Everything we saw at the Florida Groves Festival's return to Orlando Amphitheater

It was a gorgeous day of "music, art and freedom" when the Florida Groves Festival returned to the Orlando Amphitheater at the…

By Matt Keller Lehman

Florida Groves Festival at Orlando Amphitheater
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A Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired mid-century home is on the market in Orlando for $1.3 million

A mid-century modern gem has just hit the market in Orlando. The residence, located at 1928 Monterey Ave. near the Country Club of…

By Chloe Greenberg

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Orlando turned out in droves for the Yes on 4 abortion-rights rally this weekend

Orlandoans turned out in force for the Yes on 4 Campaign Launch and rally this weekend. The afternoon event at Lake Eola…

By Matt Keller Lehman

The Yes on 4 rally and March at Lake Eola Park
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All the bites, brews and smiling faces we saw at Brunch in the Park 2024

Brunch in the Park 2024 took over Lake Eola Park Saturday, April 13 with endless snacks, sips and smiles from attendees. The…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

All the bites, brews and smiling faces we saw at Brunch in the Park 2024
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24 Orlando hole-in-the-wall restaurants everyone should know about

Hidden gems aren't hard to come by in Orlando — you just have to seek them out. From storied sub shops to walk-up Mediterranean…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Hot Dog Heaven 
5355 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando
An Orlando staple, Hot Dog Heaven has been slinging authentic Chicago dogs since 1987, with an unwavering community following for this classic bite.
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Universal Orlando shares new details about space-themed hotels opening with Epic Universe next year [Photos]

Universal Orlando continues to lean into the celestial theming for Epic Universe, which opens next year alongside three new hotels. Universal has…

By Chelsea Zukowski

Galaxy Bar and Galaxy Grill at Universal Stella Nova Resort
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This secluded Orlando-area estate comes with two private lakes and is for sale for $4.9 million

A rare, secluded home has hit the market near Orlando, and it comes with its very own private lake system. The home,…

By Chloe Greenberg

This secluded Orlando-area home comes with two private lakes and is for sale for $4.9 million
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Michael Jordan purchases Florida mansion for $16.5 million

NBA legend, shoe mogul and Space Jam star Michael Jordan just bought another Florida mansion. Located within the exclusive Bear’s Club in…

By Colin Wolf

Michael Jordan purchases Florida mansion for $16.5 million
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Everything we saw at Orlando Solar Bears Fan Appreciation Night

The Orlando Solar Bears honored their hometown faithful with a fan appreciation night on Friday as part of their game against the Greenville…

By J.D. Casto

Orlando Solar Bears Fan Appreciation Night
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Mount Dora's most expensive home just hit the market for $4.3 million

Mount Dora's most expensive home for sale has hit the market with a $4.3 million price tag. The residence, located at 1221…

By Chloe Greenberg

Mount Dora's most expensive home just hit the market for $4.3 million
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Rare Florida three-story monolithic dome home is still for sale, now with an even higher price tag

A rare monolithic dome home is on the market, now at its highest price yet. The home, located at 634 Silvershore Drive…

By Chloe Greenberg

Rare Florida three-story monolithic dome home is still for sale, now with an even higher price tag
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23 quintessential Orlando 'tourist traps' every new resident should visit at least once

Say what you will about the tourist-filled parts of Orlando, but thrill seekers and theme park enthusiasts flock to the city for…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Lake Eola Park
512 E. Washington St., Orlando
Right in the heart of Orlando is Lake Eola Park, a glistening body of water surrounded by ample space for picnicking, sightseeing and taking a breather just outside of the bustle of downtown. It's an essential spot for Orlandoans to know – and bonus points for actually riding in the tourist-adored swan boats.
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Winter Park Isle of Sicily mansion on private peninsula sells for $9.7 million

An ultra-private Winter Park mansion sited on an exclusive peninsula has just left the market. The residence, located at 4 Isle of…

By Chloe Greenberg

Winter Park Isle of Sicily mansion on private peninsula sells for $9.7 million
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Orlando space travelers Marc and Sharon Hagle sell Winter Park lakefront mansion for $12 million

An out-of-this-world home belonging to the first married couple to go to space has just sold in Winter Park, according to Orlando…

By Chloe Greenberg

Orlando space travelers Marc and Sharon Hagle sell Winter Park lakefront mansion for $12 million
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Your Dream Lakefront Home Awaits at MAA Sand Lake!

Expand your horizons from sunrise to sunset at MAA Sand Lake, a brand-new gated apartment community set on two lakes — Big…

By Sponsored

Heated saline infinity pool with sun shelves
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Descendents and Circle Jerks made for a blistering Easter night in Orlando

Easter's all about communion, right? Orlando punks young and old celebrated together in high style at the House of Blues on Sunday…

By Jim Leatherman

The Descendents at House of Blues
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Every wild thing we saw at the Otoboke Beaver show at Orlando's Beacham

Otoboke Beaver, Drinking Boys & Girls Choir and the Pauses put on an unforgettable night of Technicolor punk and new innovations in…

By Jim Leatherman

Otoboke Beaver live at the Beacham
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UCF, Universal, City of Orlando and more pull April Fools' pranks on Central Florida

Gearing up for alligator yoga, riding in street-approved swan boats or visiting the new "Eyesore on I-4"-themed portal at Universal Orlando? It's…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

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This historic Spanish-style home was designed by one of Sanford's most famous architects, now it's for sale

A historic Spanish- and Mediterranean-style home was designed by one of Seminole County's most revered architects, and it's now on the market.…

By Chloe Greenberg

This historic Spanish-style home was designed by one of Sanford's most famous architects, now it's for sale
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'Moku,' a Polynesian-style Florida treehouse on a private island, is now for sale

An expansive island retreat that looks like it belongs in "Swiss Family Robinson" is now on the market just south of Tampa…

By Colin Wolf

'Moku,' a Polynesian-style Florida treehouse on a private island, is now for sale
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24 essential waterfront restaurants in Central Florida

From storied fish camps to upscale bistros, the Orlando area is home to a variety of restaurants with waterfront views. So forget…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Canvas Restaurant
13615 Sachs Ave., Orlando
Besides the gorgeous floor-to-ceiling windows, the flashy yellow lamps and the brick walls, Canvas restaurant overlooks a beautiful lake with a partially covered patio. Try the oak-charred octopus, to really drive home that on-the-water feel.
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Photos: Indie-folk artist Faye Webster charmed Orlando’s House of Blues with a sold-out show

As part of her latest tour that kicked off in St. Petersburg only a few days prior, indie-folk artist Faye Webster dazzled…

By Gabby Macogay

Photos: Indie-folk artist Faye Webster charmed Orlando’s House of Blues with a sold-out show
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Photos: Universal Orlando unveils fiery new details about ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ world at Epic Universe

As opening day for the highly anticipated Epic Universe gets closer and closer, Universal Orlando continues to share information about what will…

By Alexandra Sullivan

Universal Epic Universe – How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk
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DJ Khaled's former Florida home with a sneaker shrine is on the market for $16 million

The waterfront mansion formerly home to DJ Khaled is now on the market, and it comes with some wild amenities. The Grammy-winning…

By Chloe Greenberg

DJ Khaled's former Florida home with a sneaker shrine is on the market for $16 million
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Florida home of Hawaiian Tropic founder Ron Rice sells for $3.6 million

The home of "The Suntan King" has finally found a new owner. Hawaiian Tropic suntan lotion founder Ron Rice passed away at…

By Colin Wolf

Florida home of Hawaiian Tropic founder Ron Rice sells for $3.6 million
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Everyone we saw at hip-hop and R+B Music Fest ORL over the weekend

Orlando Amphitheater on Saturday hosted Music Fest ORL, an outdoor concert set to feature a number of big names in the hip-hop…

By Matt Keller Lehman

Music Fest ORL at the Orlando Amphitheater
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Aoife O'Donovan performed live at Park Ave CDs to premiere her new record 'All My Friends'

Orlando musician and folk-music star Aoife O'Donovan threw an album-release party for her new LP All My Friends at Park Ave CDs on…

By Jim Leatherman

Aoife O'Donovan live at Park Ave. CDs
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Everything we saw at Ministry, Gary Numan and Front Line Assembly at Orlando's Hard Rock Live

Don't call it a comeback(s)! Industrial and electro-pop innovators Front Line Assembly and Gary Numan primed a crowd of circuit-heads at the…

By Jacquelin Goldberg

Ministry live at Hard Rock Live
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My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult brought the diabolical thrills to Orlando's Abbey

OK, so, yes, the increasing voraciousness of the nostalgia-industrial complex is more than a little disconcerting. But hear us out, sometimes you…

By Matthew Moyer, Matt Keller Lehman

My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult live at the Abbey
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Florida's Bird Island, a 50-acre island only accessible by boat or seaplane, is back on the market

A giant, secluded Florida island is once again up for grabs. Bird Island, located at 6001 Bird Island Drive, is a 51-acre…

By Colin Wolf

Florida's Bird Island, a 50-acre island only accessible by boat or seaplane, is back on the market
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