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Orlando Weekly

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Taste of Thornton Park spotlights neighborhood bites and beverages

Fall has “fallen” and what better way to take in the (theoretically) crisp air than hoofing it on the brick-lined streets of Thornton Park for a foodie event? The Lake Eola Park-adjacent neighborhood’s restaurants and spirits purveyors unite Thursday for the annual Taste of Thornton Park. The post Taste of Thornton Park spotlights neighborhood bites and beverages appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Orlando, FL · 3d

centralfloridalifestyle.com

How One Orlando Resort Turns Thousands of Pastries Into Holiday Magic

Orlando is home to the world’s largest Marriott property, The Orlando World Center Marriott. Long before holiday guests arrive and reach for the first pastry, the work is already underway behind the scenes. Inside the resort’s pastry kitchen, production starts early as the team reviews hotel occupancy, confirms quantities, and divides the day’s work.

Orlando, FL · 4d

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Tallahassee Democrat

partner publisher · 40.7K followers

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Aldi opening 2 Florida stores Oct. 29, 3 more in November

Discount grocery giant Aldi continues its Florida invasion, with five more Florida stores coming in the next few weeks to help stretch your shopping dollars . Stores in Madison and Zephyrhills open Thursday, Oct. 29, while more locations in Longwood, Sebring, and Tavares open Nov. 12. At each grand opening, the first 200 customers in line will get a Golden Ticket that could be worth up to $100, and an eco-friendly bag full of Aldi goodies. For the rest of the day, anyone can get a free Aldi shopping tote bag while supplies last. Doors open at 9 a.m., but the grand openings are generally at 8:45 a.m. Shop Aldi with Instacart Counting these locations, there will soon be 355 Aldi stores in Florida , more than in any other state. The German-owned chain has opened about 60 new locations here this year, on top of 60 in 2025, as part of its goal to reach 3,200 stores nationwide by the end of 2028. New Aldi stores opening in Florida Oct. 29 - Madison , at 729 West Base Street Oct. 29 - Zephyrhills , at 38901 County Road 54 Nov. 12 - Longwood , at 951 West State Road

Florida · 9d

villages-news.com

Inspector busts Cody’s for serving ‘Gulf’ shrimp from India and ‘Maryland’ crab from China

An inspector found something fishy on the menu at Cody’s Original Roadhouse in The Villages after discovering the restaurant’s regional seafood specialties were actually being shipped in from across the globe. The restaurant located in Brownwood was hit with an administrative complaint following an inspection this week prompted...

The Villages, FL · 8d

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decorhint.com

Free Beer While You Shop Makes This Incredible Florida Meat Market A Must-Visit Grocery Stop In 2026

Swedish meatballs so tender they could make a flat-pack furniture store blush are waiting in a deli case right now. They sit beside stuffed pork chops, chicken Kiev, and a cake built from French butter and peanut butter. All of that lives inside a butcher shop in Central Florida. Plenty...

Seminole County, FL · 6d

Daily Commercial

partner publisher · 10.0K followers

Crooked Can brewery and dining hall adding Sunday outdoor market

South Lake County has a new option for Sunday Fun Days. Crooked Can Brewing Company is expanding its weekend lineup with a new weekly outdoor market, set to launch on Sunday, Nov. 15. It's one more fun thing to do at the sprawling 40,000-square-foot brewery and dining hall, which features a craft brewery, a wide array of independent cafes, outdoor entertainment stages, dog-friendly amenities, outdoor patios and a beer garden and a splash pad. The market will operate every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., bringing fresh produce, local artisan goods and specialty food vendors to the massive Hills City Center complex. Putting the farm in the farmers' market experience, Gardner's Fresh Produce offers colorful displays of sunflowers and wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. The addition comes just months after the 43,000-square-foot Minneola venue opened its doors in July. Widely touted as the largest craft brewery and food hall of its kind in Florida, the sprawling destination already draws locals of all ages with its spacious beer garden, outdoor entertainment stages and multi-level dining options. "Bringing a Farmers Market to Crooked Can Minneola is all about building strong community connections," Andrew Sheeter, founder of Crooked Can Brewing

Lake County, FL · 9d

mynews13.com

5 Things to Know about Central Florida's hidden wolf sanctuary

ORLANDO, Fla. — We are deep into the spooky season, but some local howls aren't coming from animatronic monsters—they are coming from real wolves right here in Central Florida. So we went On The Town to look past the Hollywood stereotypes and find the heartwarming reality. Here are...

Orlando, FL · 8d

sltablet.com

Crooked Can Brewing Company Announces New Weekly Farmers Market at Minneola Location Beginning November 15

Submitted by Jill Ganley, Crooked Can Brewing Company. Crooked Can Brewing Company is adding another exciting reason to visit its new Minneola location with the launch of the Crooked Can Farmers Market, beginning Sunday, November 15, from 9 am to 1 pm. The market will take place every Sunday, bringing local farmers, artisans, specialty food vendors and small businesses together at one of South Lake County’s newest destinations for dining, entertainment and community gatherings.

Minneola, FL · 5d

orlandomagazine.com

The 2026 Orlando Magazine Dining Awards

A futuristic seafood spectacle: At Salt & The Cellar, even a familiar seafood tower becomes a work of art. Photo by Roberto Gonzalez. Welcome to the 2026 Orlando magazine Dining Awards, featuring 222 winners across 74 categories, all voted on by you, our loyal and apparently very hungry readers. From...

Orlando, FL · 6d

Orlando Weekly

partner publisher · 12.3K followers

Orlando’s ‘banana hero’ namechecked on Saturday Night Live

During the show’s Halloween edition of “Weekend Update” on Saturday, Che took a moment to acknowledge Orlando’s latest contribution to the national news cycle: a woman dressed as a banana who called police after witnessing a car crash. The post Orlando’s ‘banana hero’ namechecked on Saturday Night Live appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Orlando, FL · 4d

franchiseherald.com

Built Different Brands Places a 36-Unit Bet on Birria, Bringing Mike’s Red Tacos to Florida

Built Different Brands has signed a 36-unit development agreement to bring Mike's Red Tacos — the San Diego-born birria fast-casual concept — to Florida, the two companies announced October 27. CEO Kal Gullapalli, who leads a platform of more than 80 franchise locations spanning Dave's Hot Chicken, Marco's Pizza, and PopUp Bagels, will develop the brand across the greater Tampa and Orlando markets and along the state's East Coast corridor. The first location is planned for 2027.

Florida · 4d

mainstmagic.com

November 2026 Gideon’s Bakehouse Cookies and Cakes Arrive: We Get a Brand New Cookie – Crisp and Crumble

Harvest flavors replace the monsters at Disney Springs. Here is the November 2026 Gideon’s Bakehouse lineup and what to know before you line up for the brand-new Crisp & Crumble Cookie. The November 2026 Gideon’s Bakehouse menu is official, and the Spookhouse has packed up its monsters for another...

Orlando, FL · 6d

Deb Kowalski

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Before the next storm, who handles Orlando pool cleaning?

Top 4Pool service · Orlando, FL·Checked Oct 31, 2026. Heavy rain can throw pool chemistry off even when the water looks fine. I read through Orlando pool-service reviews for the visit details that matter, plus the questions worth asking before you settle into a weekly schedule.

Orlando, FL · 5d

fastfoodclub.com

Locals Have Been Coming Since Childhood For The Sandwiches At This New York-Style Florida Deli

Some kids grow up with a favorite park or a favorite cartoon. In one corner of Central Florida, a lot of kids grew up with a favorite sandwich counter, and many of them still show up as adults. The spot is small, family owned, and closed two days a week,...

Winter Garden, FL · 7d

uncoveringflorida.com

This Massive Orlando Plant Nursery Lets You Sip, Stroll, and Shop at Your Own Pace

Palmer’s Garden & Goods is a family-owned nursery that has grown in the same spot for more than 80 years. It looks small from the street, but the grounds keep going. You can grab a cold drink, wander past ferns and fountains, and pick up something green to take home.

Orlando, FL · 8d

decorhint.com

Once You Crack Into Its All-You-Can-Eat Lobster, This Orlando Buffet On International Drive Ruins Every Other Seafood Night

I can’t eat a regular seafood platter without doing math anymore. One lobster on a plate starts to feel a little stingy. Florida has a buffet where whole lobster comes off the line one at a time, as often as you want to walk back. Snow crab legs, oysters, and prime rib sit nearby, just in case you need a breather.

Orlando, FL · 10d

hoodline.com

Pinsa Fire Plots Leesburg Debut, Bringing Rice-Flour Roman Flatbread to Lake County

A Clermont restaurant known for its airy, oval-shaped take on Italian flatbread is setting its sights on downtown Leesburg. Pinsa Fire has listed a location at 404 W Main Street as coming soon, a sign that Lake County's pinsa footprint is about to grow. The restaurant's website names the Leesburg...

Leesburg, FL · 10d

familydestinationsguide.com

Get Ready To Wander For Hours Inside The Massive Fabric Warehouse In Florida

There are stores you visit, and then there are stores you experience, and the Sewing Studio Fabric Superstore in Maitland, Florida, falls very firmly into the second category. Walking through the front door of this place is a little like stepping into a different dimension, one where color is everywhere, possibility is abundant, and time moves at a slightly different pace than it does in the outside world.

Maitland, FL · 5d

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Orlando’s Banana Hero Makes It to Saturday Night Live

Orlando’s most famous banana has officially hit the big time. The woman who went viral after reporting a car crash at The Moderne in Mills 50 while dressed as a banana made it onto Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update on October 31. Michael Che shared the story of...

Orlando, FL · 5d

familydestinationsguide.com

The Enormous Florida Thrift Store Where You Can Buy Clothes By The Pound – Asana

Orlando has a lot of ways to separate you from your money, but the Goodwill Outlet in the Taft neighborhood has figured out how to do the opposite. This place sells clothing by the pound, and once that concept clicks in your brain, you’ll never look at a price tag the same way again.

Orlando, FL · 10d