Local refilleries urge community to stay sustainable during the holidays
As the holiday season approaches, so does the panic to overbuy toys and tchotchkes for every family member. With this comes even more stress to...
Light Up SoDo Dec. 4
The SoDo Main Street District brings back its popular Light Up SoDo event on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. Held at the SoDo Shopping Center, the...
Local nonprofits add holiday cheer despite increases in needs
As some families open dozens of gifts on Christmas Day, others will not have the luxury of an extravagant holiday. Due to increases in the...
Business Spotlight: Kiwi Camera Service
After you’ve cleaned out your closet and found a few ancient, dusty cameras in need of repair, Kiwi Camera Service on 542 Virginia Drive is...
The pizza types of south downtown
A few months ago, we learned about the different pizza ovens of College Park. In the battle for the best pizza neighborhood in Orlando, we...
Fond farewell to Jade Sushi
After 10 years in business, College Park says see you later to beloved local restaurant Jade Sushi. Due to rent conflict, Jade Sushi had its...
Publisher’s Desk: The season of giving is here and there’s room for everyone
Each month after we’ve turned in the final piece of content to layout, our writing team gets together to pitch story ideas for the next edition. It’s always fun to hear about the news they’ve...
Confessions of a College Park Mom: But what if all gifts came from Amazon’s suggestions?
Happy holidays, unless you are about to receive a gift from me, in which case, my apologies in advance. Gift-giving is not one of my talents. I’ll overthink it until it’s too late — then...
Publisher’s Desk: Thankful to live here? Prove it!
In this season of thanksgiving, do you share my reasons for thinking we live in one of the best cities in the U.S.? More than likely, it’s not because of the Super Target not far...
Local Flavor with Scott Joseph: Savor the goodness of Guacamole from MX Taco
MX Taco is the Milk District taqueria from Chef Ryan Manning featuring the authentic Mexican cuisine he learned while chef de cuisine at the former Ritz-Carlton Cancun. Tacos, of course, are the menu’s mainstay, but...
The Way We Were: The Beautification of Orlando’s Oldest Park
For residents of Fern Creek, Dickson Azalea Park has provided a quiet escape from the bustle of downtown Orlando for generations. The 3.6-acre park, located between Rosearden Drive and Celia Lane, has constantly evolved over...
CP Interview: Susie Dyer brings the true South to Orlando
When Susie Dyer walks into a room, it’s like seeing a ray of sunshine breaking through a cloud. Forgive the corny line, but it’s true. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer’s wife is as genuine as they...
South Eola active in November
Our rescheduled #SouthEolaNNO on Nov. 1 started the month with a bang. With food, beverages, an ice cream truck, raffles and amazing music by the...
Boone Outfitters invites you to help students over the holidays
Boone High School’s clothing closet is asking for donations to help students over the holidays. Gift ideas include fluffy blankets, small wallets/clutches, sports balls, watches,...
Hourglass Collective holiday market Dec. 10
Over 50 vendors will be present for the Hourglass Collective’s annual holiday market on Dec. 10, from noon to 5 p.m. Some of the vendors...
Princeton raises money for cancer research, holds holiday market
This year our Panthers were able to bring so much awareness, money and joy to many great causes. We donated to METAvivor for breast cancer...
Speech and debate success, teachers honored and more from Lake Highland Prep
Lake Highland Preparatory School welcomed more than 1,000 veterans from across Central Florida and beyond for its 25th annual Veterans Day tribute, Veterans Salute 2022:...
St. Charles Borromeo NJHS spearheads canned food drive
The St. Charles Borromeo National Junior Honor Society spearheads the procurement of nonperishable food items for the Catholic Charities Agape Food Pantry. St Charles’ NJHS...
