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Last week we reported that Disney is trying its hand yet again at developing residential neighborhoods in an initiative called “Storyliving.” But these planned communities will go beyond even squeakyclean Celebration, bringing the immersive imagineering of Disney parks into the everyday lives of residents. That’s right, y’all: a gated community for Disney Adults. Movie insider site Deadline reports that Disney is already moving forward with its first community in California’s Coachella Valley, which will center on a massive oasis with man-made beaches. Apartments, condos, single-family homes and senior living facilities will be available. The community association will be run by Disney employees and Disney-themed events, and Disney entertainment will take place in the community throughout the year. Of course, this raised a few questions on Facebook and Twitter.

of folks up here. We walk over to the stores along Corrine to shop for books and sip our coffee. The pavement is cracked. Cyclists brave the noobs driving through to Baldwin. It’s noisy and crazy and confusing and fun. It’s a living, breathing community.

@Kenny Rowland Any effort to sequester Disney Adults from the rest of civil society can only be seen as a net positive.

@jtbtweetin So is this a cult or a company town?

@Adrian Bram Giannotta They just abandoned Celebration. How long will it be until they abandon this place? @Stevenson Sullivan So many people are saying this is weird and I’m all like “what organ do I wanna sell first” @LavenderGhast Make Disney a part of your life. Obviously there’s certain requirements for living in Disney town, we can’t have you drinking or swearing and unhappy frowns is a definite no-no! Also we put cameras in your houses so visitors can see what living the Disney way looks like! @Robert Raymond I live in Colonialtown North. We have Blacks and gays and all sorts

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If you want to live in a Disney Storyliving community, you are running away from real life. @ejdickson As a Disney Adult myself I have absolutely no interest in living with people who have the same sickness as me @TrickiestD The idea of living in a Disney community actually sounds like hell to me @TFPGuy I hate this timeline ... Disney already owns everything, doesn’t the concept of living, 24/7, in a place owned by them sound at least a little dystopian to you?

@fcciluvb What if Disney used their massive profits to pay their workers living wages so that they can afford to live in residential neighbourhoods? Capitalism is inhumane. @Richard57941301 Sure this is funny but what’s not funny is moving there and then your wife starts having an affair with Donald Duck, there’s nothing funny about that at all and there is nothing funny about confronting him and getting shot in the knee in the driveway and puking from the pain @phlegm_bot This 2-part “Defunctland” episode is gonna whip so much ass in five years. Send bouquets and brickbats to feedback@orlandoweekly.com.

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Florida House passes 15-week abortion ban Florida House members last Thursday passed a bill that would prohibit doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, one of the most hotly debated issues of the 2022 legislative session. The Republican-dominated House approved the measure (HB 5) in a 78-39 vote along almost straight party lines after nearly six hours of debate. Rep. Rene Plasencia, R-Orlando, crossed party lines to vote against the measure, while Rep. James Bush, D-Miami, voted for it. The often-tense floor session also saw a group of protesters removed from the House gallery for chanting in opposition to the bill.

Legislature, Gov. DeSantis split three ways over Florida redistricting maps House Republicans advanced a map for new congressional lines that includes a disputed North Florida district closer to what the Senate proposed than what Gov. Ron DeSantis has sought. Still, the Republican-controlled House Congressional Redistricting Subcommittee voted along party lines to approve a plan that could add two seats for the GOP in Florida’s congressional delegation. Democrats and other critics contend the proposed map would not fully reflect the growth of Hispanic and Black populations in Central Florida and South Florida. But subcommittee Chairman Tyler Sirois, R-Merritt Island, said, “This is a legally sound map. It’s a constitutionally compliant map.” Ultimately, the Senate and House will have to reach agreement on a congressional map that then would go to DeSantis.

Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill heads to full hearing in House A House bill that would restrict school instruction about gender identity and sexual orientation advanced with changes last week, as critics slammed the measure as being overly broad and discriminatory. The House Judiciary Committee voted 13-7 along party lines to approve the proposal (HB 1557), putting the bill in position to be considered by the full House. A part of the measure that seeks to curtail discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation has riled LGBTQ-advocacy groups and drew dozens of opponents who testified against the bill Thursday. The proposal says such instruction “by school personnel or third parties” would be prohibited for kindergarten through third-grade students, “or in a manner that is not age appropriate or developmentally appropriate” as determined by state education standards. Critics have dubbed the proposal the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, a moniker that Democrats said the bill has earned.

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Record number of homes in Orlando’s Black ZIP codes bought by investors, not families, in 2021 BY LEE DEVITO

Last year, outside investors gobbled up houses in metropolitan areas across the country at an alarming rate, an analysis by the Washington Post found — and appeared to target Black-majority neighborhoods. In fact, Orlando was one of the top 10 cities where investors bought the highest shares of homes, according to data from the real estate company Redfin. In ZIP code 32805, which encompasses the Callahan neighborhood as well as parts of Parramore and SoDo, 43 percent of houses were sold to investors. This is a part of Orlando containing or directly adjacent to Exploria Stadium, Camping World Stadium, the Citrus Bowl, Amway Center and Orlando Regional Medical Center. Yet it’s also called home by 19,000 Orlandoans, 77 percent of whom are Black. In 32810, which covers Eatonville and Lockhart, 33 percent of homes were sold to investors rather than families. Of the 32,000 people living there, 52 percent are Black, and the median household income is $42,580. In Orlando neighborhoods closely west of I-4 (32805, 32808, 32810, 32811 and 32839) an aggregate rate of 36.8 percent were sold to investors rather than families, compared to 18 percent in Winter

Park/Maitland, 16 percent in College Park, 14 percent in 32803 (Lake Eola Heights, Mills 50, Audubon Park), and 11 percent in 32801 (downtown/Thornton Park). The analysis considers real estate investors to be large corporations, local companies, or wealthy individuals who generally don’t live in the properties they are buying, who either look to flip the homes to new buyers or rent them. The buying spree comes at a time of escalating home prices, putting a squeeze on would-be homeowners, and exacerbating the racial inequality gap in generational wealth. “There is a massive racial homeownership gap in this country, which is a serious problem because owning a home is a key to building intergenerational wealth and reducing racial inequality overall,” said Sen. Robert Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat, according to The Post. According to the analysis, investors bought nearly one in seven homes sold in America’s top metro areas, the most in at least two decades. “One of the reasons housing prices have gotten so out of control, is that corporate America sensed an opportunity,” Sen. Sherrod Brown, an Ohio Democrat, said last week at a hearing of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. Brown added, “They bought up properties, they raised rents, they cut services, they priced out family home buyers, and they forced renters out of their homes.” news@orlandoweekly.com

A federal appeals court Friday upheld the constitutionality of a Florida law that restricts unlicensed people from giving dietary advice, rejecting arguments that it violates First Amendment rights. A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the challenge filed by Heather Kokesch Del Castillo, who was cited by the Florida Department of Health in 2017 for getting paid to provide dietary advice without being a state-licensed dietitian or nutritionist. Del Castillo ran what the ruling described as a “health-coaching business,” which included offering dietary advice to clients. After receiving a complaint from a licensed dietitian and investigating, the Department of Health alleged that Del Castillo violated a law known as the Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Act. Del Castillo filed the legal challenge, contending that the law violated her speech rights, but a federal district judge sided with the department, and the panel of the Atlanta-based appeals court upheld that decision. A federal appeals court backed investors in a potential class-action lawsuit against promoters of a cryptocurrency that collapsed in 2018 after what judges described as a Ponzi scheme. The appeals court said the plaintiffs who bought cryptocurrency could pursue claims under part of a law known as the Securities Act of 1933. The promoters of the cryptocurrency used YouTube videos to attract buyers. “The marketers insist that they cannot be held liable because the Securities Act covers sales pitches to particular people, not communications directed to the public at large,” said the 14-page opinion. “Not so — neither the Securities Act nor our precedent imposes that kind of limitation. Solicitation has long occurred through mass communications, and online videos are merely a new way of doing an old thing. … [T]he Securities Act provides no free pass for online solicitations.” The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission also have taken action after the collapse of BitConnect. orlandoweekly.com ● FEB. 23-MARCH 1, 2022 ● ORLANDO WEEKLY

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SAMO SONG AND DANCE Orlando Museum of Art’s Basquiat exhibit is making headlines for all the wrong reasons BY JESSICA BRYCE YOU N G

f you’re going to get scooped, it eases the blow somewhat for it to be the New York Times that does it. Validating weeks of whispers, Brett Sokol of the Times published a report last Wednesday openly questioning the veracity of 25 Basquiat works hanging in the Orlando Museum of Art’s just-opened show Heroes & Monsters: Jean-Michel Basquiat, The Thaddeus Mumford, Jr. Venice Collection. The exhibition consists of “never before seen” works by Basquiat, and it’s been positioned as a staggering coup by OMA and its new director, Dr. Aaron De Groft. Orlando Weekly received a tip in the weeks leading up to the opening of Heroes & Monsters that questions were being asked about the provenance of the pieces. Our tipster

claimed that a gag order had been handed down to staff by museum higher-ups — a claim De Groft has strenuously denied — and that computers had been seized from the museum by the FBI. Being somewhat less abundantly resourced than the New York Times, we weren’t able to file an investigation before they did (though we are still pursuing the story). We experienced quite a lot of difficulty in obtaining press materials and getting confirmation of various details for the show, something that had never been a problem before with OMA. Perhaps it was unrelated, but in combination with the persistent rumors, it made us wonder what was going on behind the scenes at the museum.

And of course, the story is too good to be true: a cache of forgotten Basquiat works found in an abandoned storage locker, dating from a year the artist was at the height of his powers. As our writer Kyle Eagle said in his feature on the opening, “This is the art world’s equivalent of going to Vegas having never played poker and being dealt a royal flush.” He was referring to Mumford’s having purchased the work for $5,000, but it goes for OMA as well. There’s something almost cinematic about these pieces’ discovery, but, Sokol writes, “De Groft bristle[s] at such skepticism. ‘My reputation is at stake as well,’ he said in an interview. ‘And I’ve absolutely no doubt these are Basquiats.’ Beyond his own trained eye — he has a Ph.D. in art history from Florida State University — he cited a battery of reports commissioned by the artworks’ current owners.” Besides the conflicting reports referenced in the NYT story, there are many possible shades of gray here. It’s not simply a matter of A: They’re 100% real, or B: They’re fraudulent. The art could be real, but the provenance is sketchy. To my admittedly untrained eye, they look like studio detritus: preliminary sketches for larger works or random doodles, possibly made by the artist, or possibly by his friends who were hanging out there. The fact that he was in Los Angeles working together with Toxic, Rammellzee and other artists supports this; the materials (cardboard boxes, sometimes both sides) support this. Basquiat’s “SAMO” tag doesn’t show up in this batch, though his crown symbol and various iterations of his signature do. But even if Basquiat’s hand did make these marks, or some of these marks, does that make “Untitled (Self-Portrait or Crown Face II)” the artistic equivalent of, say, “Untitled (Skull)”? The skull was painted in the same year on a canvas more than 6 feet high, and sold in May 2017 for a recordsetting $110.5 million; the face is on a 9.75 by 10.5-inch piece of corrugated cardboard. That’s not a yes-or-no question; the value of art is always highly subjective. Provenance, while somewhat nuanced, is less subjective. The piece of cardboard in question is part of a Federal Express box, with writing visible on the reverse side, and a brand expert who designed the typeface for FedEx said the box could not have been made earlier than 1994. After multiple requests for comment, OMA’s director of communications provided this statement: “We recognize the challenges it may pose when new works appear after an artist’s estate authentication committee is dissolved. That is why we diligently undertook a very rigorous process of research and evaluation before opening this exhibit. The art has been fully authenticated by credible sources, including the person who led the Basquiat estate authentication committee; signed off by leading Basquiat historians, forensic professionals and handwriting experts. This is a regarded industry standard of evaluation and was followed intricately in our planning for this exhibit.” De Groft also said to the Orlando Sentinel, “Our job is not to authenticate art. Our job is to bring the best art to the people of Orlando and Orange County.” It’s an interesting sentiment from a museum professional who has launched a new lecture series promising patrons “an evening of mystery and intrigue as we explore the unique stories of art sleuthing filled with forensics, archival documents, questions surrounding the art and artist’s hand. Have you ever wondered how new discoveries of lost old master paintings come about? Here’s your chance to learn about it through the world of art detectives.”

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“ENOUGH OF THIS SOCIAL JUSTICE BULLSHIT” If you think the Democrats are screwed and you want to blame that on AOC, that says more about you than her BY JEFFREY C. BILLMAN

The benefit (drawback?) of running your

own news organization is that no one’s going to tell you your reporting is lazy and your story reeks of a conclusion in search of evidence. And so we have “Squad politics backfire” by Axios’ Mike Allen, an exercise in Smart Brevity™ that blames the recall of school board members in San Francisco on progressive women who don’t live in or represent San Francisco. If you’re scratching your head, here’s an explanation: “The hard-left politics of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, and the so-called ‘Squad,’ once a dominant theme for vast numbers of elected Democrats, is backfiring big-time on the party in power, top Democrats tell us,” Allen writes. “The push to defund the police, rename schools, and tear down statues has created a significant obstacle to Democrats keeping control of the House, the Senate and the party’s overall image.” To support his theory, Allen interviews the leader of the selfstyled Problem Solvers Caucus and the co-founder of the 1990s throwback group Third Way, and borrows an AP quote from former Sen. Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota, who — Allen forgets to mention — takes dark money to lobby against taxing rich people. (Weird how the villains are women of color, while the good guys share Allen’s melanin level.) The gist: “Enough of this social justice bullshit.” So, look, San Francisco politics are … unique? The school board devolved into self-parody. It announced plans to rename 44 schools — including those honoring George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Sen. Dianne Feinstein—during the pandemic, while the city’s schools were closed. One member (now recalled) sued her colleagues for $87 million (!) because she was criticized for dumb tweets. But what sealed the deal was the decision to end merit-based admissions at an elite, Asian-majority high school, which the Chinese community viewed as an attack. That’s a complicated issue that I’ve neither the space nor the expertise to address here; it suffices to say that it was not handled with sensitivity. In short, the school board embarrassed themselves and pissed the city off, and — at the mayor’s request — the city got rid of three of them. To Allen’s point? Call me when San Francisco replaces them with Republicans who want to ban Maus and rail against critical race theory. Until then, let’s not force a square peg into a round hole. That’s not to say Democrats won’t get spanked in November,

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or that they’re not losing culture war fights. They (probably) will, and they (definitely) are. But that’s not the left’s fault. Democrats are losing the culture war because they’re not fighting it. Allen’s other “evidence” only proves the point: “Republicans’ decisive sweep of statewide offices in Virginia was powered in part by Democrats’ failure to appreciate parents’ skepticism about public schools’ mask mandates, policies on transgender rights and approach to teaching about race.” Let me rephrase: Virginia Republicans turned the pandemic into a wedge issue and played to people’s bigotry — and, what do you know, it worked! But it’s — checks notes — the Squad’s fault for wanting to keep people alive, keep marginalized and bullied children safe, and teach a version of history that doesn’t treat the “War of Northern Aggression” as a “states’ rights” kerfuffle? (While we’re on the subject: Does Allen really think that removing statues of treasonous human traffickers reflects poorly on Democrats?) Here’s the dirty little secret of American politics, the thing everyone who studies it knows but avoids saying: The lowest common denominator works. As a rule, voters aren’t terribly sophisticated. The media once served as a gatekeeper of disinformation, but between the fragmentation of social media; the well-organized, well-funded right-wing propaganda machine; and the mainstream media’s determination to give crackpots and charlatans legitimacy in the name of objectivity, we are awash in bullshit. In short, people — not just white people, by the way — are susceptible to populism and demagoguery, to authoritarian and racist appeals. If they weren’t, no one would use them. What the Third Way/Problem Solvers types want is for Democrats to abandon social justice battlefields in search of rural and working-class white voters. Coincidentally, this also seems to be the sage wisdom of the

Beltway establishment media. Funny, that. It would be one thing if the Democratic Party really had gone over a left-wing cliff. But Joseph Robinette Biden is president, not Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren. The party’s most powerful person is a conservative senator from West Virginia, a state Donald Trump won by 40 points. No one’s talking about defunding the police. They’ll be lucky to get a Supreme Court justice through. If reality and the public’s perception aren’t aligned, that’s not a Squad problem. Republicans have turned everything — masks, vaccines, school closures, history classes, trans athletes — into an existential culture war, and Democrats have never figured out what to do when attacks they first greet with eyerolls gain traction. The consultant class always wants endangered Dems to pledge undying fealty to the police and promise to personally hunt down asylum seekers. It won’t help. The second Democrats meet rage with quiescence, the game is over. In a polarized era, politics requires giving your base something to care about. That doesn’t mean every Democrat has to share the same values. (We already have one major party that’s turned into a cult.) It means they need to stop letting themselves get caricatured. Rule of thumb: If the other guy believes in his lunacy more than you believe in your sanity, you’re going to lose. There are myriad factors arrayed against Democrats this year. Inflation, of course, but also the Senate’s fecklessness, gerrymandering, the history of being a presidential party in a midterm and, it seems, pundits with their heads buried in their asses. More than that, angry, radicalized Republicans and Democrats who have already accepted defeat. If you want to blame that on AOC, perhaps that says more about you than her.

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letters to legislators, the AMA has emphasized that it is “imperative that transgender minors be given the opportunity to explore their gender identity under the safe and supportive care of a physician.” Meanwhile, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry continues to strongly oppose any legal and legislative efforts to ban evidence-based care for transgender and gender-diverse youth. As the organization states, “blocking access to timely care has been shown to increase youths’ risk for suicidal ideation and other negative mental health outcomes.” Indeed, medical research continues to demonstrate that gender-diverse youth who are supported in living the gender role consistent with their gender identity have better mental health outcomes than those who are not. They also have much better odds of staying alive.

We must remain ever vigilant in today’s anti-trans climate

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Op-ed: Defending gender-affirming doctors is our moral imperative BY ORLANDO GONZALES

2021 was the deadliest year on record this bill becomes most apparent in the legislation’s only for transgender Americans. As of December, The Advocate has documented that 50 members of this population have died by violence, surpassing 2020’s record of 44. Today trans people are not only victims of hate-crimes but they are also routinely attacked by elected leaders. More anti-trans bills were passed in 2021 than any year before, including legislation aiming to deprive transgender youth from participating in sports teams that align with their gender identity and restricting access to lifesaving genderaffirming medical care. The latest maneuver by transphobic politicians to date is the legislation being proposed in 21 states which would criminalize doctors for providing medical care to trans minors. One such bill, HB 211, was introduced in Florida in September 2021 and seeks to impose criminal penalties for medical practitioners that perform gender-affirming treatment. This draconian bill represents nothing short of political persecution targeting the people who provide essential care and save lives every day. To defend our healthcare providers, we hope pro-LGBTQ legislators vote to oppose HB 211. Condemning the proposed legislation is critical for transgender rights and is also our moral imperative as a free democratic society.

exclusion. If a patient was born intersex, the bill allows for parents to proceed with surgery that could change their child’s sex. What the authors of this bill fail to acknowledge, however, is that intersex individuals can also identify as transgender or nonbinary. The hubris of anti-LGBTQ politicians picking and choosing which trans child has the right to medical care is an affront to all American families. Unfortunately, this willful ignorance is also reflective of the general population’s lack of education regarding the nuances of the gender spectrum and the complexities of gender-affirming treatment. And this lack of education is at the root of the anti-trans violence permeating American life today.

Even as we fight clear and present threats to transgender lives, like HB 211, we must also continue to watch for new emerging dangers. As 2021 came to a close in December, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis escalated his vicious campaign against LGBTQ youth by taking down a Department of Education webpage that provided anti-bullying resources and suicide prevention support for students, parents, and educators. This is just the latest example of DeSantis sacrificing the safety of children by fighting his political battles in our state schools and turning their campuses into hostile territory for LGBTQ students. These efforts also include inviting harassment and threats of violence towards LGBTQ students from anti-vax extremists at school board meetings and calls for banning LGBTQ-inclusive books. While DeSantis panders to his base with these spiteful political maneuvers, Florida’s LGBTQ students continue to face higher and higher rates of bullying, discrimination, violence, depression, and suicide. Our LGBTQ community must hit the ground running in 2022 if we are to prevail in the fight against politicians who seemingly stop at nothing to strip our rights and threaten our lives. We hope you will join us in denouncing Florida House Bill 221 as the legislative session kicks off this week. To support our pro-equality mission, we are asking you to spread the word, educate others, and help us end ignorance and hate in our community. Orlando Gonzales is the executive director of SAVE LGBT, South Florida’s longest serving organization dedicated to protecting people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer against discrimination. feedback@orlandoweekly.com

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One of the greatest misconceptions among America’s general population is that gender-affirming medical procedures are a cosmetic choice on part of the patient. Anti-LGBTQ politicians often reinforce this false notion while discussing anti-trans legislation, but transgender health experts and the medical community at large tell us differently. The World Professional Association for Transgender Health, considered the governing body on this issue, has stated that “medical procedures attendant to gender affirming/confirming surgeries are not ‘cosmetic’ or ‘elecIgnorance breeds transphobia As outlined in HB 211, health care practitioners who tive’ or ‘for the mere convenience of the patient.’” “In some perform surgeries including a vasectomy, sterilization, cases, such surgery is the only effective treatment for the mastectomy or vaginoplasty would face criminal penalties. condition,” and for some people, genital surgery, in particuProviding hormone blockers and hormone therapy that use lar, is “essential and lifesaving.” The American Medical Association (AMA) has been testosterone or estrogen would also incur criminal liability outspoken against anti-trans bills which it recognizes as for the practitioner. Ironically, the ignorance inherent in the language of “a legislative intrusion into the practice of medicine.” In orlandoweekly.com

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[ arts + culture ] THE FANTASTICKS through Feb. 26 Orlando Shakes 812 E. Rollins St. 407-447-1700 orlandoshakes.org $25-$72

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udiences often don’t realize how much effort and dedication goes into staging a script — especially when the words themselves were written more than 50 years prior. It’s exceedingly difficult for directors and performers to discover new moments and beats in a story that has been performed thousands of times before. This makes Orlando Shakes’ 2022 production of The Fantasticks all the more impressive. The inaugural production of The Fantasticks hit the off-Broadway stage in 1960 and ran for a total of 42 years, totaling 17,162 performances — solidifying its position as history’s longest-running musical. Loosely based on the play Les Romanesques by Edmond Rostand, the Tom Jones–Harvey Schmidt musical shares the journey of two young lovers, Luisa and Matt. They live next door to one another, but are kept apart by a wall their fathers built due to a so-called “family feud.”

On the Shakes stage, Valerie TorresRosario’s sound soprano vocals as Luisa shine magnificently throughout both her solo moments and group numbers. She’s captivating as she develops from naive, doeeyed ingénue to mature, self-aware adult. Her counterpart Damian Barray, in the role of Matt, exudes a youthful boundless energy that’s more than enough to convince viewers of his undying adoration. Their chemistry is particularly heartwarming in one of the show’s final moments, “They Were You.” El Gallo serves as the mysterious and alluring narrator of the tale, and Broadway actor Davis Gaines elicits curiosity and wonder in a memorable performance. A noteworthy moment is his strong baritone delivery of the classic “Try to Remember.” In addition to Gaines’ stage presence in a narrative role, he also embodies Gallo’s position as the primary antagonist with ominous charisma. Other characters may have noticeably more stage time, but some of the most charm-

ing moments of the production came from Philip Nolen and Brandon Roberts in the roles of Henry and Mortimer, El Gallo’s comical accomplices. Joshian Morales’ direction of the two veteran performers is delightfully indulgent of physical comedy, theatrical nonsense and energy vibrant enough to bounce off the back wall of the theater. Another comedic duo worth noting is E. Mani Cadet and Bert Rodriguez in their roles as the young lovers’ fathers, conspiring to hatch a plan regarding their children’s romantic endeavors. Their rendition of “Never Say No” in particular was wonderfully amusing, with lyrics that have held up surprisingly well against the test of time. Admittedly, the pair’s musical numbers revolving around the joys of growing vegetables compared to raising children felt somewhat contrived as opposed to naturally integrated into the plot, but that is the fault of the source material, not those attempting to do it justice — and these two did an outstanding job. Matti Endsley’s commitment in her role as The Mute brought a sparkle of joy each time she entered the playing space — who needs words when you’ve got such compelling movement and silent storytelling abilities? Adding to the few timeless elements of the original script is the modern tone of the score. The Orlando Shakes production puts the orchestra on display upstage, allowing the audience to soak in the emotional depth of the more moving numbers. John C. Cavazos and John de Haas’ combined musical direction allows the instruments to play integral roles, adding to the fantastical nature of the show. The creative elements of the Shakes’ production help sell the reality of the lives of these quirky characters. Denise R. Warner’s vibrant costumes, Philip Lupo’s creative lighting and Ruthmarie Tenorio’s wooden set design all come together to do nothing short of enthrall. The Orlando Shakes production of The Fantasticks not only makes me appreciate directors and creative teams who decide to put their own spin on ossified classics; it reminds me just how wonderful it feels to go to the theater and see a cast completely invested in the story they’re telling. Sure, there are elements of the 1960s script that should be handled with care and possibly improved — changing “rape” references to “abduction” is just the tip of the iceberg — but the cast and crew of this production should be proud of their take on such a treasured love story. arts@orlandoweekly.com orlandoweekly.com

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From wild to mild: Busch Gardens’ hybrid roller coaster Iron Gwazi may now be the area’s top scream machine; pint-sized new Peppa Pig park is unexpectedly entertaining Central Florida’s theme parks have

always appealed to a broad demographic, and two brand-new additions to the region’s attraction roster are expanding that range even wider. I recently hit the highway for a pair of experiences occupying polar-opposite ends of the scariness spectrum, which combine to redefine “wild” and “mild” for our tourism market. I’ve always been a thrill-seeker, but ever since last summer’s debut of the Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal Orlando, my thirst for extreme attractions has been reinvigorated. In fact, I blame the residual adrenaline from an early-morning VelociCoaster run for my volunteering last month to ride Icon Park’s Orlando Freefall, the world’s tallest free-standing drop tower. Not only did I survive the heart-stopping face-down 400-foot descent; I did it twice, and conquered the adjacent world’s-tallest Slingshot ride for an encore, with no residual effects aside from some shaking knees and a big smile. (Just don’t ask me to try that neighboring 450-foot Starflyer swing ride.) However, none of those record-breaking escapades were quite enough to prepare me for my recent media preview of Iron Gwazi, the long-anticipated hybrid roller coaster that officially opens at Busch Gardens Tampa on March 11. Gwazi, the new ride’s predecessor, was a painfully bumpy wooden coaster that

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was retired in 2015 due to persistent guest complaints, despite receiving a much-praised refurbishment only a few years prior. After sitting dormant for half a decade, Busch Gardens answered enthusiasts’ wishes by handing the defunct ride’s wooden bones — which were originally built by Great Coasters International — over to competitor Rocky Mountain Construction for conversion into one of their signature silky-smooth “hybrid” coasters, with I-Box steel track added atop the original structure. The pandemic delayed Iron Gwazi’s opening by nearly two years, which has left fans plenty of time to salivate over its intimidating statistics: At 206 feet tall, with a 91-degree drop and a top speed of 76 miles per hour, Iron Gwazi is not only the tallest coaster in the state of Florida, it’s the fastest and steepest ride of its kind in the world. Now that the 24 passenger trains — which feature lap bars but no shoulder restraints — have finally roared to life, I’m happy to confirm Iron Gwazi

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more than lives up to the hype, with a minute and a half of nonstop mind-melting intensity (minus the old neck-wrecking rattling) from its steeper-than-vertical initial descent until the before-you-know-it brake run. After taking two laps — first in the visually spectacular front row, and a second in the insanely snappy back seat — I still can’t maintain my orientation through Iron Gwazi’s convoluted course, which contains overbanked curves and zero-G inversions that ejected my ass out of its seat at least a dozen times. Between Busch’s new ride and VelociCoaster, Universal’s is still the more complete themed attraction; but based purely on thrills, Iron Gwazi may just edge it out as the area’s top scream machine. For screams of an entirely different sort, I drove to Lakeland’s Legoland Florida Resort for a tour of the world’s first Peppa Pig Theme Park, which opens to the public Thursday, Feb. 24. Located just outside the entrance of the existing Legoland Florida park and only

a short walk away from the on-site hotels, the new gate’s debut is what managing director Rex Jackson called “the culmination of [the] journey since we opened in 2011 to becoming a true multi-day destination resort.” At only 4.5 acres — smaller than most Orlando theme park lands — and with a modest $35 ticket price to match, the park is perfectly pint-sized for the preschoolers who have turned the precocious British piglet into a global phenomenon over the past 20 years. I had to set aside my usual expectations regarding immersive theming in order to appreciate Peppa Pig Theme Park’s simplistic aesthetic, which is faithful to the flat style of the original cartoon shorts. But after spending a few hours in Peppa’s world, I can’t wait to return with my young nieces before they age out of the porcine superstar’s target audience. Even as an unaccompanied adult, I was unexpectedly entertained by the half-dozen rides at Peppa Pig Theme Park, especially the centerpiece Daddy Pig’s Roller Coaster. This 14-foot-tall Zamperla-built coaster boasts boosters built to give toddlers their first taste of high-speed thrills, spiraling around Mr. Bull’s construction site at a squeal-inducing 16 miles per hour. Another standout is Grampy Rabbit’s Dinosaur Adventure, an outdoor “dark ride” with adorable undulating dinoshaped vehicles that riders straddle. As a bonus, although Peppa’s attractions are aimed squarely at ages 5 and under, they’re much more accomodating for adult-sized bodies than many of Legoland’s attractions. More importantly, all of Peppa Pig Theme Park’s attractions — from the balloon-shaped aerial carousel to the iconic Muddy Puddles Splash Pad and character-inspired playgrounds — are designed to be fully accessible to kids of all abilities, with specialized employee training and downloadable sensory guides earning the site (and the rest of the Legoland Florida Resort) accreditation as a Certified Autism Center by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards. And you needn’t be a neuro-atypical child to appreciate amenities like the soothing Cinema, full of beanbag beds and quiet cartoons, which ought to be mandatory in every theme park. As long as they add additional shade to the park’s mostly tree-less middle before any infants succumb to heatstroke, I predict Peppa Pig will lure many families away from Mickey’s dominion and down to Winter Haven this coming spring, and — with the TV series having been renewed through 2027 — for years to come. skubersky@orlandoweekly.com

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PLAYING CHICKEN Jam Hot Chicken tests the courage of poultry pyros BY FAIYAZ KARA

ow that Nashville hot chicken has hood that was once home to a thriving Black secured a seat on the United Nations community, eating a gentrified version of an Council of Food Domination, it’s African American invention. It’s clear that worth taking stock of the hot chicken scene the intersectional issues of race and class in our fair city. OK, there’s no such body at the and their relation to food have become an U.N., but the worldwide popularity of the hot important part of the national (and interand humble handheld is undeniable. Here national) conversation. And rightfully so. I in metro Orlando, was having one with we’ve fully embraced myself, in full view the purist renditions of the Beemers and JAM HOT CHICKEN served at Chicken S-Classes parked on 400 W. New England Ave., Fire, indulged in the the quaint cobbleWinter Park Chiang Mai spicer at stoned streets of a jamhotchickenfl.com Swine & Sons, marsquare named after a $$ veled at the meatless great African general. wonder from Winter To his credit, Jam Park Biscuit Co. and bravely downed the con- Hot Chicken owner Andrew Scala appears flagration fashioned by the sadists at Orlando acutely aware of his position and makes a Meats (who surely purloined the recipe from point of citing notable Black chefs in Nashville demon cooks in hell). as influences for his brand of hot chicken: As I sat on a brick ledge eating the electri- Aqui Hines of 400 Degrees, Nick Bishop of fied poultry sando ($14) served by Jam Hot Hattie B’s and Ms. André Prince Jeffries, Chicken in Hannibal Square, it hit me. I’m not the matriarch of the joint that started it all talking about round after round of habañero, — Prince’s Hot Chicken. Looking to these ghost and Carolina Reaper-tipped bullets fir- revered names (as well as chef Johnny Ray ing away inside my mouth. I’m talking about a Zone of L.A.’s Howlin’ Ray’s) for inspiration and education seems to have paid off for Scala: proper blast of perspective. I mean here I was, in a gentrified neighbor- Jam’s hot chicken sandwich is absolutely top-

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notch. It’s got heat — plenty of heat — but this is not a one-note sandwich. “I vow my hot chicken to be a roller coaster of flavor,” Scala says, and he’s right. He’s also out to craft the finest, which he does by saltbrining Bell & Evans chicken for 24 hours, dipping it into a buttermilk base, then tossing it in a seasoned dredge before frying the breasts in peanut oil. In the sando, an enormous breast is topped with mayo-less slaw and house-made crinkle-cut pickles before being placed into a Turano brioche bun. The bun is rolled in ghee and toasted, and the heel is slathered in “comeback” sauce. I have to say, this could be my favorite hot chicken sandwich in town. Scala should also be lauded for keeping his hot chicken hot and not pandering to bozos who complain about spice levels. This is HOT chicken, people! You hear? HOT chicken! Even the “Mild” is HOT, so if you don’t like it HOT, go somewhere else. Oh, and if you order it “Jam” hot, like I did on my first visit, they’ll throw in a carton of milk, and believe me, you’ll need it. That said, of the five heat levels offered — plain, mild, hot, hotter and Jam — the “hot” hits my, uhh, hot spot. Another sandwich on the short menu, the 6th Man ($12), comes with chopped chicken breast, buttermilk ranch and slaw. It’s served with a chili oil dip that Scala makes by boiling habañeros and garlic, then blending them with a mix of butter and spices. Outstanding. Fries, be they lightly salted ($4) or laced with that hot dip ($6), do the trick, but I have a preference for the “Cheddar Bob Mac” ($5), topped with a bit of dry shake for some crunch. Like everything here, it’s just packed with comfort. And Nashville flavor. Jam packed.

Romi and Keith Mawardi, the local team behind Mathers Social Gathering, The Wellborn and Robinson Room, will open Plantees, a vegan burger and shake joint in the converted Mills Avenue Coin Laundry building next to Will’s Pub. Former Cask & Larder and Black Bean Deli chef Nick Grecco will head up the kitchen. Look for Plantees to open in late spring … The Yardery, serving Montreal-style sourdough bagels, backyard barbecue favorites and pizza, has opened at 415 E. Fourth St. in Sanford ... Miami celeb hotspot World Famous House of Mac will open its first location outside of South Florida in an old Pizza Hut space in SoDo. Apart from mac & cheese, WFHOM will offer wings, burgers, pastas, pizzas and fresh-squeezed juices. An opening date hasn’t been announced … Sand Lake Food Trucks Park has opened on West Sand Lake Road near Kirkman Road, featuring 30 food trucks specializing in Latin-leaning cuisine as well as barbecue, Middle Eastern, crepes, donuts, ice cream and more … Wafu, the food trailer griddling Japanese taiyaki waffles, has found a permanent home on the second floor of East End Market. Wafu will take over the Dochi space when the mochi donut shop moves downstairs into the former Olde Hearth Bread Co. space this summer … L.A.-based chain Dave’s Hot Chicken will open its first Orlando-area eatery at Waterford Lakes Town Center this spring. A second location will open in the old World of Beer space on Cranes Roost Boulevard in Altamonte Springs this summer … In Lake Mary, Cocina Maya Mexican Grill & Mezcaleria has opened in the plaza on the corner of 17-92 and Weldon Boulevard. Nearby, Coyoacán Cocina & Tequila will open in the former Lale Turkish Cuisine space in the Park Place plaza in Heathrow.

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Birds & Brews, a backyard party featuring live music, snacks and beer tastings from Tactical Brewing, Redlight Redlight, Ten10 Brewing, Ivanhoe Park Brewing and the Ravenous Pig Brewing Co., takes place from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, at the recently opened patio space at The Monroe. Tickets are $35. Visit themonroeorlando.com for more. Got restaurant dish? Send tips to dining@orlandoweekly.com

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ISTANBUL GRILL The grilled wonders at this unfussy South OBT restaurant rival those of any other Turkish kebab house in the city — wellseasoned lamb kofta, piquant adana and plush tenderloin are notable. Lamb chops are also superb, as is the cheesy sujuk pide dotted with fat rounds of sausage. Kunefe is an absolute must. Open daily. (reviewed Feb. 16) 9428 S. Orange Blossom Trail, 407-2860887, istanbulgrillorlando.com, $$$

THE HALL ON THE YARD Dazzling grub hub in Ivanhoe Village brings upscale vibes (and prices) to the food hall experience. Nine concepts are housed within its gilded walls, each specializing in its own cuisine — vegan, Hawaiian, pan-Latin, panAsian, gourmet, Southern, baked goods, Indian and Caribbean. It’s full service, so be sure to check in with the host. The beer garden and inside-outside cocktail bar are big draws. Open daily. (reviewed Feb. 9) 1412 Alden Road, 407-887-4255, thehallontheyard. com, $$-$$$$

1921 MOUNT DORA The Mount Dora stunner maintains a steadfast dedication to showcasing Florida ingredients, but with a new level of artistry and progression thanks to executive chef Chris Edwards and his team. From seared diver scallops to oak-fired chicken glazed in peanut bulgogi to coffee-rubbed venison, the dishes dazzle. The wine list is still one of the best in the state, as is the exemplary cocktail program. Closed Mondays. (re-reviewed Feb. 2) 142 E. Fourth Ave., Mount Dora, 352-3851921, 1921mountdora.com, $$$$

SOUPA SAIYAN 3 Soupakase, a sub-concept at noodle house Soupa Saiyan 3, offers the best value for an omakase in the city. Ten pieces of nigiri, most using seafood from Toyosu Fish Market in Tokyo, are presented by skilled sushi chef David Tsan (Morimoto Asia, Kabooki Sushi). A handroll and soup are included, all for just $65. Soupakase is currently offered Wednesday to Sunday starting at 5 p.m. (reviewed Jan. 26) 11325 University Blvd., 407-440-4687, exploretock.com/soupa, $$$

LA ESKINNA Some of the best Mexican street fare in the city is being served out of this food truck parked in an industrial dirt lot. Park, scan the menu, place your order with the carhop and the food will be brought out to you. The pastor, barbacoa, vegan chorizo and birria tacos are all winners. Don’t pass on the birria ramen and taquitos either. Closed Saturday. (reviewed Jan. 19) 1826 Saturn Blvd., Lot 4A, 407-575-9156, facebook.com/la.eskinna, $ n

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JANUARY 17-APRIL 3, 2022 Leu Gardens presents a mythical journey through the 50-acre botanical gardens to find the Dragons’ treasure! Each guest, a “seeker,” will receive a special map with information on finding the legendary artifacts and clues. Each clue will help guide the seeker to decipher the location of the hidden treasure. Beware of the Dragons! They are fierce protectors of their treasure and keep a close eye on their jewels and gold.

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Frida Gustavsson as Freydis Eriksdotter in Vikings: Valhalla, debuting Friday on Netflix

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Streaming premieres you won’t want to miss by Steve Schneider PREMIERES WEDNESDAY: The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder — What’s changed for 14-year-old Penny Proud since 2005, when her original Disney Channel series went off the air? Well, this revival show repaints her world with a few modern flourishes, including a gender-nonconforming friend and an adult same-sex couple voiced by Billy Porter and Zachary Quinto. According to Deadline, producer Ralph Farquhar told a Television Critics Association panel that it’s a relief to no longer have to tiptoe around sensitive subjects with “coded language”; “Now we can go straight at it,” he said. Oh, like we didn’t know that sassy grandma of Penny’s was goin’ at it. (Disney+) Three Months — Pop hitmaker Troye Sivan plays a Miami youth who finds love while waiting the three months it takes to get tested after exposure to HIV. In real life, the film was shut down for twice that long because of the coronavirus. You could call that the height of irony, but I’d prefer to imagine that the cast and crew all met their soulmates while lining up for horse dewormer. (Paramount+)

PREMIERES THURSDAY: Hellbender — Has 16-year-old Izzy (Zelda Adams) been quarantined to the woods by her mother because of a debilitating illness, or is there another reason? And could that reason have something to do with the primal forces that are unleashed when another girl convinces Izzy to eat a live worm? Be careful, Izzy! There’s a nine-month wait to get tested for parasites. (Shudder) Love, Tom — Country songwriter Tom

Douglas celebrates the release of his new album with a retrospective performance of songs and stories from his three decades as a hitmaker for Nashville’s top artists. And why not? It worked when Desmond Child did it a few years ago. (As long as hearing “She Bangs” in 2019 falls under your rubric of “things that worked.”) (Paramount+) Wasteland — When this cautionary documentary series was shot, the idea that sewage is polluting our nation’s infrastructure from the inside probably seemed the height of scandalous. But now that we know the Omicron content of the stuff is what we really have to worry about, some plain oldfashioned poop in your Poland Spring seems almost quaint. (Paramount+)

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French remake of the 2014 South Korean film A Hard Day. Last year, the source material was also adapted into a movie of that same name for the Philippine market. And also a training film for the Florida Highway Patrol. (Netflix) Tyler Perry’s A Madea Homecoming — As her great-grandson prepares to graduate from college, suppressed intrigue threatens to tear Madea’s family apart. What we have here is the 12th flick in the pearl-clutching franchise, which means Perry is going to have to start throwing some curveballs pretty soon to keep the fans invested. Madea in the Multiverse of Madness, anyone? I totally want to see this broad meet her doppelgänger from that reality where she’s Flip Wilson. (Netflix)

Juvenile Justice — In this 10-episode South Korean drama series, a judge with an aversion toward young people is assigned to preside over juvenile court. There, she has to learn to put aside her prejudices in order to … hahaha, who am I kidding? She has the bailiff whack their pee-pees, just like Cheech & Chong intended! (Netflix)

Vikings: Valhalla — A century after the events of Vikings, the legendary Leif Eriksson navigates a period of unrest that sees his Nordic brethren at war with both the British and themselves. Is there anything more tragic than Viking-on-Viking violence? It’s why I stopped reading “Hagar the Horrible.” (Netflix)

No Exit — Spurred by a college student’s horrifying discovery, a bunch of people stranded at a rest stop in a snowstorm try to figure out which one of them is a kidnapper who stowed a child in their car. Listen, I’ve seen The Twilight Zone, and unless the kid has a third eye in the middle of its forehead, I’m calling no big whoop. (Hulu)

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Restless — A dirty cop plus an unfortunate car accident is a recipe for blackmail in this

Worst Roommate Ever — In a five-part documentary, Blumhouse Television tells the true stories of four outwardly innocuous roommates who turned out to be dangerously unstable. And I know what you’re asking yourself: If there are only four stories, what does that leave for the fifth episode? I don’t want to upset you or anything, but it’s leaving dirty dishes in your sink right now. (Netflix) orlandoweekly.com

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CIRCUIT CHURCH 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26 The Nook on Robinson 2432 E. Robinson St. instagram.com/circuit_church free

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HEAVY MOOG PARKING LOT Orlando electronics showcase Circuit Church’s monthly shows are free, outdoors and switched on BY MATTHEW MOY ER

n June of last year, Jared Silvia — musician and founder of Circuit Church, an all-purpose cassette label, events series and (as far as local music goes) electronic subgenre in and of itself — made what, at the time, seemed like a bold decision: He was going to restart his collective’s monthly electronics music showcase. Silvia had been in regular contact with his “informal community” of modular synth and hardware enthusiasts throughout the early course of the pandemic — including Modal_Plane, Void Machine and Zap Danger — and they all were feeling cautiously anxious to give a live show a try. “We were making music and collecting music but missing that instant feedback that you get when you have an audience,” says Silvia. “And also, I think people were getting really just sort of tired of livestreams. It’s like, how livestreams can you go to before you’re like, ‘OK, this is still just me sitting in my house,’ you know?” Circuit Church relaunched at its former Milk District home at the Nook on Robinson on Saturday, June 26, with performances from Fatal Flower, Void Machine and Mata

Live — a sound range going from glitchy squiggles to healing ambience. Whereas, pre-pandemic, Circuit Church was indoors on Thursdays, this was a weekend night event that sprawled out in the parking lot behind the Nook. A mobile sound system was cobbled together from Craigslist by Silvia and duly set up, and tables and chairs were schlepped outside for artists and audience. It was a free show and an early one starting at 7 p.m., no dithering as there was a 10 p.m. deadline to be courteous to neighbors. With nothing in the way of context, the big question was: Will anyone show up? “My feeling was, we’re gonna get like five people,” remembers Silvia. “We’re going to be playing to, essentially, an empty parking lot. But I was happy at the moment to do that because the musicians just needed that outlet. So even if we’re just gathering and playing to each other, in a sense, I felt like that was OK. At least it was giving us a chance to plug into a PA and do a performance.” And in the underground music equivalent to Field of

Dreams, the audience did indeed come. In multiples of the number that came to see Circuit Church V.1 inside the Nook or even when they headlined the pavilion at Mead Botanical Garden (which, in a moment of strange foreshadowing, was the final pre-pandemic Circuit Church event). Chalk it up to cabin fever, blind luck or a new hunger for adventurous sound on the part of a live-music-starved community. But writing as someone who regularly attends left-of-the-dial events and performers, this writer was surprised by the number of new faces (alongside the familiar ones). And many of those same people have made Circuit Church a Saturday-night ritual. “The first one was shockingly well-attended and the thing is, I wasn’t really able to fully account for that attendance,” confesses Silvia. “I think that people were just so absolutely ready to go see live music and the fact that it complied with CDC guidelines. … I think there’s a pretty low bar for entry. If you show up in the parking lot, there’s no charge and you can get a couple of Polar beers for like two bucks or whatever.`` And now here we are nine months later. Circuit Church has been held without fail the third Saturday of every month (except for December, when the appointed date basically fell on Christmas). Circuit Church was one of a number of outdoor events series that geared up during the pandemic; now it is one of the very last still going. Performers over the last nine months have included close Silvia comrades like She Dreamed in Pixels, Berz3rk3r, Aaron’s Home and Mata Live — not to mention his own postpunk project Super Passive and solo endeavor Pressurewave. But Silvia has also welcomed new performers to the Circuit Church pulpit, including TTN, Feline Conduits, Dan Reaves, Saturn Valley, Danielfuzztone and even Tampabased synth-pop artist Whirlynn. [ continued on page 37 ]

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Circuit Church’s choir: (clockwise from left) Pressurewave, Whirlynn, Modal_Plane PHOTOS BY MATTHEW MOYER

The Nook has been a supportive host for these events. Giving over the plum Saturday night slot to experimental music was a bit of a risk, let’s be frank. “By pivoting, putting safety first, and growing their event through even more collaboration and experimentation, Circuit Church has really been able to level up,” says Nook co-owner Matt Duke. “The Nook is constantly reminded how amazing of an event it is and are honored to be a part of such a special community.” “This is another area where I feel incredibly fortunate,” says Silvia. “When the Nook decided to start doing events again, I know that they were making a conscious effort to limit the number of events, but to focus on the events that they really liked and one was Circuit Church. … They gave us this prime spot, just to help encourage the kind of attendance that we’re seeing. Doing it on a recurring night on a Saturday, I think, is one of those opportunities to build an audience.” And another silent partner in this whole enterprise has been … the balmy Florida weather? This is a point of deadpan humor not lost on Silvia, as electronics wizards aren’t really associated with the great outdoors. “I want to keep doing it outdoors. Not just because of concerns about the pandemic,” says Silvia. “Just to experience what it feels like to be in that sort of humid, late summer rain and still be outdoors with oscillators going out of tune and stuff. “I really do think that Florida presents such a unique opportunity for electronic music, for outdoor performance,

that very few other cities have. … We should capitalize on it.” Attending a Circuit Church event often feels less like passively watching a performance, and almost more along the lines of an act of discovery. Even walking up to the block of Robinson Street where the shows are held, your ears will begin to detect an abstract pulse or an ambient wash drifting over trees (if you’re coming from the neighborhood) or bouncing off the T.G. Lee plant. The sounds draw you in as you round the corner into the parking lot and see musicians calmly presiding over banks of electronics, keyboards or drum machines. “There is a kind of curiosity,” agrees Silvia. “And so when you go back and chase that sound down, the fact that there is someone who is actively engaged in forefront music, experimental or otherwise — that, I think, is extremely attractive. “And it’s visually stimulating, whenever possible. We have projectors against the wall for visuals either live or remotely triggered. So, we’re trying our best to make it so that if someone comes in out of the sort of curiosity for ‘what are these squealing synthesizer sounds coming from behind a building,’ they’re rewarded with something more than just, ‘Oh, OK. There’s someone playing some sort of abstract techno back here.’” In a way, there might be something unique at work here, in terms of making left-field music like this open and accessible

in the broadest sense of the word. “There’s also something about, like, outdoors equals public, and public equals accepted,” says Silvia. “When you’re in a parking lot, anyone can walk up. It’s on egalitarian terrain. And that’s a kind of an odd and wonderful thing too. “When we take the kind of electronic music that relies on more experimental aspects and then put that in public places. To me that feels like a new thing. … I think it’s often been this sort of gathering of, you know, technological nerds creating music for each other.” As for the future, Sylvia and his fellow Churchgoers take things month by month, though he does offer a couple of teases. “The label continues. We have some releases slated. And we plan to continue to release cassette tapes,” says Silvia. “We are currently in talks with Mead Gardens about doing another outdoor event there, although the conversation is still ongoing. But I think both groups are 100 percent down to do it. It’s just we have to work out the timing and all that. … I can say without putting anyone in an awkward position that we are planning another one at the Botanical Garden right now.” Stay tuned for more on that. But in the nearest of futures, the Saturday, Feb. 26, installment of Circuit Church features noise OG-turned-synth wizard Creep City from Jacksonville, along with locals She Dreamed in Pixels and Jream.

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You know that breaks revival I’ve been talking about lately? Well, I wasn’t tripping (dance culture drug pun only partially intended). Of the local artists who’ve recently dabbled in the distinctly Floridian brand of breakbeat, there’s been the usually techno-centric Astro Pup and the famously synthwave-minded Moondragon. Now you can add Orlando dance-music producer and label owner Kyle Lyon to that list. Under the moniker Blair Sound Design, his cerebrally minimal dance sound typically rides a deeper house frequency. But BSD’s new release — the double single of “Orlando” b/w “Give It 2 U” — doesn’t just jump on the breaks train, it makes the most direct reference yet to our city’s specific heritage in the dance subgenre. Despite the meta title, “Orlando” is actually more of a hybrid jam that’s a housed-up take on the breaks, giving it both BSD’s signature and a sleek lounge vibe. “Give It 2 U,” on the other hand, is a straight mainline of the hard, hype breakbeats that reigned supreme here in the deep hours of the 1990s. It’s as prime a specimen as there’s been in ages of that classic Orlando sound. Since vintage rave sounds are getting the revivalist treatment these days, it’s good to see the breaks — a style that probably no other city in the world has exported to greater influence than Orlando — get its own propers. But do we really need the JNCO jeans to come back, too? Released on Lyon’s own French Press Lounge label, “Orlando”/”Give It 2 U” is available now on Bandcamp and Soundcloud.

Dance-music producer and label owner Kyle Lyon’s new release as Blair Sound Design — the double single “Orlando” b/w “Give It 2 U” — makes direct musical reference to our city’s infamous breaks heritage with hard, hype breakbeats

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Growing Stone, Las Nubes: While Skylar Sarkis keeps it on the up when he fronts melodic punk band Taking Meds, the New Yorker uses his Growing Stone project to breathe and muse a bit in the thoughtful setting of meditative indie rock. Everything about opener Las Nubes, however, is pure thrill. I gushed about the young Miami band as a name to watch in my review of their show here in September 2019 at Soundbar opening for the Coathangers. Then, three months after that, Iggy Pop himself enlisted them to be his own backing band at Art Basel. Now I’m not saying there’s a causal connection here. But the timing’s uncanny, no? At any rate, just trust me and Iggy on this one. Las Nubes’ thick rock fuzz is gathering some hot rock buzz, and it’s all justified. CONCERT PICKS THIS WEEK If you go out, be safe. If you’d rather not, (8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, Will’s Pub, $12-$15)

Ginko Balboa, Moat Cobra, The Valley Ritual, Fabricate: This packed local parade is a nice, diverse sampler that represents metal in a heavy spectrum that will, at the very least, stretch across progressive, punk, technical, death and groove. (8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, Will’s Pub, $10) Joy-Filled Noise: A Musical Celebration of Black History: There are myriad ways to appreciate Black History Month. But when it comes to American cultural legacy and identity, few are more essential and defining than through music. At this concert, Orlando composer and performer Kevin Harris will conduct a vocal and instrumental ensemble through a celebration and expression of Black American music. Expect the proud, compendious journey to span African American spirituals, gospel, blues and jazz. As one of Timucua’s “open house” events, this show is offered on an inclusive pay-what-you-like scale and even features a safe livestream option. If attending in person, masks are still required here at all times. (7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, Timucua Arts Foundation, donations accepted) The Gloomies, Daisy-Chain, 0 Miles Per Hour: After time in notable bands like Guards and Sacco, Andy Craig honed his own sound with the Gloomies. And with a mesmerizing spell of psych and surf, they’ve managed to stay consistently on tastemaking radars since their emergence in the middle of the last decade. Opening will be a couple of promising young Orlando bands with the jangle pop of Daisy-Chain and the chunky melodies of 0 Miles Per Hour. (7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, Will’s Pub, $10) baolehuu@orlandoweekly.com orlandoweekly.com ● FEB. 23-MARCH 1, 2022 ● ORLANDO WEEKLY

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Author Deb Caletti made the following observation: “You have ordinary moments and ordinary moments and more ordinary moments, and then, suddenly, there is something monumental right there. You have past and future colliding in the present, your own personal Big Bang, and nothing will ever be the same.” In my vision of your destiny in 2022, Pisces, there could be several of these personal Big Bangs, and one of them seems to be imminent. To prepare — that is, to ensure that the changes are primarily uplifting and enjoyable — I suggest you chant the following mantra at least five times every day: “I love and expect good changes.” ARIES (March 21-April 19): “A dead thing can go with the stream, but only a living thing can go against it,” wrote author G.K. Chesterton. Amen to that! Please regard his observation as the first part of your horoscope. Here’s the second part: It’s sometimes the right approach to move in harmony with the flow, to allow the momentum of elemental forces to carry you along. But now is not one of those times. I suggest you experiment with journeys against the flow. Go in quest of what the followers of easy options will never experience. Do it humbly, of course, and with your curiosity fully deployed. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “You’re never allowed to step on people to get ahead,” said TV personality and author Star Jones, “but you can step over them if they’re in your way.” I suspect the coming months will be a time when you really should step over people who are in your way. There’s no need to be mad at them, criticize them, or gossip about them. That would sap your energy to follow your increasingly clear dreams. Your main task is to free yourself from influences that obstruct your ability to be the Royal Sovereign of Your Own Destiny. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Gemini-born Gena Rowlands is retired now, but she had an award-winning six-decade career as an actor. At age 20, she decided what she wanted to do with her life, and her parents offered her their blessings. She testified: “I went home and I told my mom that I wanted to quit college and be an actress, and she said, ‘Huh, that sounds fascinating. It’s wonderful!’ And I told my father, and he literally said, ‘I don’t care if you want to be an elephant trainer if it makes you happy.’” Dear Gemini, in the coming months, I would love for you to receive similar encouragement for your budding ideas and plans. What can you do to ensure you’re surrounded by influences like Rowlands’ parents? I hope you embark on a long-term project to get all the support you need.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): As you enter an astrological phase when vast, expansive ruminations will be fun and healthy for you, I will offer you some vast, expansive thoughts. Hopefully, they will inspire your own spacious musings. First, here’s artist M.C. Escher: “Wonder is the salt of the earth.” Next, author Salman Rushdie: “What’s real and what’s true aren’t necessarily the same.” Here’s poet Allen Ginsberg: “When you notice something clearly and see it vividly, it then becomes sacred.” A proverb from the Omaha people: “Ask questions from your heart, and you will be answered from the heart.” G.K. Chesterton: “Let your religion be less of a theory and more of a love affair.” Finally, playwright Tony Kushner: “I’m not religious, but I like God, and he likes me.” LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “Out of love, you can speak with straight fury,” wrote author Eudora Welty. Here’s how I interpret that in light of the current chapter of your life story: You have an opportunity to recalibrate some misaligned energy. You have the necessary insight to fix an imbalance or dissolve an illusion or correct a flow that has gone off-course. And by far the best way to do that is by wielding the power of love. It will need to be expressed with vehemence and intense clarity, however. It will require you to be both compassionate and firm. Your homework: Figure out how to express transformative truths with kindness. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Virgo political science professor Tatah Mentan was born and raised in the African country of Cameroon, which has never fully recovered from its grueling colonization by Germany, France and England. The democratic tradition there is tenuous. When Mentan first taught at a university in the Cameroonian capital, authorities found his ideas too controversial. For the next 16 years, he attempted to be true to himself while avoiding governmental censorship, but the strain proved too stressful. Fearing for his safety, he fled to the U.S. I’m turning to him for advice that will serve you well in the coming weeks. He tells us, “Peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. Peace means to be in the midst of all those things and still be calm in your heart.” LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “Anything you do from the heart enriches you, but sometimes not till years later,” wrote author Mignon McLaughlin. I’m pleased to inform you, Libra, that you will soon receive your rewards for generous actions you accomplished in the past. On behalf of the cosmic rhythms, I apologize for how long it has taken. But at least it’s finally here. Don’t underestimate how big this is.

And don’t allow sadness about your earlier deprivation to inhibit your enthusiastic embrace of compensation. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): No matter how reasonable and analytical you are, Scorpio, you possess a robust attraction to magic. You yearn for the refreshing invigoration of non-rational mysteries. You nurture urges to be delighted by outbreaks of the raw, primal lust for life. According to my astrological assessment, you are especially inclined to want and need these feelings in the next few weeks. And that’s good and healthy and holy! At the same time, don’t abandon your powers of discernment. Keep them running in the background as you enjoy your rejuvenating communions with the enigmatic pleasures of the Great Unknown. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Author Diane Ackerman tells us, “In the absence of touching and being touched, people of all ages can sicken and grow touch starved. Touch seems to be as essential as sunlight.” This is always important to remember, but it will be extra crucial for you to keep in mind during the coming weeks. I advise you to be ingenious and humble and frank as you collect as much physical contact as you can. Be polite and respectful, of course. Never force yourself on anyone. Always seek permission. With those as your guidelines, be greedy for hugs and cuddling and caresses. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “Education, fundamentally, is the increase of the percentage of the conscious in relation to the unconscious.” Author and educator Sylvia Ashton-Warner said that, and now I’m telling you — just in time for one of the most lesson-rich times of a year that will be full of rich lessons. In the next nine months, dear Capricorn, the proportion of your consciousness in relation to your unconsciousness should markedly increase. And the coming weeks will be a favorable phase to upgrade your educational ambitions. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’re entering a phase of your cycle when your ability to boost your finances will be stronger than usual. You’ll be more likely to attract good luck with money and more apt to discover useful tips on how to generate greater abundance. To inspire your efforts, I offer you this observation by author Katharine Butler Hathaway: “To me, money is alive. It is almost human. If you treat it with real sympathy and kindness and consideration, it will be a good servant and work hard for you, and stay with you and take care of you.”

So many cats, so many personalities. Meet Butters, Casper and Pumpkin, just some of the cats that need your help getting adopted! We at OCAS are fortunate that our cats do get adopted quickly. Still, every now and then we have to remind people they are here, and they are all looking for good homes. We are open seven days a week, so come spend some time with one of our feline friends. During the entire month of February, adoption fees will be reduced to $30 for all dogs and cats at Orange County Animal Services. And as always, we are offering BOGO Cats because two are better than one! Adopters are encouraged to adopt two felines for the price of one, as cats tend to do well in pairs. Orange County Animal Services is located at 2769 Conroy Road in Orlando, near the Mall at Millenia. The shelter is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, please call 407836-3111 or visit ocnetpets.com.

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Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 5603 Metrowest Blvd Orlando, FL 32811 on 3/11/22 at 12:00 PM: Abraham Williams 3rd : household items; Andre Ashley: 1-bedroom apartment; Antwan Sanders: clothes bins; Cyntoria White: box spring, mattress, two couches, boxes, bags; Damion Kendrick German: king sized mattress, dresser, clothes, boxes, flat screen, tv; Dominique Jarvis Cheaney: clothes; Hublal Ramotar: furniture; Joe Hensley: boxes, house appliances; Kayla Oliver-Pratt: books, furniture, construction items, tools; Kim Bernard: apartment furniture and items; Lazarus M Mitchel: books, art; Margarett Anthony/Charles Lathan: decoration items for a business; Maria Bermudez Salas: furniture, household goods; Nilka Oviedo: boxes; Phinomene Duman: washer, dryer, full sized bedroom set, boxes, tv; Preston Williams: car motor; Thomas Waterman: totes, mattress; Vickie Cooley: house goods. The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: March 11th, 2022 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 2:00PM Extra Space Storage 5592 L.B.

McLeod Rd. Orlando, FL 32811 (407) 720-2832 Airom Filho-Household goods Robert Ferrer-Household goods Shamira (Myra) Smith-Household items eduardo benidez-Household goods Roberto Colon-Music equipment and household goods Gloria Sims-Household goods Ida singleton-Clothes and furniture Jamaal Lampley-Boxes, household goods. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 1420 North Orange Blossom Trail Orlando FL, 32804 (407) 312- 8736, on 3/11/2022 @ 12:00PM: Brady Thomas - Instrument and case. Johnny Hart. Children furniture, Fishing pole. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF Marianne L. Watson, Deceased File No. 2021CP003562O. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Marianne L. Watson, deceased, whose date of death was July

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21, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Orange County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 425 North Orange Avenue, Suite 340, Orlando, Florida 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 FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 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 2/23/2022. Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Michelle L. Rivera Attorney Florida Bar Number: 85325 Overstreet Law 100 Church Street Kissimmee, Florida 34741 Telephone: (407) 847-5151 E-Mail: mrivera@kisslawyer. com Secondary E-Mail: tmorgan@kisslawyer.com. Personal Representative: /s/ Christianne M. McLane 16500 Daeza Drive, Winter Garden, Florida 34787

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Legal, Public Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION. IN RE: ESTATE OF GWENDOLYN MARGARET HILLERUD, Deceased. File No. 21 CP 1899 Division Probate NOTICE TO CREDITORS. The administration of the estate of Gwendolyn Margaret Hillerud, deceased, whose date of death was July 9, 2021, is pending in the Circuit Court for Seminole County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Post Office Box 8099 Sanford, FL 32772-8099. 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 FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 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 2/16/2022. Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Erich M. Niederlehner Erich M. Niederlehner Attorney Florida Bar Number: 513822 FISHER & FISHER Attorneys at Law 181 Eglin Pkwy, NE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Telephone: (850) 244-8989 Fax: (850) 244-8428 E-Mail: jmark@jmarkfisher.com; Secondary E-Mail: erich@jmarkfisher.com. Personal Representative: /s/ Debra J. Shankle Debra J. Shankle PO Box 464 Deerwood, Minnesota 56441. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 9TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA ORLANDO LUIS VEGA Plaintiff, Vs. DAVID GENIN And DIVERSITY GROUP CONSULTING, LLC Defendants. DIVISION: CIRCUIT CIVIL CASE NUMBER: 2021-CA-003991-0 JUDGE: FALCONE. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DAVID GENIN The name of the natural defendant is David Genin whose address is: 1234 Gables Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30319. The nature of the action is Breach of Contract, Conversion and Negligence against the natural defendant for failure to reimburse Plaintiff for a $25,000.00 loan. This Action was instituted: In The Circuit Court Of The 9th Judicial Circuit In And For Orange County, Florida, abbreviated title of the case: Vega v. Genin et al. DATED on 11/12/2021 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT. Tiffany Moore Russell, As Clerk of the Court by: /s/ Yliana Romero As Deputy Clerk Civil Division 425 N. Orange Avenue Room 350 Orlando, Florida 32801. Defendant is required to file written defenses with the clerk of the court and to serve a copy not later than 28 days after the first publication of the notice on plaintiffs attorney Brent Buckman, Esq. 10380 SW Village Center Drive, Suite 164, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987, Tel. (772) 361-7127, Email: brent@brentbuckman.com Florida Bar No. 752711, Attorney for Orlando Luis Vega.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 9TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA ORLANDO LUIS VEGA Plaintiff, Vs. DAVID GENIN And DIVERSITY GROUP CONSULTING, LLC Defendants. DIVISION: CIRCUIT CIVIL CASE NUMBER: 2021-CA-003991-0 JUDGE: FALCONE. NOTICE OF ACTION F OR DIVERSITY GROUP C ONSULTING, LLC The name of the corporate defendant is Diversity Group Consulting, LLC, Care of: David Genin whose address is: 1234 Gables Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30319. The nature of the action is Breach ofContract, Conversion and Negligence against the corporate defendant for failure to reimbursePlaintiff for a $25,000.00 loan. This Action was instituted: In The Circuit Court Of The 9th Judicial Circuit In And For Orange County, Florida, abbreviated title of the case:Vega v. Genin et al.DATED on 11/10/2021 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT. Tiffany Moore Russell, As Clerk of the Court by: /s/ April Henson As Deputy Clerk Civil Division 425 N. Orange Avenue Room 350 Orlando, Florida 32801. Defendant is required to file written defenses with the clerk of the court and to serve a copy not later than 30days from the firstdate ofpublication of the notice on plaintiffs attorney Brent Buckman, Esq. 10380 SW Village Center Drive, Suite 164, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987, Tel. (772) 361-7127, Email: brent@brentbuckman.com Florida Bar No. 752711, Attorney for Orlando Luis Vega. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY STATE OF FLORIDA. JUVENILE DIVISION: 03/TYNAN CASE NO: DP19-642, IN THE INTEREST OF Minor Children: P. R. DOB: 07/12/2017 P. R. DOB: 11/03/2019 N. S. DOB: 08/22/2009 N. S. DOB: 06/16/2014 SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, STATE OF FLORIDA. TO: Freddie Simons Address Unknown: A Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath has been filed in this court regarding the above referenced children. You are hereby commanded to appear before Judge Greg A. Tynan on March 21, 2022 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. This is a telephonic hearing please dial 407-836-5646 (or toll-free 1-800-346-8020) and enter code number 517180#. The # key must be entered after the code numbers. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES A CONSTRUCTIVE CONSENT TO THE TPR PETITION OF THE CHILD(REN) AND COULD RESULT IN THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD(REN). “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 27th day of January, 2022. This summons has been issued at the request of: Sacha C. Dixon, Esq., Florida Bar No.: 1017790, Senior Attorney, Sacha.Dixon@ myflfamilies.com. CLERK OF COURT By: /s/ Deputy Clerk. (Court Seal) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIVISION: 7/ HIGBEE WESTGATE SERVICE CENTER CASE NO.: DP21-344. In the Interest of Minor Children: E.V. DOB: 05/04/2005 L.N. DOB: 05/19/2010 B. V.N. DOB: 01/09/2015 M. V.N. DOB: 03/01/2016 N.V. DOB:

07/21/2017. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS STATE OF FLORIDA TO: RENE VELASQUEZ ADDRESS UNKNOWN YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, has filed a Petition to terminate your parental rights and permanently commit the following children for adoption: E.V. DOB: 05/04/2005, L.N. DOB: 05/19/2010, B. V.N. DOB: 01/09/2015, M. V.N. DOB: 03/01/2016, and N.V. DOB: 07/21/2017. You are hereby commanded to appear on March 21, 2022 at 9:00a.m., before the Honorable Judge Heather Higbee, Juvenile Justice Center, ORANGE COUNTY, 2000 East Michigan Street, Courtroom 5, Orlando, FL 32806, for a TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY HEARING. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THIS CHILD. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE NAMED IN THIS NOTICE. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration, at 425 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801, telephone (407) 836-2303 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. WITNESS my hand and seal of this court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 1st day of FEBRUARY 2022. This summons has been issued at the request of: Cynthia J. Rodriguez, Esquire, Florida Bar No.: 1026123, Children’s Legal Services 882 S. Kirkman Road, Suite 300 Orlando, FL 32811 cynthia.rodriguez4@ 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: 7/ HIGBEE WESTGATE SERVICE CENTER CASE NO.: DP20-60. In the Interest of Minor Child:L.P. DOB: 11/11/2014. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS STATE OF FLORIDA TO: Lee Pritchard Sr. ADDRESS UNKNOWN YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, has filed a Petition to terminate your parental rights and permanently commit the following child for adoption: L.P. born on 11/11/2014. You are hereby commanded to appear on April 11, 2022 at 10:00a.m., before the Honorable Judge Heather Higbee, Juvenile Justice Center, ORANGE COUNTY, 2000 East Michigan Street, Courtroom 6, Orlando, FL 32806, for a TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY HEARING. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THIS CHILD. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE NAMED IN THIS NOTICE. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration, at 425 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801, telephone (407) 836-2303 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. WITNESS my hand and seal of this court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 8th day of February 2022.

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This summons has been issued at the request of: Cynthia J. Rodriguez, Esquire, Florida Bar No.: 1026123, Children’s Legal Services 882 S. Kirkman Road, Suite 300 Orlando, FL 32811 cynthia.rodriguez4@ 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: 7/ HIGBEE WESTGATE SERVICE CENTER CASE NO.: DP17-753. In the Interest of Minor Child: N.T. DOB: 10/08/2017. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS STATE OF FLORIDA TO: Rebecca Ramirez ADDRESS UNKNOWN YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, has filed a Petition to terminate your parental rights and permanently commit the following child for adoption: N.T. born on 10/08/2018. You are hereby commanded to appear on April 13, 2022 at 11:00a.m., before the Honorable Magistrate Craig McCarthy, Juvenile Justice Center, ORANGE COUNTY, 2000 East Michigan Street, Orlando, FL 32806, for a TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY HEARING. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THIS CHILD. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE NAMED IN THIS NOTICE. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration, at 425 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801, telephone (407) 836-2303 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. WITNESS my hand and seal of this court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 15th day of February 2022. This summons has been issued at the request of: Cynthia J. Rodriguez, Esquire, Florida Bar No.: 1026123, Children’s Legal Services 882 S. Kirkman Road, Suite 300 Orlando, FL 32811 cynthia.rodriguez4@ 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: 07/HIGBEE CASE NO: DP 06-271 IN THE INTEREST OF MINOR CHILDREN: J. M. DOB: 08/13/2006, E. M. DOB: 02/26/2008, J. M. DOB: 04/04/2009, J. M. DOB: 12/13/2010, J. M. DOB: 08/25/2012, M. M. DOB: 07/19/2015, X. A. DOB: 08/22/2017. NOTICE OF ACTION TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS STATE OF FLORIDA. TO: ERMA ANDERSON, ADDRESS UNKNOWN. WHEREAS a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath has been filed in this court regarding the above-referenced children. You are hereby commanded to appear before Circuit Judge Heather Higbee on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 9:15 a.m. at the Juvenile Justice Center, 2000 East Michigan Street, Orlando, Florida 32806, for a TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY HEARING. You must appear on the date and at the time specified. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILDREN. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MIGHT LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILDREN NAMED IN THE PETITION. 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 31st day of January, 2022. This summons has been issued at the request of: Samar Sultan, Esquire, Florida Bar No.: 0289847, samar.sultan@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: 03/ TYNAN CASE NO.: DP09292 IN THE INTEREST OF: W.S. DOB: 04/25/2019, minor child. SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, STATE OF FLORIDA. To: BILLY RAY SIMS, Address Unknown. WHEREAS 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 G. TYNAN, at 9:00 a.m., on March 30th, 2022, 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 ON FILE WITH THE CLERK. “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, 2022. This summons has been issued at the request of: Nancy A. Robak, Attorney for the State of Florida Department of Children and Families 400 West Robinson Street, Ste. N211, Orlando, FL 32801, (407) 921-7169. 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/ TYNAN CASE NO.: DP21-84 IN THE INTEREST OF: J.G. DOB: 01/03/2020, minor child. SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, STATE OF FLORIDA. To: LAWRENCE JOHNSON, Address Unknown. WHEREAS 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 G. TYNAN, at 10:45 a.m., on April 4th, 2022, 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. THIS HEARING WILL BE HELD VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS. THE LINK WILL BE PROVIDED. 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 ON FILE WITH THE CLERK. “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 10th day of February,

2022. This summons has been issued at the request of: Nancy A. Robak, Attorney for the State of Florida Department of Children and Families 400 West Robinson Street, Ste. N211, Orlando, FL 32801, (407) 921-7169. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Deputy Clerk, (Court Seal) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR OSCEOLA COUNTY, FLORIDA DIVISION: 41 CASE NO. 19-DP-105 IN THE INTEREST OF I. E. S., DOB: 06/29/2019. NOTICE OF ACTION AND OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS STATE OF FLORIDA TO: ELIZABETH SANCHEZ (unknown address) 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 Judge Laura Shaffer, on March 4th, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. at the Osceola County Courthouse at 2 Courthouse Square, Courtroom 4C, Kissimmee, FL 34741, for a TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY /ADJUDICATORY 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 THESE CHILDREN. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILDREN WHOSE INITIALS APPEAR ABOVE. “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.” DISABILITIES NOTICE: If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, Court Administration, Osceola County Courthouse, 2 Courthouse Square, Suite 6300, Kissimmee, Florida, (407) 742-2417, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. WITNESS my hand as the Clerk of said Court and the Seal, this 24th day of January, 2022. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Court Seal) By: /s/ Deputy Clerk. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR OSCEOLA COUNTY, FLORIDA DIVISION: 41 CASE NO.: 21-DP-33. IN THE INTEREST OF: L. L., DOB: 04/05/2021, Minor child. NOTICE OF ACTION AND OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS. STATE OF FLORIDA. TO: TERRY HESTER, Unknown Address. 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 Judge Laura Shaffer, on April 5th, 2022, at 9:30a.m. at the Osceola County Courthouse at 2 Courthouse Square, Courtroom 4C, Kissimmee, FL 34741, 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 WHOSE INITIALS APPEAR ABOVE. “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.” DISABILITIES

NOTICE: If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, Court Administration, Osceola County Courthouse, 2 Courthouse Square, Suite 6300, Kissimmee, Florida, (407) 742-2417, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. WITNESS my hand as the Clerk of said Court and the Seal, this 16th day of February, 2022. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Court Seal) By: /s/ Deputy Clerk. LOST OR ABANDONED PROPERTY FOUND OR RECOVERED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF ORLANDO, FLORIDA. PROPERTY NOT CLAIMED WILL EITHER BE SURRENDERED TO THE FINDERS OR RETAINED FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT. PICTURE IDENTIFICATION IS REQUIRED. February 2022 DESCRIPTION, FOUND PROPERTY: 1. License plate600 Blk of E Concord St 2. Backpack with electronics7400 Blk of Augusta National Dr Blk 3. CellphonesPresident Barack Obama Pkwy/ Conroy Rd 4. Bag with electronicsN Terry Ave/ Ossie St 5. Cellphone2700 Blk of E Colonial Dr 6. CellphoneS Kirkman Rd/ I-4 Ramp E 7. Cellphone1200 Blk of W South St 8. license plates6700 Blk of Grand National Dr 9. Bag with Misc Items40 Blk of W Washington St 10. Cellphones100 Blk of S Orange Ave 11. Cellphones1500 Blk of Briercliff Dr 12. Cellphones900 Blk of S Orange Ave 13. Electronics6300 Blk of Contessa Dr 14. CellphoneColumbia St/ Bruton Blvd 15. License Plate3500 Blk of Wells St 16. License Plate930 Blk of W Colonial Dr 17. KeysN Orange Ave/ E Washington St 18. ElectronicsS Orange Ave/ E Church St 19. Cellphone4900 Blk of Millenia Blvd 20. Cellphone4900 Blk of S Kirkman Rd 21. Keys1400 Blk of Kuhl Ave 22. Electronics4600 Blk of S Kirkman Rd 23. Key11900 Blk of Narcoossee Rd FOR INFO CALL (407) 246-2445, MONDAY – THRU THURSDAY, 9:00 AM TILL 3:00PM NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, HILL/GRAY SEVEN, L.L.C., of 1350 City View Center, Oviedo, FL 32765 in the county of Seminole, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: Highland Hill Self Storage LLC It is the intent of the undersigned to register “Highland Hill Self Storage LLC” with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations. Dated: 2/18/2022 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 3, 2022 and will continue until all locations are done U-Haul Moving and Storage at Maitland Blvd, 7815 North Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32810; B33 TANEKIA BUTLER $488.50, A0008A BARBIE FLETCHER $949.00, A0007A Tressa Jones $1,086.80, B26

Latoiya Neal $450.80, C56 rita senquis $967.50, R051 JEAN Louis $686.95, U779 Paul Selvy $371.25, D12 Barbie Fletcher $535.60, B35 Dawn Hebbert $543.50, B43 juan greene $387.20, C11 Roderick Riley $662.80 U-Haul Moving and Storage of Apopka, 1221 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka, Fl 32703; 1108 ESCABAN FELICIANO $1,542.40, 1046 Ty Hillman $1,549.70, 1082 NICOLE ALMEIDA $922.40, 1078 Tarvega FORREST $742.25, 1020 ESCABAN FELICIANO $790.40, R020 Ty Hillman $885.20 U-Haul Moving and Storage of Altamonte Springs, 598 West Highway 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714; C145 Henry Doggett $1533.55, B105 JAMESHA JILES $846.60, B121 Sherral Mapps $1,277.60, E104 Blair Culver $1,114.85, A110 WEINFRID LUNDOR $1,104.60 U-Haul Moving and Storage at Semoran Blvd, 2055 State Rd 436, Winter Park, Fl 32792; 2450 Jonathan Mella $431.08, 1667 KINAYA TATUM $465.99, 1460 TYLER NEUMANN $431.08, 2050 TRACI WASHINGTON $750.62, 2753 Alexus mCintyre $399.28, 1103-04 Douglas MacLean $867.88, 1224 Mahmoud Rayan $729.28, 2600 Cassidy Cole $518.85, 2657 Mystery Room $479.10, 2655 Justin Foster $479.10, 2179 Pedro Reyes $862.80, 2452 nikita lewis $289.46, 1683 Micah talley $411.62, 1088 DAVID ANDERSON $576.75, 1040 AMBER KIDDER $1,006.22 U-Haul Moving and Storage at Longwood, 650 North Ronald Reagan Blvd, Longwood, FL 32750; E013 Angela Smith $527.00, A052 Denroy Samuels $532.35, D002 james stone $958.35, C044 roofing r us sytems inc $504.10, E008 MICHAEL HILL $633.60, C031 katrina queen $918.25, E061 Tyrese Stevenson 612.25, B069 Debra Mastrantonio $351.41, A012 Raymond Lopez $532.68U-Haul Moving and Storage at Lake Mary Blvd, 3851 S Orlando Drive, Sanford, Fl 32773: 1406 robert henry $883.75, 1029 pamela izquierdo $702.81, 1607 robert henry $947.65, 1429 Alexi Tamiroff $622.94, 2011 ISABEL RIVAS $731.60, 5046 Alexander Bankert $702.81, 2574 Gary Benson $527.00, 5034 BONNIE LOESCHER $708.14, 5026 Robert Hebert $794.77, 1781 GEORGE WEINBEL $984.95, 1781 George Weinbel $984.95, 1732 lillian williams $335.40, 5076 Anna Allen $708.14, 1752 Jonathan Jackson $526.95, 5002 LEAIYNA CINE $862.51, 1205 kyesha britton $931.45, 1431 JASON MACMILLAN $356.68, 2322 charissa johns $901.42, 5070 MARK HARB $1,016.88, 1450 KEVIN HUTH $356.68, 1162 standley swinton $831.55, 1081 Jamesha Mathews $857.18, 1411 robert henry $883.75, 2247 laura Vega $1,368.24, 1734 Timothy Wrathall $335.40, 5008 Jasper Upshaw $1,016.88, 1451 JASON MACMILLAN $356.68, 0005 Johnny Jones $505.80, 1326 William Santiago $505.67, 1238 ANNETTE WILSON $356.68, 1310 SHARON WHEELER $425.85, 5078 George Weinbel $1071.55 U-Haul Moving & Storage of Sanford, 3101 S Orlando Drive, Sanford, FL 32773; 0228 JOHN CONLEY $677.10, 1224 Handel Dormus $309.60, 1069 Tyree Knox $370.75, 1954 Martinique Billings $527.72, 1822 jannie holliday $786.70, 1371 mylee monfor $647.80, 0208 Heather Tilbury $677.10, 1723 Kurt Vinis $783.32, 0002 ALYSHA DAVIS $576.00, 2006 Brittney Reynolds $465.50, 1014 linda spivey $490.75, 1993 Johnie jones $437.40, 0131 HOWARD ALEXANDER $565.33, 1192 Denise Green $309.60, 0023 CAROLYNN MORGAN $831.50, 1652-54 Tori Tucker $854.08, 1601 Austin Cowing $370.75, 1301 Tearia Butler $735.62 U-Haul Moving and Storage of Sanford on Rinehart Road, 1811 Rinehart Road, Sanford, Fl 32771; 3082 Brandie Wagner $564.88, 4069 Mystery Room $622.78, 3134 karmetta chambers $525.56, 2032 Mystery Room $622.78, 1097 Patrick weiland $739.98, 2057 NORMA MAZZALI VARGAS $851.58, 2097 Marline Algarin $864.81, 4047 ERIC RAWLINS $2,134.55, 2046 luccas sanchez $851.58, 1044 Collen Garey $670.87, 4025 Quentin Turner $395.04, 4178 Tiama Small $544.27, 4048 Norma Mazzali

Vargas $1349.05. 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 9:30am and RUNS CONTINUOUSLY. UHaul Ctr 4 Corners 8546 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee Fl 34747 03/08/2022: 2310 Carlo Lorenzo, 2211-13 Lenore Robinson, 1435 Jayveri Kelly, 1792 Arleene Rios Rosa, 1605 Steven Gindlesberger, 1619-1621 Mark Weldy, 2256 Jason Espejo, 1625 Vitor Cantalejo, 2475 Velder Parker, 1851 Elia Noemi Melendez, 1520 Yamaris Rodriguez Soto, 1903 Atnia Avila, 2248 Lori Harris, 11461148 Inez Spigner, 2257 Walter Castro, 1546 Amy Quisenberry Faustine. Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on www.storagetreasures.com ending on March 11th, 2022 at 11:00 am for units located at: Compass Self Storage 3498 Canoe Creek Rd St. Cloud, FL 34772. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Compass Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment. The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes and appliances, unless otherwise noted. A206- Luis Gonzalez A212- Coy Dotson A270- Holly Hefler B110- Inez Isaraphanich E128- Andrea Alexander E133- Jeyvelisse Perez NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below on March 3, 2022 at the locations indicated: Store 7107: 6174 S Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL 32822 (407) 955-4137 @10:45 Am Roberto Martinez, Tools and boxes, Shawn Cobb, sofas, mattresses, TV & boxes, Itesha Matthews, Home goods and boxes. Store 7590: 7360 Sand Lake Rd, Orlando FL 32819, 407.634.4449 @ 11:45 am Courtney Peterkin - Household items. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below on March 11, 2022 at the locations indicated: Store 1631: 5753 Hoffner Ave. Orlando FL 32822, 407.212.5890 @10:15 am August Hinnant, couches, bedframe. Store 7057: 13597 S. Orange Ave Orlando FL 32824, 407.910.2087 @ 10:30 Am, Annette Marie Del Toro Sanchez- household items, shoes, clothes: Lizzette Santiagototes, table, small bed: Hector Campos Lopez- household items: Trenitrice Neal- household furniture: Kyle Alonzoboxes, furniture, personal belongings. Store 7107: 6174 S Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL 32822 (407) 955-4137 @10:45

Am. Makayla Greybear; Furniture, grill, boxes, tools. Laney Greco; Household items. Store 7143: 6035 Sand Lake Vista Dr, Orlando FL 32819, 407.337.6665 @ 11:00 am Christopher Brown – dresser, stereo, bags, boxes, clothes, personal papers, shoes, totes; Pauline Pablo – tires; Nathalie Wortman – bags, clothes, shoes, mattress, bins, boxes. Store 7155 @ 1305 Crawford Ave St. Cloud FL 34769 (385) 266-1653 @11:15 AM: Jane Roderick household and garage items. Angie Senquiz upright piano, household items. Bryant Sanchez Industrial unit with hydraulic parts, racks, metal. David Caran furniture, household items, collectibles. Kimberly Gordon household items. Store 7306: 408 N Primrose Dr. Orlando FL 32803, 321.285.5021 @ 12:15 pm Francoise Sewell- clothes, shoes, totes, kitchen utilities, hair products; Kristi Mercer- holiday décor, Easter and Christmas items, totes. Store 7590: 7360 Sand Lake Rd, Orlando FL 32819, 407.634.4449 @ 11:45 am Jason Bainbridge-Boxes, Farrah Willis- 2 Bedroom Apartment, Gabrielle Thompson- Furniture, April Early- Household items 2 bedrooms, Jillian Wiles- Furniture, household items. Store 8136: 3501 S. Orange Blossom Trail Orlando FL 32839, 407.488.9093 @ 12:00pm. Tammy Arthur- Bags, Boxes, Totes, File Cabinet, Musical Instruments, Grill, Popcorn popper. Clara Thompson- Bags, Clothes, Pictures, Shoes, Totes, Toys. Schamard Caneus- Chair, Dresser, Boxes, Totes. Raul Quinones- Boxes, Shoes, Tool Box, Tires, Rims, Car Parts. Katina YoungChair, Couch, Table, TV, Boxes, Tots, Fan, Cleaning Bucket. Stephanie DieudonneBed, Bags, Boxes, Clothes, Totes, Chair. Patricia Ann Whitfield- Chair, Dresser, Bags, Boxes, Clothes, Totes, Chair, Shelves, Vase, Purse. Viviane Marques Da Silva- Table, Totes, Hand Tools, Shelves, Paint, Camping Stove, Snow Board. Store 8460: 4390 Pleasant Hill Rd Kissimmee FL 34746 (407) 429-8867 @ 12:15 PM: Malek Young Boxes & furniture, Rose j Rivera Furniture and boxes, Russell Culbreth Small furniture, boxes, and clothes, Qiana Harris clothing, lawn care equipment & baby gear, Tori Franklin tools heavy operating equitment Store 8612: 1150 Brand Ln Kissimmee, FL 34744 (407) 414-5303 @12:30 pm. Ashley Gonzalez household goods, personal items. Store 8753 @ 540 Cypress Pkwy Poinciana FL 34759 (863) 240-0879 @ 12:45PM Fior Diaz household items, Dorothy Hoover Cooler, Chairs, Tents, Raquel Forbes Household items, Margarita Sanchez Household items, Tools, Jean Santos Castro Household items, Charmaine Ephriam household items. Store 8778: 3820 S Orange Ave Orlando FL 32806, 321.270.3440 @ 1:00 PM. Nina Gadson Clothing,furniture, toys etc,Ashley Harris Household, Nina Gadson Clothing furniture Etc,Harry Gadson Household item,richard zachary Household goods,Karma Butler King bed and dresser,Nicole King Hoysehold,Brandon Cipollone restaurant equipment,Brandon Cipollone Household goods. Store 8840: 11261 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando, Fl 32832 407-280-7355 @ 1:15PM. Myrna Robles Household Goods, Myrna Robles Household Goods, Jairo Jimenez Ayala Trailer and Jet skis. Store 8931: 3280 Vineland Rd Kissimmee FL 34746, 407.720.7424@1:30PM pm: Adhalesi Almanzar household good & boxes, Shifon Johnson household & boxes, Yi Del Valle household goods, William Quiles boxes, bins, household goods, Dawn Corbeil boxes, clothes, misc items, Elizabeth Vivas household goods. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the

personal property. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Mindful Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the following times and locations: March 16, 2022 9:30am Mindful Storage facility: 900 Cypress Pkwy. Kissimmee, FL 34759 (321) 732-6032 The personal goods stored therein by the following: #2089-Furniture, #2106-Households, #1072-Households, #2021-Households, #1064-Households. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Mindful Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Notice of Public Sale: Pursuant to F.S. 713.78 on March 11th, 2022 at 9:00 am, Riker’s Roadside Of Central Florida, INC, 630 E Landstreet Rd, Orlando, FL 32824, will sell the following vehicles and/or vessels. Seller reserves the right to bid. Sold as is, no warranty. Seller guarantees no title, terms cash. Seller reserves the right to refuse any or all bids; 2B3KA43VX9H597608 2009/Dodg 1N4AL2AP5AN516514 2010/Niss JH4UA3640WC006803 1998/Acur 5NPEU46F66H102122 2006/Hyun 2HGFC3A59HH750227 2017/Hond 1B7HL38X52S514107 2002/Dodg 1P3BP49K7JF127861 1988/Plym 4USBT33595LS58669 2005/BMW 5UXWX5C53BL708110 2011/BMW WDDPK3JA0GF117866 2016/Merz. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: ADAM AYED ENTERPRISES LLC gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 3/11/2022, 09:00 am at 9712 RECYCLE CENTER RD ORLANDO, FL 32824- 8146, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. ADAM AYED ENTERPRISES LLC reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids. 1FACP45E0PF194501 1993 FORD 4T1BG22K4WU308493 1998 TOYT 1D7HU18D84J108652 2004 DODG 4A4MM21S07E067611 2007 MITS 1FTNS1EW3BDA10732 2011 FOR 1FT8W3AT0CEB55537 2012 FORD. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: NEW GENERATION TOWING AND RECOVERY, LLC. gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on the following dates, 08:00 am at 10850 COSMONAUT BLVD ORLANDO, FL 32824, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. NEW GENERATION TOWING AND RECOVERY, LLC. reserves the right to accept or reject any and/ or all bids. MARCH 10, 2022 2D4RN3DG6BR638878 2011 DODG JM3ER293370160816 2007 MAZDA

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MARCH 12, 2022 3N1AB41D6TL020674 1996 NISS JA3AJ26E83U074200 2003 MITS MARCH 13, 2022 1HGCR2F77EA306747 2014 HOND WVWDA71F17V022449 2007 VOLK. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: NEW GENERATION TOWING AND RECOVERY, LLC. gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on the following dates, 08:00 am at 2603 OLD DIXIE HIGHWAY KISSIMMEE, FL 34744, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. NEW GENERATION TOWING AND RECOVERY, LLC. reserves the right to accept or reject any and/ or all bids. MARCH 7, 2022 1N4AL11D95C127814 2005 NISS 2D4GP44L35R541260 2005 DODG 3N1AB7APXKY264891 2019 NISS MARCH 8, 2022 1FMDA31X4VZA42181 1997 FORD MARCH 10, 2022 1G6KD57Y77U115383 2007 CADI 4JGAB54E6XA063606 1999 MERZ MARCH 12, 2022 1FAHP25196G158662 2006 FORD 2T1BU4EEXBC735618 2011 TOYT 3N1AB41D5XL096408 1999 NISS. Notice of Public Sale: Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on www. storagetreasures.com ending on March 11, 2022 at 11:00 am for units located at: Compass Self Storage, 14120 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32826. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Compass Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment. The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes and appliances. #1407–Josias Joel Torres Martinez #1425–Ben Mendez. Notice of Public Sale: Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on www. storagetreasures.com ending onMarch 11th, 2022 at 11:00 am for units located at:Compass Self Storage2435 W SR 426 , Oviedo, FL 32765. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goodsare sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Compass Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment. The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes and appliances . 54 – Alice Battle188 – Cody Hawkins 308 – Lisa Richardson.

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NOTICE OF SALE The following vehicles will be sold at Public Sale for cash to satisfy lien pursuant to F.S. 713.78 on March 15, 2021 at 9:00 am at Dynamic Towing, 6408 Old Cheney Hwy., Orlando, FL. (407) 273-5880 2004 NISS 1N4BA41E44C931425 2004 CHEV 1GNCS18X94K123747. 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: 2016 Kia VIN# KNAFX4A6G5441639 2001 Oldsmobile VIN# 1G3GS64C614224335 1999 Honda VIN# 1HGCG5643XA141053 2010 Hyundai VIN# 5NPET4AC1AH653468 2000 Chevy VIN# 3G1JC5249YS110101 2016 YNGF VIN# LL0TCAPH8GYC62987 1996 PLE VIN# PLE07984B696 2011 Chrysler VIN# 2A4RR5DG6BR775505 To be sold at auction at 8:00 am. on March 16, 2022 at 7301 Gardner Street, Winter Park, FL. 32792 Constellation Towing & Recovery LLC

Employment Construction Project Manager (Orlando, FL) to conduct construction field investigations in support of construction defects litigation, perform visual and preliminary inspections at residential construction projects, to perform destructive testing to verify construction standards and to assess damage prepare reports in support of construction defects litigation’, familiarity with building envelope code requirements and construction practices, meet with upper management to discuss projects and procedures, ensure compliance with safety and regulations. Travel required. Req: bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. Please send resume to 1278 Glenneyre St #247, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Orlando, FL –Office seeks Internat’l Tax Consultant to maintain accts for Latin American entrepreneurs needing tax services; assist owners w/ dvlpng recording systems & mng assets; develop, maintain, & analyze budgets; prep & examine acctg records & financl statements to assess conformance to the U.S. & Latin American standards. Req: B.S. Acctg + 2 yrs exp. Mail resume to: Owner, USA Latino Tax and Accounting, LLC, 1650 Sand Lake Rd, Ste 105, Orlando, FL 32809. RCG Global Service seeks Technical Architect in Orlando, FL to design, asses & rationalz auto framewrks & tools. Snd resume to RCG Global Services, Attn: Michael Palmese, 170 Wood Ave. S., 4th Fl, Iselin, NJ 08830.

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