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Altamonte Springs, FL · 2d

Cranes Roost Park Events November & December 2026: Holiday Lights, Free Movies, Santa and More!

Cranes Roost Park Events November & December 2026: Holiday Lights, Free Movies, Santa and More!. Looking for fun family activities and holiday events in Central Florida? Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs has an exciting lineup of events for November and December 2026, including festive celebrations, outdoor movie nights, live concerts, holiday shopping and visits with Santa Claus!

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Pinstripes reopens Orlando location with new games and updated dining

Orlando's Pinstripes will host Music Bingo starting Nov. 19 and a Santa brunch on Nov. 28 following recent renovations.

Orlando, FL · 1d

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Kissimmee could soon offer regional flights across Florida as Future Flight Global targets 2027 launch

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Traveling between Kissimmee and other Florida cities could soon become faster and more convenient, thanks to a new regional air service being developed by Future Flight Global (FFG), with plans to begin operations during the first quarter of 2027. The company announced its plans Monday, November...

Kissimmee, FL · 1d

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Meet the Stars of Hallmark’s ‘Holiday Ever After’ at a Special Orlando Event!

Disney and Hallmark fans have a special holiday event to look forward to! Stars Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle are heading to Orlando for an upcoming meet-and-greet celebrating their new Christmas movie, Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True. Hallmark announced the appearance on social media this...

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Accesso Advancing 650K-SF Kissimmee Entertainment Hub

Accesso is moving ahead with Ovation Orlando, a mixed-use entertainment destination that transforms a former resort into a 650,000-square-foot venue for dining, entertainment, retail and hospitality. RSP Architects is leading the master planning, architecture and design of Ovation Orlando. The project is located on the former site of the Orlando...

Kissimmee, FL · 3d

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5 Best Italian Restaurants in Orlando, Florida that Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Rome

Orlando, Florida — a city where the sun glints off lakes and glass towers, where neighborhoods bloom with murals and the laughter of families, where every street corner hums with the music of a hundred cultures. Here, the architecture is a patchwork: Spanish-tiled bungalows, mid-century motels, pastel storefronts, and the ever-present spires of theme parks that draw dreamers from every corner of the world. But beyond the neon and the fireworks, Orlando’s true magic is found in its kitchens — in the warmth of a shared meal, in the stories that simmer in every sauce, in the way food brings together newcomers and old-timers, students and snowbirds, artists and engineers, families and friends.

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2026 Orlando Thanksgiving Dining Guide: Where to Dine, Celebrate & Order Takeout

Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, and Orlando restaurants are preparing special menus for the holiday. This year’s offerings include traditional turkey dinners, seafood buffets, Brazilian-style dining, Indian-inspired Thanksgiving specials, and holiday brunches. For those celebrating at home, there are also convenient takeout options to enjoy without spending hours in the kitchen.

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Clermont to Celebrate the Holiday Season With ’80s-Inspired “Christmas Rewind” Tree Lighting

The City of Clermont is inviting residents and visitors to step back in time and kick off the holiday season with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting celebration on Friday, December 4, from 5:30 pm to 9 pm at City Hall Park and throughout Downtown Clermont. This year’s celebration will feature...

Clermont, FL · 4d

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MAVI Bringing Two New Dining Concepts to The Sanctuary Downtown

Two neighboring restaurants in Downtown Orlando’s South Eola District have closed, with two new concepts preparing to take their places. Neveyah Sushi & Thai and Eola Lounge, located at The Sanctuary (100 S. Eola Drive), have both closed, and construction is underway on their replacements. The former Neveyah space...

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Rock, Amor & Pizza Plans New Location in Ocoee

Rock, Amor & Pizza is planning a new restaurant at 9401 West Colonial Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761. According to records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, an application for the restaurant was filed on November 6, 2026. The project is currently listed as in process under the agency’s plan review and initial review category.

Ocoee, FL · 2d

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Some fall color: It’s the Vermilion Flycatcher

So this is third fall in a row that I have been able to photograph a male Vermilion Flycatcher here in Central Florida. I photographed one for the first time back in 2024, when it was at the Orlando Wetlands. It was considered a rare bird then, but it came back again the next year and is reported there again (though, I haven’t see it yet). It wasn’t until this past spring that I photographed a female Vermilion Flycatcher, which was also at the wetlands.

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Earthy Picks Reopens in Downtown Following Temporary Closure

Earthy Picks Vegan Cafe is back open in South Eola after temporarily closing its doors in September. The popular Latin-inspired vegan restaurant at 420 E. Church Street announced its closure on September 23, citing an “unexpected internal business matter” that required the business to close until further notice.

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Beignets & Brew Coming to Winter Park

Beignets & Brew, a coffee shop specializing in New Orleans-style beignets, specialty coffee, and other beverages, is preparing to open a new location in Winter Park at 501 North Orlando Avenue, Unit 2. The upcoming shop was listed in records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation to...

Winter Park, FL · 2d

Orlando Weekly

Percussionist Lesley Mok ventures into the great unknowns: electronic sounds and Florida concerts

Lesley Mok, a jazz-rooted percussionist already acclaimed for pushing the form forward, will not only be stepping out of their comfort zone geographically but creatively, leaving the drumkit to play a solo show of new music. The post Percussionist Lesley Mok ventures into the great unknowns: electronic sounds and Florida concerts appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Florida · 2d

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Lake Buena Vista, FL · 8d

This Swanky Florida Italian Restaurant Hides a Speakeasy in an Underground Tunnel

A full Italian restaurant sits below street level in Florida, and getting there feels like finding a secret passage. The whole space is themed as an old Prohibition-era tunnel, complete with aged-looking walls and low, moody light. Above it, a polished sister restaurant handles the fancy dining room crowd. Down...

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Downtown Orlando Lands Turkish Bar Mavi, Liquor License Fresh for December Debut

A new Turkish and Aegean restaurant and bar is preparing to open its doors at 100 S. Eola Drive in downtown Orlando, with a planned opening date set for December 2026. Mavi Turkish Aegean Kitchen and Bar has already cleared one of the key hurdles standing between a build-out and a grand opening: a full liquor license.

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Cracker Barrel Is Honoring Veterans With a Special Makeover of Its Famous Rocking Chairs—and Every Design Tells a Real Story

The restaurant chain is transforming its iconic rocking chairs into heartfelt tributes to military veterans, and fans will have a chance to win one.

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Orlando Weekly

Raise a glass and celebrate at Orlando Beer Festival this weekend

The 11th annual Orlando Beer Festival brings together local breweries, spirits purveyors, food vendors and plenty of entertainment for a celebration of Central Florida’s beer (and food) scene. The post Raise a glass and celebrate at Orlando Beer Festival this weekend appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

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Popular K-pop group coming to Orlando; here’s when tickets go on sale

K-pop group Stray Kids is set to perform in Orlando on June 14, 2027, as part of their upcoming global stadium tour.