LA Fitness coming to SoDo
In June, we wrote that the former 24 Hour Fitness of SoDo was going to become a Club Studio Fitness. Apparently, those plans have changed;...
2023 Year in Review — North Downtown
We highlighted the magnificent variety in the markets and merchants just north of downtown this year.The Community Paper’s north downtown coverage includes varied neighborhoods like Mills 50, Colonialtown North, Ivanhoe Village, the North Quarter, Audubon Park and Loch Haven Park....
2023 Year in Review — College Park
“Change” was the top constant in College Park this year.A lot is going on in College Park and its new neighbor, the Packing District. With so many changes taking place, here are the topics...
Ollie’s Public House
While serving customers as a public house, Ollie’s has created a home for the community. For over a decade, Ollie’s Public House at 3400...
Orlando Science Center offers private observatory tours
The Orlando Science Center Observatory was closed for nearly two years due to the coronavirus pandemic. It reopened in 2021 and now offers private tours,...
Business Spotlight: Farm & Haus
As East End Market celebrates a decade in business, many of its merchants reflect on where the past few years have led them. One such...
The View from Here: Memories
Before the holiday season, my daughters planned a wonderful, memory-filled visit for us to the eastern end of Long Island where I spent my growing up years: the ocean, the Shelter Island Ferry, Montauk Point...
What a difference a year makes
What a year! When I saw the stories coming in for this “Year in Review” edition, I couldn’t believe all that took place in 2023. We have had so much fun sharing these stories with...
Confessions of a College Park Mom: It’s the most good-ish time of the year — and that’s adequate
Bring brownies to the school pageant, a white elephant gift to the company party, and Chantilly Grace’s soccer uniform to change into after pajama day Thursday. Hand-address those Christmas cards. And find time to do...
The Way We Were: Audubon Park celebrates 70 years
Audubon Park has positioned itself as one of Orlando’s shopping and dining gems. Nestled between Colonialtown North and the Mills 50 District on one side, and sprawling Baldwin Park on the other, this neighborhood is...
Local Flavor: Salivate over fresh Asian Slaw from Pom Pom’s Teahouse & Sandwicheria
Pom Pom’s Teahouse & Sandwicheria has been a staple of the Milk District since long before it was called the Milk District. And the sandwiches have such a loyal following that when owner Pom Moongauklang...
New faces in Orlando arts leadership
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra appointed Karina Bharne as its new executive director, replacing Paul Helfrich, who has joined his family in North Carolina. Helfrich successfully led the Philharmonic through the difficult pandemic...
2023 Year in Review — North Downtown
We highlighted the magnificent variety in the markets and merchants just north of downtown this year.The Community Paper’s north downtown coverage includes varied neighborhoods like Mills 50, Colonialtown North, Ivanhoe Village, the North Quarter, Audubon Park and Loch Haven Park....
2023 Year in Review — College Park
“Change” was the top constant in College Park this year.A lot is going on in College Park and its new neighbor, the Packing District. With so many changes taking place, here are the topics...
2023 Year in Review — Downtown
History was a key factor in the most popular stories downtown.Downtown had its share of big stories about new developments. Readers also wanted more on the history and traditions shaping the area’s formation and growth....
Orlando Junior Academy celebrates its fall festival
Orlando Junior Academy celebrated its traditional fall festival with the school and local communities. Activities included face-painting, apple-bobbing, dart-throwing and more. Families enjoyed food of...
Edgewater performing arts students excel
November has been a busy month for Edgewater High School’s performing arts students. Band The marching Edgewater Eagle Band performed its field show for the season-ending...
Highlanders enjoy all-around success
Our Lake Highland Preparatory School students and staff continue to excel. Congratulations to these Highlanders: Academics Mr. Brian McAninch earned the Donus D. Roberts Coaching...