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WHO’S RUNNING?
Orlando Weekly asked all the candidates for Orlando City Council what their priorities are and how they’d advance those if elected
BY MCKENNA SCHUELER
The Orlando City Commission has several seats up for election this year on Nov. 4, 2025, and more than a dozen candidates vying for positions on City Hall’s dais. Up for grabs this year are City Commission seats for District 1, 3, and 5, covering the Lake Nona, College Park, North Quarter and Ivanhoe Village areas, as well as neighborhoods west of downtown.
City commissioners serve four-year terms. Their positions are officially nonpartisan, although the six-member City Commission is currently made up of mostly Democrats, with the exception of city commissioner Jim Gray, a Republican.
Two incumbent city commissioners — Gray and commissioner Shan Rose of District 5 — are running for reelection to their seats. District 3 commissioner Robert Stuart, on the other hand, is not running for reelection (after serving nearly a decade on the city commission), but has an eclectic crowd of candidates competing to succeed him.
The city of Orlando is home to approximately 320,000 residents, nearly 15 percent of whom live below the poverty line, according to 2023 U.S. Census data. The average age of Orlando residents is 35, with adults 20 to 50 years old making up nearly half the population.
Election Day for Orlando City Commission elections is Tuesday, Nov. 4. The deadline to register for a mail ballot is Thursday, Oct. 23, and early voting will last from Monday, Oct. 27, through Sunday, Nov. 2. (Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.) Early voting is only available at the Supervisor of Elections Office, 119 W. Kaley St. in Orlando. To vote in person on Election Day, find your polling location here. Orlando Weekly reached out to all candidates running for City Commission this year to ask just a few basic questions about what they believe is the most pressing issue facing their district and their priorities if elected( or reelected). Some of these responses have been lightly edited for length or clarity.
DISTRICT 1
District 1 covers Lake Nona and areas surrounding the Orlando International Airport, including Vista Park, Boggy Creek, and Meridian Park and Sunbridge to the east.
As of publication, there are four candidates running for District 1. We were unable to reach District 1 candidate Manny Acosta, who does
not have a campaign website nor public-facing contact information for his campaign.
Jim Gray (the incumbent) is a sitting commissioner who was first elected to the Orlando City Commission in 2012 and has served as city commissioner since. We asked him about his priorities and what he hopes to accomplish if reelected to the City Commission. He did not respond to our inquiry in time for publication.
Campaign website: reelectjimgray.com
Prior experience in elected office? Yes
Day job(s): Orlando managing director for CBRE, a commercial real estate and investment firm
Campaign treasure chest: $112,775 raised total as of Oct. 8
Notable endorsements: Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer; District 2 city commissioner Tony Ortiz; the Fraternal Order of Police Orlando Lodge 25 (representing OPD officers); the Orlando Professional Firefighters (union representing firefighters)
Sunshine Grund is a real estate broker who moved to Central Florida as a child. She previously served in the National Guard and has an educational background in public affairs and nonprofit management.
Campaign website: sunshinegrund.com
Prior experience in elected office? No
Day job(s): Real estate broker
Campaign treasure chest: Grund has opted not to accept campaign contributions. To date, campaign finance records show her campaign has been entirely self-funded.
Notable endorsements: Grund’s website states that her campaign “doesn’t publish endorsements.” She writes instead that “Every District 1 resident’s voice matters equally.”
What is the most important issue facing your district and how would you address that?
Community safety and traffic are the interconnected top priorities I hear from District 1 residents. Traffic congestion on corridors like Narcoossee Road creates dangerous conditions and daily frustration, while residents consistently cite safety and security as their foremost concern. I’ll address these by advocating for proactive traffic solutions including road expansion planning, synchronized traffic signals, dangerous intersection improvements with enhanced signage and lighting, and better pedestrian safety measures. Equally important: ensuring development approvals account for emergency
response capacity and actual traffic impact — not just developer wishes.
What are your priorities to address, if elected?
Serve. Unite. Nurture. These priorities reflect a commitment built with input from hundreds of District 1 neighbors. Safety and traffic relief — enhanced community policing, addressing dangerous intersections, and ensuring new development doesn’t overwhelm emergency services or create gridlock. Ethical, transparent governance — accepting zero donations means answering only to residents, not special interests. Smart growth management — implementing safety-based capacity planning that evaluates development based on emergency services and traffic safety, not just zoning allowances, while preserving green spaces and environmental protections. And community-driven decision-making — weekly “Coffee with Sunshine” sessions and digital town halls because “All for 1, One for All” means District 1’s diverse voices all matter equally.
What advantages do you bring to the table?
I have dedicated my life to service and community-building. My diverse experience spans foster care advocacy, nonprofit consulting, education and real estate, where I help people turn their dreams into reality. As a candidate and potential elected leader, I will not practice real estate within city limits to avoid conflicts of interest.
I’m running a zero-donation and endorsement campaign — my vote and voice are not for sale.
Last November, over 100,000 Orange County voters cast their ballots for my people-powered campaign, outperforming other candidates, proving that people-powered campaigns are wanted by the people. Neighbors kept calling after the election asking me to continue the fight.
Is there anything else you would like our readers to know?
My mission is to serve, unite and nurture our community — proving democracy doesn’t have to be for sale. District 1 families deserve safer streets, responsive emergency services, and a Commissioner who puts their needs first.“All for 1, One for All” isn’t just a slogan—it’s my commitment to representing every resident equally. My platform was built with input from hundreds of neighbors who identified safety, traffic, smart growth, and accessible government as top priorities. Voters can learn more at sunshinegrund. com or reach me directly at 321-276-5339 or 1votesunshine@gmail.com.
Tom Keen is a former state House representative and military veteran who previously served on the city’s Citizens Police Review Board (before that was quietly dismantled).
Campaign website: keenforfl.com
Prior experience in elected office? Yes.
Day job(s): Businessman in the aerospace and defense industry
Total raised for the campaign treasure chest: $46,044 as of Oct. 8
Notable endorsements: the Central Florida AFL-CIO (federation of labor unions); SEIU
Florida; Equality Florida Action PAC; various elected officials, including State Rep. Anna Eskamani, State Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith, Orange County commissioner Kelly Semrad and State Attorney Monique Worrell
What is the most important issue facing your district and how would you address that? Affordability, Traffic & Over Development, and the Environment are all important issues facing the City of Orlando.
What are your priorities to address, if elected?
In District 1, one of the most immediate concerns is the protection of Split Oak Forest as the new SR 534 starts construction next year. Traffic is another immediate concern, specifically on Narcoossee Road. I plan to bring all the stakeholders; City of Orlando, Orange County, Central Florida Expressway Authority, and Orange County Public Schools together to get the signal lights timed and networked. I will also include residents and business to make sure the solutions brought forward are in their best interest. And I want to make sure our Fire Stations are fully staffed to keep our community safe. What advantages do you bring to the table?
My campaign is built on my experience as a State Representative, my dedication to public service as a Navy veteran, and my commitment to holding special interests accountable. I aim to tackle these issues collaboratively, bringing together key stakeholders and the community to ensure solutions that are sustainable and align with residents’ best interests. I am committed to transparency and real action, not just empty promises made close to election time. Voters, Residents, deserve a Commissioner who will actively work to protect the community and improve quality of life.
Is there anything else you would like our readers to know?
Don’t be fooled by candidates with a “plan” to fix problems 30 days before an election. Especially those in office for 14 years.
DISTRICT 3
District 3 is a district that lies north of downtown, covering College Park, the North Quarter, Ivanhoe Village, Audubon Park and parts of Baldwin Park. The district has been represented by sitting commissioner Robert Stuart since 2006. Stuart, reelected multiple times since, opted not to run for reelection this year, but has reportedly endorsed District 3 candidate Roger Chapin to succeed him.
Here are the candidates in the running: Samuel Chambers is a member of the Orange County Soil and Conservation District (an elected, unpaid position) and an adjunct professor at Valencia College who teaches about politics and government.
Campaign website: chambersfororlando. com
Prior experience in elected office? Yes.
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Day job(s): Adjunct professor at Valencia County who also serves (unpaid) as treasurer of the Orange Soil & Water Conservation District Campaign treasure chest: $13,049 raised total as of Oct. 8
Notable endorsements: Rainbow Democrats; Wes Hodge, former chair of the Orange County Democrats
What is the most important issue facing your district and how would you address that?
The issue that I hear regularly from across the district deals with affordability. To achieve better affordability, we must look at our restrictive zoning policies. We need more diverse affordable housing options in our neighborhoods other than just single-family homes or luxury apartments. This also means investing in our affordable housing trust fund with a reoccurring appropriation. We also need greater density in our urban core. Urban sprawl is not only costly to the environment but financially as well. If we build more density, additional revenue from new residents can go towards updating our existing infrastructure and making our neighborhoods more transit-oriented. We also need to help take care [of] our working-class residents through providing childcare to citizens, easy access to higher education, and supporting unions. What are your priorities to address, if elected?
With continuing projects like the Edgewater and Virginia/Corrine Drive redevelopment plans, I would like to be an advocate for my fellow cyclists, making sure we preserve and improve bicycle infrastructure, rather than removing it. I would also like to be an advocate against urban sprawl and reckless annexations of rural and natural lands and opposing tax cuts for developers and corporations.
What advantages do you bring to the table?
I believe I am the best candidate because I have been showing up for my city for years, not just during this election cycle. I participate with the various groups and neighborhood associations in the district and they all know my dedication to our community. By participating and then advocating for their main issues while on the Soil & Water Board or when I speak at City Hall, or directly volunteer with them, they know that Samuel shows up. Not only that, I believe I am the best because I am specific in my policies. I do not speak in platitudes; rather, I specifically advocate for strong unions, protecting green space, investing in affordable housing, more mental health services, and more. Is there anything else you would like our readers to know?
I was born and raised in District 3. I am the only candidate from 32803. I graduated 10th in my class from Edgewater High School, where I got a scholarship from the College Park Neighborhood Association, I became an Eagle Scout at the College Park Methodist Church, and played sports in the neighborhood too. I am a cyclist who has been hit by a car multiple
times while riding in Orlando, so that is why I care about protecting cyclists and pedestrians. I am the Chair of the Orange Soil & Water Conservation District and have supported efforts to improve lake quality, stop urban sprawl, oppose the 2025 Bear Hunt, and more. I also was a first-generation union member while teaching local government at Valencia College until the union was dissolved. That’s why I care so much about organized labor and collective bargaining.
Roger Chapin is the owner of a public relations firm and the son of former Orange County Mayor Linda Chapin. He has previously served on various municipal boards and served on a procurement and oversight committee for the development of the Dr. Phillips Center downtown.
Campaign website: rogerchapin.com
Prior experience in elected office? No, but he has served on various city of Orlando municipal boards and committees. He previously ran for City Commission back in 2002.
Day job(s): Owner of a public relations consulting firm
Campaign treasure chest: $197,214 raised total as of Oct. 8
Notable endorsements: Current District 3 commissioner Robert Stuart, the Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association, Orlando Regional Realtors Association, Orange County Sheriff John Mina, the local police and firefighter unions, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer
What is the most important issue facing your district and how would you address that?
As I listen to voters, the overwhelming No. 1 issue is affordability. At the local level, given we don’t regulate insurance rates or set monetary policy, that means addressing things like transit, housing, walkability, parks, safe neighborhoods, making sure our Main Street Districts are strong and vibrant. From a housing perspective, that means greater density when appropriate, new planning and zoning ideas to expand the potential for accessory dwelling units, less strict parking requirements. As it relates to more parks, walkability, supporting “Main Street” districts and safe streets, that means residents can enjoy activities, shopping, dining close to home. Expanding transit, especially SunRail to OIA [Orlando International Airport], is also an example to addressing affordability.
What are your priorities to address if elected?
Assist with affordability through adding more housing options. Complete critical Main Street projects for Edgewater and Corrine Drive and ensure vibrant business district and safe accessibility from surrounding neighborhoods. Connect SunRail to OIA. Govern from the middle to get things done, avoiding poisoning City Hall with partisan politics. Give Code Enforcement more tools to keep neighborhoods clean and safe.
What advantages do you bring to the table?
Experience. Govern from the middle. Avoid partisan politics. Hit the ground running. With
Commissioner Stuart retiring, Mayor Dyer retiring, we need someone who doesn’t require “on the job” training and can hit the ground running.
Is there anything else you would like our readers to know?
Born and raised in Orlando. Married. Two daughters. [Have lived] in College Park (heart of District 3) for 30 years.
Chris Durant is a lifelong Orlando resident and proud son of Caribbean immigrants. He currently works in real estate, according to the Orlando Sentinel. The 24 year-old is a former city employee who got his first job at the city’s Rosemont Center and describes himself as a youth sports coach and mentor.
Campaign website: durantfororlando.com
Prior experience in elected office? No, but he has worked a city government job.
Day job(s): Real estate
Campaign treasure chest: $18,085 raised total as of Oct. 8
Notable endorsements: No public endorsements that we’re aware of.
What is the most important issue facing your district and how would you address that?
The most important issue facing District 3 is housing affordability and how we manage growth. Too many residents are being priced out of the communities they helped build. I want to make it easier for people who work here to live here by encouraging “missing middle” housing like duplexes and triplexes that fit within neighborhood character. That means zoning reform to allow the freedom to build incrementally and responsibly, and creating pre-designed models for ADUs [accessory dwelling units], duplexes and triplexes (similar to Orange County’s Ready Set Orange program) to make building faster and more affordable. We can’t make it affordable to live here if we’re making it expensive to build.
What are your priorities as a candidate for your district?
I want to focus on reconnecting people to their neighborhoods, to opportunity and to each other. My priorities are: Building stronger community engagement with law enforcement through real relationship-building that restores trust and unity. Making our neighborhoods more connected by investing in walkable and bikeable infrastructure so people can safely move through their community. Incentivizing affordable housing and the missing middle, so teachers, nurses, first responders, and young professionals can live in the city they serve. Connecting our youth to opportunity by partnering them with our Main Street businesses through internships, mentorships and entrepreneurship programs.
What advantages do you bring to the table?
I bring something new to the table: a fresh perspective. At 24, I’m the youngest candidate in the race, with my best years still ahead of me and my roots planted deeply in Orlando. I have the energy, accessibility and openness that leadership needs right now. I’m not stuck in old ways of thinking. I’m adaptable, collaborative
and willing to try new approaches to solve the problems we face. My mind is literally still developing (the science says so), which means I’m not afraid to grow and evolve with this community. Orlando deserves leadership that looks forward, not backward.
Is there anything else you think our readers should know?
I’ll start with the obvious — I’m not related to Kevin Durant. But on a serious note, my motivation for public service comes from a very personal place. My closest mentor, Officer Deborah Clayton, was shot and killed on Jan. 9, 2017. I was 15 years old. That tragedy changed my life. The night after she died, on the longest walk home I’ve ever taken, I made a promise to myself that I would dedicate my life to public service in her honor. I’m running because this community invested in me, and now it’s time for me to return that investment. It’s time for the next generation to step up, because we can’t wait to solve the challenges we’re inheriting. It’s time for the pendulum to swing toward the future and toward the next generation of Orlando leadership.
Kimberly Kiss is an estate attorney, mother of two young kids, a tax professional and an Orlando native. She’s volunteered for the College Park Neighborhood Association, the Legal Aid Society, and various other local civil service groups. Campaign website: kimberlykiss.com
Prior experience in elected office? No. Day job(s): Estate attorney
Campaign treasure chest: $40,350 as of Oct. 8
Notable endorsements: No prominent endorsements that we’re aware of.
What is the most important issue facing your district and how would you address that?
One of the most pressing issues specifically in District 3 is the infrastructure, particularly because there are several road projects in the queue and stormwater issues raised across multiple neighborhoods. This was brought to my attention from groups and individuals across District 3. The challenge for the road projects is going to be securing the funding and this will take collaboration with local and state officials. To address the stormwater issues moving forward, we will continue to update outdated systems so that our lakes aren’t flooded with sewage like in the past and be more strategic when any new renovations or developments are underway so we do not miss a critical opportunity for improvement. For example, Leu Gardens is planning for a renovation as well as the other parks and it’s a good opportunity to ask if there’s space or stormwater planning that we could implement. What are your priorities as a candidate for your district?
My priorities focus on three main areas: 1) Safe streets and neighborhoods: road safety and continuing to support our police working on crime numbers. 2) Support for families and small businesses: Strengthen ties between the community and local commerce to keep our money
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local. Support small businesses through infrastructure updates and transitions with grants and improved city communication. 3) Sustainable growth: Encourage smart development that preserves green spaces, improves housing diversity, and protects our natural resources.
What advantages do you bring to the table?
I’m one of us. I grew up in Orlando and lived in four of the six districts before settling down in College Park. I have a personal awareness of the struggles of growing up here, looking for a job here, and starting a family here. Two things candidates talk about in this race are energy and experience. I’m the right mix of fresh perspective and grounded energy for the city council. Like Orlando leaders retiring in the next few years, who were in their own “sweet spot” when first elected, I’m at the same point in my career and life now, combining the determination of new energy with my work as an attorney and my role as a mother. I want to use my position to make local government more accessible to families at every stage of life.
Is there anything else you’d like our readers to know?
Two things: First, my approach to policy is simple. I will make decisions based on our shared values, weighing if there’s good policy with the wise spending of taxpayer money. Second, when you look at the role of an Orlando City Commissioner, it’s legislative in nature and community-facing. Meaning the commissioner advocates for needs within the budget and works with the mayor on policy. It’s also about attending community events and showing support for our residents and businesses. If you look at my social media, I’ve tried to document my involvement along the campaign trail. I attended as many events as I was able (while still raising my kiddos and running a law firm), and talked to as many people as were willing to share. I believe that should be the core of this job — connecting with and listening to the actual residents of District 3, not just the activists and insiders.
Mira Tanna is a community advocate and the city of Orlando’s grants manager. She formerly worked for the Orange County Library System and advocated against housing discrimination as a fair lending manager for the Community Legal Services of Middle Florida. Campaign website: miratanna.com
Prior experience in elected office? No, but she currently works for the city Day job(s): City of Orlando grants manager
Campaign treasure chest: $24,127 as of Oct. 8
Notable endorsements: Equality Florida Action PAC, Rainbow Democrats, Sunrise Movement Orlando, Orange County CTA (the county’s teachers union), and various elected officials, including State Rep. Anna Eskamani, State Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith, State Attorney Monique Worrell and county tax collector Scott Randolph, among others.
What is the most important issue facing your district and how would you address that?
Transportation and housing affordability, and the two are linked. I support making significant investments in public transit and safe streets, and encouraging transit-oriented development. If we can create a city where not every adult has to own a car, we won’t need as much space for parking and can develop more affordable housing. Households will save money by shifting to alternative transportation. Strengthening our transit system will alleviate traffic congestion, make our community safer, create thriving Main Streets and strengthen our economy, while preserving our environment for future generations. What are your priorities as a candidate for your district?
My top priority is to build trust in local government, by being responsive, accessible, fiscally responsible and leading with the highest level of integrity. I will be an advocate and resource for District 3 residents in City Hall. I will champion public transit and work to make Orlando more walkable, bikeable and transit-friendly by operating SunRail on weekends and expanding up the 441 corridor, while increasing the frequency, dependability and appeal of Lynx.
What advantages do you bring to the table?
I have achieved real results for District 3 residents. As the City of Orlando’s Grants Manager for the past nearly seven years, I have won over $125 million in funding to improve our community. I was recognized by Mayor Dyer with the 2021 McNamara Employee of the Year award. I’ll be ready to lead on Day One. I have a distinguished career of public service as a civil rights advocate, a library manager and a city employee. As a daily Lynx rider, I’m a person who “walks the walk.”
Is there anything else you think our readers should know?
I’m the daughter of immigrants from India and the Netherlands, and the wife of an immigrant from Nigeria. My husband and I chose Orlando as the place to raise our two kids, and we love and value this diverse community. I am a Quaker, and my faith community (also located in District 3) is a central part of my life.
DISTRICT 5
District 5 is a district west of downtown that includes the Pine Hills and Parramore neighborhoods, in addition to the areas of Metro West further south and surrounding Mercy Drive.
Here are the candidates in the running:
Lawanna Gelzer is a community activist, co-owner of a childcare center in Parramore, and describes herself as a “champion for environmental justice and public health.” She works with the Central Florida Black Nurses Association to address health disparities and advocates for racial justice causes. We reached out to Gelzer to ask about her priorities and what she hopes to accomplish if elected. She did not respond to our inquiry in time for publication.
Campaign website: lawannagelzer.com
Prior experience in elected office? No, but she has run for local office several times in the past Day job(s): Co-owner of Peabo Child Care Center
Campaign treasure chest: $7,875 as of Oct. 8
Notable endorsements: None that we’re aware of.
Regina Hill is a U.S. Navy veteran, former nurse, and former District 5 commissioner who was removed from office by Gov. Ron DeSantis last year following an indictment on felony charges of alleged forgery and elderly exploitation. Sitting commissioner Shan Rose was subsequently elected to represent District 5 through a crowded special election held to replace Hill. We reached out to Hill to ask about her priorities and what she hopes to accomplish if re-elected to the City Commission. While she initially acknowledged our email, she did not respond to our inquiry in time for publication.
Campaign website: reelectreginahill.com
Prior experience in elected office? Yes.
Day job(s): It’s unclear what Hill has been up to since she was suspended by DeSantis last April. Her criminal case is still ongoing.
Campaign treasure chest: $7,875 as of Oct. 8
Notable endorsements: None that we’re aware of.
Shaniqua “Shan” Rose (the incumbent) is a former city employee and Valencia College grad who was elected in a competitive special election last year to serve as District 5 interim city commissioner after her predecessor Regina Hill was suspended from office. Rose previously worked in the Economic Development Department for the Downtown Development Board and Community Redevelopment Agency. She also founded the advocacy group Change for the Community.
Campaign website: vote4shan.com
Prior experience in elected office? Yes.
Day job(s): City commissioner
Campaign treasure chest: $23,402 as of Oct. 8
Notable endorsements: Central Florida AFL-CIO, Orlando Regional Realtor Association, Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association, Greater Orlando Builders Association, Orlando firefighters union
What is the most important issue facing your district and how would you address that?
Right now, one of the most important issues facing District 5 is equitable access to essential services — especially affordable housing, infrastructure maintenance and public safety. We have a community that is growing, but not everyone is growing with it. I plan to pursue a multi-pronged approach that includes: pushing for smart development that includes affordable housing units; securing funds to improve roads, sidewalks and drainage systems that have been long neglected; investing in community-based safety programs that prioritize prevention and trust-building over excessive enforcement. District 5 is rich with potential, and I believe that when we address the core needs of all residents — especially the underserved — we set everyone up to thrive.
What are your priorities to address, if elected?
If re-elected as District 5 Commissioner, my top priorities will focus on three key areas: Infrastructure & Community Investment: I
will continue pushing for long-overdue improvements to our roads, drainage systems, and public spaces. These are basic needs that impact our residents’quality of life every day. Our neighborhoods deserve safe, well-maintained infrastructure that supports growth and safety. Affordable & Workforce Housing: Too many working families are being priced out of their own communities. I plan to advocate for policies that incentivize affordable housing development and protect existing residents from displacement — so that people who work here can also afford to live here. Public Safety & Youth Engagement: I’ll continue to support smarter public safety strategies — ones that combine law enforcement with youth programs, mental health resources, and violence prevention efforts. A safer community starts with investing in people, especially our young people.
Above all, I remain committed to transparency, accessibility, and ensuring the voices of District 5 residents are heard at every step. We’ve made progress, but there’s more work to do — and I’m ready to keep showing up and getting it done. What advantages do you bring to the table?
I’ve lived through the same struggles many families in our community face — I’ve overcome homelessness and the devastating loss of both a child and my husband to gun violence. Despite these hardships, I persevered, earned two college degrees, and raised my family as a single mother. I was honored to become the youngest City Commissioner ever elected in Orange County. I believe I’m the best choice for District 5 because I bring a proven track record, deep community relationships and a results-driven approach to leadership. I’ve already served this community with integrity, accessibility and a clear focus on results. My experience on the Commission has helped me navigate the complexities of government to deliver real improvements — whether it’s infrastructure upgrades, community programs or securing funding for our district. I don’t just serve this district — I’m part of it. I’ve built trust with residents, community leaders and local organizations because I show up, listen and act.
Is there anything else you think our readers should know?
My campaign is focused on unity, accountability and continued progress. I have a demonstrated track record since being in office. I’ve acted on community priorities; examples include organizing Back to School events, hosting job fairs and outreach programs. I have been a vocal supporter of continuing and expanding incentives for affordable housing development — such as building rebate or fee refund programs for developers who include affordable units. I am leading with integrity; I bring both vision and urgency for results! This isn’t about one person; it’s about all of us, to contrast with divisive politics. I believe in leadership without drama and staying focused on results — not distractions. When reelected, I will continue to serve with integrity, humility and professionalism. My only goal is to continue to make the people of District 5 proud!
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The Constitution sets out many protections on the basis of personhood, using the term “people” or “person” rather than “citizen.” U.S. court precedent historically supports the idea that these laws apply to all people on U.S. soil, whether or not they are citizens. These cards may be helpful to any English, Spanish, Kréyol or Arabic speakers who fear detention.
Cut along the dotted lines and fold in the center to make a two-sided card. Sandwich around a piece of thin cardboard if possible, and reinforce with a layer of clear tape.
You have constitutional rights.
• DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR if an immigration agent is knocking on the door.
• DO NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS from an immigration agent if they try to talk to you. You have the right to remain silent.
• DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING without first speaking to a lawyer. You have the right to speak with a lawyer.
• If you are outside of your home, ask the agent if you are free to leave. If they say yes, LEAVE CALMLY.
• GIVE THIS CARD TO THE AGENT. If you are inside your home, show the card through the window or slide it under the door.
Usted tiene derechos constitucionales.
• NO ABRA LA PUERTA si un agente de inmigración está tocando la puerta.
• NO CONTESTE NINGUNA PREGUNTA de un agente de inmigración si trata de hablar con usted. Usted tiene el derecho a guardar silencio.
• NO FIRME NADA sin antes hablar con un abogado. Usted tiene el derecho de hablar con un abogado.
• Si usted está fuera de su casa, pregúntele al agente si tiene la libertad de irse. Si le dice que sí, VÁYASE CON TRANQUILIDAD.
• ENTRÉGUELE ESTA TARJETA EL AGENTE. Si usted está dentro de su casa, muestre la tarjeta por la ventana o pásela debajo de la puerta.
Ou gen dwa konstitisyonèl.
• PA LOUVRI PÒT la si yon ajan imigrasyon frape pòt la.
• PA REPONN OKENN KEKSYON yon ofisye imigrasyon si yo eseye pale avèk ou.
Ou gen dwa pou rete an silans.
• PA SIYEN ANYEN san w’ pa pale anvan avèk yon avoka. Ou gen dwa pale ak yon avoka.
• Si w’ deyò lakay ou, mande ajan an si w’ lib pou ale. Si yo di wi, ALE AVÈK KALM.
• BAY AJAN KAT SA. Si ou anndan lakay ou, montre kat la nan fenèt la oswa glise li anba pòt la.
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I do not wish to speak with you, answer your questions, sign any documents, or hand you any documents, based on my 5th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution.
I do not give you permission to enter my home, unless you have a warrant to enter signed by a judge or magistrate with my name on it that you slide under the door, based on my 4th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution.
I do not give you permission to search any of my belongings, based on my 4th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution.
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These cards are available to citizens and noncitizens alike.
I do not wish to speak with you, answer your questions, sign any documents, or hand you any documents, based on my 5th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution.
I do not give you permission to enter my home, unless you have a warrant to enter signed by a judge or magistrate with my name on it that you slide under the door, based on my 4th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution.
I do not give you permission to search any of my belongings, based on my 4th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution.
I choose to exercise my constitutional rights.
These cards are available to citizens and noncitizens alike.
I do not wish to speak with you, answer your questions, sign any documents, or hand you any documents, based on my 5th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution.
I do not give you permission to enter my home, unless you have a warrant to enter signed by a judge or magistrate with my name on it that you slide under the door, based on my 4th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution.
I do not give you permission to search any of my belongings, based on my 4th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution.
I choose to exercise my constitutional rights.
These cards are available to citizens and noncitizens alike.
SHOOK, SPOOKED, SERVED
Local drag royalty feature in new ghosthunting show SHOOK! Queens of the Dead
BY JUNO LE
Anew queer, locally grown television project is crossing drop-dead gorgeous drag performers with, well … the dead.
SHOOK! Queens of the Dead plunges six Orlando and Central Florida drag queens wig-first into haunted locations around the world.
SHOOK! co-creator Brian Reddy, an Orlando native now based in Atlanta, tells Orlando Weekly that the show initially started out as a joke.
“A friend of mine, Tobi, also known as Sue Cyde in Orlando, came up and was just visiting me for a weekend, and we were actually watching Conjuring Kesha. Like halfway through one of the episodes, I just turned to him and was like, ‘Imagine this but with drag queens.’ And he was like, ‘Wait, that would actually be really fun.’ We talked about it and that was it. Nothing really happened,” Reddy says.
Fast-forward four years and the show’s producers
have at last wrapped the pilot episode.
This same pilot episode of SHOOK! drops at a premiere party in Atlanta on Friday, with an Orlando party following shortly, and the announcement of a haunted home on a streaming platform or network imminent.
In the pilot, Orlando and Tampa queens Sue Cyde, Venus Envy, Draggedy Anne, Alexandria Hell, Dollya Black and Medusha go in search of the unknown at he very historic and, presumably, very haunted St. Augustine Lighthouse.
“We walked to the top of the Lighthouse, and they filmed us standing at the top and I just remember thinking like, ‘It’s so freaking cool that six drag queens can just stand at the top of this 17th or 18th century lighthouse.’ It really brought the whole experience to a head of light, that what we’re doing is just so fucking cool,” Medusha remembers.
Armed with cutting-edge themed coastal looks,
an endless supply of witty one-liners, over-the-top reactions and supernatural detection gear that would make a Ghostbuster jealous, our intrepid cast of sleuths are set to venture into sundry creepy campgrounds, asylums and churches. Thusly armed, they’re up for the challenge of going toeto-toe with ghosts.
“I have always been told I have a special sixth sense and I’m excited to put that to the test and see if it will translate into some supernatural ghost-hunting skills,” says Sue Cyde.
“I don’t really have ghost-hunting skills but I do have ridiculously good looks so I think the ghosts will all naturally like me, as do most people,” admits fellow cast member and Orlando drag boundary-pusher Draggedy Anne.
SHOOK! goes beyond just ghost-hunting, diving fashionably deep into the historical roots of the mystery of the ghosts residing (or not) at this landmark.
Leading this fabulous and high-heeled version of Mystery Inc. at the Lighthouse is host Dollya Black, also currently lighting up screens large and small on the current season of Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Titans. “I’ve always wanted to host a show. I’m not like one of those live people who love being in the club on the microphone but TV, for some reason, when the camera turns on, I just kind of light up a bit,” admits Black.
Compared to other drag-centric television offerings, SHOOK!’s cast and crew pride themselves on the show’s lack of focus on reality-style sniping and conflicts between the queens, and instead the ghost-hunting adventures and investigations.
“Obviously Drag Race and Dragula , shows like that, are amazing but a lot of them are about the drama and the tension between girls,” says Reddy. “With this, we’re cutting all of that out. This is a group of queer artists that are having fun,
exploring and doing new things.”
There is still the familiar setup of the girls getting glammed up together, a staple in drag reality TV. Then, they’re thrown into an abandoned and likely haunted setting. The sense of camaraderie between the ghost-hunters is evident and emphasized. And for some members of the cast, this was a breath of fresh air.
“It’s sort of funny to say, but part of me was still like, ‘Oh, I wonder how my outfit and my wig and my makeup are going to stack up against everyone else.’ I think it’s nice to take that pressure off. The pieces of competition-based drag media that are out there can be very divisive. Sometimes it’s nice to sit back, relax, watch something that’s not too serious and have a good time,” Medusha says.
In addition to ghost-hunting thrills, SHOOK!’s storytelling seeks to connect with viewers on a level beyond just existing as another drag television show.
“I am a huge believer that a lot of people are simply just afraid of what they don’t understand and things that challenge what their ‘normal’ looks like. I think that shows like this give people the opportunity to meet someone who’s queer and see them through a lens that’s not so much like, ‘Hey, I’m queer,’ but it’s the other things that we’re talking about and doing that gives them something to connect with other than just our sexuality or gender,” says Black.
As for ghosts and spirits on SHOOK!, the pilot episode more than delivers on things that go bump in the night. The queens face down the maybe-apparitions with playful flair, but there is an undercurrent of dread as the episode progresses.
“I don’t know about y’all, but I can tell you that after this first episode I’m pretty convinced,” says Cyde forebodingly.
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Orlando actress Jennifer Bonner sees her gig as host of The Kissimmee Experience as ‘a way to write a love letter to Kissimmee’
Kissimmee has long stood in the shadow of Orlando, despite being geographically closer to Walt Disney World and other major attractions. The Kissimmee Experience (thekissimmeeexperience.com), an unscripted YouTube series from Osceola County’s tourism authority, is now in its third season of shifting that perception with help from famous visitors and local host Jennifer Bonner, who will be a familiar face for Central Florida’s long-time theater and theme park fans. I recently reconnected with Bonner — who was a member of my Empty Spaces Theatre Co during the mid-aughts — to catch up on her journey from costumed chipmunk to Guillermo de la Cruz’s drinking buddy.
Growing up in a tiny Maryland town with “less than 700 people [and] no stoplights,” Bonner’s career path was sealed at age four upon seeing Linda Carter as Wonder Woman on TV. “I was like, ‘Mom, that’s who I want to be when I grow up.’ And she was like,‘Well, honey, she’s an actress,
so she’s just pretending to do it.’ I was like, ‘Well, then that’s what I’m gonna do.’ And I’ve never changed.”
Dissuaded by her teacher mother from running away to Hollywood at 18, Bonner got a full ride to nearby Frostburg State University.
“Because it was a small school, I got a lot of opportunities that I wouldn’t have gotten at a big school to play a lot of different characters,” she says. A flyer posted in the music department introduced her to the Disney College Program, leading to her post-graduation stint in Florida working as “very good friends with Chip and Dale.”
“It was a good experience for me,” Bonner recalls of her college program experience. “I also knew that my town, being as small as it is, people don’t leave; I’m one of the only people that ever left. So I knew if I went back, I would get stuck.” Instead of returning home, she settled in Central Florida and landed her first area acting gig at Pirates Dinner Adventure playing “Treasure” both on International Drive and at the Buena Park, California, location. She was seen in numerous roles at Universal and Disney, most memorably as one of the nine original instructors in Hollywood Studios’ much-missed Jedi Training Academy.
Securing that role over nearly 600 other
auditioners gave Bonner the confidence boost to book her first screen role, an industrial film for Publix, which soon led to her playing a mother in Killroy Was Here by writer-director Kevin Smith. “I got there, and I remember [Smith] came out to meet me right away and he knew my name. I was like, wow, I’ve done things for months, and people haven’t known my name,” says Bonner. “At one point, I was doing a scene, and I heard him go, ‘Well, that’s in the film.’”
Since then, you may have seen Bonner on Peacock or Amazon in Hallmark-style romcoms like Love on the Reef and Let Love Grow.“We have 14 days to make a movie. We shoot like nine pages a day,” says Bonner, who credits her stage experience for handling the breakneck schedule. “I truly can’t imagine if you didn’t have that kind of [theater] training, I don’t know how you would get through it, because it’s a lot and the crew moves so fast. I had a blast; it was fun!” Her latest film, Michael Brant DeMaria’s The Twilight Café, is currently touring the festival circuit.
Closer to home, Bonner was tapped as the host of The Kissimmee Experience by director Nick Floyd after taping an audition in which she improvised taking Benedict Cumberbatch to Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows [ed. note: R.I.P.].
That bucket-list outing hasn’t materialized yet,
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but the show — which she describes as “a way to write a love letter or postcard to Kissimmee, without selling it hard” — has led to other surreal experiences, such as practicing stunts at Pirates with WWE wrestler Chelsea Green and strolling around Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge with Ahsoka Tano voice actor Ashley Eckstein.
“We went to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, and we learned that I’m a much better pilot than she is, so that was a lot of fun,” says Bonner. “She crashed [the flight simulator] many times. I was like, I’m not gonna do any better, and then I landed.” (Experience Kissimmee has over 1,000 partners across the region, including outside the city.)
More recently, Bonner spent a memorable day with What We Do in the Shadows co-star Harvey Guillén, visiting EPCOT’s Mexico pavilion and I-Drive’s Icebar Orlando, as well as the family-owned Skate Reflections roller rink. “I think Harvey was the person I was most nervous about because I had just watched What We Do in the Shadows,”Bonner says.“He is the sweetest human being [and] we just got to geek out about theater.”
Despite her on-screen success, Bonner — who also taught theater and worked in arts education — is contemplating a return to the stage. “Theater will always be my first love. It just fills you up in a way that other things don’t,” Bonner says, citing Belinda in IceHouse Theatre’s Noises Off and Dionyza in Orlando Shakes’ Pericles as past highlights.“When you’re doing theater, you go on a ride [and] every night the emotional roller coaster is there … but for film and TV, you never know what scene you’re going to do, so you really have to be able to tap into your emotions. So that’s been a very exciting challenge for me.”
For her latest move, Bonner recently co-founded Luv U Productions (@luvuproductions) and has written multiple screenplays — romcoms, horror, action-adventure and a Christmas story based on her grandmother — with initial plans to release a series of vertical video shorts featuring local actors Will Hagaman, Derek Ziegler, Kylee Benson and Mark Edward Smith. “We want to do it here, because there’s so much talent in Central Florida,” says Bonner,“and we want to show that to the world.”
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CONQUERING APPETITES
Lima 1535 captures palates with stirring renditions of Peruvian classics
BY FAIYAZ KARA
By my estimation, I’ve reviewed more than a dozen Peruvian restaurants in this city over the past 20 years, a list that includes both currently open and now-shuttered establishments: Brazas Chicken, Pollo a la Brasa Mis Amores, El Buzo, 8-8 Panda, Lima 41, Ceviche House, Taste of Peru, Memories of Peru, Gaviota, Mo-Chica, Papa Llama, Aji Ceviche, Pisco Peruvian Gastrobar and Mares, which now goes by the name Cev’ich Central. Yet after perusing the menu at each and every one of those restaurants, I found myself silently bemoaning the absence of rocoto relleno, a dish that became an instant favorite of mine when I first got a taste of it at the Casa Andina in Arequipa, Peru.
Then I had a chat with Chris Jungbluth, the affable owner of Lima 1535 on Lake Underhill Road, who told me rocoto relleno was a favorite of his as well and that he planned to include that ever-so-rare Peruvian delight on the menu. “Come back on Thursday and our chef will prepare it,” he told me. When I returned and saw that apple-sized, fiery-red Andean pepper
($38) stuffed with bits of filet mignon seasoned with ají panca, ají amarillo and cooked with sultanas, olives, boiled egg and crushed peanuts, my salivary glands lost their shit. A sheet of melted queso paria, an Andean white cheese, was draped over the roasted orb, while an eggmilk sauce pooled around the base. The rocoto may look deceptively like a red bell pepper, but it’s hot as hell. De-seeding, de-veining and blanching the peppers with a bit of sugar and vinegar makes it a lot less explosive. It’s served with pastel de papa, a potato and cheese square, as well as a halved boiled egg.
Interested patrons must call ahead and “reserve” the dish because of the time-consuming process of making it. Uninterested patrons have a lot else to choose from. How about classic lomo saltado, but with wok-fired alpaca ($36) instead of beef? Or a ceviche carretillero ($27), a textural mélange of corvina in a bracing leche de tigre sauce, topped with red onions on one side of the plate and crispy fried squid “chicharron,” sweet potato, crunchy cancha
LIMA 1535
7347 Lake Underhill Road
407-719-3474
lima1535.com
and fat choclo kernels on the other side. Those plates, BTW, are made from hand-carved stone. They’re heavy, and gorgeous, much like our bulbous midriffs were on this particular visit. On a subsequent visit, they were laden with tostones tarts ($23) filled with lomo saltado, an absolute winner of a dish and a can’t-miss fave for even the most finicky of palates.
When thrice-boiled, herb-marinated grilled octopus ($26) came out, we didn’t expect it to be served on a tabletop charcoal burner. It made for nice visuals, but the charred tentacles made for nicer victuals. I also didn’t expect another Peruvian memory to be jogged, but that’s precisely what happened when gratinated scallops with butter, Parmesan and lime on the halfshell ($20) were brought to the table, along with some burning embers set on the plate for effect. The memory: eating scallops prepared this way for the very first time at the iconic La Rosa Náutica in Lima, Peru, a restaurant perched directly over the Pacific Ocean.
It’s really all a testament to head chef Joar Aris and his kitchen prowess. He grew up in Callao, just outside of Lima, and learned to cook from all the women in his family, including his signature papa a la huancaína ($16), a creamy potato dish that’s as Peruvian as chicha morada ($10) and pisco sour ($16), both of which beverages are served with aplomb at Lima 1535. In fact, Jungbluth, who happens to be a pilot, imports many of the ingredients — from corn and rocoto to alpaca and scallops — from Peru and makes frequent jaunts to Miami to pick up the goods. He also runs a commercial power-washing business and did a bang-up job cleaning up the Lake Underhill Plaza, which also includes Zorba’s and Las Cazuelas. Expectedly, Lima 1535’s interior is spiffed up with a bright, modern aesthetic, courtesy of Jungbluth’s wife, Elisa Quiroz, along with unique design fixtures brought in from Peru. The name, in case you’re wondering, is a reference to the year in which Lima was founded by that oft-despised conquistador Francisco Pizarro. Much can be said about the foodways of the colonized in South America but, for now, I’ll focus on alfajores ($10), those delicate cookies filled with manjar blanco, or Peruvian dulce de leche, that have an interesting food path of their own: Moors introduced the sweet treat to the Iberian Peninsula and then the Spaniards bought it to South America. The airy, crumbly, almost shortbread-like versions here are made by Jungbluth’s mother, Liliana Benites, and his sister, Astrid Jungbluth.
Their cookies, like most everything I ate at Lima 1535, made a New World Man out of me. fkara@orlandoweekly.com
JALA
Jala takes over a space that’s seen numerous concepts come before it, but what they tout as “modern” Indian cuisine is classic to the core with a bit of smoke and theatrics. That’s not to say that such dishes as pani puri, dal makhani, kadai chicken and gajar halwa aren’t worth sampling. Open daily. (reviewed Oct. 15) 155 E. Morse Blvd., Winter Park, 407-755-3300, jalarestaurant.com, $$$
THE CAIRO EXPRESS
Egyptian staples like koshary, hawawshi, sausagelike mombar and herbaceous molokhia stew are executed with aplomb from chef Gigi Elgharbawy’s food truck. Don’t pass on lemony grape leaves or rustic baba ghanouj. Open Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (reviewed Oct. 8) 658 Wymore Road, Winter Park, 407-408-8824, instagram.com/ the_cairo_expressfl, $$
JUNE
The contemporary Mexican restaurant in Thornton Park wows, thanks to the chemistry of chefs Jason Campbell and Nick Grecco. The menu is full of inspired dishes, most of which are licked by flames of Florida oak: Hawaiian kanpachi, a bonkers bone-out short rib, and drippy, luscious carnitasstyle duck. Veg options, like sweet potatoes with miso mole and butter-braised cabbage with onion soubise foam, are shareables of worth. Closed Mondays. (reviewed Oct. 1) 700 E. Washington St., 321-206-1243, juneorlando.com, $$$$
BURGER VAULT
All-halal burger joint fires up some top-notch patties with a crisp char. Smashburgers these are not, but thicker 5-ounce rounds offered in single and double options. Of note: the fiery volcano burger. Get it with fries done your way (suggestion: cheese sauce, caramelized onions, jalapeños and beef bacon). Shakes are solid. Open daily. (reviewed Sept. 24) 520 W. State Road 436, Altamonte Springs, 321-972-1646, burgervaultorlando.com, $$
SPARROW
The Euro-inspired wine bar in the North Quarter is the latest from James Beard Award finalists Jason and Sue Chin with an incredible menu of eats —
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recently reviewed
charred eggplant, sole meunière, lumache alla vodka and arroz negro with head-on prawns — by chef-partner Wendy Lopez. A stellar wine list and Spanish-leaning cocktails are curated by Lorena Castro. Together, the pair work wonders. Don’t skip on Basque cheesecake or chocolate cake. Closed Sunday and Monday. (reviewed Sept. 17) 807 N. Orange Ave., 407-203-8524, sparroworlando.com, $$$
HIGH TIDE HARRY’S
An Orlando staple for more than three decades, High Tide Harry’s is the place to feast on crab, fried seafood and fish. Supplement platters of king, Dungeness and snow crab with conch fritters, fried clam strips and charbroiled oysters. Key lime pie is more creamy and sweet than tart. Open daily.
(reviewed Sept. 10) 4645 S. Semoran Blvd., 407273-4422, hightideharrys.com, $$$
JI BEI CHUAN
Area noodlers can get their fix at this south Orlando outpost of the casual noodle house chain that boasts over 400 locations in China. Specializing in simple, authentic Chinese rice noodle and ramen dishes and known for its chicken and fish maw noodle soup, the menu also features pan-Asian bites like takoyaki, Thai-style soups and tasty Korean fried chicken. Open all day every day. (reviewed Sept. 3) 7750 Palm Parkway, 407-7781435, orlandojbc.com, $$
TRATTO
Soulful scratch Italian fare lures Orlando diners to this casual Avalon Park eatery run by kitchen and life partners Mabel Munoz and Alvaro Ramirez. Expect well executed dishes anchored in bold flavors like short rib with truffle risotto and beef ragù with paccheri. Must-tries include ratatouille, exceptional Detroit-style pizza and a porchetta special available Fridays and Saturdays. Closed Monday. (reviewed Aug. 27) 425 S. Avalon Park Blvd., 407-440-2140, trattomodernitalian.com, $$$
TACO’S LAB
Fast casual taqueria in a stripped-down west Winter Park setting proves popular, although its more over-the-top takes on tacos don’t always translate to success. Best to go straightforward with chips, dips and traditional tastes — like the birria, chorizo or simpler fish tacos. Steer clear of the “margarita.” Open all day every day. (reviewed August 13) 1881 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, 321-203-2578, tacos-lab.com, $
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this Michelin-recommended restaurant in the Lake Nona Wave Hotel. The vibe is polished and urbane, a swirl of pretty people and plates. Expect high price tags and high quality, including worth-it splurges like A5 wagyu snow beef or whole lobster with smoked chili fried rice. Popular choices include lobster doughnuts with matcha, crudo and maki dishes, and any cocktail from the inventive beverage program. Closed Sunday and Monday. (reviewed July 30) 6004 Artist Ave., 407-395-4857, namilakenona.com, $$$$
PHO BAR
Quality takes on Vietnamese classics draw Mills 50 diners to this buzzy, casual outpost of the small South Florida chain. While pho with 24-hour broth takes center stage, don’t leave without sampling steamed rice cakes, grilled satay squid, or grilled pork and noodles. Bonus points for its full bar, friendly staff and attempt at off-street parking. Open every day. (reviewed July 23) 1012 E. Colonial Drive, 407-955-9394, phobar.co, $$
TURULL’S KITCHEN & BAR
Those craving traditional Spanish flavors could do worse than the basic, Barcelona-inspired bites at this Florida Mall adjacent strip maller. Think usual-suspect tapas, including solid renditions of croquetas de bacalao, pan con tomate and gambas al ajillo, plus a range of paellas, lamb, steak, even whole suckling pig. The vibe is casual and set to the beat of frequent live music. Closed Monday and Tuesday. (reviewed July 16) 1319 Florida Mall Ave., 689-240-2130, instagram.com/ turullskitchenandbar, $$$
WAVE SUSHI
Twisted but tasty takes on sushi feature at this fast-casual spot inside Maitland Social — think spicy salmon burgers with rice cake buns, soft-shell crab tacos with nori “tortillas,” sushi burritos, sushi hot dogs, sushi pizza and more. Do order the sloppily delicious crunch wrap. For those frightened by the unfamiliar, there is also a selection of more traditional maki that’s fresh and a safe bet. Closed Mondays. (reviewed July 9) 360 E. Horatio Ave., Maitland, 321972-1880, waveasianbistro.com, $$$
GRAPPOLO CUCINA ITALIANA
Warm hospitality and polished Italian eats await at this convivial family-run restaurant on Park Ave. Standouts include grilled octopus with romesco sauce, herb-crusted rack of lamb, and paccheri pasta with filet mignon ragù. While classics like carbonara are can’t-miss, keep an eye out for fresh-take specials like salmon crudo with Sicilian lemon or branzino with beetroot risotto. Open daily. (reviewed July 2) 526 S. Park Ave., Winter Park, 321972-2341, grappolocucina.com, $$$$
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COUCHSURFING
BY STEVE SCHNEIDER
Premieres Wednesday:
Baby Bandito — A Chilean skateboarder vaults to the vanguard of his country’s criminal underworld when he masterminds the theft of 1 billion pesos. “A slick, well-paced story about how a real-life thief pulled off a major heist,” says Decider. Of course, they said the same thing about that Taylor Swift movie. (Netflix)
Lazarus — The team from Netflix’s Fool Me Once moves over to Prime to interpret a Harlan Coben story about a forensic psychologist (Sam Claflin) investigating the suicide of his father (Bill Nighy). My guess is the old guy was just despondent there was nothing to watch that wasn’t written by Harlan Coben. (Prime Video)
Mob War: Philadelphia vs. the Mafia — Relive the bedlam that erupted on the streets of the City of Brotherly Love in the 1990s, when rival gang factions started offing each other with a frequency that spurred the FBI to action. This was when they couldn’t just tweet through it, you understand. (Netflix)
The Monster of Florence — A four-part thriller series dramatizes the hunt for Italy’s first and
most vicious serial killer, who spent 17 years murdering couples in parked cars. You just know that if he had focused exclusively on the girlfriends, this thing would be on Season 3 by now. (Netflix)
Premieres Thursday:
Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake — Our heroines are getting acclimated to life in the multiverse as Season 2 begins, just in time for them to form an alliance with Huntress Wizard. The big reveal is that the world they’re all living in is run by the Nazis, but that doesn’t happen until Episode 6, so you didn’t hear it here. (HBO Max)
Allen Iv3rson — The former NBA great reflects on his life as a sports legend and cultural icon, in a docuseries that also includes expert commentary by his fellow athletes. I’m looking forward to that full episode that deconstructs his world-changing cameo in Like Mike. (Prime Video)
The Elixir — An Indonesian village is overrun by zombies after some of the locals imbibe a strange liquid. In related news, Jolt has finally come to Indonesia. (Netflix)
the Kennedy Center Honors now that Ace Frehley is gone. (Shudder and AMC+)
Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost — Ben Stiller offers up a documentary tribute to his late parents, whose professional life as a comic duo overlapped with their duties as a doting mom and dad. It was the best of three worlds, see, because their mixed-faith household not only celebrated Christmas and Hanukkah, but worked in a healthy airing of grievances as well. (Apple TV)
Premieres Sunday:
Mayor of Kingstown — Edie Falco and Laura Benanti are among the new additions to the cast in Season 4, which sees a ruthless new gang emerging to bedevil Michigan. See? When the Russians leave, everything goes to shit. Take heed, Zelensky. (Paramount+)
Premieres Monday:
The Kardashians — Season 7 features appearances by Rob Kardashian and Caitlyn Jenner, both of whom have been away from the reality TV game for some time. But now at last, our long national good night’s sleep is over. (Hulu)
Married at First Sight — The enduring dating show moves from Lifetime to Peacock for its 19th season, bringing a fresh set of singles to Austin to see if they can survive a trial marriage. By which I mean each pair gets married, not all of them together in some weird-ass poly situation. This is Texas we’re talking about, not Utah. (Peacock)
Nobody Wants This — It’s a miniature Gossip Girl/Veronica Mars reunion in Season 2, with co-star Kristen Bell welcoming Leighton Meester in the role of a middle-school mean girl turned social-media mom extraordinaire. Well, where did you think middle-school mean girls ended up? The White House press office can’t hold them all. (Netflix)
Premieres Friday:
A House of Dynamite — Kathryn Bigelow’s latest fascist apologia puts Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson on the trail of an attack that’s been launched at the United States from an unidentified location. Hey, Kathryn: If you’ll take your tongue out of the military industrial complex’s ass for a second, you’ll notice that the call is coming from INSIDE THE HOUSE. (Netflix)
Joe Bob’s Splatterween — Celebrate the 200th episode of Joe Bob’s Drive-in Theater with a double feature hosted by the illustrious Mr. Bloom and Darcy the Mail Girl, with special guests GWAR. Gosh, that band is everywhere nowadays. Maybe they can fill in for KISS at
The Asset — A Danish lady cop tries to bust a crime ring by cozying up to the kingpin’s girlfriend. The series takes an unexpected turn when the two of them quit their lives and start a YouTube channel about sustainable living. (Netflix)
Premieres Tuesday:
Babo: The Haftbefehl Story — Self-reflection is the hallmark of a music documentary that unveils the secrets of Germany’s leading gangster rapper. Naturally, secret No. 1 is that Germany has a leading gangster rapper. (Netflix)
Don’t Date Brandon — The skeletons in one man’s closet get exposed to the public thanks to a podcast hosted by his girlfriend and his ex-wife. Let me guess, he’s shockingly indifferent to recycling. (Paramount+)
Mo Amer: Wild World — Now that his sitcom has run its course, the Palestinian-born comic can return to the stand-up stage for his third special, in which he takes aim at targets like the TSA. And when I say “takes aim,” of course I’m speaking metaphorically. I don’t want to get either of us deported to somewhere awful, like Palatka. (Netflix)
Nightmares of Nature — Arriving just one month after Season 1 dropped, Season 2 shows an opossum, an iguana and a jumping spider trying to survive the dangers of the rainforest. Hey, AI can wreck a lot of that real estate in four weeks. (Netflix)
Physical: Asia — Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao is among the 48 athletes facing off in tests of strength and endurance in this transcontinental competition. Man, it seems like just yesterday that the phrase “Transcontinental competition” referred to how quickly a Backstreet Boy could get into Lou Pearlman’s pants. (Netflix)
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GOOD IMPRESSION
LOCAL RELEASES
From the avant-garde academics to the noise freaks, Orlando’s experimental music scene is abuzz right now. One of the most salient names in this churning hive is Derek Dunn, who’s often in the thick among leading names in the city’s free-music circles like Bongus, Aarons Home, Storage Music Unit and Thomas Milovac’s Quartet, among others. Now, however, he’s about to step out with a solo debut album.
On Oct. 26, Dunn’s To Love and Leave America at the Same Time LP is released. Unlike the frenetic improv energy of some of his collaborative work above, this solo introduction is a study in serenity. It’s an expedition into the wilds of American primitive guitar, one where Dunn takes country music, strips it of all the folksy filigree and maps its ambient essence in noble detail.
Between the crystalline acoustic fingerwork, the lingering bends of pedal steel and acres of atmosphere, this 11-song collection occupies a hypnotic frequency that dances a translucent line between melody and drone. Even without any of the obvious country frill, the album evokes Western vistas and wide frontier expanses, like vignettes of a quiet American magnificence that teeters between memory and myth. It’s a work of guitar minimalism with a Jack Rose-esque balance of substance and ether.
The inspirations for Dunn’s album range from his recent travels out West to the pedal steel he acquired last year. But there are also some distinctly local influences at play here.
“[Robbie Basho’s] Visions of the Country is an insane album Matthew Moyer recommended to me; it inspired a lot of this,” says Dunn. Also, “seeing Jonas van Den Bossche play acoustic sets
Derek Dunn takes country music, strips it of all the folksy filigree and maps its ambient essence in a musical vision quest for the soul of Americana with new record To Love and Leave America at the Same Time
helped me decide maybe people would listen to it if I did something similar but more in tune with what I’ve been into.”
Dunn has heralded his solo career with a vision quest in search of not so much the style but the soul of Americana. With To Love and Leave America at the Same Time, he’s tapped a rich, ancient vein and conjured a romantic American spirit that lives now more in lore than in real life. It’s a nice thought, and a gorgeous soundtrack.
To Love and Leave America at the Same Time drops Oct. 26 on Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. It’ll also see limited cassette release on Orlando experimental label Cosmo Sonic Collective. The release show will be that very evening, where Dunn will perform alongside Tiger Beat, Van den Bossche and Thomas Milovac’s Lustre Trio ( 6 p.m. Sunday, Casselberry Arts Center, $15 donation).
CONCERT PICKS THIS WEEK
Mexican Slum Rats, Cannibal Kids, The Nancys: Los Angeles band Mexican Slum Rats self-describe as an “emo-jazz fusion rock band.” The only thing about that loaded term that I’m sure of is that it gives me the shivers. So allow me to maybe spare you some unnecessary skeevies. This rather good DIY band blends melodic emo heart, math-rock flair and refreshing horns in a way that dazzles. They’re arriving on the release of strong, brand-new album I Can’t Tell You but I Know That It’s Mine Opening are lauded South Florida indie act Cannibal Kids and Gainesville’s The Nancys, a must-hear young indie-rock band making some of the best songs to come out of Florida right now. (8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Will’s Pub, $15)
Mean Mary Band: The extraordinary life of roots artist Mean Mary reads like an adventure book — an anthology of them, actually. Her nomadic upbringing saw her roaming from Florida to the northern wilderness, from the Hollywood acting circuit to the road as a touring musician since childhood. Though she’s been an actor and an author as well, music has been her mainstay. Her take on folk music is rooted in studied history but laced with personal modernity. Across a virtuosic proficiency of nearly a dozen instruments, including banjo, guitar, fiddle and percussion, Mean Mary braids folk, country, bluegrass and blues into a deft balance of tradition and relevance. Live, she’ll be accompanied by brother-collaborator Frank and a full band. (8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, $25-$35) baolehuu@orlandoweekly.com
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of the
WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, OCT. 22-23
Pre-Pre Fest
While hope feels fleeting, there is some solace in a good gig. It’s a practice Jordan Shroyer of Whatever Dude Productions and local punk band Virginity understands well. He and the folks at Montgomery Drive are organizing Orlando’s annual “Pre-Pre-Fest” showcase, taking over Mills 50 with a stacked lineup of nearly 30 punk acts, including headliners Chris Farren, Brendan Kelly of The Lawrence Arms, and Greg Norton + Büddies celebrating 40 years of Hüsker Dü. “The event is organized for bands and buds who are traveling to Gainesville’s Fest and looking for an extra Florida show this week,” shared Shroyer. “Somehow it gets better every year.” Pre-Fest shows offer an additional gig and additional cash for bands making the trek. This is true of Ireland’s Good Friend, also on the bill. “We need punk more than ever. Punk is born out of frustration and sustained through solidarity,” says singer and bassist Adam Carroll. To his neighbors across the pond, Carroll offers advice to “stop mistaking noise for truth, your strength was never in shouting loudest, it was in showing up for each other when no one was watching … and put down the flag if it’s blinding you.” 5 p.m., Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave., willspub.org, $51. — Ida V. Eskamani
THURSDAY, OCT. 23
AFI
Memes about frontperson Davey Havok’s rather comprehensive aesthetic transformation aside — they’ve been continuously reinventing themselves for three decades now — AFI’s return to the road and to Orlando is a big deal. This is a band with a devoted multigenerational fanbase, one that’s been patiently awaiting a return since their last bout of roadwork in 2021. The band have a freshly released new album, Silver Bleeds the Black Sun …, a bold and atmospheric work that combines anthemic alternative-rock with brood-
ing punk shadows, but you’ll hear the hits too. TR/ ST, an occasion in themselves, open. 8 p.m., Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Blvd., entertainment. hardrock.com, $40-$207. — Matthew Moyer
THURSDAY, OCT. 23
Bracket Brothers
Local comedy duo Bracket Brothers return to Sak Comedy Lab, dissecting the spooky-season sacred cow that is Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights. This March Madness-style bracket battle will talk haunts and jump-scares and special effects in a comedic debate showdown. The moderating Brothers will be joined by special guests Molly McCormack, Tyler Pugh and Ryan from the “For The Love of Theme Parks” vlog. Bracket Brothers began online in 2020 as a streaming show, and has since become a live favorite at this downtown laughs institution. Attendees should come ready to chime in their terrifying two cents in this hilarious competition. 7 p.m., Sak Comedy Lab, 55 W. Church St., sakcomedylab.com, $15. — Emmy Bailey
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, OCT.
24-26
PlayFest
Orlando Shakes PlayFest is back after a too-long two-year hiatus, in partnership with UCF. This year’s showcase features five staged readings over two weekends. Each reading invites audiences to share their reactions at a postshow talkback. The five finalists are: Dead Girl’s Quinceañera by Phanésia, a comic thriller about secrets, sisterhood and true crime; Dunk City by Stephen Brown, a comedy about family dynamics and personal insecurity; Tumbleweed by Marcus Scott, a drama exploring beauty standards and race within an interracial family; The Sandwich Ministry by Miranda Rose Hall, a tale of friendship and resilience during a storm; and The Mallard by Vincent Delaney, about two teachers navigating
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personal and professional upheaval. Over the years, the festival has introduced more than 182 new works, with over 20 produced on the Orlando Shakes MainStage. Admission to each play is $16, or $66 to take in all five readings. Orlando Festival Park, Orlando Shakes, 812 E. Rollins St., orlandoshakes.org, $16-$66. — EB
SATURDAY, OCT. 25
Rico Nasty
Ferocious and future-forward hip-hop star Rico Nasty returns to Orlando — this time at the Beacham downtown — promising a lethal good time. Starting out as a teen trap-hop sensation, she’s now in her late 20s having the time of her life: playing Riot Fest, acting in an A24 series alongside Michelle Pfeiffer, and mixing heavy guitars and hyper-pop winks into her sonic stew. Lethal might be her most expansive work yet, making her “rage-rap” downright cinematic. 7 p.m., The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave., foundation-presents.com, $27.50-$189. — MM
SATURDAY, OCT. 25
Central Florida Veg Fest
The Central Florida Veg Fest this weekend invites plant-based enthusiasts and curious foodies to celebrate the vibrant world of vegan and vegetarian cuisine. This annual event features a packed lineup of performances, speakers, interactive cooking demonstrations and local and national vendors like Loving Hut, Black Bean Deli, Native Sun and Greenheart Organic Farms. From plantbased foods and eco-friendly products to wellness workshops and family-friendly activities, the festival prompts attendees to explore how food, health and the environment intersect. Whether you’re a seasoned vegan or simply plant-curious, the Central Florida Veg Fest promises a satisfying day for all palates. 10 a.m., Orlando Festival Park, 2911 E. Robinson St., cfvegfest.org. — EB
MONDAY-TUESDAY, OCT. 26-27
Jonas Brothers
The boys are back in town and ready to perform not one, but two nights at the Kia Center as part of their reunion “JONAS20 Greetings From Your Hometown” tour. This tour marks a huge
WEDNESDAY–TUESDAY, OCT. 22-28, 2025
milestone in their career, as after 20 years of various ups and downs, the brothers reconvened and released a new album, Greetings From Your Hometown. There will be familiar hits, new songs and even solo interludes (bathroom break?) from the three siblings. Fan demand led to another night being added, so the setlists will likely be
even more expansive. Opening the show is The All-American Rejects, but past shows have revealed the brothers’ knack for bringing out nostalgia-riffic surprise guests as well. 7:30 p.m. Kia Center, 400 W. Church St., kiacenter.com, $94-464. — Azlyn Cato
Mariah the Scientist: Feb. 15, 2026, House of Blues
Styx: Feb. 24, 2026, Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center
Steve Hackett: Feb. 27, 2026, Plaza Live
Steinmetz Hall, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $94-$177; 407-358-6603.
A Flock of Seagulls 7 pm; Mount Dora Music Hall at the Community Building, 520 N. Baker St., Mount Dora; $43.87; 352-455-3171.
Iam Tongi 6 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; $25; 407-246-1419.
The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans 7 & 9 pm; The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive; $32-$43; 407-704-6261.
Jesse McCartney, Ana Sky 8 pm; Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Blvd.; $77-$134; 407-351-5483.
Open Mic: Singer-Songwriter 7:30 pm; Austin’s Coffee, 929 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-975-3364.
RX Bandits 6:30 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $47$114; 407-934-2583.
Steeln’ Peaches 7 & 9 pm; Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $35-$70.50; 407-358-6603.
The Sword 6 pm; The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave.; $25-$35; 407-648-8363.
SATURDAY, OCT. 25
Emo Night Brooklyn 9 pm; The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive; $22-$29; 407-704-6261.
Empty Shell Casing, DJ Orange Julius, Concealer, Unregistered Weapon, I Dreamt Of You 7 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $15.
Silverstein: Dec. 12, House of Blues
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Dec. 13, Kia Center
Trivium: Dec. 14, Hard Rock Live
Pentatonix: Dec. 16, Kia Center
Whores: Dec. 16, Will’s Pub
Unter Null: Dec. 21, Conduit
Barry Manilow: Jan. 7, 2026, Kia Center
Quiet Riot, Vixen: March 6, 2026, Hard Rock Live
Zara Larsson: April 8, 2026, House of Blues
Kenny Wayne Shepherd: April 12, 2026, Hard Rock Live
Calum Scott: April 16, 2026, Plaza Live
Ashnikko: May 5, 2026, Hard Rock Live
Yungblud: June 1, 2026, Addition Financial Arena
Jake Owen & Dirty Heads, The Original Wailers 4:30 pm; Apopka Amphitheater, 3710 Jason Dwelley Parkway, Apopka; $96-$300; 407-703-1777.
Kasia Smolarek 7:30-8:45 pm; Broadway United Methodist Church, 406 E. Amelia St.; $30; 407-841-8902.
Matt Woods and the Natural Disasters 8 pm; Dirty Laundry, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; free.
Mean Mary Band 8 pm; Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park; $25-$35; 407-636-9951.
Midnight Generation 6 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; $20; 407-246-1419.
Mind Awaken 7:30 pm; Timucua Arts Foundation, 2000 S. Summerlin Ave.; $10-$30; 407-279-0902.
One Piece Music Symphony 7 pm; Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $80$130; 844-513-2014.
Orquesta Arriba El Son 9 pm; Tuffy’s Music Box, 200 Myrtle Ave., Sanford; $12-$50.
Perreo Bash 7 pm; The Vanguard, 578 N. Orange Ave.; $17-$38; 689-465-6460.
Rico Nasty 7 pm; The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave.; $27.50-$180; 407-648-8363.
Steeln’ Peaches 6 & 9 pm; Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $35-$70.50; 407-358-6603.
Super OngakuVania IV Halloween Party 8 pm; Conduit, 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; $20$30; 407-673-2712.
Thrice 6:30 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $45-$135; 407-934-2583.
Voctave 7:30 pm; Steinmetz Hall, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $35-$112; 407-358-6603.
SUNDAY, OCT. 26
Aly & AJ, Amanda Shires 7 pm; Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Blvd.; $25-$101; 407-351-5483.
Fear Factory 6 pm; The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave.; $25-$35; 407-648-8363.
Jonas Brothers 7:30 pm; Kia Center, 400 W. Church St.; $65$350; 800-745-3000.
Juan Fernando Velasco 5 & 7:30 pm; Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $64-$94; 407-358-6603.
Lamp 7 pm; House of Blues, Disney
Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $64-$192; 407-934-2583.
Pulp City Sessions Noon; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $10.
R&B Renaissance 5 Year Anniversary 6 pm; The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive; $36; 407-704-6261.
Signs of the Swarm, Mental Cruelty, Ten56, Carcosa, Face Yourself 5:30 pm; Conduit, 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; $25; 407-673-2712.
TwoSet Violin 3 pm; Steinmetz Hall, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $94-$177; 407-358-6603.
MONDAY, OCT. 27
Jonas Brothers 7:30 pm; Kia Center, 400 W. Church St.; $65$350; 800-745-3000.
Sports., CHEEM, Flowers For Emily, Orange Blossom Trail 7 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $15.
TUESDAY, OCT. 28
Boys Night Out 6 pm; The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave.; $22.50$87.50; 407-228-1220.
Indie 900 Jam 9:30 pm; Lil Indie’s, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free.
Lesser Care, Night Ritualz 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $17-$20.
Loathe 7 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $60$202; 407-934-2583.
Molly Grace, Meg Smith 7 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; $24-$54; 407-246-1419.
Open Mic Night 7 pm; The Copper Rocket, 106 Lake Ave., Maitland; free; 407-984-7799.
Open Mic: Singer-Songwriter 7:30 pm; Austin’s Coffee, 929 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-975-3364.
Yasmin Williams 7 & 9 pm; Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center for
the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $17-$41; 407-358-6603.
EVENTS
19th Annual Hometown Harvest
This fantastic event, presented by Orlando Health, promises a festive atmosphere for all ages. Enjoy free hayrides, bounce houses, fall activities and delicious food trucks. Children are encouraged to dress in spooky, wacky and fun costumes. 4:30 pm Saturday; Central Winds Park, 1000 E. State Road 434, Winter Springs; free; 407-327-1800; winterspringsfl.org.
19th Annual Orlando Creepy Crawl The Creepy Crawl is a fundraising event at Harbor Park that focuses to raise money and bring awareness to the bleeding disorders community of Florida. There will be a 5K and run available to participate in, as well as music, fun and plenty of Halloween costumes. 4 pm Saturday; Harbor Park, 4990 New Broad St.; $0-$25; 407-629-0000.
21st Annual Florida Bat Festival Lubee Bat Conservancy is excited to welcome everyone to our 21st Annual Florida Bat Festival. 10 am Saturday; Lubee Bat Conservancy, 1309 NW 192nd Ave., Gainesville; $5-$45; lubee.org.
Barktoberfest Barktoberfest is the shelter’s rescue appreciation event that serves to celebrate the partnership between OCAS and the rescue community. Many of these pets will be present at Barktoberfest and available for adoption through the individual rescue groups. Noon Sunday; Lake Eola Park; free; 407246-4484; ocnetpets.com.
Central Florida Veg Fest Veg Fest is a family-friendly, dog-friendly, alcohol-free and smoke-free event. Veg Fest, now in its 20th year, is one of the biggest and best vegan festivals in the country. 10 am Saturday; Orlando Festival Park, East Robinson Street and North Primrose Drive; free.
A Feast for Your Eyes A unique AIGA poster show at The Conduit Gallery featuring 60 local artists coming together to create food-inspired posters celebrating the shared language of food, culture and design. 5 pm Saturday; Credo Conduit, 1001 N. Orange Ave.; $5; 321-348-8851; credoconduit.com.
Halloween Celebration Halloween Market activities at the downtown pavilion; kids’ art activities in front of the downtown parking garage. 8 am Saturday; Winter Springs Town Center, 158 Tuskawilla Road, Winter Springs; free.
Halloween Festival, Luau and Car Show 10 am Sunday; Horsepower Ranch, 280 Campbell Ranch Run, Geneva; $5.
Haunted Victorian Houses: Collage Workshop + Art Herstory Dive into the spooky world of Victorian houses and photography while creating unique collages and learning some art herstory. 6 pm Thursday; Avalon Park Arts and Culture Center, 13013 Founders Square Drive; $30; 321-318-2927.
Howl-O-Ween 2025 Franklin’s Friends is hosting the 12th annual Howl-O-Ween Dog Walk-a-Thon and Canine Costume Contest featuring a dog walk, costume contest, adoptable dogs, pet-friendly vendors, music, food trucks and more, with all proceeds benefiting Franklin’s Friends. 9 am Saturday; Cranes Roost Park, 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs; free; 407-571-8863; franklinsfriends.info.
Lake Scary 5K Lace up your running shoes and put on your costumes. This exciting Halloweenthemed 5K run, walk or stroll is a fun way to raise awareness and support children who have Cerebral Palsy and other disabilities in Central Florida. 7:45 am Saturday; Lake Mary Preparatory School, 650 Rantoul Lane, Lake Mary; $35; 407-339-0879.
Tales of Terror Haunted Attraction Central Florida’s only 18-and-up high-intensity haunted attraction. Two haunts. No conga lines. Just pure fear. Friday-Saturday; Tales of Terror Haunt, 14200 Corkwood Lane, Astatula; $15; 321287-4805; talesofterrorhaunt.com.
Zoo Boo Bash Costumes, candy and critters, oh my! The Central Florida Zoo is throwing the wildest Halloween bash in town. 9 am Saturday-Sunday, Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens, 3755 W. Seminole Blvd., Sanford; $20-$26; centralfloridazoo.org/ zoo-boo-bash.
Mushu (A528584) is one of our staff favorites. He was picked up near a school, hiding beneath a parked truck. Mushu is 4 years old, handsome, shy, sweet and a little goofy. This is usually the part where we say “but …” and then list out the challenges to his adoption. The crazy thing about Mushu is, he has none.
Mushu is great with people, and though shy, he warms up fast. He’s a snuggler, takes treats extremely gently, and is calm and intelligent. Mushu is also great with dogs, and is an absolute star in play groups. He is a good-sized dog, but not so big that it’s overwhelming. Mushu is excellent on the leash, loves to be outside, is housebroken and is all around just a really good dog.
Orange County Animal Services is located at 2769 Conroy Road in Orlando, near the Mall at Millenia. The shelter is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. every day except Wednesday, when it’s open 2-6 p.m. For more information, please call 407-8363111 or visit ocnetpets.com.
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Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: November 6th 2025 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:00am Extra Space Storage 3364 W State Rd 426 Oviedo, FL 32765 (407) 9304293 Camille Gardener: Household Goods, Boxes, Furniture. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid
and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: November 6th, 2025, at the times and locations listed below: The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12pm Extra Space Storage, 11071 University Blvd Orlando, fl 32817: Julietta Shahid: Electronics household, sports, boxes; Juan Nogueira: Appliances, old stuff, wall art, Electronics; Richard Hoehn: personal effect, Wall art, collectibles, Household, holiday decor; Ralph Lancaster: appliances, old stuff. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: November 6th, 2025, at the times and locations listed below: The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:00am Extra Space Storage, 14916 Old Cheney Hwy Orlando Fl 32828 4079179151: Frank Fletcher: bicycles, bags, speakers; Yais Vargas: bins, bed frame, tent; Rosa Perez: luggage, TV, printer, car seat. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com. Purchases must be made with CASH ONLY and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: November 6th, 2025, at the times and locations listed below: The personal goods stored therein by the following: 2PM Extra space storage, 12709 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, Fl 32826 4076343990:Ciera Nelson, Kitchen appliances; Stacey Achey, furniture, bedding. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: November 6th, 2025, at the times and locations listed below: The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:00AM Extra Space
Storage, 6068 Wooden Pine Drive. Orlando, Florida 32829 407.974.5165: Jaliyah Alexander- Clothing & Shoes, Electronics, Boxes, Decor; Mark Bommelje- Boxes of Clothes; Daniel Paeres- Boxes, Chairs, Chritsmas decor, Totes, Stationary Bike, Crib,Speaker, Vases, Luggage; Saba Cleaners LLC-Ndaiziwei Kaya ChipunguClothes, Toes, Boxes, Shelves; Ramonta Thompson- Lamps, Bedding, Boxes, Fryer, Washer & Dryer. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:15AM Extra Space Storage, 1305 Crawford Ave. St. Cloud FL 34769, 407.504.0833: Melissa Somers; Appliances, boxes, bags, totesKelly Nelson; Boxes, Vacuum, totes The personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:30AM Extra Space Storage, 2855 E Osceola Pkwy Kissimmee FL. 34743, 689.223.6810: Lori Sirgey-Chairs, Tools, Baker Racks, Cooler. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00PM Extra Space Storage, 14800 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando, FL 32832
407.987.4115: Juliana Bedoya-Household goods, Anthony Rivera-household goods, Adriana Agudelo-household goods The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00PM Extra Space Storage, 12915 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando, FL 32832
407.501.5799: Yulieski Exposite: Mattress, Furniture, Boxes, Totes, Chair Christmas Decor. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 1:15PM Extra Space Storage, 11261 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando FL 32832, 407.280.7355: Malik Senior-bedding, furniture, electronics, games The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:45 PM Extra Space Storage, 9847 Curry Ford Rd Orlando, FL 32825, 407.495.9612: Kenneth W Wetzel-Household goods. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:30 AM Extra Space Storage, 13597 S Orange Ave, Orlando, Florida 32824 407.910.2087: Mike Williams – Household items The personal goods stored therein by the following: 01:30 PM Extra Space Storage, 13450 Landstar Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32824 407.917.8672: Carlos Monterola; Personal items. Ethan Morrobel; cx collector furniture. Demetrius Boodhoo; My businesses Equipment. Conquer Records LLC: My businesses Equipment. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 01:00 PM Extra Space Storage, 7627 Narcoossee Rd, Orlando, Florida 32822 689.278.1735: Air Fryer, Furniture, Cricut Machine, Shelf, Dryer. The Emanuel Firm PA (Charles Emanuel) Boxes, Christmas Tree and Decorations, Pc, Gazebos, Totes, Lamps. Jared Huhn – Car Seat, PCs, Furniture, Board Games, Guitar, Clothes, Wheelchair, Lamps. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:45 AM Extra Space Storage, 6174 S Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, Florida 32822 407.955.4137: Charles Henderson - home goods and boxes; Rodney Moreno - boxes, clothes The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:15 AM Extra Space Storage, 5753 Hoffner Rd, Orlando, Florida 32822 407.212.5890: Danielle MaloneToys, Games, Clothing/Purses, Shoes, Household, Furniture (Chairs, Couch) Boxes/Bins. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:45 PM Extra Space Storage, 4650 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32822 407.901.3864: Wayne Thomas-Household goods, furniture, toys, clothes/shoes, electronics, totes, boxes. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 02:00 PM Extra Space Storage, 2334 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32822 407.930.4541: Kelly Myers: 1 queen bed, nightstand, desk, TV stand, sofa, boxes. ; Juan Antonio Vargas: Totes, clothes. ; Amanda Ireland: 10 medium boxes, TV
box. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:45 AM Extra Space Storage, 4020 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, Florida 32806 407.901.0194: Ronnie Sallie- Boxes, household goods. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:15 PM Extra Space Storage, 408 N Primrose Dr, Orlando, Florida 32803 321.285.5021: Margareta Simmons - household items, racks, ladder. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction.
Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: November 6th, 2025, at the times and locations listed below: The personal goods stored therein by the following: 2:30pm Extra Space Storage, 15551 Golden Isle Blvd, Orlando FL 32828 4077101020: Drew-Ann Charles: Appliance, Wall Art, Furniture, Boxes, Holiday Decor. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction.
Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property
Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Site #3102, 2650 W. 25th St. Sanford, Fl 32771, 407-324-9985 on November 4th, 2025 at 12:00pm Nicholas Cleveland: totes ,tires, clothes. Nayleemar Cruz :furniture, bags. John Horton : mattress ,bags . MariaAngelisAyalaOtero: totes, household. Dillon Nemia: furniture, toolbox. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com.
Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Extra Space Storage, #3700, 5645 W State Road 46, Sanford, FL 32771 (321)286-7326. On November 4th, 2025 at 12:00 PM Justice Morgan- household goods, Marawam Eid- Household goods. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.
com Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility to complete the transaction. Extra
Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, CASE NO: B24-DP-0032 IN THE INTEREST OF: C.B. DOB: 5/25/2022, Minor Child. SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS STATE OF FLORIDA TO: Nyna Wilkinson, 1912 Spring Avenue, Oviedo, FL 32765 A Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath has been filed in this Court regarding the above referenced child. You are to appear before this Court at the Seminole County Courthouse, 190 Eslinger Way Sanford, FL, 32773 before William Orth, on Monday, November 17, 2025. at 1:30 PM. You must appear on the date and time specified. YOU ARE ENTITLED TO HAVE AN ATTORNEY PRESENT TO REPRESENT YOU IN THIS HEARING AND AT ALL STAGES OF THIS PROCEEDING. IF YOU WANT AN ATTORNEY BUT ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD ONE YOU MUST NOTIFY THE COURT AND THE COURT WILL DETERMINE IF YOU ARE ENTITLED TO COURT APPOINTED COUNSEL. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THIS CHILD. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD NAMED IN THE PETITION. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact ADA Coordinator Seminole Court Administration 301 N. Park Avenue Suite N. 301 Sanford, Florida, 32771-1292 (407) 6654227at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. WITNESS my hand and seal of this court in Seminole County, Florida this 22nd day of September, 2025. GRANT MALOY, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, BY: /s/ Deputy Clerk (Court Seal).
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION: 7 CASE NO.: DP23-197 IN THE INTEREST OF MINOR CHILDREN: R.C. DOB: 9/12/2008, M.S.C. DOB: 8/26/2011, A.L.C. DOB: 6/19/2013. NOTICE OF ACTION TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
TO: Cindy Williams, mother, Address Unknown. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, has filed a Petition to terminate your parental rights and permanently commit the following children for adoption: R.C., born on September 12th, 2008; M.S.C., born on August 26th, 2011; and A.L.C., born on June 19th, 2013. You are hereby commanded to appear on December 12th, 2025, at 9:30 A.M., before the Honorable Wayne C. Wooten, Judge of the Circuit Court, in Court Room 6 of the Thomas S. Kirk Juvenile Justice Center, 2000 E. Michigan Street, Orlando, Florida 32806, for an ADVISORY HEARING. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THIS CHILD(REN).
IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD OR CHILDREN NAMED IN THIS NOTICE. WITNESS my hand as Clerk of said Court and the Seal thereof, this 14th day of October, 2025. This summons has been issued at the request of George Lytle, Esquire Florida Bar Number: 985465, Children’s Legal Services, State of Florida Department of Children and Families 400 W. Robinson Street, S912 Orlando, FL 32801 george.lytle@myflfamilies.com CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, By: /s/ Clerk (seal)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OSCEOLA COUNTY, FLORIDA. CASE: 2024-DP-99 IN THE INTEREST OF MINOR CHILD: E.A. DOB: 6/20/2017, NOTICE OF ACTION, TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS. TO: ROBERTO ALDEN BOURNE, Address Unknown. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, has filed a Petition to terminate your parental rights and permanently commit the above referenced child. You are hereby commanded to appear on November 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM before the Honorable Judge Tom Young at the Osceola Courthouse, 2 Courthouse Square Kissimmee, FL 34741, Courtroom 4-C for an ADVISORY HEARING. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THIS CHILD. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MIGHT LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD NAMED IN THE PETITION. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration, Osceola County Courthouse, 2 Courthouse Square, Suite 6300, Kissimmee, Florida, (407) 742-2417, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court at Kissimmee, Osceola County, Florida this 6th day of October, 2025. Kelvin Soto, as Clerk of Court. By: /s/ as Deputy Clerk (Court Seal).
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION: 05 CASE NO.: DP24-288 IN THE INTEREST OF MINOR CHILD G.O. DOB: 7/30/2024, NOTICE OF ACTION TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS To: Tammy Beall, current address unknown. Last Known Address: 116 E. Nany LN, Apopka, FL 32712. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, has filed a petition to terminate your parental rights and permanently commit the following child for adoption: G.O. born on 7/30/2024. You are hereby commanded to appear on November 3, 2025, at 9:30 AM before the Honorable Wayne Wooten at the Thomas S. Kirk Justice Center located at 2000 East Michigan Street Orlando, FL 32806 for an ADVISORY HEARING. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THIS CHILD. IF YOU FAIL TO
APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD NAMED IN THIS NOTICE. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration, at 425 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801, telephone (407) 836-2303 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. WITNESS, my hand as Clerk of said Court and the Seal thereof, this 1 st day of October 2025.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, IN AND FOR OSCEOLA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2025-CP-002346-O IN RE: The Estate of: BETTY ANN TUCKER Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of BETTY ANN TUCKER, deceased, whose date of death was March 15, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Orange County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 425 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32801. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served, must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: Personal Representative: VERILYNN FERRELL P.O. Box 600525 St. Johns, FL 32260 Attorney for Personal Representative s/Leigh S. Scales, Leigh S. Scales, Esquire Florida Bar No.: 0047864 3687 Marsh Park Court Jacksonville, FL 32250 Telephone: (904)910-5412 leigh@lscaleslaw.com Attorney for Petitioner. First date of publication: 10/15/2025
LOST OR ABANDONED PROPERTY FOUND OR RECOVERED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF ORLANDO, FLORIDA. PROPERTY NOT CLAIMED WILL EITHER BE SURRENDERED TO THE FINDERS OR RETAINED FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT. PICTURE IDENTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.
October 2025
DESCRIPTION - FOUND PROPERTY:
Electronics 2700 Blk S Orange Av
Electronics 1200 Blk Hiawassee Rd
Phone 40 Blk W Washington St
Phone 6400 Blk Raleigh St
Bike George DeSalvia Way FOR INFO CALL (407) 246-2445, MONDAY – THRU THURSDAY, 9:00 AM TILL 4:00PM
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION FOR MONIES DUE ON STORAGE LOCKERS LOCATED AT UHAUL COMPANY FACILITIES. STORAGE LOCATIONS AND TIMES ARE LISTED BELOW. ALL GOODS SOLD ARE HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS, MISCELLANEOUS OR RECOVERED GOODS. ALL AUCTIONS ARE HELD TO SATISFY OWNER’S LIEN FOR RENT AND FEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES, SELF STORAGE ACT, SECTIONS 83.806 AND 83.807, STARTS AT 8:00am and RUNS CONTINOUSLY. Auction will be held online: www.storagetreasures.com U-Haul Moving and Storage of Haines City, 3307 US Hwy 17-92 W. Haines City, FL 33844 11/04/2025: F0654 Christopher Michalski, G0759 Trentavia Lewis U-Haul Moving and Storage at Kirkman Road, 600 S. Kirkman Rd. Orlando, Fl 32811 11/04/2025: 6024 Joyce Peeples, 3009 Wanda Jones, 3001 Wanda Jones, 3105 Tangela King, 2110 Shannon Mitchell, 6005 Marie Desir, 2000 Erika Grays, 3046 Andre Desanto, 3109 Natacha Clemons, 1045 Deborah Jones, 1018 Kurt Eichhorn, 3003 Wanda Jones, 8001 Kadeshia Blair, 3106 Latarsha Ingrum, 6067 Emmanuel Mendez, 2098 Tamika Hinds, 4020 Jeffrey Fuqua, 3025 Alynna Morel, 3124 Rubens Coimbra, 2013 George Baker, 3002 Wanda Jones U-Haul Moving and Storage of Clermont, 13650 Granville Ave. Clermont, Fl 34711 11/04/2025: 1161 Alexzander Dean, 1079 Olesia Martinez, 1169 Simone Garcia, 2034 Jamelia Duggan, 3013 Karla Soriano U-Haul Moving and Storage of Ocoee, 11410 W. Colonial Dr. Ocoee, Fl 34761 11/04/2025: 3456 Regina Jackson, 2459 Larry Rivers, 1529 Erik Dubarry, 3543 Jayln Lawson, 1207 Raymond Sims, 2524 Nubia Cadogan, 2424 Shuntell Collins, 1022-06 Ester Desir, 1407 Regina Jackson, 2011 Trinia Stage, 1644 Maria Nieto, 2425 Micheal Beasley U-Haul Moving and Storage of Four Corners, 8546 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy. Kissimmee, Fl 34747 11/04/2025: 1635 Carl Mars, 1811 Rhan Powell, 1812 Marcus Whitfield, 1786 Joel Morales, 2219 Luis Antonio, 2365 Cadiah Wright, 1540 Cadiah Wright, 2437 Danyarlex Galarraga, 2475 Samantha Fleming, 2197 Natalie Noboa, 2293 Oberto Gutierrez, 2265 Emanuel Rivera
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below on November 7th, 2025, at the location indicated: Store 1333: 13125 S. John Young Pkwy, Orlando FL. 32837, 407.516.7005 @ 10:00 AM: Juan Angulo-Bed, Personal Items,Johan Daiz-Household Items, Mary Money-Households,John Grimes-Bar Stools, Nightstands, chairs Store 3378: 475 Celebration Pl, Celebration FL 34747, 321.939.3752 @ 11:15 AM: Shane Massiehousehold items, washer/dryer Store 8931: 3280 Vineland Rd, Kissimmee FL 34746, 407.720.7424 @ 11:30 AM: Sharon Humphrey Content of home, Bransen Dye Household items and small appliances. Store 8136: 3501 S. Orange Blossom Trail Orlando FL 32839, 407.488.9093 @ 12:00pm:Eric Marshall-Boxes,Totes,House hold Furniture,:Praxedes Lozada-Chairs,Table,Couch,End-Tables,Clothes,Shoes:Dashanell Snell-Clothes,Boxes,Totes,Bed:Omar Magnesh-Clothes,Shoes,Totes:Isamael Ostolaza rios-Bed ,Bed Frame,Clothes. House hold Appliances:Hope elliot-el –Household Appliances,Shelves,Totes,Booxes:Lee Thomas-Boxes,Bags,shoes,clothes,Dressors:Kaela Fields-Clothes,Personal Items,Shoes,Books Store 8778: 3820 S Orange Ave Orlando FL 32806, 321.270.3440 @ 1:00 pm Atasha Nichols 15 bookbags with clothes, bike/ Kobina Amoo Boxes. Store 4107: 9080 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee Fl 34747, 407.238.1799 @ 1:15 PM: Lina Zambrana- Boxes, bed, household items, Yari Gaeta- Household Goods/Furniture, bOXES, Shaunice Caines- Couch, bed, personal items, boxes, Sylvette Karamoko- Household Goods/Furniture, TV/Stereo Equipment, Camila MartinezHousehold items, Brooke GayneHousehold Goods/Furniture, TV/Stereo Equipment, Boxes, Totes, Bike, Ignacio Enrique Fernandez- house old items, Beatriz de Lucena Bride Braz- Household Goods/Furniture, Andre Storino- Vending machines, Jesse Giron- Totes Store 4217: 5698 S Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, Fl 32839, 407-930-4463 @ 1:45 PM: Isamar Pimentel- Appliances, Clothing Shoes, Furniture, Boxes & Bins. Trevor SmithPersonal Effects, Boxes, Tools & Supplies Suitcase. Katherine Wrenfro- Mattress & Bedding, Collectibles, Electronics, Furniture, Sports Outdoors, Items, Boxes, Mirrors, Bins & Bags. Annisa RomeoToys Baby Games, Collectibles, Furniture, Bins & Suitcases. Kaesiona BrownHealth Wellness, Toys Babay Games, Clothing Shoes, Documents Files, Movies, Music, Books, Personal Effects, Collectibles, Electronics, Boxes, Computer, Bags & Bins. Isaiah Butler- Wall Art, Furniture, Boxes, Bags & Bins. Jamese DeshazoToys Baby Games, Clothing Shoes, Mattress Bedding, Wall Art, Furniture, Sports Outdoors, Boxes & Bins. Store 6454: 2312 S. Division Ave. Orlando, FL 32805, 689-303-3205 @2:15 PM; Luis Romero; Household goods. Amira Piraquive; small sofa, kayak. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid
and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Site #3086, 130 Concord Drive, Casselberry, FL 32707, 11/04/2025, @ 12:00 pm: Bianca Bellamy-household goods, boxes, Christmas decor. The auction will be listed an advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on November 7th, 2025, the personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 09:30 AM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www. storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified. PUBLIC STORAGE # 25893, 3725 W Lake Mary Blvd, Lake Mary, FL 32746, (407) 495-1274 Time: 09:30 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 3029 - Snipes, Meghan PUBLIC STORAGE # 25842, 51 Spring Vista Dr, Debary, FL 32713, (386) 202-2956 Time: 10:00 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com.
Time: 10:10 AM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. A007 - Giraulo, Joni; E010 - YARBOUGH, ALECIA; E017Cruz, Camile; H040 - BARNESE, SENITA; J610 - Bechtold, Benjamin PUBLIC STORAGE # 24326, 570 N US Highway 17 92, Longwood, FL 32750, (407) 505-7649
Time: 10:20 AM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. C375 - Hernandez, Virginia PUBLIC STORAGE # 23118, 141 W State Road 434, Winter Springs, FL 32708, (407) 512-0425 Time: 10:30 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. D152 - Nicosia, Joe; I264 - Nelson, Kenneth; J330 - Tellado, Rose A; R556 - Rosado, Ida. Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. By PS Retail Sales, LLC, 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on November 7th, 2025, the personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at
09:30 AM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www.storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified. PUBLIC STORAGE # 08714, 8149 Aircenter Court, Orlando, FL 32809, (407) 792-4965 Time: 09:30 AM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. 3009 - Gonzales, Bartolo; 3083 - Guadagno, Louis; 4025 - Mercado, Ailed PUBLIC STORAGE # 08717, 1800 Ten Point Lane, Orlando, FL 32837, (407) 545-4431 Time: 09:40 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 8006 - JB CONSTRUCTION &SERVICES INC Joseph, Jean; 8036 - Saab, Kamal Carlos Saab PUBLIC STORAGE # 22129, 13151 Reams Rd, Windermere, FL 34786, (407) 395-2605 Time: 10:00 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures. com. 1314 - Thompson, Tiarra PUBLIC STORAGE # 23916, 1830 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34744, (407) 610-5538 Time: 10:10 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 657 - Gillon, Ranesha PUBLIC STORAGE # 25782, 2783 N John Young Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34741, (321) 422-2079 Time: 10:20 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 12216 - Andrews, Sheldon PUBLIC STORAGE # 25806, 227 Simpson Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34744, (407) 258-3087 Time: 10:30 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures. com. 564 - Gonzalez, Blanca; 621 - Consulting Service Entertainment albornoz, osmar PUBLIC STORAGE # 25846, 1051 Buenaventura Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34743, (407) 258-3147 Time: 10:40 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 02131 - vega, Dennis PUBLIC STORAGE # 25847, 951 S John Young Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34741, (321) 236-6712 Time: 10:50 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 2051 - Francis, Kareema PUBLIC STORAGE # 25892, 1701 Dyer Blvd , Kissimmee , FL 34741, (407) 392-1169 Time: 11:00 AM
Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures. com. 6020 - Martin, Leah PUBLIC STORAGE # 25896, 6040 Lakehurst Dr, Orlando, FL 32819, (407) 545-5699 Time: 11:10 AM
Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 0035 - Sutton, Trent PUBLIC STORAGE # 78044, 12611 International Dr S, Orlando, FL 32821, (689) 686-9665 Time: 11:20 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 2121 - Joseph, Widline; 2136 - Rosario, Lacie Marie; 3021 - Artz, Kristen; 3117 - Paes Da Silva, Guilherme. Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. By PS Retail Sales, LLC, 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on November 7th, 2025, the personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 12:10 PM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www.storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified: PUBLIC STORAGE # 08326, 310 W Central Parkway, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714,
(407) 487-4595 Time: 12:10 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 0247 - Gofphin, Darian; 4032 - delgado, ortega; 5010 - Tuma, Michael PUBLIC STORAGE # 08705, 455 S Hunt Club Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703, (407) 392-1542 Time: 12:20 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 4022 - Creel, Katherine; 6181 - Murray, Lynn; 6234 - Hastings, Brittney PUBLIC STORAGE # 08732, 521 S State Road 434, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714, (407) 487-4750 Time: 12:30 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 3024 - Gruse, David PUBLIC STORAGE # 20729, 1080 E Altamonte Dr, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701, (407) 326-6338 Time: 12:40 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. B100 - Crux, Gus; D014 - Tirado, Angel PUBLIC STORAGE # 22130, 510 Douglas Ave, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714, (407) 865-7560 Time: 12:50 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. D1032Wamhoff, Hayden C PUBLIC STORAGE # 24328, 7190 S US Highway 17/92, Fern Park, FL 32730, (407) 258-3060 Time: 01:10 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. D458 - fidelo, Darlene; H808 - WILLIAMS, SHIRELLE PUBLIC STORAGE # 25780, 8255 Silver Star Rd, Orlando, FL 32818, (321) 247-6799 Time: 01:30 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 1630 - Senat, Elize; 2335 - Fit Kidz 4 Fun LLC Ortiz, Christian PUBLIC STORAGE # 25814, 6770 Silver Star Rd, Orlando, FL 32818, (407) 545-2394 Time: 01:50 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 0314 - Jordan, Shameka; 0334 - James, Anita; 0500 - Walker, Steven; 0927 - Rymer, Kalvin PUBLIC STORAGE # 25891, 108 W Main St , Apopka , FL 32703, (407) 542-9698 Time: 02:00 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 0712 - VILLAVICENCIO ROBLES, ISMAEL; 1112 - Martinez, Elizabeth PUBLIC STORAGE # 28091, 2431 S Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL 32703, (407) 279-3958 Time: 02:20 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 1037 - Infante, Jorge; 1377 - Hairston, Kevin. Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. By PS Retail Sales, LLC, 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080.
Legal, Public Notices
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on November 7th, 2025, the personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 11:30 AM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www. storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified. PUBLIC STORAGE # 07031, 1355 State Road 436, Casselberry, FL 32707, (407) 574-4516 Time: 11:30 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures. com. 1303 - Carravallah, Kristin PUBLIC STORAGE # 08711, 3145 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32826, (407) 613-2984 Time: 11:40 AM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. 2172 - Washington, Kristin Morris; 3013 - Dungca, Tamera; 4042 - ADEMOLA, SAMUEL; 4160 - Gil, Elizabeth PUBLIC STORAGE # 08729, 5215 Red Bug Lake Road, Winter Springs, FL 32708, (407) 495-2108 Time: 12:10 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 2073 - Mullen, Brian PUBLIC STORAGE # 08765, 1851 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32826, (407) 513-4445 Time: 12:20 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures. com. 2089 - Cumbo, Lavinia; 5013 - Pack, Shanell PUBLIC STORAGE # 20179, 903 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32807, (407) 392-1549 Time: 12:30 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. C059 - Johnson, Lamiria; D029 - Deshazier, Kathy; E105 - G.A.G. Pest Control Inc. Goetz, Greg PUBLIC STORAGE # 24105, 2275 N Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32807, (407) 545-2541 Time: 12:40 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 2132 - ponder, Ciara; G499 - Vance, Rokena; I643 - Deleon, Raul PUBLIC STORAGE # 25781, 155 S Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL 32807, (321) 247-6790 Time: 12:50 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 1418 - Mayo, Lidia PUBLIC STORAGE # 25851, 10280 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32817, (407) 901-2590 Time: 01:00 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 2235 - Diaz, Krystal; 2325 - Davila-Carro, Roberto; 2327 - Acosta, Marilyn; 2500Turner, William PUBLIC STORAGE # 25897, 10053 Lake Underhill Rd, Orlando, FL 32825, (407) 901-6126 Time: 01:10 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 0446 - espinal, Jordan; 0464 - Santiago, Raymond PUBLIC STORAGE # 25973, 250 N Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL 32807, (407) 901-7489 Time: 01:20 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. A066 - Valle, Susan; A080 - Muniz, Stephanie; C346Richardson, Darian; C364 - Pagan, Hilda PUBLIC STORAGE # 28076, 1131 State Road 436, Casselberry, FL 32707, (407) 505-6401 Time: 01:50 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. A006 - Phillips, Erma; C122 - Cepoudy, Chelsea; G024 - Vargas, Miguel; I008 - Romero, Jose; I012 - Bryant, Arcenius PUBLIC STORAGE # 28084, 2275 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822, (407) 545-2547 Time: 02:00 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures. com. C171 - Russell, Nolan. Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure th units with their
own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. By PS Retail Sales, LLC, 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Management, LLC #0695 - 4554 Hoffner Ave Orlando, FL 32812 to satisfy a lien on November 4,2025 at approx. 10:30am at www.storagetreasures.com: Ernesto Mercado, Latrice Latson, Kimberly Lynne Green, Geneva M Gallimore, Elijah Gentry NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner CubeSmart # 5341 – 2310 W Carroll St, Kissimmee, FL 34741 to satisfy a lien on November 4,2025 at approx. 11:00am at www.storagetreasures.com: Christopher Wallace, Zuleyka Marie Ramos Aldarondo, 0424Aaliyah Galbraith, Deidra Lateich Andrews, Laurie A Nunez McGovern, James Robert Moore, Shanicia McGee
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner CubeSmart # 6174 – 1004 North Hoagland Blvd. Kissimmee, Fl. 34741 to satisfy a lien on November 4,2025 at approx. 11:30am at www.storagetreasures.com: Jessica Ruiz, Josephine Castaneda, Joshua Torres, Jama Eddleman, marlene rodriguez, Leslie Thomas NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner CubeSmart # 4586 – 8235 N Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, FL 32810 satisfy a lien on November 4,2025 at approx. 12:30pm at www.storagetreasures.com: Renis L Adkins, Kenneth Byrd II, LESLIE SCOTT NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner CubeSmart # 5695 - 1159 Tomyn Blvd., Winter Garden, Florida, 34787 satisfy a lien on November 4,2025 at approx. 1:00pm at www.storagetreasures.com: Rachel Parham , Thomas Moore, Jalisa Lee, Emily Manzi, Phil Pennington, Devon Drinkard NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Management, LLC #0671 – 100 Mercantile Ct. Ocoee, FL 34761 to satisfy a lien on October 8,2025 at approx. 10:30am at www.storagetreasures. com: Mark Anderson, Stephen Constant NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Management, LLC #0693 - 1015 N. Apopka Vineland Rd. Orlando, FL 32818 to satisfy a lien on November 5,2025 at approx. 11:00am at www.storagetreasures.com: Angel Satcher, Porsha Gandy, Alexandria Barnes, A Barnes, RS, Rasheda Saunders NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Management, LLC # 0420 –5301 N. Pine Hills Road, Orlando Fl 32808 to satisfy a lien
on November 5,2025 at approx. 11:30am at www.storagetreasures.com: Cherry Elmore, jason lane,Keisha Messias,Oreste Mesisdor, Rosie Johnson,Marie Mondesir, Merlby Demosthenes,Donna Daniels,Lois Dowridge,Charlie James McCoy, Keneisha Belvette NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Management, LLC #430 - 7400 West Colonial Dr, Orlando Fl 32818 to satisfy a lien on November 5,2025 at approx. 12:00pm at www.storagetreasures.com: Theresa Cineus, Sergot Pierre, Sandra Rae, Sandi Rae, Paris Welch, Aaron Donlow, Laura Lamarre, Ayanna Jordan, Tamara Mason, Syria Judea Joseph NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner CubeSmart # 6698 – 45630 US Hwy 27 Davenport, FL 33897 satisfy a lien on November 5,2025 at approx. 12:30pm at www.storagetreasures.com: JC Nicholas, Jose Gonzalez, Iraisa Rodriguez, Angela Slappy, Charlei Peckham, Jackson Fressa, Arles Cedeno, Dennette Tolliver, Kimmi Gildersleeve-Haggins, Vannesa Eckard, Stacey Ammond, Dequan Gunter, Orett Ward NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner CubeSmart # 5868 – 4752 Conroy Storage Lane, Orlando, FL 32835 to satisfy a lien on November 6,2025 at approx. 10:30am at www.storagetreasures.com: Amanda Fernandez, Rochelle Brown, James Singletary, Lisa Denise Gordon, Kindrick Richenzie Soiro, Michael Thomas Quinlan, Brittany Thompson NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Management, LLC #351 - 10425 S. John Young Pkwy. Orlando, FL 32837 to satisfy a lien on November 6,2025 at approx. 12:00pm at www.storagetreasures.com: Bernetta Cox, Destiny Griffin NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner CubeSmart # 5962 – 49671 Hwy 27 Davenport, FL 33897 to satisfy a lien on November 6,2025 at approx. 11:30am at www.storagetreasures.com: Alejandro Joaquin Fuerte Garcia, Marisa Ganpat, Shunika Willis, Nancy Jean Pattengale, Djerid Corona, Luis Antonio Urdaneta Rosario, Juliana Torres, Fernando Alvarenga, Sapja Abdallaoui, Tiffany Rodriguez, Joseph Chacon Ortiz, Roberto Vasquez, Adrian Higgins, Jordany Jean. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner CubeSmart # 5961 – 1540 Sullivan Rd., Davenport, FL 33896 to satisfy a lien on November 6,2025 at approx. 12:00pm at www.storagetreasures.com: Laurie Salmi, MATHIAS THIBAULT, Anthony Alexander Pinnock, Agatha Lorraine Alexander, Bruce Straubel, Bridgette Adams, Skye Whitney Chin-Williams NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner CubeSmart # 5694 – 7220 Osceola Polk
Line Rd. Davenport, FL 33896 to satisfy a lien on November 6,2025 at approx. 12:00pm at www.storagetreasures.com: Paul Seide, Franz Cotrina, Deneil Powell, Francheska Laguer Arroyo.
Employment
Marco Store LLC is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Orlando, FL (Full-time). Requirements: Minimum of 2 years of experience in warehouse operations. Job Duties include: Overseeing daily warehouse operations and supervising general workflow. Maintain accurate inventory control and ensure all stock is properly documented. Ensure accurate picking, shipments, and appropriate handling of merchandise. Manage deliveries. Promote and enforce workplace safety protocols. Provide training on processes and procedures. Perform physical warehouse tasks when needed. How to Apply: Send resumes to Adriano Ito at adriano. ito@macrobaby.com or by mail to: 1361 Florida Mall Avenue, Orlando, FL 32809.
Project Manager sought by Project Management Advisors, Inc. (PMA) in Orlando, FL. Oversee devel. of archit. & eng. construction drawings & bid docs. Manage the project close out process. 10% dom travel. Req: BSc or equiv. in Archit, Civil Eng, Constr Mgmt or rel + 5 yrs progr post-bach’s exp as PM in the real estate dev industry. PMA is an EOE. Apply www.pmainc.com/careers or humanresources@pmainc.com with Job Ref.#PM1 FL.
