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Sanford Republican leads state Senate effort to revamp water management districts

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 2/15 2:31A Jim Saunders

TALLAHASSEE — A Florida Senate committee Tuesday will consider a plan that would make wide-ranging changes in the state’s water management districts, with backers saying the...

Beleaguered Kissimmee police to get new chief

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 2/15 1:00A Cristóbal Reyes, Natalia Jaramil

The City of Kissimmee is in the middle of the process to select a new chief to helm its beleaguered police department, more than three months after its former chief resigned...

Renaming Florida after Moon Pies? That’s weird. | Commentary

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 2/14 12:00A Scott Maxwell

In one of this week s weirder stories, the company that makes Moon Pies reacted to President Trump s plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico by declaring that it had decided to rename the State of Florida....

Orlando Ballet’s new executive director: ‘We have to lead with joy’

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 2/13 11:00P Matthew J. Palm

Roughly three months into the job, Orlando Ballet executive director Bradley Renner is smiling. I m an eternal optimist, he says. I want to focus on telling stories that I know are going to inspire....

Leu Gardens exhibit showcases the art of origami with 13 outdoor sculptures

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 2/13 11:00P Patrick Connolly

Amid the fast-paced, stressful pace of everyday life, Leu Gardens invites visitors to take a break in nature while exploring an outdoor art exhibit inspired by the Zen art of origami. Origami in the...

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Orlando International Airport seeks developer for air taxi vertiport

Orlando Biz Journal 2/14 4:32A Ryan Lynch

The airport has put together concepts to have advanced air mobility vehicles located on site.

Longtime I-Drive attraction goes on the market

Orlando Biz Journal 2/14 12:00A Trevor Fraser

An iconic Orlando attraction on I-Drive has hit the market, highlighting the area's potential for hotel redevelopment near Epic Universe theme park.

Newer, riskier startups are reshaping Florida's insurance market

Orlando Biz Journal 2/14 12:00A Christina Georgacopoulos

Fast-growing startups are dramatically reshaping Florida's insurance landscape and introducing new risks to market stability.

Wall Street Plaza revival? Bosko Lazic has a plan.

Orlando Biz Journal 2/13 12:01A Sarah Kinbar

Wall Street Plaza’s owner is betting on more than nightlife. Plans include an ice cream shop, upscale restaurant, events and family-friendly attractions.

Car wash company buys 9 Florida locations for $50 million

Orlando Biz Journal 2/13 12:00A Erik Bojnansky

Six of the newly acquired car wash locations are in Orlando.

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Barbecue Bonfides – Interview with Chef Tyler Brunache of Smokemade Meats + Eats

Tasty Chomps 2/15 8:50A Ricky Ly

Smokemade Meats offers a classic Central Texas barbecue experience, with scratch-made food served in a no-frills but welcoming atmosphere. You can order their low and slow barbecue online in advance...

Inside Look: Audubon Park Garden District

Tasty Chomps 2/15 8:44A Ricky Ly

Along Corrine Drive between Leu Gardens in the west to Baldwin Park in the east, the beloved and quirky Audubon Park Garden District is one of the tiniest commercial districts in the United States,...

11 Places for Hot Soups and Noodle Soups in Orlando Right Now—Winter 2025

Tasty Chomps 2/15 8:42A Irene M

The weather is a bit chilly this weather, so what s better than getting some delicious hot soups? Check out our list below! 11 Places for Hot Soups and Noodle Soups in Orlando Right Now—Winter 2025 1....

Wagyu House & Chubby Cattle Coming Soon to Orlando – Inside Look

Tasty Chomps 2/11 10:51A Ricky Ly

Chubby Cattle and Wagyu House are two concepts under Chubby Group, known for AYCE Wagyu dining. Chubby Cattle offers BBQ and Shabu-Shabu, sourcing directly from prestigious ranches like Toriyama in...

Inside Look: Amphora – Turkish and Baklavas

Tasty Chomps 2/11 9:49A Ricky Ly

Blue Amphora is a new establishment off of Goldenrod in East Orlando specializing in daily-made Turkish baklava, not just desserts but also savory items like börek and Turkish paninis, alongside a...

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Love

Green Fashionista 2/9 11:30P noreply@blogger.com (Kate at Gre

Lots to love going into this week. The Florida we know and love is back after trying to be cute and pretend to have winter. Lil' Miss has been back in the pool for swim practice, and we've been...

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Green Fashionista 2/2 11:30P noreply@blogger.com (Kate at Gre

I have officially been influenced by a Facebook ad. Who am I? I barely spend time on that app to begin with, and am usually just on there for work related stuff (oh how I loathe Meta Business Suite)....