The City of Orlando issued a request for proposals in July 2020 that we told you about HERE, asking for submissions for a new three-dimensional art piece that would be installed along the I-4 corridor. The proposed artwork will be placed near the Colonial Drive Pedestrian Bridge, just south of Colonial Drive, north of Concord […]
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Hinckley’s Fancy Meats launching new series of exotic meat comfort foods
Hinckley’s Fancy Meats (Instagram | Website), the popular deli/meat counter in the East End Market, has launched a new series of to-go dinners featuring “out-of-the-ordinary proteins” like axis deer, elk, and wild boar. The first meal in the “Creature Comfort” series will be Elk Lasagna. The dinner-for-two will feature fresh baked bread with charcuterie and cheese, […]
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11 Questions with painter Ericka Sobrack
You can’t deny people are awesome. Who doesn’t like sitting down with good friends to ask them interesting, insightful, and funny questions? That’s what 11 Questions is about. I’ll be featuring some friends I look up to as well as people within the community I’ve always wanted to get to know. As a bonus, I’ve […]
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MAP: Roundup of late-night dining options
Tired of driving around aimlessly looking for a place to carb up past 9 p.m. in The City Beautiful? Worry no longer, we have a map for that. Use our interactive map below to find some great options. Purple marks our favorite spots and yellow marks more of the chain offerings. Did we miss one […]
Posted inComing and Going, Food & Drink, Milk District, People
New brewery opening in the Milk District
A new brewery will be opening in the former South Street Coin Laundry space at 2807 E. South Street [GMap]. Twelve Talons Beerworks (Facebook) hasn’t announced a timeline for the new space but they’ve been hosting collaborative releases for a while now, including tapping kegs at places like Rockpit Brewing (a Chocolate Orange Russian Imperial) […]
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House of the Day: 4/2 Lake Eola Heights blue bombshell is asking $410,000
This four-bedroom, two-bathroom home is located at 408 E. Harwood Street [GMap] in the Lake Eola Heights Historic District., just a few minutes away from Lake Eola Park and Eola General. This two-story, 1, 617 SF home was originally built in 1920 and features a covered front porch, high ceilings, and wood and ceramic flooring […]
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Straight Trippin’ to … Daytona Beach
POWERED BY FORD VIP BLOGGER PROGRAM: This is the latest piece in our new series of columns that we will be sharing in partnership with our friends at FORD Motor Company to share some of our new favorite quick trips in the Orlando area. Orlando’s downtown “bungalow” neighborhoods are undoubtedly the best places to live […]
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House of the Day: 2/1 Milk District pool home asking $299,000
This two-bedroom, one-bathroom pool home is located at 2701 E. Jackson Street [GMap] in the Milk District, seconds away from popular spots like Sideward Brewing, Stasio’s Italian Market, The Nook, and Pom Pom’s Sandwicheria and Teahouse. The 745 SF home comes with an attached one-car garage and a beautiful pool in a large fenced-in backyard. […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Buildings, Garden, History, News, Quality of Life, Winter Park
Polasek Museum celebrating 60th anniversary year
The Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens (Facebook | Website) was founded in 1961 and is currently celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2021. The celebrations will include a year of special programming to mark the occasion including four exhibitions, the 13th annual Winter Park Paint Out plein air festival, special displays of items from the Polasek archives, and a […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Buildings, Parramore, People
New mural being installed in Parramore
A new mural is being installed by a construction company in the Parramore neighborhood. H.J. Construction (Facebook | Website) has hired local artist to paint a construction-themed mural on a building they own at 1015 W. Amelia Street [GMap]. Joe Starkweather (Website) will be painting the following design on the side of the building via […]
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Winter Park Biscuit Company launching full menu this week
The Winter Park Biscuit Company (Facebook | Website) is ready to open with its full vegan menu on Wednesday, February 17. The popular vegan deli concept opened as a tricked-out food stall in Audubon Park’s East End Market last Thanksgiving with a limited menu of vegan “chicken” fingers and sandwiches. The full menu will offer a variety of […]
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Spring-lando: The Tabebuias are blooming
Tabebuia trees are one of the approved tree types that the City of Orlando gives out each year at Arbor Day and they’re the subtle champion tree that we want everyone to have in their yards. They are drought resistant, like full-sun, and they bloom for a number of weeks each spring, like right now. […]
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Educe Salon moving into former Chan’s Chinese building
EDIT: We originally stated that Educe had been in business for 28 years but in fact, it’s been 10 years. Co-owner Phillip Rosado has been doing hair for 28 years. We apologize for any confusion. Educe Salon (Facebook | Website), which has been in business for 28 10 years, has just announced that it will […]
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Lake Alert issued for Turkey Lake
2/22 UPDATE: The Lake Alert for Turkey Lake has been lifted. Please resume all normal water activities associated with the lake. Orlando’s Streets and Stormwater Division has issued a Lake Alert for Turkey Lake due to possible elevated E. coli counts. City Water reclamation staff were called out to a sanitary overflow from a private […]
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Hawkers hosting special Lunar New Year offer
Hawkers Asian Street Fare (Facebook | Website) is offering a special Lunar New Year takeout option through February 26 with a chance to win prizes ranging from free menu items to free takeout for a year. Guests can purchase an “Ox Box” for $36.88 (those are lucky numbers right now for the Year of the Ox) that […]