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Apopka’s next City Administrator: A promise, a placeholder, and unanswered questions
Mayor Nick Nesta says a permanent city administrator is already lined up, even as Brian Mater begins serving in the interim role. Records released to The Apopka Voice show Mater brings an insurance and construction background, a departure from former interim administrator Radley Williams’ extensive municipal experience. Nesta praised Mater’s early work, but the permanent candidate’s identity and Mater’s future role remain unclear.
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uncoveringflorida.com
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hoodline.com
Brazilian Rock-Themed Pizzeria Chain Files Plans to Open in Ocoee
A pizzeria chain with roots in Brazil has set its sights on Ocoee, filing paperwork with the state for a new restaurant at 9401 West Colonial Drive. Rock, Amor & Pizza is planning the location in the 34761 zip code, though the project is still in its earliest stages and plenty of details remain unknown.
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Orlando Weekly
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The Naughty List holiday pop-up bar arrives at The Dark Room in downtown Orlando
The Dark Room in downtown Orlando has undergone a festive holiday makeover, debuting over-the-top seasonal decor alongside an all-new themed cocktail menu. Transformed into "The Naughty List" pop-up bar, the downtown hangout is serving up plenty of holiday cheer for Central Florida nightlife fans. The 407’s Lauren Margolis stepped inside for an exclusive first look to help get you into the spirit.
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Renters forced to leave complex before flood repairs begin
Residents at Windover Palms are being asked to vacate their homes with less than a weeks notice as the complex begins damage repairs after from last week's flooding. Mark Kamins is a disabled senior citizen at the complex, he told FOX 35's Esther Bower that he's worried he'll end up homeless.
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Behind the Scenes: Dazzling Nights Unveils 50-foot Snowman & Bigger Holiday Magic
Do you want to build a 50-foot snowman? Creative City Project did. Bungalower was invited behind the scenes for a sneak peek at this year’s Dazzling Nights at Harry P. Leu Gardens, and the highlight was watching an enormous, custom-made snowman light up the Rose Garden for the first time.
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In Apopka, busy food distribution event reflects chronic food insecurity challenge
Some 500 local households are now better prepared for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, following a food distribution event in Apopka Thursday. But for millions in Florida and beyond, food insecurity is a chronic problem, one extending well past the holiday season. Close to 650,000 people are food insecure within the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s seven-county service area, representing about 18% of all food-insecure people in Florida.