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South Apopka, FL · Lifestyle

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Eagle couple spotted perched in The Village of Fenney

This beautiful bald eagle couple enjoyed each other’s company while looking out over The Village of Fenney. Thanks to Sam Boatman for sharing!. Share your local photos with us at https://villages-news.com/contact-us!

The Villages, FL · 1d

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Launching the future at Kissimmee Airport—quietly

Traffic in Central Florida, especially if you are heading to another urban area like Tampa, Ocala or West Palm Beach, is … not great. And, the price of gas makes that slow ride even more daunting. Imagine if a flight, on a smaller, electric plane that can make those...

Kissimmee, FL · 1d

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Birdie’s Ice Cream plans new location in Winter Springs

A new ice cream shop called Birdie’s Ice Cream is in the works in Winter Springs, Florida, in the greater Orlando area. The proposed establishment is planned for 1325 Winter Springs Blvd., Winter Springs, FL 32708. According to records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, an application for Birdie’s Ice Cream was filed on November 5, 2026. The project is currently listed as in process under the agency’s plan review and initial review category.

Winter Springs, FL · 1d

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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 · 3d

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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...

Orlando, FL · 1d

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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 · 2d

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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.

Orlando, FL · 3d

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Bargain Hunters Agree That This Colossal Florida Flea Market Is Better Than Costco

Somewhere between Lakeland and Winter Haven, tucked into a part of Florida that doesn’t always make the tourist brochures, International Market World in Auburndale is quietly doing something extraordinary every single weekend. It’s pulling in crowds of dedicated shoppers who have decided, collectively and enthusiastically, that this colossal flea...

Florida · 6d

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Florida’s Largest Car Collection Is Hiding Inside This Massive Museum

Imagine walking into a massive museum and finding more than 2,000 cars, including famous Hollywood rides, rare vintage classics, and luxury vehicles worth a fortune!. That’s exactly what you’ll discover at Florida’s largest car collection, where 250,000 square feet of space is packed with some of the coolest vehicles ever made.

Orlando, FL · 5d

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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...

Orlando, FL · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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.

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 · 18h

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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

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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 · 1d

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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...

Lake Buena Vista, FL · 7d

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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.

Orlando, FL · 3d

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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.

Orlando, FL · 3d