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Orlando Gay Bars Say Instagram Erased Them; SAVOY Cites False Exploitation Claim
Two Orlando LGBTQIA+ nightclubs say Instagram disabled their business accounts two days after Orlando Pride. SAVOY says its account was flagged for an alleged human-exploitation violation, while Anthem's suspension notice cited Community Standards without naming a specific post or policy. Anthem and SAVOY, two venues central to the city's queer nightlife scene, say the sudden loss of access left them unable to post from their original accounts.
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Orlando Greek Fest Marks 48 Years in Maitland With Free Admission, No Kids Zone
Orlando Greek Fest is back for its 48th year, taking over the grounds of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Maitland from Friday through Sunday, Nov. 6-8, with free admission for everyone who shows up. Expect the usual spread of gyros, souvlaki, dolmades, spanakopita and saganaki, plus sweets like baklava and galaktoboureko washed down with strong coffee, alongside live music, dancing and plenty of people-watching.
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Safran Restaurant & Lounge Files Permit for Irlo Bronson Highway Spot in Kissimmee
4738 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy. — Approximate Site of Proposed Restaurant. Safran Restaurant & Lounge is the name on a permit application for 4738 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee. The filing identifies a proposed restaurant and lounge, but the available details do not establish what will operate at the site.
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Inspector finds health violations in kitchen at prominent Leesburg retirement community
An inspector made two follow-up visits to a retirement community’s kitchen due to numerous health violations. During his first visit on Thursday, Oct. 1, the inspector found two high-priority violations and five basic violations in the main dining kitchen at Lake Port Square, 821 Lake Port Blvd., Leesburg, according to a report on file with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
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Davis Development Pushes 200 More Apartments Onto I-Drive's Paros Vineland Site
Davis Development is moving forward with plans to add 200 more apartments next to its Paros Vineland community on Orlando's International Drive corridor, a project that would push the complex to 600 total units near the Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets. Orange County's Development Review Committee agreed on October 21 to advance the second-phase plan, but only on the condition that the developer return with revised drawings.
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Thornton Park's 25th Annual Taste Festival Returns With Unlimited Bites Nov. 5
Thornton Park is about to throw itself a 25th birthday party, and the whole neighborhood is invited to eat and drink through it. The Taste of Thornton Park returns Thursday, November 5, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., taking over Hyer and Washington streets around the Four Rivers Fountain for an evening of unlimited food and drink tastings, music and neighborhood mingling.
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Social Calendar: Orlando Holiday Galas & Events
An elegant evening at Bonnet Creek raises money for type 1 diabetes research, with this year’s gala aiming to beat a $1.1 million fundraising total. Guests come for glamour with a real purpose, and Orlando’s philanthropic set gets a chance to dress up for a cure. Festival of...
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New homeless shelter in Orlando will serve women and their children
ORLANDO, Fla. — City, county and federal leaders broke ground Wednesday on a new center near downtown Orlando to serve homeless women and their children. This comes as the latest data from the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida shows more than 2,700 people experiencing homelessness within Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties.