacker this way: “Four people, two cars, one gun. What happens next?” Another story asking for tips about a recent spree of indecent exposure was headlined, “She was looking at her phone, but the man wanted her to watch him masturbate.” Even magazines like Time and Newsweek – storied publications that sent photojournalists to war zones – began pumping out articles like, “Does Reese Witherspoon Have 3 Legs on Vanity Fair’s Cover?” and “Trump’s Hair Loss Drug Causes Erectile Dysfunction.” Newsweek’s publisher went beyond clickbait; the magazine was actually buying traffic through pirated video sites, allegedly engaging in ad fraud. Last week, Newsweek senior writer Matthew Cooper resigned in disgust after several Newsweek editors and reporters who’d written about the publisher’s series of scandals were fired. He heaped contempt on an organization that had installed editors who “recklessly sought clicks at the expense of accuracy, retweets over fairness” and left him “despondent not only for Newsweek but for the other publications that don’t heed the lessons of this publication’s fall.” Mathew Ingram, who covers digital media for Columbia Journalism Review, says such tactics might increase traffic for a while. But readers hate it. Sleazy tabloid shortcuts gives you a sleazy tabloid reputation.

“Short-term you can make a certain amount of money,” Ingram says. “Longterm you’re basically setting fire to your brand.” One strategy throughout the industry is to downplay the location of a story: readers in other markets are more likely to click if they don’t know it happened thousands of miles away. Robinson, the Tacoma reporter, says local cops have complained about crime stories from elsewhere that were being shared on Facebook by local TV stations without context – worrying local readers were being misled into thinking they happened in Tacoma. Here in Orlando, citizens often send viral videos they see on Facebook to police in the mistaken belief that they are local crimes. Michelle Guido, public information officer at Orlando Police Department, says this happened recently with a “very graphic” video. “It was a child sex crime. People were sending it to us because they weren’t sure if it was a local case. It wasn’t, and the man was arrested recently,” she says, “but that is the kind of thing we see. Often people want to report crimes and don’t realize they are not in Orlando PD jurisdiction.” Grieve, the McClatchy executive, says that he doesn’t ever want to sensationalize a story. But he also says that the “internet and social media are noisy places,” and papers have to sell their stories aggressively to be heard over the din. “If you’re writing stories that aren’t getting read,” Grieve says, “you’re not a journalist – you’re keeping a journal.”

if the algorithm was bad in some way, at least if it’s predictable, you could adapt.” A 2014 Time magazine story estimated that two to three global algorithm tweaks on Facebook were happening every week. Six years ago, for example, a TV news station in Spokane, Washington, told readers they’d have “an ENTIRE day here on FB dedicated to positive local news” if the post got liked 500 times. Under the current Facebook algorithm that tactic could get their entire page demoted. So could using shameless “youwon’t-believe-what-happened-next” style phrases. Much of the time, Facebook and Google don’t announce their shifts up front. Media outlets often have had to reverse-engineer the changes, before issuing new commands to their troops in the field. “Oh, they changed their algorithm again?” Robinson says. “Oh, what is it today, coach? OK, it’s 50-word [headlines] instead of 60?” A pattern emerged. Step 1: Media outlets reinvent themselves for Facebook. Step 2: Facebook makes that reinvention obsolete. Big publishers leaped at the chance to publish “Instant Articles” directly on Facebook, only to find that the algorithm soon charged, rewarding videos more

than posts and rendering Instant Articles largely obsolete. So publishers like Mic.com, Mashable and Vice News “pivoted to video,” laying off dozens of journalists in the process. “Then Facebook said they weren’t as interested in video anymore,” Ingram says. “Classic bait and switch.” Which brings us to the latest string of announcements: The News Feed, Zuckerberg announced last month, had skewed too far in the direction of social video posts from national media pages and too far away from personal posts from friends and family. They were getting back to their roots. And now, news organizations who’d dumped a lot of money into eye-catching pre-recorded video would suffer the most under the latest algorithm changes, Facebook’s News Feed VP Adam Mosseri told TechCrunch last month, because “video is such a passive experience.” Even before the announcement, news sites had seen their articles get fewer and fewer hits from Facebook. Last year, Google once again became the biggest referrer of news traffic as Facebook referrals decreased. Many sites published tutorials pleading with their readers to manually change their Facebook settings to guarantee

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Plenty of media outlets have tried to build their business on the foundation of the News Feed algorithm. But they quickly got a nasty surprise: That foundation can collapse in an instant. As Facebook’s News Feed became choked with links to Upworthy and its horde of imitators, the social network declared war on clickbait. It tweaked its algorithms, which proved catastrophic for Upworthy. “It keeps changing,” Ingram says. “Even

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the site’s appearance in their news feeds. “Some media outlets saw their [Facebook] traffic decline by as much as 30 to 40 percent,” Ingram says. “Everybody knew something was happening, but we didn’t know what.” It might be easy to mock those who chased the algorithm from one trend to another with little to show for it. But the reality, Ingram says, is that many of them didn’t really have a choice. “You pretty much have to do something with Facebook,” Ingram says. “You have to. It’s like gravity. You can’t avoid it.” Zuckerberg’s comments that stories that sparked “meaningful social interactions” would do the best on Facebook caused some to scoff. “For Facebook, it’s bad if you read or watch content without reacting to it on Facebook. Let that sink in for a moment,” tech journalist Joshua Topolsky wrote at The Outline. “This notion is so corrupt it’s almost comical.” In subsequent announcements, Facebook gave nervous local news outlets some better news: They’d rank local community news outlets higher in the feed than national ones. They were also launching an experiment for a new section called “Today In,” focusing on local news and announcements, beta-testing the concept in a small batch of test markets. Those initial cities were New Orleans, Louisiana; Olympia, Washington; Billings, Montana; Binghamton, New York; Peoria, Illinois, and Little Rock, Arkansas. But in early tests, the site seemed to have trouble determining what’s local.

A Seattle Times reporter, Joe O’Sullivan, noted on Twitter that of the five stories featured in a screenshot of Facebook’s Olympia test, “NONE OF THEM ARE OLYMPIA STORIES. ZERO.” The test outlets are taking a “wait-and-see” approach to the latest algorithm, analyzing how the impact shakes out before making changes. They’ve learned to not get excited. “It just, more and more, seems like Facebook and news are not super compatible,” says Shan Wang, staff writer at Harvard University’s Nieman Journalism Lab. At least not for real news. For fake news, Facebook’s been a perfect match.

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FAKING IT

There was a time Facebook was positively smug about their impact on the world. After all, they’d seen their platform fan the flames of popular uprisings during the Arab Spring in places like Tunisia, Iran and Egypt. “By giving people the power to share, we are starting to see people make their voices heard on a different scale from what has historically been possible,” Zuckerberg bragged in a 2012 letter to investors under the header, “We hope to change how people relate to their governments and social institutions.”

And Facebook certainly has – though not the way it intended. A BuzzFeed investigation before the 2016 presidential election found that “fake news” stories on Facebook, hoaxes or hyperpartisan falsehoods actually performed better on Facebook than stories from major trusted outlets like the New York Times. That, experts speculated, is another reason why Facebook, despite its massive profits, might be pulling back from its focus on news. “As unprecedented numbers of people channel their political energy through this medium, it’s being used in unforeseen ways with societal repercussions that were never anticipated,” writes Samidh Chakrabarti, Facebook’s product manager for civic engagement, in a recent blog post. The exposure was widespread. A Dartmouth study found about a fourth of Americans visited at least one fake-news website – and Facebook was the primary vector of misinformation. While researchers didn’t find fake news swung the election – though about 80,000 votes in three states is a pretty small margin to swing – the effect has endured. Donald Trump has played a role. He snatched away the term used to describe hoax websites and wielded it as a blunderbuss against the press, blasting away at any negative reporting as “fake news.” By last May, a Harvard-Harris poll found that almost two-thirds of voters believed that mainstream news outlets were full of fake news stories. The danger of fake news, after all, wasn’t just that we’d be tricked with bogus claims. It was that we’d be pummeled with so many different contradictory stories, with so many different angles, the task of trying to sort truth from fiction just becomes exhausting. So you choose your own truth. Or Facebook’s algorithm chooses it for you. Every time you like a comment, chat or click on Facebook, the site uses that to figure out what you actually want to see: It inflates your own bubble, protecting you from facts or opinions you might disagree with. And when it does expose you to views from the other side, it’s most likely going to be the worst examples, the trolls eager to make people mad online, or the infuriating op-ed that all your friends are sharing. That’s partly why many of the 3,000 Facebook ads that Russian trolls bought to influence the election weren’t aimed at promoting Trump directly. They were aimed at inflaming division in American life by focusing on such issues as race and religion. Facebook has tried to address the fake news problem – hiring fact checkers to examine stories, slapping “disputed” tags on suspect claims, putting counterpoints in related article boxes – but with mixed results. The recent Knight Foundation/Gallup poll, meanwhile, found that those surveyed believed that the broader array of news sources actually made it harder to stay well-informed. And those who grew up soaking in the brine of social media aren’t necessarily better at sorting truth from fiction. Far from it. “Overall, young people’s ability to reason about the information on the internet can be summed up in one word: bleak,” Stanford researchers concluded in

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a 2016 study of over 7,800 students. More than 80 percent of middle-schoolers surveyed didn’t know the difference between sponsored content and a news article. It’s why like groups like Media Literacy Now have successfully pushed legislatures in states like Washington to put media literacy programs in schools. That includes teaching students how information was being manipulated behind the scenes, says the organization’s president Erin McNeill. “With Facebook, for example, why am I seeing this story on the top of the page?” she asks. “Is it because it’s the most important story, or is it because of another reason?” But Facebook’s new algorithm threatens to make existing fake news problems even worse, Ingram says. By focusing on friends and family, it could strengthen the filter bubble even further. Rewarding “engagement” can just as easily incentivize the worst aspects of the internet. You know what’s really good at getting engagement? Hoaxes. Conspiracy theories. Idiots who start fights in comments sections. Nuance doesn’t get engagement. Outrage does. “Meaningful social interactions” is a hard concept for algorithms to grasp. “It’s like getting algorithms to filter out porn,” Ingram says. “You and I know it when we see it. [But] algorithms are constantly filtering out photos of women breastfeeding.” Facebook hasn’t wanted to push beyond the algorithm and play the censor. In fact, it’s gone in the opposite direction. After Facebook was accused of suppressing conservative news sites in its Trending Topics section in 2016, it fired its human editors. (Today, conspiracy theories continue to show up in Facebook’s Trending Topics.) Instead, to determine the quality of news sites, Facebook is rolling out a two-question survey about whether users recognized certain media outlets, and whether they found them trustworthy. The problem, as many tech writers pointed out, is that a lot of Facebook users, like Trump, consider the Washington Post and the New York Times to be “fake news.” The other problem? There are a lot fewer trustworthy news sources out there. And Facebook bears some of the blame for that, too.

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FEAST AND FAMINE It’s not fair, exactly, to say that Facebook killed the alt-weekly in Knoxville, Tennessee. But it probably landed the final blow. The internet, obviously, has been killing newspapers for a very long time. Why, say, would you pay a monthly subscription to the Daily Cow, when you can get the milk online for free? The internet killed other revenue sources as well. Craigslist cut out classified sections. Online dating killed personal ads. Amazon put many local mom-and-pop advertisers out of business. Yet the Metro Pulse, Knoxville’s longtime alt-weekly, was still turning a slight profit in 2014 when the E.W. Scripps Company shut it down. So editor Coury Turczyn and a few other staffers set out to start their own paper. But in the six months it took to get the Knoxville Mercury off the ground, the market had changed. “We lost a lot more small-business advertisers than we expected,” Turczyn says. Facebook had captured them. At one time, alt-weeklies could rake in advertising money by selling cheaper rates and guaranteeing advertisers to hit a younger, hipper, edgier audience. But then Facebook came along. The site let businesses micro-target their advertisements at incredibly specific audiences. Like Google, Facebook tracks you across the web, digging deep into your private messages to figure out whether to sell you wedding dresses, running shoes or baby formula. “You go to Facebook, you can try to pick your audience based on their geographic location, their interests,” Turczyn says. It’s cheaper. It’s easier. And it comes with a report chock-full of stats on who the ad reached. “Even if it doesn’t result in any sales and foot traffic, it at least has this report,” Turczyn says. Mercury ad reps would cite examples of businesses who advertised in print and saw their foot traffic double the next day – but the small businesses wouldn’t bite. Attempts

to rally reader donations weren’t enough. The Mercury shut down in July. “It’s just more of the same sad story,” Turczyn says. “It’s a slaughter, there’s no doubt about it.” Turczyn says two decades of journalism experience hasn’t helped much with the job search. Journalists aren’t what outlets are looking for. “The single biggest job opening I see consistently is social media manager. Or ‘digital brand manager,’” Turczyn says. “Those are the jobs on the marketplace right now.’ It’s not that nobody’s making massive amounts of money on advertising online. It’s just that only two are: Facebook and Google – and they’re both destroying print advertising. The decline in print advertising has ravaged the world of alt-weeklies, killing icons like the Boston Phoenix, the San Francisco Bay Guardian, the Philadelphia City Paper and the Baltimore City Paper. Dailies keep suffering, too, no matter how prestigious or internet-savvy. The West Virginia Gazette-Mail won a Pulitzer Prize last year for reporting on the opioid crisis. It filed for bankruptcy last month. Eleven staffers were cut from the Oregonian on Jan. 31, the same day Silicon Valley’s San Jose Mercury News slashed staff. McClatchy’s made a lot of cuts in the last year, too, though Grieve declined to say exactly how many positions have been eliminated. He, for one, doesn’t blame Facebook. “Our newsrooms are smaller than they once were, but because we’re so focused on serving the needs of our communities, we’re actually reaching more readers than we ever have before,” Grieve writes in an email.

Yet the convergence of layoffs with the pressure to get web traffic, Robinson says, has influenced coverage. When potential traffic numbers are an explicit factor in story selection and you’re short-staffed, you have to make choices. Stories about schools don’t get many clicks. Weird crime stories do. But as a long-time reporter, Robinson knows that bombshell scoops can sometimes begin with mundane reporting. Fail to report on the dull stuff, and you don’t know what else you’re missing. “The media companies want the traffic, the traffic, the traffic,” Robinson says. “The stuff [readers] need to know – but don’t know they need to know – disappears.” Asked if there’s any reason for optimism, Ingram, at the Columbia Journalism Review, lets out a wry laugh. If you’re not a behemoth like BuzzFeed, he says, your best bet is to be small enough to be supported by die-hard readers. “If you’re really, really hyper-focused – geographically or on a topic – then you have a chance,” Ingram says. “Your readership will be passionate enough to support you in some way.” That’s one reason some actually welcome the prospect of less Facebook traffic. Slate’s Will Oremus recently wrote that less news on Facebook would eventually cleanse news of “the toxic incentives of the algorithm on journalism.” Maybe, the thinking goes, without a reliance on Facebook clicks, newspapers would once again be able to build trust with their readers. Maybe, the hope goes, readers would start seeking out newspapers directly again. But even if Facebook suddenly ceased to exist, there are other sites with other algorithms that can drive traffic and shape coverage. As traffic referred by Facebook falls, the focus at McClatchy is already shifting. You can optimize your news coverage to appear high in the Facebook News Feed – but you can also optimize it to appear higher in the Google search results. “We’re all about Google, again,” Robinson says. “Google, Google, Google.” A version of this article first appeared in the Inlander. feedback@orlandoweekly.com

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DETAIL OF ‘49,’ BY ANNE SULLIVAN

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PIECING IT ALL TOGETHER Local artists’ work to be exhibited at International Modern Quilt Show BY JESSICA BRYCE YOU N G

mong those in the know, quilting has shaken off its once-fusty image. “One of the biggest biases I face is just the concept of a quilter,” says Orlando quiltmaker Sarah Lauzon. “What do you picture? An elderly woman in a rocking chair? Long prairie dresses and a circle of women sewing on a frame? Today’s quilters are a wonderfully diverse group of artists.” Indeed, quilting is making the leap that ceramics once did: It’s now considered an art as much as a craft, a medium that is as creative as it is utilitarian – often more so. “[Modern quilting] is work that both expresses emotion and results in a tangible, creative piece of work,” says Debra Jalbert, another Central Florida quiltmaker. Anne Sullivan, whose “day job” is teaching game design at University of Central Florida, concurs. “When I tell people I’m a quilter, I will often follow up with a photo of my work since the quilts I make are not generally what people associate with the term ‘quilt.’” Sullivan has even merged her disciplines with a computer game that’s controlled with a tabletop loom and results in an actual textile that records all the gamers’ moves – certainly not something that would fit in with the “elderly woman in a rocking chair” stereotype. Lauzon, Jalbert and Sullivan all have quilts in the upcoming International Modern Quilt Show, Feb. 22-25 in Pasadena, California. QuiltCon is produced each year by the Modern Quilt Guild, an organization with 13,000 members in 39 countries over six

continents. Asked the difference between traditional quilting and modern quilting, all three women admit that it’s difficult to define. Per the Modern Quilt Guild’s website, “It wasn’t until the 2000s that quilts with a modern aesthetic began to appear in greater numbers and quilters began to describe themselves as modern. … Several characteristics often appear which may help identify a modern quilt. These include, but are not limited to: the use of bold colors and prints, high contrast and graphic areas of solid color, improvisational piecing, minimalism, expansive negative space and alternate grid work.” “There is no less skill that is involved in modern quilting, but I feel the genre is more open,” Lauzon says. It’s up to individual quilters to decide how they want to identify their work, Sullivan says, adding: “I leave it up to future art historians to make the final distinctions.” Another way modern quiltmaking leans toward art rather than craft is its engagement in political and social issues. Although, undeniably, many traditional quilts did the same: Quilts were made to support the suffragist movement, Prohibition and the KKK, said Marsha MacDowell, Michigan State University Museum curator, in the November 2006 issue of Humanities magazine. And historians Jacqueline Tobin and Raymond Dobard published a book claiming that some quilts held codes that served as a “map” for escaped slaves using the Underground Railroad.

Today’s socially oriented quilts are no less forthright. Most of us remember the AIDS Memorial Quilt, conceived in 1985 in San Francisco as a way to remember those who had died of the disease. When first displayed, it comprised 1,920 panels and covered a space larger than a football field. Upon its last full public display, in October of 1996, the quilt covered the entire National Mall in Washington, D.C. Today the quilt’s more than 48,000 panels are archived in Atlanta. Sullivan and Lauzon have both participated in similar “protest quilt” actions. Lauzon is involved with the 70,273 Project, a beautiful collaborative project which commemorates the 70,273 physically and mentally disabled people murdered by the Nazis between January 1940 and August 1941. Shortly after Sullivan moved to Orlando, the Pulse nightclub shootings happened. She created a quilt she calls “49” in response. “‘49’ is a quilt of loss, but also a quilt of hope. It’s a quilt for my new home and my new friends,” she says. “But mostly it’s a quilt for the 49 people who unfairly lost their lives, and the light they left behind.” Of course, no discussion of quilting is complete without mentioning the quilters of Gee’s Bend, Alabama, whose towering work both embodies tradition and points the way to modernity. Jalbert, who was fortunate enough to take a class in 2016 with members of the Gee’s Bend Quilters, says their subsequent influence on her work shows in her expression of emotion and freedom of style, while Lauzon thinks their quilts “are an excellent example of the amazing improvisation that can come from working within constraints.” Ultimately, there’s no bright line marking the difference between modern and traditional quilting. The abstraction, minimalism, bright color and improvisation that are usually modern signifiers can also be found in the Gee’s Bend quilts, while some self-defined modern quilters take on extremely traditional subject matter. As Lauzon sums it up, “There are some people that think modern quilting is a way around some of the technical challenges that are judging points in traditional quilting, or that it takes less time, or that it’s simplistic. This is incorrect. It’s like Mark Twain said, ‘I didn’t have time to write a short letter, so I wrote a long one instead.’ Achieving some of the most minimal designs can often be the most difficult.” So, modern versus traditional? As Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart said in 1964, even if one could never succeed in defining the difference, we know it when we see it. jyoung@orlandoweekly.com orlandoweekly.com

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BY SETH KUBERSKY JOHN P. KELLER AND SUSAN MARIS IN ‘SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE’ | PHOTO BY MEGAN PRIDEMORE

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performers honing their craft in the provinces while awaiting stardom in the big city is even more ancient than the Elizabethan stage, and Broadway-bound actors have long looked to regional theaters in California or Colorado to burnish their Playbill bios. But increasingly, word is getting around that Orlando is the place to be, according to the two New York-based leads in Orlando Shakespeare Theater’s sumptuous staging of Shakespeare in Love, running now through March 25 in repertory with Twelfth Night. Susan Maris, who plays Viola de Lesseps, and John P. Keller, who portrays the titular playwright, have both worked in Manhattan and across the country, but neither hesitated when offered the opportunity to spend the winter way off-Broadway in Florida’s warmth. I interviewed the pair between their matinee and evening performances, and despite being admittedly exhausted (“My father once said, ‘Parenthood is both draining and sustaining at the same time,’” Keller says, “and I feel that way about being an actor”), they were eager to share with me their positive experiences in our city. After four previous seasons on Orlando Shakes’ stage, Keller is no stranger to our theater community, but it wasn’t always so. “I will be completely honest, I’d never heard of the company when I first auditioned for it,” Keller admits. “It was a cold-call audition that my agent set up, and my agent was familiar with [artistic director] Jim Helsinger and Orlando Shakespeare. I remember vividly that first audition … it was a really fun atmosphere. I remember the audition being fun, and when I got the offer I said, ‘Why not, I’ll go to Orlando for three months in the middle of winter!’” That decision led him to roles at OST in Adventures of Pericles, Tempest, Othello, Sense and Sensibility, Henry V and more. Milwaukee native Maris, on the other

The New York-based leads in Orlando Shakes’ ‘Shakespeare in Love’ say word is getting around that Orlando is the place to be hand, is making her Orlando debut (“My first time here, and hopefully not my last,” she quips), and says our city garnered her attention “because people come down here; they work, they come back to New York, you see them and they say, ‘Go, it’s great!’” Keller concurs, adding, “It’s amazing how many more actors now talk about Orlando Shakespeare in the circle, in the network of theater. Susan and I have a lot of mutual friends who do regional theater who have worked here … it’s a small world.” Shakespeare in Love is based on the 1998 film directed by John Madden, but don’t worry if you haven’t seen the movie since it won seven Oscars (including Best Picture), because Maris hasn’t either. “When it came out, I remember loving it and watching it a couple of times, but that was a long time ago,” Maris says, adding, “I don’t want to think about Gwyneth Paltrow every time I go on stage; that sounds like a nightmare.” Instead, her interpretation of Viola, who she describes as “full of spirit and love of life and fire, brave and willing to take risks and make sacrifices,” is informed by digging into the text that Lee Hall adapted from Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard’s awardwinning screenplay. Keller’s challenge is to contend not only with the celluloid shade of Joseph Fiennes, but every audience member’s preconceptions of England’s greatest author, which he gleefully subverts. “Shakespeare has this

monumental reputation, he’s revered in so many ways,” John says. “The fun thing about this play is that it’s the moment before that person becomes, when the person is still completely in self-doubt and has not had a success.” You can understand and enjoy this show even if you don’t know Ned Alleyn (Jacob Dresch) from Ned Flanders, thanks to director Richard Garner’s cinematic staging – abetted by Kim Ball’s choreography and Bert Scott’s lighting – which flows seamlessly without ever stopping for a set change. Angela Calin’s elaborate period costumes are another high point of the polished production design, and include 13 changes for Maris. But Bard aficionados will appreciate the play on a deeper level, as Maris observes: “I have people come see this that know less than nothing about Shakespeare and they loved it, but if you do have a love and curiosity for him and his life, it’s delightful to think about how he got that line for Hamlet or Miranda.” One thing OST’s production shares with the movie version is the palpable camaraderie among the cast, starting with the chemistry between the romantic leads. Despite having many mutual friends, Keller and Maris weren’t previously acquainted but they both said (in unison) that they “hit it off fast and furious.” That swift embrace extended to the ensemble, which includes Shakes stalwarts Philip Nolen (hilarious as Philip “It’s a mystery!” Henslowe), Timothy Williams (a perfectly pompous Richard Burbage) and Anne Hering, who one-ups Dame Judi Dench by playing both Queen Elizabeth and Viola’s nurse. “I feel like this is one of those companies where, when you’re in a rehearsal room, it really is a ‘company of players’ atmosphere,” Keller says. Hopefully he and Maris will go on to share the good word about Orlando’s artists with the Big Apple. skubersky@orlandoweekly.com orlandoweekly.com

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BY FAIYAZ KARA

OPENINGS

PETER’S PAN

Next! Stir Restaurant & Bar will move into the space recently vacated by Nova in Ivanhoe Village. Several investors, including Dallas Cowboys offensive guard Kadeem Edwards, are behind the venture … Craft & Common, by husband-and-wife team Brandon and Lindsay Duensing, will take over the old Java Lava space downtown this summer … Blended Cafe Bar, from the owners of House of Pho, will bring banh mi sandwiches and bubble tea to the old Juliana’s Fine Tuscan Cuisine space in College Park. Caliente Spicy Cuban Fusion was to have opened in the space, but owners Jim and Silvia Lakey opted to lease it out … Tutto Caffe has finally opened in Baldwin Park. Time to test out that coffee printer … Park Lane Place, a new development in Lake Mary, will be home to locations of Orange County Brewers, Tutto Caffe (they’re on a roll!), 1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria, Chicken Salad Chick, Nothing Bundt Cakes and a new poke joint called, uhh, the Poke Joint. Look for the eateries to start opening this summer … Hawkers Asian Street Fare will open its second Orlando-area location in the Grove plaza in Windermere in April … Taco-loving locals, take note: Mexas Tacos, who call themselves “Orlando’s most authentic Mexican restaurant,” has been serving tacos, tostadas and mexagringas on Vineland Avenue near the outlets to the delight of many a tourist.

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ed, intricate dish with Japanese pumpkin steamed, dredged and fried, then fried again in a wok with duck egg yolks. Or the beancurd clay pot ($15.95) with cuttlefish, Chef Peter Leung’s wok-fired delights make his namesake scallops, shrimp and white fish, which will restaurant one of the hottest certainly cater to the seafood lover in you. BY FAIYAZ KARA So far, the Chinese eggplant stuffed with pan-fried shrimp ($4.95 on the dim sum If you can’t make it to Peter’s Kitchen on menu) has to be one of my favorite dishes eter Leung has been responsible for two of the finest Chinese restaurants the weekend, dim sum is served off the menu here. Leung’s wife, Teresa, and daughter to grace this city’s streets. His fare (no carts) during weekday lunch hours. But drew the dim sum cognoscenti to Ming’s other Leung specialties are generating a Melinda work the front of the house, and Bistro just off Mills Avenue, and summoned fair bit of lunch buzz – most notably, the Melinda is at the ready to offer suggestions, beef chow fun fanatics to Tasty Wok on orange chicken ($10.95). Yeah, it’s a Panda as it’s easy to get lost in the menu. Her East Colonial Drive. Now, on relinquishing Express specialty (and invention), but it’s suggestion of butter lobster ($28.95) is one ownership of both restaurants, Leung has hard not to like the fried, thickly battered I’d readily second, considering how gloriopened his namesake house of Hong Kong morsels coated in orange-zested chili glaze. ously buttery and garlicky the sauce was. The lobster is plucked cuisine in a space that most recently served Personally, I prelive from a tank before pollo a la brasa and other Peruvian staples. fer my orange being hacked and fired In fact, much of the interior at Peter’s chicken spiked PETER’S KITCHEN in a wok. Order this. Kitchen hasn’t changed since its Gaviota with plenty of CHINA BISTRO Melinda’s other winBrasas days, but the vibe is a lot more lively tien tsin peppers, 3922 E. Colonial Drive ning suggestions: fried and bustling, particularly during weekend but the dish is a 407-895-8174 sesame balls stuffed dim sum service. That’s when carts stacked safe bet for those peterskitchencb.business.site with a sweet egg-yolk with bamboo and metal steamer baskets not wanting to $$ lava ($3.25) and mangoroll out such delights as pork and shrimp get overly advencoconut pudding ($3.25) siu mai dumplings ($3.85), chicken feet turous. So is the for dessert. with black bean sauce ($3.85), pan-fried beef chow fun Orlando has never been blessed with turnip cakes ($3.25), steamed egg custard ($13.50) – if you flocked to Tasty Wok for it, buns ($3.25) and beef cheong fun ($3.85). you’ll flock here for it too, and those wide great Chinese restaurants, but Leung has made a concerted effort to change that, and OK, so the rice noodle rolls of the latter rice noodles didn’t disintegrate. And then there are those who get off we’ve happily followed him from one venwere a bit too delicate, but that’ll hardly mar your dim sum experience here, where on being daring and exploratory. For you, ture to the next. When it comes to Chinese seemingly every taste and texture combina- my friends, there are special dishes like food, Peter is our pied piper. pumpkin with egg yolk. It’s a complicattion can be had. fkara@orlandoweekly.com

NEWS Pizzeria Roberti, which serves some of the best pizzas in the city, will launch a new menu later this summer featuring a lot more seasonality and local products. Look for homemade cheeses and housemade pastas as well a restaurant garden … Richard Gonzmart, fourth-generation CEO of the Columbia Restaurant Group, was nominated for a 2018 James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Restaurateur. Central Florida chefs, unfortunately, were shut out from the nominations.

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EVENTS Second Harvest Food Bank’s Chef’s Night March 1 will place the spotlight on five of the top graduates of their Culinary Training Program. The grads will work with chef instructors to present a five-course meal. Cost is $50 … The third annual Smokin’ Showdown hosted by Sonny’s BBQ is March 3 at Camping World Stadium. Cost is $15 … Also March 3, the 10th annual Taste of Windermere goes from 6-9 p.m. with nearly 30 restaurants participating. Cost is $85. Got restaurant dish? Send tips to dining@orlandoweekly.com

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PEPPINO’S ORGANIC ITALIAN KITCHEN & PIZZERIA

This “organic” Hourglass District eatery bustles with a great energy and conviviality thanks to gregarious owner Pete Priola. Straight-up comfort classics like top-notch arancini and linguine with clam sauce pack ’em in. Sandwiches are made with ciabatta and multigrain bread from Olde Hearth, while pizzas – doughy cousins to Neapolitan-style pies – are decent. Closed Sundays. 2420 Curry Ford Road, 407-203-5467; $$

KADENCE

From the trio that brought us Kappo comes Kadence, a nine-seat stunner serving superlative, multicourse omakases. Ingredients are ever-changing and are flown in twice, sometimes thrice, weekly from Japan and what they do with them and how they present them is why a visit here is a must for any Japanophile. Dinner omakases run $155 (plus tax and gratuity); Sunday lunch omakases $85. Sushi-only lunches go for $61-$75 and feature 12 pieces, soup, and dessert. 1809 E. Winter Park Road, kadenceorlando.com; $$$$

FOUR REBELS AMERICAN TACO KITCHEN & BAR

At this Mills Park taco joint fillings can be interesting, including inventive takes like fried green tomato, mojo pork, fried chicken and ribeye, but the manufactured flour tortillas are a bit of a bust. Elotes slathered in avocado crema and nachos with crispy chips are worth an order, but don’t expect to see any jalapeños: They’re not offered. There is a full bar and a daily dessert from Se7en Bites. Open daily. 1618 N. Mills Ave., 407-601-6575; $$

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On the heels of Seito Sushi and Osprey Tavern, Jason and Sue Chin give us a Mexican concept that, thankfully, isn’t tired. True flavors from various regions of Mexico come out in such dishes as duck breast with mole negro, tostadas with yellowfin tuna or braised short rib, wonderfully moist tamales, and fried yuca with carnitas. Don’t pass on veg chile rellenos stuffed with beans, queso Oaxaca and grilled corn, or red chile enchiladas with short rib and pumpkin. Taco lovers: Don’t forget to ask your server for double tortillas. Open daily. 821 N. Orange Ave., 407-868-9007; $$$

MARKET ON MAGNOLIA

The former Frank & Stein’s spot now houses three fast-casual concepts. Da Kine Poke’s second location serves up signature and custom poke bowls; 081 Wood Fired Pizza’s pies are stellar (don’t miss the Vegetale pie); and finally, a downtown outpost of Gnarly Barley’s not-to-be-missed sandwiches and salads. Also, find a full row of local and regional microbrews along the north wall flanked by sportsball-spewing TVs. 150 S. Magnolia Ave., 407-412-9230; $$

ORLANDO MEATS

Part butchery, part eatery, this Virginia Drive meat house offers all the interesting cuts flesh-starved gastronomes crave, as well as a menu showcasing locally procured meats. Burger purists ought to try their hefty medium-rare burger (the juice will fly), while sausage hounds will have a field day with any of the available offerings, be it the currywurst, chicken nugget or, our fave, twin venison sausages stuffed inside a New England roll. Bonus: They open for breakfast too. Closed Mondays. 728 Virginia Drive, 407-598-0700; $$

BOCAS GRILL

Pan-Latin restaurant spins a bit of Asian influence into the mix with stellar wokfried rice, but arepas are king here. The pabellón criollo arepa holds the holy trinity of shredded beef, black beans and sweet plantains, along with plenty of white cheese. Milkshakes are towering and ridiculous, but so is the torta tres leches served with a vanilla ice cream cone and a syringe of condensed milk. Be still my beating (for now) heart. 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., 407-723-8351; $$

TOO MUCH SAUCE

This Mills Park spot gives patrons the option to build their own bowls or choose from a list of signature combinations. Top the Luau Pork bowl with a fried egg for a Big Island-inspired brunch. Swig Stubborn craft pop from the soda fountain and try a flight of hot sauces from the 11 on offer – carrying planks are provided to make the trek from table to bar easier. 1430 N. Mills Ave., 407-270-7747; $

ANTONIO’S RISTORANTE

This Maitland mainstay has been around for nearly three decades but it’s better than ever, thanks to creative and artistically plated dishes courtesy of executive chef Patrick Tramontana. Long-stem artichokes wrapped in crispy prosciutto and stuffed with goat cheese are as magnificent to eat as they are to behold. Entrée masterpieces include the braised lamb shank served with Parmesansweet pea risotto and oak wood-grilled mutton snapper with mushroom risotto and basil-pesto crème fraîche. Be sure to stop by the downstairs gourmet market on your way out. 611 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland, 407-645-5523; $$$ n

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Chasing Coral Screening of the new acclaimed documentary with a Q&A after. Sunday, 3 pm; Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd.; free; 407-835-7323; ocls.info. The Dark Crystal Jim Henson film about two elf-like puppets who must restore the mystical Dark Crystal in order to end the rule of evil bird creatures. Sunday, 2 & 7 pm; multiple locations; $13.31; fathomevents.com. Is Genesis History? Christian propaganda film.

Thursday, 7 pm; multiple locations; $13.31; fathomevents.com. Kirk Cameron: Connect Christian propaganda film about cell phones. Tuesday, 7 pm; multiple locations; $13.31; fathomevents.com. Mary and the Witch’s Flower New film from Studio Ponoc, an offshoot of Studio Ghibli. Saturday, 12:55 pm, Monday, 7 pm; multiple locations; $15.98; fathomevents.com.

Lady Bird

LADY BIRD ON TOP

Are cinema’s taboos about teenage girls’ sexuality finally disintegrating? BY PE G A LOI

oming of age films are often, by definition, at least partly about sex. Adult filmgoers, the main audience for these films, like them because they can relive their own confusion and awkwardness at a slight remove, personified by good-looking movie stars. Sexual themes and plot points abound: puberty, virginity, sexual orientation and, depending on the genre, masturbation and just plain being horny. At least where boys are concerned. In Call Me by Your Name, 17-year-old Elio (Timothée Chalamet) is comfortable with sex, and bold in his pursuit of it, even when his desires make him feel vulnerable. In Beach Rats, Frankie pursues guys on dating websites while letting his buddies believe he prefers girls. Gay identity, bisexual and transgender identity are all becoming more frequent tropes in cinema. But whither pleasure? Give me peaches and apricots, yes, but give me female orgasms, too. Until fairly recently, complex portrayals of teen girl sexuality were uncommon. Why this coy refusal to fully acknowledge adolescent girls’ sexual lives? Is it because of that age-old archetypal dichotomy: male fear of female sexuality versus the fetishizing of female innocence? Only in darker genres do we see this conflict played out with anything approaching honesty. Consider the horror films where sexual awakening in young women has

brutal results: Carrie, Teeth, Ginger Snaps, Let the Right One In, Raw. Consider the perverseness of fairy-tale imagery in films about sexual predators who prefer adolescent girls: Sleeping Beauty, Big Bad Wolves, The Woodsman. Sexual agency and pleasure for its own sake in coming of age films are starting to become more visible, thanks to innovative filmmakers and a thriving indie milieu. Of course, there are still adult men who seduce schoolgirls, as in Ginger and Rosa, Fishtank, Diary of a Teenage Girl and An Education. In every case, the young protagonist eventually takes charge of the situation, and sometimes the results are gruesomely satisfying (check out The Beguiled). It must be said: The majority of these films portray white characters, and more culturally diverse coming of age stories are sorely needed. Moonlight was a breath of fresh air across several narrative genres (Ashton Sanders as the conflicted teenage Chiron was heartstoppingly good). Pariah gave gay girls of color their due, but we need more. Alas, lesbian relationships between young girls are often portrayed as problematic or deviant in film (Heavenly Creatures, My Summer of Love), or mere “experimentation.” In its way, Todd Haynes’ Carol paved the way for the romantic, nuanced Call Me by Your Name, even though both love affairs had taboo swirling around them.

Over the years, we’ve seen girls in films portraying adolescents being coerced by peer pressure into sex: Think Thirteen, Kids or Smooth Talk. The notion of “trashy” teen sex is titillating for some (e.g. Harmony Korine’s Spring Breakers, a stunning but, ultimately, unredemptive film – or his shocking debut, Gummo), but lyrical portrayals abound also: Remember Bertolucci’s sensual 1996 film Stealing Beauty? The main story arc of that film was a 19-year-old girl’s deflowering, set amid the idyllic Tuscan countryside. (A Room With a View might make a nice double feature, and, not for nothing, Call Me By Your Name offers many subtle homages.) It was a fabulous breakout role for Liv Tyler too. Despite its pervasive male gaze, the film’s focus on female pleasure was refreshing. Loss of virginity is the alpha and omega of coming of age cinema, and it is this trope that is increasingly shifting towards female agency. In Lone Scherfig’s An Education, Carey Mulligan’s breakout role is as a smart teen whose promising future is nearly derailed when a charismatic older man (Peter Sarsgaard) seduces her. But she takes charge of her own deflowering, refusing his offer to use a banana when she insists “I don’t want to lose my virginity to a piece of fruit!” Saoirse Ronan’s Lady Bird takes pride in her choice to be “on top,” her trump card as she admonishes her slutty boyfriend who lied about it being his first time (oh, Timothée Chalamet, stop breaking our hearts!). Hands up if you thought Lady Bird’s titular heroine saying she preferred dry humping to intercourse was the Best. Thing. Ever.

Oscar Shorts 2018: Animation A program of all the animated Oscar-nominated short films for this year’s category. Through March 1; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $11; 407-629-0054; enzian.org. Oscar Shorts 2018: Live Action A program of all

of the Oscar-nominated live action short films nominated for this year’s awards. Through March 1; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $11; 407-629-0054; enzian.org. Peanut Butter Matinee: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

Beleaguered inventor Rick Moranis accidentally shrinks his family down and throws them in the trash in this family comedy. Sunday, noon; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $8; 407-629-0054; enzian.org. The Philadelphia Story Classic romantic com-

edy starring Katherine Hepburn, Cary Grant and James Stewart. Wednesday, 2 & 7 pm; multiple locations; $13.31; fathomevents.com. Primal Rage: Bigfoot Reborn Lost deep in the forest of the Pacific Northwest, Ashley and Max Carr are stalked by a terrifying creature that might be Bigfoot. Tuesday, 7 pm; multiple locations; $13.31; fathomevents.com. The Rich Weirdoes Present: The Rocky Horror Picture Show Screening of the cult classic with

a shadow cast, props and callbacks. FridaySaturday, 11:15 pm; AMC CityWalk, 6000 Universal Blvd.; $11; richweirdoes.com.

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Annihilation

BY ST EVE SCHN EID ER THIS WEEK:

Annihilation If you want to know the truth, I’ve never been a particularly big fan of Natalie Portman. She’s the sort of Hollywood-intellectual pedant who goes to college and then treats the rest of the world as if they never made it out of the third grade. A self-righteous scold whose idea of wokeness is shaming five of the world’s top directors to their face for not being born with vaginas. An opportunistic hypocrite who decries the sexualization of teens while working for Woody Allen and Roman Polanski. Yet somehow I still find myself on her side when it comes to the essential scuttling of Annihilation, a sci-fi thriller in which Portman plays the leader of a quartet of female investigators mapping an environmental disaster area. The movie has been pawned off to Netflix in every territory except the U.S., Canada and China, after its producers couldn’t agree if the finished product was sellable to a wide audience. One concern in particular was that Portman’s character wasn’t “sympathetic enough” – which, in a movie whose lead characters are four professional women, I’m inferring is shorthand for “too capable,” “insufficiently vulnerable” or whatever else means “not dependent enough on dudes.” So yeah, I’m with ya on this one, Natalie. Just don’t go and ruin it by saying something obnoxious at the Oscars. (Who am I kidding? Of course you will.) (R)

Every Day A teenage girl learns that her boyfriend’s body has been commandeered by a spiritual being that possesses a different human host each 24

hours and then moves on. Yeah, that’s what they all say when they don’t want to text you back. (PG-13)

Game Night Who’s up for a fun visit with the guys who wrote Horrible Bosses? (They also directed the 2015 Vacation reboot, so they clearly aren’t the sort of fellas you want to work too much of your calendar around.) In their latest, Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams play a married couple invited to take part in a murdermystery game that proves all too real. See, this is why you want to stick to I-Drive for your entertainment. Because there, your murder mystery comes with your choice of entrée, a salad, dessert and unlimited beer and wine. And nobody really dies, unless we’re talking about trying and failing to make a punchline connect with an audience of Japanese tourists. (R) ALSO PLAYING:

Samson Why did this latest portrayal of the biblical strongman get a quiet and limited release? Maybe because star Taylor James’ last role was as “Atlantean military messenger (uncredited)” in Justice League. Boy, it isn’t everybody who can hit the cutting-room floor and the ocean floor simultaneously. The slumming supporting cast includes Billy Zane and the once-great Rutger Hauer – who has seen things you people wouldn’t believe, but who knows that all those moments are now lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die. Or try to land a series. (PG-13) orlandoweekly.com

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GREAT LIVE MUSIC RATTLES ORLANDO EVERY NIGHT

fit in, but our answer has been to not worry about fitting in.” Willis says that will be reflected on new material he and Warren have spent the last few months working on: “We like to record and demo in our practice space, then take as much of that new stuff as we can out on tour to work on. Doing that before we go into the actual studio is a real time and money saver for us, but it also helps us to combat monotony on the road. We like to leave spots in the set open for improvisation.” Asked about whether his and Warren’s decade spent recording and touring with the Melvins helped them better define the path of Big Business, Willis is quick to highlight the dexterity of a duo. “Big Business can do whatever we want. The only limitation is the two of us. We make the songs we want to make as a duo,” he explains. “We’ve been around long enough that we’ve established ourselves and our way.” As proof of this concept, Willis points to Big Business’ ability to tear through 30-minute opening sets for arena-ready bands like Tool and Mastodon and then pivot to more experimental small-club shows like the upcoming one at the Abbey. “We like to keep it as spontaneous as possible,” Willis says. “There’s no safety set when we play a show like that — it’s just Jared and I chewing on riffs, putting sections in, taking songs to different places, and communicating on stage. Again, it Big Business stay true to their hard-hitting yet undefinable roots keeps things from getting boring.” Contrary to popular belief, Big Business BY NICK MCGREGOR believes in that meaning, too. They’re oady Willis and Jared Warren album Command Your Weather. Writing, planning to play the metal-heavy Psycho have heard it a hundred thousand as Pitchfork said in its review of CYW, Las Vegas festival in August, coupled with other far-flung TBA fests to times before. Reviewing their “hooks deserving get the band in front of new debut album Head for the Shallow in 2005, of Cheap Trick, BIG BUSINESS audiences. But at this point, one journalist dropped in a reference to then deliver[ing] with Buildings, Junior Bruce, Willis says Big Business “sludge metal” and a decade’s worth of lazy them with the Cardinal will never change for descriptions followed. Even after Willis strength of Boris 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25 anyone’s sake other than and Warren were recruited to serve as the and the playfulThe Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive their own, referencing the rhythm section for heavy rock icons the ness of Ween.” 407-704-6261 famous quote from Lemmy laughMelvins. Even after they stretched their And abbeyorlando.com Kilmister of Mötorhead: legs across five full-lengths, injecting psy- ing through a $15 “Chuck Berry never chedelia, punk, acid pop, thrash and glam hundred inane changed. Little Richard into their steel-plated grooves. Even after interviews. Luckily, Coady Willis did nothing of the never changed. I’d rather be like that and they’ve added and deleted guitarists from the Big Business fold, opened for metal sort on the phone with Orlando Weekly, stick to a formula we’re happy with.” “That makes sense to us,” Willis says. heroes Tool and Mastodon, and talked thoughtfully chatting about the band’s yesabout the constricting classifications of terday, today and tomorrow. “We’ve always “While you can’t be judgmental about a their previous bands, Murder City Devils wanted to be our own band,” he says. “At band going for it, and you can’t tell anythe beginning of our career, when we were body what to do with their talent, we know and Karp. What Big Business hasn’t stopped doing, aligned with Hydra Head Records, we we’re not writing for a certain demographhowever, is being unabashedly them- were the odd-duck band. We have some ic. We care about making good music and selves. Skewering punk purity on songs metal allegiances, but we’re not metal writing good songs, but we write what we like “Diagnostic Front” while posing for enough for some metal people while not want to write. Guessing what people might barbershop photos and scribbling nonsen- indie rock enough for garage rock people. like is an exercise in futility.” sical mission statements to promote 2016 Our challenge has always been where we music@orlandoweekly.com

Lights Canadian pop music wunderkind presents a larger-than-life persona both through her music and the four-color world of comics. Prepare for a capital-S show. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, at the Beacham, $21

Shellshag Show up early to the AJJ (Andrew Jackson Jihad) show at the Abbey to catch this venerable New York freak-punk duo get deeply and shambolically weird. 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, at the Abbey, $18-$20

En Vogue One of the most ferocious and fashionable of the early-’90s R&B vocal groups, this trio plays a ridiculously intimate engagement as part of the Hard Rock Hotel’s Velvet Sessions.

SLUDGE BY ANY OTHER NAME

8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, at Hard Rock Hotel, $50

The Exploding Boy An exclusive and very limited engagement from Stockholm’s post-punk stars the Exploding Boy, with Astari Nite opening. Cold snap. 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at Will’s Pub, $10 at door

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Georgio Valentino The itinerant and eldritch crooner has proclaimed that this will be his last show ever. Come pay your respects and get your heart broken. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, at the Timucua White House, donations encouraged

Story Mode Promising Tampa twee-pop project – with Galaxie 500 vibes – brightens an otherwise drab Monday night with assists from Mr. Hymn, .Org and Lexi Long. 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, at Will’s Pub, $7

Led to the Grave Uncle Lou’s may very well collapse like a Western film facade under the combined weight of riffage from these Boston thrashers, rampaging through with Black Mass and Moat Cobra. 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, at Uncle Lou’s, $6

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BY B AO L E - H U U BABY SHAKES | PHOTO BY JEN CRAY

FIELD TRIP SOUTH, WILL’S PUB, FEB. 16-17

Last year, I gave this magnet event put on by lifer garage-rock label Hidden Volume Records an Undie award for “Best New Festival” and, this year, it made a prescient man of me in its big return. Being a showcase of high-quality music is noteworthy enough, but Field Trip South is much more than that. It’s not so much an event you attend as a total experience in which you swim. Garage-rock culture is one of the most distinct and dimensional scenes there is. And between the imagery, the aesthetic and the flair of its believers, Field Trip South doesn’t simply occur, it takes over a place like a cultural coup. The festival launched like a rocket with an opening night that included cult titan Deke Dickerson (with the Untamed Youth). Delivering an absolutely superlative performance in their Florida debut, however, were NYC’s Baby Shakes. As decent as their recordings are, it’s easy to underestimate their full impact. Exponentially more punk live, they’re deadly in their accuracy, efficiency and power on stage. The discrepancy’s such, in fact, that they could be on a whole other level if they captured more of their live turbo on record. They’re a total package that’s vivid and tight. And what they’ve got going on stage right now is pure rock & roll marksmanship, like stars ready to shoot. As the legacy of the Hate Bombs attests, the garage-rock revival crowd was once vibrant in Orlando. These days it mostly sits latent. But because of this festival – which is organized with taste,

Baby Shakes are a total package that’s vivid and tight. And what they’ve got going on stage right now is pure rock & roll marksmanship, like stars ready to shoot.

pedigree and influence – it now has an annual reason to emerge from the woodwork in full force and glory for a travel-worthy weekend takeover. In only its second run, Field Trip South is showing the foundation and following to be a great tradition for both Orlando and the garage-rock scene at large.

JOHN MORELAND AND RUSTON KELLY, THE SOCIAL, FEB. 13

Oklahoma’s John Moreland – whose 2017 album Big Bad Luv has the distinct honor of being the rare country sidestep for post-punk legacy label 4AD – is another punk refugee who’s found his way home in folk and country pastures. As a card-carrying member of that particularly wounded and soulful sect, his true-hearted alternative country-rock is the kind that’s built on ghosts and willed by the poetically futile candle one holds for them. Though he can soar like American Aquarium or Chuck Ragan, he’s famous for songs that are pure heartbreak in a

bottle, the kind that compels a stiff pour of the brown stuff. It’s why, even with a robust four-piece band, he took over 20 minutes in the middle to strip it down to essentially himself and open a vein. As early pillars of the careers of Lucero and American Aquarium, this is a city that loves sweet bleeding like that, and this was an appreciative crowd. Opener Ruston Kelly is a Nashville artist who’s emerging with the dubious distinction of having personal ties that are better known than his work. He’s the husband of bright, iconoclastic country star Kacey Musgraves, but Kelly is a man – and voice – of his own. His indie-leaning heartland sound is an easy-drinking kind of smoothness that radiates a weary and worn grace. It’s the kind of country music that feels personal and lived, not some rote peddling of canned corn. And the raw live setup of a solo spotlight, an acoustic guitar and a harmonica made the long soul of his songs breathe with nice grit and patina. In person, his ache cuts just a little deeper. Still, Kelly’s between-song banter did reveal small underside peeks into Nashville society, like slices of life with his famous wife (without ever explicitly naming her) and revelations about the personas and real-life personalities of the bros in Florida Georgia Line and how little of a difference there is between them (oh, gawd). But don’t go thinking this is the establishment voice of a Music Row prince. He was arrested less than a month ago, wrote a song about it and played it for us here. Stay real, Ruston. baolehuu@orlandoweekly.com orlandoweekly.com

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Thursday, Feb. 22

The Guests MUSIC

In the finest crossover of Communism and underground music since the New York Dolls donned red leather and played behind a lurid hammerand-sickle (in the South no less), Philadelphia synth-pop apparatchiks the Guests are ready to provide the soundtrack for you to dance on the shallow grave of capitalism. And what a soundtrack, comrades! Guests aim for a lush, epic, hook-laden manifesto that conjures up visions of Duran Duran, Talk Talk and the (fucking) Sound, satisfying in a way that is usually reserved for seizing the means of production from the oligarchy, or blasting a cassette of Ocean Rain in the middle of the night in the woods with a bunch of your loved ones. The local opener lineup is downright stellar, with new radicals Julee Bruise, Harsh Radish and Computer Date joined by Brian “Yip Yip” Esser’s new project, Cabo Boing. Da! – Matthew Moyer

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Thursday-Sunday, Feb. 22-25

Ghost & Funeral Party THEATER

Audiences may remember Ashleigh Ann Gardner from Space, a 2016 fan favorite at the Orlando Fringe. Now the Orlando-based actor and playwright is back with Funeral Party and Ghost, two one-act plays she wrote that local theater impresario Jeremy “White Rabbit” Seghers is producing as a double bill. Gardner also directs Ghost, in which a woman is coincidentally and awkwardly reunited with a guy she ghosted after a one-night hookup. And she stars in Funeral Party, a drama about mourning that features “drinks, Chinese food, dancing, coffee” and a clandestine after-hours visit to a crematorium. That’s what we call a triple threat. – Jessica Bryce Young 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday | Marshall Ellis Theatre, 1300 La Quinta Drive | eventbrite.com | $18

Saturday, Feb. 24

Expecto Bar Crawl EVENTS

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None of that weak-ass Butterbeer shit here: Expect to get magically wasted at the Harry Potter-themed Expecto Bar Crawl with drinks strong enough to knock out 10 hippogriffs. Wall Street Cantina, Hooch, Sideshow, the Monkey Bar, Shine, the Hen House and WaiTiki join to bring you all the pints of gigglewater and shots of firewhisky you can take. Tickets come with wands, Sorting House lanyards and other surprise gifts. – Monivette Cordeiro 3-9 p.m. | Wall Street Plaza, 25 Wall St. | 407-849-0471 | wallstplaza.net | $25

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Together We Rise: David Dondero MUSIC

The country may be in a sorry state right now, but getting off the couch to get involved can often seem to be a joyless chore. So Lil Indies is teaming up with local progressive activist group Organize Florida (fka Organize Now) for a night of political activism that doesn’t make you change your normal Saturday routine. Along with a show by the rightfully acclaimed songwriter David Dondero, attendees can register to vote, buy some baked goods to help fund community outreach programs, or just talk to a representative and let them know what you want to see accomplished in the coming months. It seriously doesn’t get any easier than this. – Thaddeus McCollum 9 p.m. | Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave. | willspub.org | orgfl.org | free

Sunday, Feb. 25

Dragon Parade Lunar New Year Festival EVENTS

If New Year’s meant resolutions that you made and gave up on halfway through January, don’t fret. The Lunar New Year celebration gives you a perfect excuse to make more promises to yourself that you may or may not stick to. The most celebrated holiday in East Asia meets Central Florida when the Lunar New Year Festival celebrates the Year of the Dog with their annual Dragon Parade in Mills 50. The streets will be lined with people watching dancers hidden in dragon and lion costumes slithering down the street, and among the entertainers will be martial arts performers and taiko drummers. And of course, no celebration of Asian culture would be complete without plenty of food vendors. – Shayla Phillips 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Thornton Parking Lot, 728 N. Thornton Ave. | centralfloridadragonparade.org | free

Sunday, Feb. 25

Rodriguez MUSIC

If you’ve seen Searching for Sugar Man, the excellent documentary on Detroit musical enigma Rodriguez, you know the broad and cryptic strokes of the mysterious singer-songwriter’s life. If not, give it a quick watch, and then come back to this article. It’s fine, we’ll be here trying on sunglasses and top hats. Caught up? Excellent. Sixto Rodriguez’s late-blooming stardom is a feel-good story along the lines of Death and Roky Erickson, a story of singular vision and commitment ultimately and improbably rewarded in the musical marketplace. His epochal debut Cold Fact fearlessly stands out with a still-modern sound and personal-is-political sensibility, while Rodriguez himself ages like a fine vampyric wine. Check out the vintage for yourself. – MM 8 p.m. | The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave. | 407-228-1220 | plazaliveorlando.org | $29.50-$65

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MUSIC WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21 Beth McKee, Grant Peyton 8 pm; The Imperial at Washburn Imports, 1800 N. Orange Ave.; free; 407-228-4992. Blue Öyster Cult 6:30 pm; Mount Dora Community Building, 520 Baker St., Mount Dora; TBA. Carol Stein & Carla DelVillaggio 8 pm; Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 1905 Kentucky Ave., Winter Park; $15; 407-636-9951. The Daniel Heitz Band 10:30 pm; Tanqueray’s, 100 S. Orange Ave.; free; 407-649-8540. Lights, Chase Atlantic, DFC 7 pm; The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave.; $21-$141; 407-648-8363. Old Country Irish Session 7:30 pm; The Harp & Celt, 25 S. Magnolia Ave.; free; 407-481-2928. Universal Mardi Gras: Macklemore Saturday at Universal Studios

The Stolen, Patternist, Linqo, Brendan Pafford 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $8-$10.

THURSDAY, FEB. 22 AJJ, Shellshag, John Hays 6 pm; The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive; $18-$20; 407-704-6261. Cortez and Koelble 8 pm; Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 1905 Kentucky Ave., Winter Park; $10; 407-636-9951. David Schweizer and Life on Mars 6 pm; The Veranda at Thornton Park, 111 N. Summerlin Ave.; free; 407-872-8454. Dizzy Wright, Marlon Craft 7 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; $15-$75; 407-246-1419. Earthkry, I-Resolution, DJ Red I 8 pm; West End Trading Company, 202 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford; free; 407-322-7475.

The Guests, Computer Date, Cabo Boing, Harsh Radish, Julee Bruise 8 pm; Stardust Video and Coffee, 1842 E. Winter Park Road; $5; 407-623-3393. Kaleigh Baker 10 pm; Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free. Leisure Chief 10:30 pm; Tanqueray’s, 100 S. Orange Ave.; free; 407-649-8540.

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Melodie, Expander 11 pm; Iron Cow, 2438 E. Robinson St.; contact for price. Move: Synchronaria, Chico Flash & DJ Adam Jack, Soul de Funk & Steff Funkbaby7 pm; The Swirlery, 1508 E. Michigan St.; free; 407-270-6300.

Shining Mirrors, Glowing Nowhere 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $7.

Of Mice & Men, Blessthefall, Cane Hill, Fire From the Gods, MSCW 3:30 pm; The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave.; $19.50-$23.50; 407-648-8363.

Twisted Disney Party 9 pm; Southern Nights, 375 S. Bumby Ave.; free-$25; 407-412-5039.

Pete Rock, Dusty Fingers, Spreadsheets 10 pm; Blackstar, 42 W. Concord St.; $30; 407-872-0066.

FRIDAY, FEB. 23

RedAid Benefit Show: Stretch, A Thousand Times Better, the Longest Haul, Whiskey Faithful 8 pm; Uncle Lou’s Entertainment Hall, 1016 N. Mills Ave.; donations encouraged; 407-270-9104.

Concertos by Candlelight: The Classical Romantic The Expendables, Through the Roots, Pacific 7:30 pm; Rollins College, Knowles Memorial Dub, Amplified 7 pm; The Plaza Live, 425 Chapel, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; $25-$65; N. Bumby Ave.; $16-$65; 407-228-1220. 407-646-2000; bachfestivalflorida.org. God Save the Queen (Queen Tribute) 7 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $37.25; 407-934-2583.

Get Your Jazz On Mardi Gras Concert 6:30 pm; The Alfond Inn, 300 E. New England Ave., Winter Park; $50; 407-998-8090.

Eric Johnson With Tommy Taylor & Kyle Brock 7 pm; The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave.; $27.50-$49.50; 407-228-1220.

Renzo Ruiz, Nick Ramos, Matthew Flores, Zetatron 10 pm; Vinyl Arts Bar, 75 E. Colonial Drive; $5. Rhye, Boulevards 7 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; $28; 407-246-1419.

Pete Rock The Veranda Live Grand Opening Modern Music Movement and Thornton Park’s event venue the Veranda have started teaming up to present a series of live concerts in a venue normally reserved for benefit galas and weddings. This week, the Veranda Live presents their grand opening after a series of test shows with Dave Schweizer’s band Life on Mars. Plus, you can enjoy free beer and whiskey from 7-8 p.m. 6 p.m. Thursday; The Veranda at Thornton Park, 111 N. Summerlin Ave.; free; verandaevents.com Roque Pub Fifth Anniversary Since long before anyone referred to it as the Hourglass District, Roque Pub has been slinging craft beer to the denizens of Curry Ford Road. This Saturday, they celebrate their fifth anniversary with a day dedicated to tapping rare kegs, complete with games, food and giveaways. 5-11 p.m. Saturday; Roque Pub, 3076 Curry Ford Road; free; roquepuborlando.com

Broken Social Scene March 30 at House of Blues Andrea Gibson, March 1 at the Social Fleet Foxes, March 3 at House of Blues Indigo Girls, March 6 at the Plaza Live Coast Modern, March 7 at the Social

Move Second Anniversary The Swirlery presents the second anniversary of their weekly wine & beer tasting/DJ night hybrid, Move, this weekend. Enjoy specials on wine and craft beer while dancing to sounds provided by Synchronaria, Professor Goat, Steff Funkbaby and others. 10 p.m. Friday; The Swirlery, 1508 E. Michigan St.; free; swirlery.com

Pete Rock Uncle Tony’s Donut Shoppe, the best place to find rare hip-hop, soul, funk and world records, celebrates its third anniversary this week with a blowout at Blackstar. Pete Rock, the DJ and producer behind hits by Public Enemy, Nas and Ghostface Killah, headlines a night of hip-hop turntablism that also includes Uncle Tony’s own Dusty Fingers and DJ Spreadsheets. 10 p.m. Friday; Blackstar, 42 Concord St.; $25; eldonutshoppe.com

Jason Mraz, March 13 at the Dr. Phillips Center Little Dragon, March 14 at the Beacham Celebrating David Bowie, March 15 at the Plaza Live Anita Baker, March 16 at the Dr. Phillips Center Dan Rather, March 17 at Hard Rock Live Mike & the Mechanics, March 19 at the Plaza Live

Dead Boys, March 23 at Will’s Pub Yacht Rock Revue, March 23 at House of Blues Alice Cooper, March 24 at Hard Rock Live Dashboard Confessional, March 25 at House of Blues Betty Who, March 29 at the Social Miguel, March 29 at the Plaza Live Broken Social Scene, March 30 at House of Blues Big Freedia, March 31 at Will’s Pub Buddy Guy, April 6 at House of Blues OMD, April 12 at the Beacham

Big Sean, April 12 at CFE Arena

Yanni, April 30 at the Dr. Phillips Center

Dr. Dog, April 13 at the Plaza Live

The Brian Jonestown Massacre, May 3 at the Social

The Black Angels, Black Lips, April 16 at the Beacham

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, May 8 at the Beacham

Jason Isbell, April 18 at the Dr. Phillips Center

Mike Birbiglia, May 12 at the Plaza Live

Modest Mouse, April 20 at Hard Rock Live Minus the Bear, April 20 at the Beacham Pink, April 24 at Amway Center Ministry, April 26 at Hard Rock Live Clean Bandit, April 28 at the Beacham Alan Parsons Live Project, April 29 at the Plaza Live

New Found Glory, May 17 at House of Blues Peter Hook & the Light, June 3 at the Plaza Live Lucero, Frank Turner, June 10 at House of Blues Erasure, July 8 at the Dr. Phillips Center Sam Smith, July 11 at Amway Center

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Downtown Food & Wine Fest E V E N TS

For those who have an extensive wish list of Orlando restaurants they’ve been meaning to try, Downtown Food & Wine Fest might be the best way to check some of them out. Hell, it must be good since it’s their 10th year doing it. Entry will get you access to bites from more than 30 Orlando restaurants, each with a selection of wines to pair with it. If wine isn’t your beverage of choice, beer and booze will be served as well. There will also be art vendors and musical performances by bands such as Blue October, Lovelytheband, Mondo Cozmo and Plain White T’s. – Gunnar Shuler noon-9 p.m. Saturday, noon-7 p.m. Sunday | Lake Eola Park, 512 E. Washingon St. downtownfoodandwinefest.radio.com | $18-$115

Southern Culture on the Skids, the Hate Bombs 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $15-$17. Three Link Society 10:30 pm; Tanqueray’s, 100 S. Orange Ave.; free; 407-649-8540. The Velvet Sessions: En Vogue 6:30 pm; Hard Rock Hotel, Universal Orlando; $50-$75; 407-503-7625.

SATURDAY, FEB. 24 Bob James Trio 7:30 & 10 pm; Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 1905 Kentucky Ave., Winter Park; $35-$55; 407-636-9951. Chris Macdonald’s Memories of Elvis 6 pm; The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave.; $28-$48; 407-228-1220. The Company 10:30 pm; Tanqueray’s, 100 S. Orange Ave.; free; 407-649-8540.

Concertos by Candlelight: The Classical Romantic 7:30 pm; Rollins College, Knowles Memorial Chapel, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; $25-$65; 407-6462000; bachfestivalflorida.org. East End Sessions: Jestelle 2 pm; East End Market, 3201 Corrine Drive; free; 321-236-3316. Evil Virgins, Drainer, Bubble Boys, TV Dinner 8 pm; Uncle Lou’s Entertainment Hall, 1016 N. Mills Ave.; donations encouraged; 407-270-9104. The Exploding Boy, Astari Nite 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $10. Flor, Handsome Ghost 6 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; $12-$15; 407-246-1419. Gabriel Hernandez Trio 7-9 pm; Timucua White House, 2000 S. Summerlin Ave.; $10$20 suggested donation; 407-595-2713. orlandoweekly.com

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Heartwood Lane 8 pm; Wop’s Hops, 419 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford; free; 407-878-7819. Jacksons 5 pm; SeaWorld, 7007 SeaWorld Drive; price of admission; 407-363-2613. Josh Garrels 6 pm; The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave.; $22-$35; 407-648-8363.

MONDAY, FEB. 26 Reggae Mondae: Hor!zen 10:30 pm; Tanqueray’s, 100 S. Orange Ave.; free; 407-649-8540. Story Mode, Mr. Hymn, .Org, Lexi Long 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $7.

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KRS-ONE, Anonomis, Balakay, the Sh-Booms 8 pm; The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive; $20; 407-704-6261.

Bengali 600 8 pm; Iron Cow, 2438 E. Robinson St.; free.

Logan & Yvonne Belle 8 pm; Aloma Bowl, 2530 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-671-8675.

Dead and Company 6:30 pm; Amway Center, 400 W. Church St.; $47-$699; 800-745-3000.

THEWEEK

The Emmet Cohen Trio 7:30 pm; Timucua White House, 2000 S. Summerlin Ave.; $10; 407-595-2713.

THEATER

The Grass Is Dead 10 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; $12-$15; 407-246-1419.

Babes in Hollywood: The Music of Garland and Rooney Thursday-Saturday; Winter Park Playhouse, 711-C Orange Ave., Winter Park; $32$42; 407-645-0145; winterparkplayhouse.org.

Led to the Grave, Black Mass, Moat Cobra 9 pm; Uncle Lou’s Entertainment Hall, 1016 N. Mills Ave.; $6; 407-270-9104. Orlando Jazz Orchestra with Linda Purl 7:30 pm; Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 1905 Kentucky Ave., Winter Park; $27; 407-636-9951.

The Bigot Saturday, 7:30 pm, Sunday, 2:30 pm; Mandell Theater, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St.; $36; 407-4471700; orlandoweeklytickets.com.

The Met Live in HD: La Bohème 12:30 pm; multiple locations; $25.56; fathomevents.com. The New Lows, the Hamiltons, Shew Bird 6 pm; The Veranda at Thornton Park, 111 N. Summerlin Ave.; contact for price; 407-872-8454. The Prestage Brothers 9 pm; The Alley, 114 S. Park Ave., Sanford; $5; 407-328-4848. The Purple Madness (Prince Tribute) 7 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; SOLD OUT; 407-934-2583. Together We Rise: David Dondero 9 pm; Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free. Universal Mardi Gras: Macklemore 8:30 pm; Universal Studios, 6000 Universal Blvd.; price of admission; 407-363-8000.

SUNDAY, FEB. 25 Ancient Sun 10:30 pm; Tanqueray’s, 100 S. Orange Ave.; free; 407-649-8540. Big Business, Buildings, Junior Bruce, Cardinal 7 pm; The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive; $15; 407-704-6261. Lifehouse 5 pm; SeaWorld, 7007 SeaWorld Drive; price of admission; 407-363-2613. Mustard Plug, Dial Drive, Control This!, Abandon the Midwest 7 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $12-$15. Rodriguez, Victory 6:30 pm; The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave.; $29.50-$65; 407-228-1220. Simone Kopmajer Band with Terry Myers 2 pm; Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 1905 Kentucky Ave., Winter Park; $20; 407-636-9951. SixChakra, Rest in Pierce, Soundleake, Serious Jorge 9 pm; Henao Contemporary Center, 5601 Edgewater Drive; contact for price. Trout Fishing in America 2 pm; Fodor’s Grove, 2218 Vincent Road; $15 suggested donation; 407-923-0712.

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THEWEEK Boy Gets Girl Thursday-Sunday; UCF Black Box Theatre, Theatre Building, Main Campus; $20; 407-823-1500; theatre.cah.ucf.edu. Ghost and Funeral Party Two oneacts by local playwright Ashleigh Ann Gardner. Thursday-Sunday; Marshall Ellis Theatre, 1300 La Quinta Drive; $18. The Lieutenant of Inishmore Friday-Sunday; Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden; $25-$29; 407-877-4736; gardentheatre.org. The Lion King Wednesday-Sunday, Tuesday; Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $35.25-$165; 844-513-2014; drphillipscenter.org. National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Thursday, 7 pm; multiple locations; $23.43; fathomevents.com. Science Play Festival Readings of four plays revolving around the worlds of science, technology and history. Friday-Sunday; Mad Cow Theatre, 54 W. Church St.; $12; 407-297-8788; madcowtheatre.com.

Silent Sky Thursday-Sunday; Mad Cow Theatre, 54 W. Church St.; $30-$40; 407-2978788; madcowtheatre.com. Spotlight Cabaret Series: Michael Scott Ross Wednesday-Thursday, 7:30 pm; Winter Park Playhouse, 711-C Orange Ave., Winter Park; $23$28; 407-645-0145; winterparkplayhouse.org. Steel Magnolias Friday-Sunday; Central Florida Community Arts, 250 SW Ivanhoe Blvd.; $15-$25; 407-937-1800 ext. 710; cfcarts.com. Twelfth Night Shakespeare’s play about a pair of shipwrecked twins thrust into a tale of mistaken identity, eccentricity and unlikely love. WednesdaySunday; Orlando Shakespeare Theatre, 812 E. Rollins St.; $25-$50; orlandoshakes.org. The Women of Lockerbie Wednesday-Saturday; Rollins College, Annie Russell Theatre, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; $20; 407-646-2145; rollins.edu/annie.

COMEDY Aries Spears Thursday-Sunday; Orlando Improv, 9101 International Drive; $25-$55; 407-480-5233; theimprovorlando.com.

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George Lopez Friday, 8 pm; Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Blvd.; $51-$275; 407351-5483; hardrock.com/orlando. Jeff Jones Friday-Saturday, 7:30 pm; Bonkerz – Boardwalk Bowl, 10749 E. Colonial Drive; $10; 407-629-2665; bonkerzcomedyproductions.com. Kojo Prince Friday-Saturday, 6:30 pm; Bonkerz – Otters on the River, 4380 Carraway Place, Sanford; $10; 407-6292665; bonkerzcomedyproductions.com. Shit Soup Weekly stand-up showcase. Wednesdays, 9-11 pm; Bull and Bush, 2408 E. Robinson St.; free; 407-896-7546. Taco Bell Tuesdays Comedy show with free Taco Bell tacos with the purchase of a drink. Tuesdays, 9 pm; Backbooth, 37 W. Pine St.; free; 407-999-2570; backbooth.com.

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EVENTS ’90s Bar Crawl Hit eight different downtown bars while decked out in your ’90s-est gear. Saturday, 2-10 pm; Shine, 25 Wall Street Plaza; $25-$30; 407-849-0471; 90sbarcrawl.com. Big Gay Bingo With Pepe Benefit bingo game. Monday, 6-9 pm; The Center, 946 N. Mills Ave.; $15; 407-228-8272; thecenterorlando.org. Black History Month Community Fest Celebrate black achievement in American history. Saturday, 1-4 pm; Callahan Neighborhood Center, 101 N. Parramore Ave.; free; 954-560-4812; southpromo.com. Cattle Baron’s Ball Charity Poker Tournament Benefit poker game. Saturday, 11 am-6 pm; Harry Buffalo, 129 W. Church St.; $100; 407-791-8176. Downtown Food & Wine Fest Sample bites from local chefs paired with wines on a walk around Lake Eola. Saturday-Sunday, Lake Eola Park, East Central Boulevard and North Eola Drive; $18-$115; downtownfoodandwinefest.radio.com.

OPENINGS/EVENTS

Vanishing Points: A Glitch Art Show Exhibition of glitch art, digital prints, projection mapping and more. Saturday, 7-10 pm; Digital Collective, 1225-B N. Orange Ave.; free; 407-242-0115; digitalcollective.studio.

Dragon Parade Lunar New Year Festival Annual parade and festival with dragon and lion dances, food, martial arts, taiko drumming and more. Sunday, 11 am-5 pm; Thornton Parking Lot, 728 N. Thornton Ave.; free; centralfloridadragonparade.org.

Drunk Spelling Bee Adult spelling bee with drinks between rounds. Friday, 9:30 pm; The Falcon, 819 E. Washington St.; $5; 407-423-3060. Expecto Bar Crawl Harry Potter-themed bar crawl through downtown bars. Price includes a wand. Saturday, 3-9 pm; Sideshow, 15 N. Orange Ave.; $25; 407-420-1515; wallstplaza.net. Military Vehicle Show See several different types of military vehicles in working order as they perform a WWII re-enactment. Friday-Sunday, 9 am; Renninger’s Antique Center, 20651 U.S. Highway 441, Mount Dora; contact for price; 352-383-8393. Open House Invitational Learn about Islam and the Muslim community from the source while enjoying an international dinner. Saturday, 5:30 pm; Islamic Society of Central Florida, 1586 N. Goldenrod Road; free; 407-273-8363; iscf.org. Roque Pub’s Fifth Anniversary Anniversary party with a selection of rare beers. Saturday, 5 pm; Roque Pub, 3076 Curry Ford Road; free; 407-985-3778; roquepuborlando.com. Satchel Soiree Bid on creatively decorated bags to win the prizes hidden inside of them. Sunday, 6 pm; The Venue, 511 Virginia Drive; $10 suggested donation; 407-412-6895; thebarberfund.org.

Seven Seas Food Festival Sip and sample your way around SeaWorld with special food and drink offerings along with live concerts, entertainment and more. Through April 15; SeaWorld, 7007 SeaWorld Drive; price of admission; 407-363-2613; seaworld.com. Share the Love Gala Features Frans Johansson as a worldrenowned keynote speaker on innovation, and concludes with an exclusive after party featuring the Spazmatics. Saturday, 6:30 pm-midnight; Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton St.; $75; 407-6542045; innovationmontessori.com. Soundwalk Winter Park An hourlong walk through downtown Winter Park that moves through different sound environments. Saturday, 11 am; Central Park, Winter Park, North Park Avenue and West Morse Boulevard, Winter Park; free; ladyeve.ca. Stouts for Snouts Enjoy happy hour pricing all day with a donation to Sniffing Snouts Pit Bull Rescue. Sunday, 2-6 pm; Orlando Brewing, 1301 Atlanta Ave.; $5; 407-872-1117; orlandobrewing.com.

LEARNING

Winter With the Writers: Elliot Ackerman & Lisa Ko Joint reading from the two authors. Thursday, 7:30 pm; Bush Auditorium, Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-646-2666; rollins.edu.

Composing a World Premiere Dr. Daniel Crozier discusses his world-premiere work, Concerto for Two Clarinets. FridaySaturday, 6:30 pm; Tiedtke Concert Hall, Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-646-2000; bachfestivalflorida.org.

SPORTS Critical Mass Community bike ride from Loch Haven Park to downtown. Friday, 5:30 pm; Loch Haven Park, 777 E. Princeton St.; free; 407-246-2283.

Drink and Think: Philosophy and Discussion An open discussion about relationships of power. Tuesday, 8 pm; Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free; willspub.org.

Orlando Magic vs. New York Knicks NBA basketball. Thursday, 7 pm; Amway Center, 400 W. Church St.; $14.25-$637.25; 800-745-3000; amwaycenter.com.

Orlando Language Exchange First Anniversary Practice languages in an open social environment and have some cake to celebrate one year of meeting friends and practicing languages. Wednesday, 7 pm; Iron Cow, 2438 E. Robinson St.; free; 787234-1937; facebook.com/ironcowcafe.

Orlando Solar Bears vs. Florida Everblades Ice hockey. Wednesday, 7 pm; Amway Center, 400 W. Church St.; contact for price; 800-745-3000; amwaycenter.com.

LITERARY Central Florida Jewish Book Festival Authors Michelle Edwards, Paul Goldberg, Pam Jenoff and Justin Loeber speak and read from their works. Sunday, 11:15 am; Roth Jewish Community Center of Greater Orlando, 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland; $10-$30; 407-335-4192; orlandojcc.org/bookfest.

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I’m an 18-year-old woman. I’m cisgender and bisexual. I’ve been in a monogamous relationship with my cisgender bisexual boyfriend for about a year. I’m currently struggling with a lot of internalized biphobia and other hang-ups about my boyfriend’s sexuality. I don’t know if I’m projecting my own issues onto him or if I’m just being bigoted towards bi men, but either way, I feel truly awful about it. But when I think about the fact that he’s bi and is attracted to men, I become jealous and fearful that he will leave me for a man or that he would rather be with a man. (I’ve been with men and women in the past; he’s never been with a man.) I know it is unfair of me to feel this way and he’s never given me any real reason to fear this. We have a very engaged, kinky, rewarding sex life! But I worry I’m not what he really wants. This situation is complicated by the near certainty that my boyfriend has some sort of hormonal disorder. He has a very young face for an 18-year-old, a feminine figure and not a lot of body hair. He orgasms but he does not ejaculate; and although he has a sizable penis, his testicles are more like the size of grapes than eggs. He struggles a lot with feeling abnormal and un-masculine. I try to be as supportive as possible and tell him how attracted to him I am and how he’ll get through whatever this is. But he can tell his bi-ness makes me nervous and uncomfortable. I think that because he appears more feminine than most men and is more often hit on by men than women, I worry that he would feel more comfortable or “normal” with a man. I don’t want to contribute to him feeling abnormal or bad about himself. How do I stop worrying that he’s gay or would be happier with a man? I feel horrible about myself for these anxieties considering that I’m bi too, and should know better. Anonymous Nervous Girlfriend Seeks Tranquility “Many people who encounter us bi+ folk in the wild just project their insecurities onto us with impunity and then blame us for it,” says RJ Aguiar, a bisexual activist and content creator whose work has been featured on Buzzfeed, HuffPo, Queerty and other sites. “As someone who’s bi herself, I’m sure ANGST know this all too well.” So if you’ve been on the receiving end of biphobia – as almost all bisexual people have – why are you doing it to your bisexual boyfriend? “This hypothetical ‘so-and-so is going to leave me for someone hotter’ scenario could happen to anyone of any orientation,” Aguiar says. “But maybe because the potential ‘pool of applicants’ is over twice as big for us bi+ folk, we get stuck with twice as much of this irrational fear? I don’t know. But here’s what I do know: Most biphobia (and jealousy, for that matter) is projected insecurity. Built into the fear that someone will 50

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leave you because they ‘like x or y better’ is the assumption that you yourself aren’t good enough.” And while feelings of insecurity and jealousy can undermine a relationship, ANGST, they don’t have to. It all depends on how you address them when they arise. “We all have our moments!” says Aguiar. “But we can turn these moments into opportunities for open communication and intimacy rather than moments of isolation and shame. That way they end up bringing you closer, rather than driving this invisible wedge between you. The key is to understand that feelings aren’t always rational. But if we can share those feelings with the person we love without fear of judgment or reprisal, it can help create a space of comfort and intimacy that no piece of ass will ever be able to compete with – no matter how hot they are or what they may or may not have between their legs.” As for the reasons you’re feeling insecure – your boyfriend might be gay and/or happier with a man – I’m not going to lie to you, ANGST. Your boyfriend could be gay (some people who aren’t bisexual identify as bi before coming out as gay or lesbian) and/or he could one day realize that he’d be happier with a man (just as you could one day realize that you’d be happier with a woman). But your wonderful sex life – your engaging, kinky, rewarding sex life – is pretty good evidence that your boyfriend isn’t gay. (I was one of those guys who identified as bi before coming out as gay, ANGST, and I had girlfriends and the sex we had was far from wonderful.) And now I’m going tell you something you no doubt already know: Very few people wind up spending their lives with the person they were dating at 18. You and your boyfriend are both in the process of figuring out who you are and what you want. It’s possible he’ll realize you’re not the person he wants to be with, ANGST, but it’s also possible you’ll realize he’s not the person you want to be with. Stop worrying about forever and enjoy this time and this boy and this relationship for however long it lasts. Finally, ANGST, on the off chance your boyfriend hasn’t spoken to a doctor about his symptoms – because he’s an uninsured/ underinsured/unlucky American or because he’s been too embarrassed to bring up the size of his balls and quality of ejaculations with his parents and/or doctor – I shared your letter with Dr. John Amory, professor of medicine at the University of Washington. “An 18-year-old male with testicles the ‘size of grapes’ indicates an issue with testicular development,” says Dr. Amory. “The reduced testicular volume, in combination with the other features such as his feminine face and sparse body hair, also suggest an issue with testicular function.” It could simply be delayed puberty – some ●

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“ B I & B I P H O B I A” people suddenly grow six inches when they get to college – or it could be something called Klinefelter syndrome. “Klinefelter syndrome occurs in one out of every 500 males and is associated with small testicular volume and decreased testosterone,” says Dr. Amory. “This diagnosis is frequently missed because the penis is normal in size and the men are normal in most other ways, although about half of men with Klinefelter syndrome (KS) can have breast enlargement (gynecomastia) that can be seen as feminizing. Bottom line: Small testes at age 18 means it’s time for a doctor’s visit – probably an endocrinologist or urologist – to take a family history, do an examination, and consider measurement of testosterone and some other hormones. This should help him understand if he ‘just needs to wait’ or if he has a diagnosis that could be treated. There is a real possibility that he has KS, which is usually treated with testosterone to improve muscle mass, bone density and sexual function.” I’m a 27-year-old woman whose boyfriend recently broke up with her. Along with the usual feelings of grief and heartbreak, I’m feeling a lot of guilt about how I handled our sex life, which was one of the main issues in our breakup. My now ex-boyfriend was interested in BDSM and a kink-oriented lifestyle, and I experimented with that for him. I attended several play parties, went to a five-day-long kink camp with him and tried out many of his BDSM fantasies. The problem became that, hard as I tried, I just wasn’t very interested in that lifestyle and parts of it made me very uncomfortable. I was game to do the lighter stuff (spanking, bondage), but just couldn’t get behind the more extreme things. I disappointed him because I “went along with it” only to decide I wasn’t into it and that I unfairly represented my interest in his lifestyle. Did I do something wrong? What should I have done? Basically A Little Kinky

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Legal, Public Notices In order to satisfy a contractual landlord’s lien, under the provisions of the Florida SelfService Storage Space Act, public notice is hereby given that the following described property will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder for cash only. The sale will be held at Morningstar Storage, 1600 Sunlife Path, Orlando, FL 32809 on March 8th , 2018 at 1:30 PM. Unit#2212, Leroy Balgobin; household items. Unit #2526, Takella Baron; household items, boxes. Unit#2127, Edwin Vazquez; Boxes. Unit#1037, Ludys Hernandez; household items and boxes. Unit#2428, Suella Smith; Furniture, household items/boxes. Unit#2308, Sabra Oliver; household items and boxes. Unit#1007, Anabel Mena; Furniture, household items, boxes. Unit#1101, Nadine Kombo; Doors, Mirrors, Mannequins. Unit#A122, Ebony Keys, Household items. Unit#A128, Tony Fargas; Furniture, household items, boxes. Unit@#2424, Angela, Donkin; couch, clothes, boxes, mattress. Unit#2410, Bridgett Williams; Furniture, household items and boxes. Unit@2417, Johnathan Souffront; furniture, boxes, household items. Unit#2319, Vanessa McTear; Furniture, boxes, household items. Unit#1130, Ramona Eagle; Furniture, boxes. Unit#2133, Valerie Brown; Furniture, clothes, boxes, household items, desk, artwork. Unit#2132, Valerie Brown; Furniture boxes clothes. Unit#2009, Shantavia HolmesDovale; boxes, household items. Unit#3125, Gregory Cleveland; Furniture, boxes, household items. Unit#2225, Ahmari Carter; boxes, totes. Unit#2071, Demarcus Brummitt; Furniture, boxes. Unit#2128, Coraliz Pena; furniture, boxes. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION, File No. 2017-CP- 003821-O IN RE: ESTATE OF VERA KOVACEVICH, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of VERA KOVACEVICH, deceased, whose date of death was November 6, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for Orange County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 425 N. Orange Ave., 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 PERIODS 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 2/14/18. Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Jodi M. Anderson, AndersonLaw65@gmail.com Esq., Florida Bar No. 830925, P.O. Box 120430, Clermont, FL 34712-0430, (352) 429-5159, Personal Representatives: /s/ Phillip Kovacevich, 1846 Long Pond Dr., Longwood, FL 32779, /s/ Miriana Moss, 8565 Prairie Dunes Way, Duluth, GA 30097-6666. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA PINE HILLS SERVICE CENTER 07/DAWSON CASE NO.: DP16-382 In the Interest of: J.C, DOB: 06/02/2016, Minor children. SUMMONS AND ADVISORY NOTICE OF TPR HEARING/ TPR ADJUDICATORY HEARING, STATE OF FLORIDA TO: Cynthia Dawn Haney, Mother, 5205 Chenault Avenue, Pine Castle, Florida 32839 WHEREAS the State of Florida, by and through the Department of Children and Families has filed in this court a petition, alleging under oath that the above-named child is dependent under the laws of the State of Florida and requesting that a summons issue in due course requiring that you appear before this court to be dealt with according to law. A copy of the petition is attached to this summons. NOW, therefore, you are commanded to appear before the Honorable Judge Daniel P. Dawson at 2000 East Michigan Street, Orlando, Florida 32806 on Monday, April 2, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THE ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE ADJUDICATION OF THE CHILDREN AS DEPENDENT CHILDREN AND MAY ULTIMATELY RESULT IN LOSS OF CUSTODY OF THE CHILDREN. WITNESS my hand

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and seal of this court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 31st day of January, 2018. This summons has been issued at the request of: Kim Crag- Chaderton, Esq., Florida Bar No.: 0433871, Children’s Legal Services, State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, 882 S. Kirkman Road, Suite 200, Orlando, Florida 32811, (407) 563-2380. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Deputy Clerk. (Court Seal). IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION: 03 CASE NO: DP16-597 IN THE INTEREST OF: K.K. DOB: 08/12/2016, A MINOR CHILD SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND GUARDIANSHIP, STATE OF FLORIDA TO:KEITH A. KNOWLTON, 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 Daniel Dawson, Circuit Judge, on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., at the Thomas S. Kirk Juvenile Justice Center, 2000 East Michigan Street, Orlando, FL 32806 for a TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY HEARING. You must appear on the date and time specified. FAIL-

URE 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 TO THE CHILD NAMED IN THE PETITION ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR YOU MAY BE HELD IN CONTEMPT OF COURT. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in a court proceeding or event, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Orange County, ADA Coordinator, Human Resources, Orange County Courthouse, 425 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 510, Orlando, Florida, (407) 836-2303, fax: 407-836- 2204. If you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711 to reach the Telecommunications Relay Service. This summons has been issued at the request of: Jennifer Ware, Esquire, Children’s Legal Services, Jennifer.ware@ myflfamilies.com. CLERK OF COURT, BY: /s/ DEPUTY CLERK

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NOTICE OF AUCTION Personal property of Yolanda and Wil Santiago, Parking Space #13 and 14, will be sold for cash to satisfy owner’s lien in accordance with Florida Statutes Self Storage Facility Act on March 10, 2018 at 8 AM. Property consists of box truck, car and pickup truck. Sale to be held at premises of South Orlando Mini-Warehouse, 414 Fairlane Avenue, Orlando, FL 32809 NOTICE OF AUCTION Personal property of Yolanda and Wil Santiago, Units 14, 23, 41, and 42, will be sold for cash to satisfy owner’s lien in accordance with Florida Statutes Self Storage Facility Act on March 10, 2018 at 9:30 AM. Property consists of household items and tools. Sale to be held at premises of South Pinecastle Mini-Warehouse, 6440 Pinecastle Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32809 NOTICE OF AUCTION Personal property of Yolanda and Wil Santiago will be sold for cash to satisfy owner’s lien in accordance with Florida Statutes Self Storage Facility Act on March 10, 2018 at 8 AM. Property consists of fork lift, car parts and scrap metal. Sale to be held at premises of South Orlando Mini-Warehouse, 414 Fairlane Avenue, Orlando, FL 32809

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Legal, Public Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION CASE NO. P16-DP- 69 IN THE INTEREST OF: P. A. R. SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND GUARDIANSHIP, STATE OF FLORIDA TO: Audra Nichole Norris 7895 S.W. 10 th Street, Ocala, FL 34474 A Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath has been filed in this Court regarding the above referenced children. You are to appear before Melissa D. Souto, Circuit Judge, on March 27, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. at the Seminole Juvenile Justice Center, 190 Eslinger Way, Sanford, FL 32773, 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 ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. The mother/father are 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. 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 32773 (407-328- 5656). Witness my hand and seal of this court at Sanford, Seminole County Florida on this 1st day of February, 2018. Grant Maloy, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller BY: /s/ Deputy Clerk, Court Seal. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2017-CA- 011056O JAMES J. STEIN, Plaintiff, vs. BRIAN H. YOUNG, Defendant. NOTICE OF ACTION TO: BRIAN H. YOUNG, 4130 PELEE STREET, ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32817 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action for partition of real property located in Orange County, Florida: Lot 30, COLLEGE HEIGHTS, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book

8, Page 37, Public Records of Orange County, Florida. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on R. Steven Ruta, Esquire, Barrett, Chapman & Ruta, P.A., 18 Wall Street, Orlando, Florida 32801, telephone number: 407839- 6227, telecopier: 407-6481190, on or before 30 days from the first date of publication and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition. Dated FEB 07 2018. Tiffany Moore Russell, Clerk of the Circuit Court By: /s/ As Deputy Clerk, 425 North Orange Avenue, Suite 310, Orlando, Florida 32801. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA SOUTHERN FOAM INSULATION, INC., a Florida corporation, Plaintiff, vs. AARON HAKIM and MAYADA SOUFAN; and ASPEN HOMES USA, INC., a Florida corporation, Defendants. CASE NO.: 2017-CA-008059-O NOTICE OF ACTION TO: AARON HAKIM, 1019 FLAGSTONE COURT, APOPKA, FLORIDA 32703 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to enforce a construction lien on the real property located at 1019 Flagstone County, Apopka, Orange County, Florida 32703 and legally described as follows according to the Warranty Deed recorded in the public records of Orange County, Florida as Document No. 20140571810 at Official Records Book 10832, Page 4048: Lot 3, STONEWOOD RESERVE, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 81, Page 05 and 06, Public Records of Orange County, Florida. (the “Property”) Parcel ID Number 23-21-28-8358-00-030 as well as a claim for unjust enrichment has been filed against you. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Brett A. Marlowe, Esquire, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is Bennett Legal Group, P.A., 214 East Lucerne Circle, Suite 201, Orlando, Florida 32801, on or before March 22, 2018, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before you serve on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Dated: February 9, 2018 TIFFANY MOORE RUSSELL, As Clerk of the Court, BY: /s/ Brian Williams, Deputy Clerk, 2018.02.09 09:00:42-05’00’, Deputy Clerk. Civil Division, 425 N. Orange Avenue, Room 310, Orlando, Florida 32801.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA IN THE MATTER OF THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS FOR THE PROPOSED ADOPTION OF A MINOR CHILD. B.B.M., DOB: 01/07/2018, Case No.: 2018-DR-000349-O NOTICE OF ACTION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: LEON WILSON of Orlando, FL; African American male, DOB: 02/27/1970, Dark Brown Hair, Brown Eyes. Thin build, father of the minor child born in Orlando, FL on 01/07/2018. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses if any to ASHLEY FILIMON, P.A. whose address is 37 N. Orange Ave. Ste. 1150 Orlando, FL 32801, und file the original with the clerk of this Court at 425 N, Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you and the Court may enter an Order granting the Termination of Parental Rights for Adoption of the child. Copies of all court documents for this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Courts office. You may review these. documents upon request. You must keep the Courts informed of your current address, You must file a response with the Clerk by 03/01/2018. Dated 2/1/18. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, BY: /s/ Kierah Johnson, DEPUTY CLERK. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE: I HEREBY CERTIFY that this has been filed in the Florida E-Portal this 11th day of January, 2018. /s/ Ashley Filimon, Esq., Ashley Filimon, P.A., afilimon@legalperson. com, 37 N. Orange Ave. Suite 202 Orlando, Florida 32801, 407-8015022- Telephone, Florida Bar No. 0095954, Attorney for Petitioner. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 2017-CA-9418, ASHINGTON PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, vs. AYMAN H. AS-SAIDI and FADIA N. AS-SAIDI A/K/A FADIA N. ABDALLAH, Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION TO: AYMAN H. AS-SAIDI and FADIA N. AS-SAIDI A/K/A FADIA N. ABDALLAH, 4339 Pembridge Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32826. Current residence unknown, if living, and ALL OTHER UNKNOWN PARTIES, including if a named Defendant is deceased, the personal representatives, the surviving spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, and all other parties claiming, by, through, under or against that Defendant, and all claimants persons or parties, natural or corporate, whose exact

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legal status is unknown, claiming under any of the above named or described Defendants. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a lien on the following property located in Orange County, Florida: LOT 12, STONEMEADE, PHASE 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 33, PAGES 113 AND 114, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA. Street address of: 4339 Pembridge Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32826, has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to Peter Hagood, Esquire, Hagood Law Group., Plaintiff’s attorney, at 451 Maitland Avenue, Altamonte Springs, Florida 32701, within 30 days of the first date of publication of this notice, and file the original with clerk of this court (425 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801) either before March 23, 2018 on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition. Tiffany Moore Russell, Orange County Clerk of Court By: /s/ Brian Williams, Deputy Clerk, Civil Division, 425 N. Orange Avenue, Room 310, Orlando Florida, 32801. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIVISION: 03 CASE NO.: DP16-666 IN THE INTEREST OF: A.I. Female DOB: 07/16/2003, A.I. Male DOB: 09/14/2006, P.I. Female DOB: 01/10/2009, C.I. Male DOB: 08/24/2012, minor children SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, STATE OF FLORIDA To: Chaintia Dority, Address unknown WHEREAS a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath has been filed in this court regarding the above-referenced child(ren). You are hereby commanded to appear before Judge Timothy R. Shea on 15th day of March, 2018, at 10:00 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. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THIS/THESE CHILD(REN). IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MIGHT LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD(REN) NAMED IN THE PETITION ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. Pursuant to Sections 39.802(4)(d) and 63.082(6)(g),

Florida Statutes, you are hereby informed of the availability of private placement with an adoption entity, as defined in Section 63.032(3), Florida Statutes. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 13th day of February, 2018. This summons has been issued at the request of: Stacy McDuffie, Esq., Florida Bar No.:56020 State of Florida, Children’s Legal Services, 822 S. Kirkman Road, Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32811, (407) 563-2380. Stacy. mcduffie@myflfamilies.com. By: /s/ Deputy Clerk (Court Seal). IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIVISION: 03 CASE NO.: DP16-666 IN THE INTEREST OF: A.I. Female DOB: 07/16/2003, A.I. Male DOB: 09/14/2006, P.I. Female DOB: 01/10/2009, C.I. Male DOB: 08/24/2012, minor children SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, STATE OF FLORIDA To: Antonio Isom, Sr.,, Address unknown. WHEREAS a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath has been filed in this court regarding the above-referenced child(ren). You are hereby commanded to appear before Judge Timothy R. Shea on 15th day of March, 2018, at 10:00 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. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THIS/THESE CHILD(REN). IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MIGHT LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD(REN) NAMED IN THE PETITION ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. Pursuant to Sections 39.802(4)(d) and 63.082(6)(g), Florida Statutes, you are hereby informed of the availability of private placement with an adoption entity, as defined in Section 63.032(3), Florida Statutes. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 13th day of February, 2018. This summons has been issued at the request of: Stacy McDuffie, Esq., Florida Bar No.:56020 State of Florida, Children’s Legal Services, 822 S. Kirkman Road, Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32811, (407) 563-2380. Stacy. mcduffie@myflfamilies.com. By: /s/ Deputy Clerk (Court Seal).

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIVISION: 03/Shea CASE NO.: DP17-08 In the Interest of: J. R., a female child, DOB: 02/27/2012 SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, STATE OF FLORIDA TO: Jamie Ann Ritenour, Address Unknown, WHEREAS a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath has been filed in this court regarding the above-referenced child(ren), a copy of which is attached. You are hereby commanded to appear before Judge Timothy R. Shea, on 26th day of February, 2018 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. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS 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 MIGHT LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD(REN) NAMED IN THE PETITION ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. Pursuant to Sections 39.802(4)(d) and 63.082(6) (g), Florida Statutes, you are hereby informed of the availability of private placement with an adoption entity, as defined in Section 63.032(3), Florida Statutes. WITNESS my hand and seal of this court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 23rd day of January, 2018. This summons has been issued at the request of: Layali Salem, Esq., Florida Bar #0111746, Children’s Legal Services, State of Florida, 882 S. Kirkman Road, Suite 200, Orlando, Florida 32811, (407) 563-2380, Layali.salem@ myflfamilies.com CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Deputy Clerk (Court Seal). IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIVISION: 03/Shea CASE NO.: DP17-08 In the Interest of: J. R., a female child, DOB: 02/27/2012 SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, STATE OF FLORIDA TO: Jon Paul Baidsen, Address Unknown, WHEREAS a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath has been filed in this court regarding the above-referenced child(ren), a copy of which is attached. You are hereby commanded to appear before Judge Timothy R. Shea, on 26th day of February, 2018 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. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS 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 MIGHT LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD(REN) NAMED IN THE PETITION ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. Pursuant to Sections 39.802(4)(d) and 63.082(6)(g), Florida Statutes, you are hereby informed of the availability of private placement with an adoption entity, as defined in Section 63.032(3), Florida Statutes. WITNESS my hand and seal of this court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 23rd day of January, 2018. This summons has been issued at the request of: Layali Salem, Esq., Florida Bar #0111746, Children’s Legal Services, State of Florida, 882 S. Kirkman Road, Suite 200, Orlando, Florida 32811, (407) 563-2380, Layali.salem@myflfamilies.com CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Deputy Clerk (Court Seal). IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIVISION: 03/Shea/Westgate CASE NO.: DP17-157 In the Interest of: R. B., a female child, DOB: 03/09/2017 SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, STATE OF FLORIDA TO: Tiara Banda, Address Unknown, WHEREAS a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath has been filed in this court regarding the above-referenced child(ren), a copy of which is attached. You are hereby commanded to appear before Judge Timothy R. Shea, on 14th day of March, 2018 at 10:00 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. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS 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 MIGHT LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD(REN) NAMED IN THE PETITION ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. Pursuant to Sections 39.802(4)(d) and 63.082(6)(g), Florida Statutes, you are hereby informed of the availability of private placement with an adoption entity, as defined in Section 63.032(3), Florida Statutes. WITNESS my hand and seal

of this court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 9th day of February, 2018. This summons has been issued at the request of: Layali Salem, Esq., Florida Bar #0111746, Children’s Legal Services, State of Florida, 882 S. Kirkman Road, Suite 200, Orlando, Florida 32811, (407) 563-2380, Layali.salem@myflfamilies.com CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Deputy Clerk (Court Seal). IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIVISION: 07/Dawson/Westgate CASE NO.: DP15-328 IN THE INTEREST OF: I.C. DOB: 11/23/2010, S.C. DOB: 06/09/2012, A.C. DOB: 08/26/2014 SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, STATE OF FLORIDA To: William Christiana, Address unknown. WHEREAS a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath has been filed in this court regarding the above-referenced child(ren). You are hereby commanded to appear before Judge Timothy R. Shea on 12th day of March, 2018, 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. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THIS/THESE CHILD(REN). IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MIGHT LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD(REN) NAMED IN THE PETITION ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. Pursuant to Sections 39.802(4)(d) and 63.082(6)(g), Florida Statutes, you are hereby informed of the availability of private placement with an adoption entity, as defined in Section 63.032(3), Florida Statutes. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 7th day of February, 2018. This summons has been issued at the request of: Kirsten Teany, Esq.. Florida Bar No.: 981540, State of Florida, Children’s Legal Services, 822 S. Kirkman Road, Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32811, (407) 563-2380. Kirsten.teany@ myflfamilies.com. By: (Signed) Deputy Clerk (Court Seal). IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION: 03 CASE NO.: DP16-556 IN THE INTEREST OF MINOR CHILD: J.D. DOB: 08/06/2006 SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF

ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, STATE OF FLORIDA To: Amanda Bedillion, 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 Judge Timothy Shea on March 12, 2018 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. 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 ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. YOU MAY BE HELD IN CONTEMPT OF COURT IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 22nd day of January, 2017. This summon has been issued at the request of: Nancy A. Robak, Florida Bar No.: 88796, Senior Attorney for Florida Department of Children and Family. nancy. robak@myflfamilies.com CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT BY:/S/ DEPUTY CLERK (court seal). IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION: 3/Shea CASE NO.: 16-DP- 698 IN THE INTEREST OF: C.M. DOB: 08/31/2015, minor child SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF TPR ADVISORY HEARING, STATE OF FLORIDA TO: JAMES MARTIN, Address Unknown. WHEREAS a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath has been filed in this Court regarding the above-referenced child, a copy of which is attached; you are hereby commanded to appear before Judge Timothy Shea, at 9:30 a.m., on the 9th day of April, 2018, 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 ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THIS CHILD (THESE CHILDREN). IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD (OR CHILDREN) NAMED IN THE PETITION ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE.

“Pursuant to Sections 39.802(4)(d) and 63.082(6)(g), Florida Statutes, you are hereby informed of the availability of private placement with an adoption entity, as defined in Section 63.032(3), Florida Statutes.” WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 6th day of February, 2018. This summons has been issued at the request of: Kelley Galvin, Attorney for the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, 400 West Robinson Street, Suite N211, Orlando, Florida 32801, (407) 317-7643 -Telephone, (407) 317-7126-Fax. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Deputy Clerk (Court Seal). IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION: 3/Shea CASE NO.: 16-DP- 698 IN THE INTEREST OF: C.M. DOB: 08/31/2015, minor child SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF TPR ADVISORY HEARING, STATE OF FLORIDA TO: STEPHANIE MCDONALD, Address Unknown. WHEREAS a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath has been filed in this Court regarding the above-referenced child, a copy of which is attached; you are hereby commanded to appear before Judge Timothy Shea, at 9:30 a.m., on the 9th day of April, 2018, 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 ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THIS CHILD (THESE CHILDREN). IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD (OR CHILDREN) NAMED IN THE PETITION ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. “Pursuant to Sections 39.802(4)(d) and 63.082(6)(g), Florida Statutes, you are hereby informed of the availability of private placement with an adoption entity, as defined in Section 63.032(3), Florida Statutes.” WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 6th day of February, 2018. This summons has been issued at the request of: Kelley Galvin, Attorney for the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, 400 West Robinson Street, Suite N211, Orlando, Florida 32801, (407) 317-7643 -Telephone, (407) 317-7126-Fax. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Deputy Clerk (Court Seal).

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION: 3/Shea CASE NO.: 16-DP- 676 IN THE INTEREST OF: W. H., DOB: 10/10/2016, minor child. SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF TPR ADVISORY HEARING, STATE OF FLORIDA TO: KIMBERLY SASSER, Address Unknown. WHEREAS a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath has been filed in this Court regarding the above-referenced child, a copy of which is attached; you are hereby commanded to appear before Judge Timothy Shea, at 9:30 a.m., on the 29th day of March, 2018, 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 ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THIS CHILD (THESE CHILDREN). IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD (OR CHILDREN) NAMED IN THE PETITION ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. “Pursuant to Sections 39.802(4)(d) and 63.082(6)(g), Florida Statutes, you are hereby informed of the availability of private placement with an adoption entity, as defined in Section 63.032(3), Florida Statutes.” WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 8th day of February, 2018. This summons has been issued at the request of: Kelley Galvin, Attorney for the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, 400 West Robinson Street, Suite N211, Orlando, Florida 32801, (407) 317-7643 -Telephone, (407) 317-7126-Fax. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Deputy Clerk (Court Seal).

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 ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THIS CHILD (THESE CHILDREN). IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD (OR CHILDREN) NAMED IN THE PETITION ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. “Pursuant to Sections 39.802(4)(d) and 63.082(6)(g), Florida Statutes, you are hereby informed of the availability of private placement with an adoption entity, as defined in Section 63.032(3), Florida Statutes.” WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 8th day of February, 2018. This summons has been issued at the request of: Kelley Galvin, Attorney for the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, 400 West Robinson Street, Suite N211, Orlando, Florida 32801, (407) 317-7643 -Telephone, (407) 317-7126-Fax. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Deputy Clerk (Court Seal).

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: 1# DAN’S AUTO RECYCLING AND DAN’S AUTO SALE LLC gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 03/05/2018, 09:00 am at 18730 EAST COLONIAL DR ORLANDO, FL 32820, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. 1# DAN’S AUTO RECYCLING AND DAN’S AUTO SALES LLC reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids. RBMCC199K788 1988 RENKEN

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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 at 10:00 a.m. 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. MARCH 6, 2018 1HGCF8540XA160083 1999 HONDA 3FEKF37H3VMA66025 1997 FORD MARCH 7, 2018 KMHDN46D96U328583 2006 HYUNDAI

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Legal, Public Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION: 03 CASE NO: DP16-597 IN THE INTEREST OF: K.K. DOB: 08/12/2016, A MINOR CHILD SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND GUARDIANSHIP, STATE OF FLORIDA TO: CHRISTINA THERESA DISPALTRO, 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 Daniel Dawson, Circuit Judge, on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., at the Thomas S. Kirk Juvenile Justice Center, 2000 East Michigan Street, Orlando, FL 32806 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 TO THE CHILD NAMED IN THE PETITION ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR YOU MAY BE HELD IN CONTEMPT OF COURT. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in a court proceeding or event, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Orange County, ADA Coordinator, Human Resources, Orange County Courthouse, 425 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 510, Orlando, Florida, (407) 836-2303, fax: 407-836- 2204. If you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711 to reach the Telecommunications Relay Service. This summons has been issued at the request of: Jennifer Ware, Esquire, Children’s Legal Services, Jennifer.ware@ myflfamilies.com. CLERK OF COURT, BY: /s/ DEPUTY CLERK 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 am and RUNS CONTINUOUSLY. Uhaul Ctr Clermont-13650 Gran-

ville Ave- Clermont 3/14/18 1070 Tirrell Anthony 1211 Rafael Medina AA4513E Diana Rodriguez 2194 Brian Poitier 3102 Kathleen Horne 3145 Elizabeth Roman Uhaul Ctr Ocoee-11410 W. Colonial Drive- Ocoee 3/14/18 2545 Chuck Marshall 1603 Sarita McMannen 1717 Chuck Marshall 1210 John Thurman 3356 Truleia Fuller 3507-09 Dale Vied 1301 Mary Money 1707 Lori Tramble 1109 Nettie Fisher 1530 Joseph Cioffi 2016 Dalemane Gray Uhaul Stg Haines City-3307 Hwy 17-92 W-Haines City 3/14/18 G0701 Lakisha Watt E0513 Mike Gulinello E0525 Daleashanti Farnell H0906 Aljandrp Tena G0727 Susie Sadler G0715-03 Samuel De La Rosa G0767 Jose Hernandez Uhaul Ctr Hunters Creek-13301 S. Orange Blossom TrailOrlando 3/14/18 1039 Sonya Lewis 2331 Virginia Salazar 2053 Antunio Madeira 1729 Jose Cornejo 1061 Monica Agosto 1707 Kenneth Herrera 3629 Edgar Jimenez 1615 Virgina Salazar 3088 Dale Finkner 3064 Wilfredo Molina 3622 Arthur Lawson 2505 Hernan Cortes 1000 Carl Johnson 1258 Yoma Edwin 1505 Julylan Johnson 1333-35 German Gutierrez 1047 Jamica Francis Uhaul Stg Gatorland- 14651 Gatorland Dr-Orlando 3/14/18 1140 Kasa Panzu 208 Marsha Levitt 537 Elaine Catoe 885 Brad Ali 300 Brian Kuhl 731 Kimberly Butler 301 Sean Glowa 786 Randall Beck 639 Jeremy Fetzer 505 Kimberly Butler 774 AntonioAlgarin 243 Scott White. 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 March 8, 2018 and will continue until all locations are done: U-Haul Moving and Storage of Maitland, 7803 North Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32810; C69 Betty Augustin $250.30, A35 Leah Lacava $635.01, L55 Denice Jackson $628.12 U-Haul Moving and Storage at Apopka, 1221 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703; 1159 Amber Hutton $558.88, 1313 Amber Hutton $597.97, 1260 Devin Whitehead $762.60, 1024 Kenneth Frazier $686.68 U-Haul Moving and Storage of Semoran, 2055 N Semoran Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32792; 1664 Bruce Otvos $368.75, 1033 Amanda Stewart $322.15, 2046 Fred Knuth $486.40 U-Haul Moving and Storage of Longwood, 650 N Ronald Reagan Blvd, Longwood, FL 32750;

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A094-04 Danny Ringdahl $561.30 U-Haul Moving and Storage of Lake Mary, 3851 S Orlando Ave, Sanford, FL 32773; 1467 Claude Woodward $207.25, 5040 Misty Wright $521.00, 1570 Eline Hernandez $509.32, 1437 Shelly Hord $296.30, 2732 Chantel Stevens $312.35, 1765 Gina Culpepper $296.30, 1317 Bruce Dunlap $465.05, 2002 Tyrone Forbes $398.00, 2565 Mystery Room $646.65 U-Haul Moving and Storage at Rinehart, 1811 Rinehart Road, Sanford, FL 32771; 4065 Christopher Oatman $256.40, 4010 William Smith $649.40, 3188 Douglas Huston $513.00. Notice of Public Sale: Pursuant to F.S. 713.78 on March 09, 2018 at 9:00 am, Riker’s Roadside Services, LLC, 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; 1FA1P6248VH130585 1997/Ford JH4DC53035S010176 2005/Acur 1FMNU42L5YEB09315 2000/Ford 1N4AL11D83C344073 2003/Niss 1J4GW68N6XC761201 1999/Jeep 1C4GP54L5XB853925 1999/Chry 1G1JC524717394851 2001/Chev 1A4GP45R16B601935 2006/Chry KMHDN45D22U297656 2002/Hyundai JH4KA9647TC006271 1996/Acur 5NPEC4AC4BH260100 2011/Hyundai 1G1ND52JXX6151165 1999/Chev 1HGEM22971L039641 2001/Hond 2FMZA51644BA63090 2004/Ford 4T1BF32K76U631624 2006/Toyt 2G1WH52K249397214 2004/Chev WBAAV53421FK46173 2001/Bmw 1FAHP53U56A119486 2006/Ford 2T3YFREV2EW090751 2014/Toyt 4S3BMCA61A3218885 2010/Suba 5RTBE122XED041698 2014/Lark 2T1CG22P7YC271881 2000/Toyt WBS3R9C56FK330083 2015/Bmw 2B4FP2534WR582278 1998/Dodg JNKCP11AXYT303267 2000/Infi WBA5A5C5XFD521894 2015/Bmw 5XXGN4A71DG120378 2013/Kia

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1C4GP45R24B601218 2004/Chry KNDJP3A57E7074896 2014/Kia 2G1WC581969168996 2006/Chev JA3AJ26E63U102821 2003/Mits 1G8JU54F23Y505574 2003/Strn 1G2JB12F637258867 2003/Pont JA3AU86UX8U029722 2008/Mits 3MZBN1U7XHM122801 2017/Mazd 1FAFP25136G175531 2006/Ford JM1FE173270209753 2007/Mazd. 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: 1998 Honda VIN# 1HGEJ6121WL096168 1998 Ford VIN# 3FAFP1133WR177483 2005 Mazda VIN# 1YVHP80D955M20313 1997 Ford VIN#1FTDX1763VNB42432 2008 Dodge VIN# 2B3KA53H68H240263 1998 Chevy VIN# 1GNCS13W4W2288820 2011 Ford VIN# 1FT8W3B6XBEB66424 1999 Honda VIN# JHLRD2844XC008032 2013 Kia VIN# KNADM4A33D6219752 1999 Nissan VIN# 1N4DL01D2XC264409 2015 Hyundai VIN# KMHCT5AE9FU225946 2001 Ford VIN# 1FAFP53U61A141092 1998 Chrysler VIN# 3C3EL55H7WT273879 To be sold at auction at 8:00 a.m. on March 07, 2018 at 7301 Gardner Street, Winter Park, FL. 32792 Constellation Towing & Recovery LLC 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. 2014 NISSAN VIN# 3N6CMOKN7EK694225 2014 NISSAN VIN# 3N6CMOKN0EK700088 1992 MERCURY VIN# 3MAPM10J5NR623705 2001 DODGE VIN# 2B3HD46R91H558299 1995 ISUZU VIN# 4S2CM58V6S4380217 2002 DODGE VIN# 1B3ES26C52D562406 To be sold at auction at 8:00AM on March 13th, 2018, at 2500 N. Forsyth rd, Orlando Fl 32807. Around The Clock Towing inc.

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: 1FTNE24L7YHA0798 2000 FORD To be sold at auction at 8:00 a.m. on March 08, 2018, 606 Haralson Ave, Orlando, FL 32805 All Auto Towing, INC. Pursuant to Section 121.055 of the Florida Statutes, it is the intent of Aramis D. Ayala, the State Attorney, Ninth Judicial Circuit to designate the following position for the inclusion in the Florida Retirement System’s Senior Management Service Class, position # 4045, Fiscal Director I, effective February 1, 2018. Pursuant to Section 121.055 of the Florida Statutes, it is the intent of Aramis D. Ayala, the State Attorney, Ninth Judicial Circuit to designate the following position for the inclusion in the Florida Retirement System’s Senior Management Service Class, position #573, Human Resource Director, effective February 1, 2018. Pursuant to Section 121.055 of the Florida Statutes, it is the intent of Aramis D. Ayala, the State Attorney, Ninth Judicial Circuit to designate the following position for the inclusion in the Florida Retirement System’s Senior Management Service Class, position #9147, Information Systems Director II, effective February 1, 2018.

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