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Coalition for Homeless expanding with City aid
Notes from City Council, Jan. 23S.T. Cardinal | January 26, 2023
The City of Orlando and Coalition for the Homeless entered into an agreement that will allow for an expansion of the nonprofit’s footprint in Parramore....

March Madness coming to Amway Center
Nick Georgoudiou | January 26, 2023
Orlando will host the first and second rounds of the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament March 16 and 18. A total of six games...

S.A.F.E. Program amended with additional funding
Notes from City Council, Jan. 23S.T. Cardinal | January 26, 2023
There have been no takers for the recently passed S.A.F.E. Program (Safety Awareness for Everyone) offered by the Community Redevelopment Agency, so the CRA is...

Business Spotlight: Sportstown
S.T. Cardinal | January 23, 2023
One constant in the Milk District — even before the area was known as such — is Sportstown. The laid back, historic bar is known...

Parklet installed outside of South Eola ice cream shop
S.T. Cardinal | January 21, 2023
A parklet, an outdoor seating area installed in former street parking spaces, has been installed in front of the Greenery Creamery ice cream shop at...

Otto’s High Dive opens in Milk District
S.T. Cardinal | January 21, 2023
Neighboring Sideward Brewing in the Milk District is Otto's High Dive, a new, upscale rum bar at 2304 E. Robinson St. Otto's has an extensive...

Publisher’s Desk: Main Street program is vital to local business
Debbie Gunter | January 26, 2023
This month’s cover story brought back many memories. I believe it was 2009 when I got involved with this new program in College Park designed to enhance the business district. We were all climbing our...

Notes from the Nest: Make way for Galentine’s Day
Allison Steedle | January 22, 2023
Let’s replace Valentine’s Day with Galentine’s Day already. For moms of young children, showing our romantic obligations to a partner comes on the heels of orchestrating the entire holiday season. What about showing love...

The View from Here: Relationships matter
annette kelly | January 21, 2023
February — the month of red hearts, pink flowers, old-fashioned lace doilies and heart-shaped boxes of candy. I was born on Valentine’s Day, so Feb. 14 is always extra special to me! As I “grow...

CP Interview: Patrick Kahn, the relatable art gallery curator
S.T. Cardinal | January 22, 2023
On the ground floor of the Camden Thornton Park apartment building at 420 E. Church St. is a photography-focused art gallery called Snap! Orlando. Patrick Kahn, the curator and founder of the gallery, has lived...

Local Flavor with Scott Joseph: Quick and easy chicken and rice casserole
Scott Joseph | January 21, 2023
I keep a list of recipes I refer to as my graduate student dishes because they’re quick, easy, often use shortcuts and are generally inexpensive to make. This particular recipe I collected shortly after grad...

The Way We Were: Dinette dished out doughnuts, delighted diners
Guest Writer | January 20, 2023
In 1946, an eccentric former magician came to Orlando, and just two years later, he built a corrugated aluminum building — Florida’s first — that would become one of the city’s most beloved eateries. Herb...

The differences between HOAs and neighborhood associations
Logan Lamphere | January 22, 2023
Homeowners’ associations Like many Americans, you may have grown up in a suburban development that was governed by a homeowners’ association — an HOA. While...

Dating local: A season of love in College Park
Taryn Brown | January 22, 2023
With love in the air and Valentine’s Day right around the corner, the possibilities of a sophisticated night with your sweetheart are endless considering the...

15th Annual 5K Boone Brave Run
Logan Lamphere | January 21, 2023
Boone High School’s 15th annual Boone Brave Run 5K will take place Feb. 25 at 7:30 a.m. at the Boone High School track. The race route starts...

St. Charles Borromeo gives back to celebrate 100 days of learning
Guest Writer
This year, the milestone 100th day of learning at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School was coupled with an equally big “give back.” The Knights of...

Boone High participates in parade, visits library
Guest Writer
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl. But...

Lake Highland Prep students begin 2023 with academic, artistic, athletic wins
Guest Writer
Lake Highland Preparatory School hosted the North Florida Catholic Forensic League event on Dec. 10, 2022, with over 400 competitors. Congratulations to these LHP team...