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Cocktails and Screams sets three upcoming dates for Magic Michael Horror Male Revue

Cocktails and Screams (Instagram), the permanent Halloween-themed venue in downtown Orlando, has set three nights of performances for its sexy Magic Michael Horror Male Revue: August 29, September 25, and October 23. The horror-themed features muscular performers channeling iconic villains like Ghostface, Jason, and Michael Myers, with a sexy twist, set to a lively soundtrack […]

Alt-pop innovator Noga Erez performing at The Plaza Live, October 5

Israeli alt-pop artist Noga Erez (Website) is set to bring her live show to The Plaza Live in the Milk District on Sunday, October 5, as part of her North American tour. Known for her bold style and politically charged lyrics, Erez has earned a global following through her inventive fusion of electronic, hip-hop, and […]

Unicorp secures $73 million for new luxury apartment community in Winter Garden

Unicorp National Developments (Website) is expanding its footprint in Central Florida with the launch of Elysian, a new 323-unit luxury apartment community in Winter Garden’s Horizon West neighborhood. Located at 9743 Avalon Road [GMap], just north of Seidel Road, Elysian will be built on a 17-acre site that will feature four four-story multifamily buildings, with […]

Keep Orlando Beautiful hosting 3rd Annual Orlando Lakes Cleanup in September

Keep Orlando Beautiful (Website) will take part in the International Coastal Cleanup program throughout the month of September with multiple opportunities to volunteer. Last year, Lake Cleanup volunteers helped to collect over 2,000 pounds of litter. This year’s dates and locations include: Click HERE to register. Keep Orlando Beautiful Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit affiliate […]

Affordable Finds: 3/2 Sanford gem asking $350,000

“Affordable Finds” is The Orlando Shine’s new go-to column for Central Florida homebuyers looking to stretch their dollars without sacrificing style, space, or location. Each post will spotlight a home priced at $350,000 and under: real homes you can actually afford in neighborhoods across Greater Orlando and surrounding counties. It’s hard work, but we’re here […]

Once Upon a Time: A buffalo named Barney died while on the lam in downtown Orlando

“Once Upon a Time” is a new column that journeys back through Central Florida’s past to uncover overlooked, surprising, and downright remarkable moments that deserve to be dusted off and shared once again. Each installment dives into a notable event in the region’s rich cultural tapestry: forgotten roadside attractions, frontier-era dramas, oddball characters, pioneering innovators, […]

Florida public schools are facing an enrollment crisis as families choose homeschooling and private schools

Florida’s K–12 education landscape has undergone a seismic shift this summer. Traditional public schools are seeing significant declines in enrollment, and in their place, homeschooling, charter schools, and private institutions supported by state-funded vouchers are surging, fueled by sweeping legislative changes and shifting parental preferences. Since the 2019–20 academic year, Florida’s public school system has […]

New MLK statue in Winter Park gets mixed reactions

Winter Park’s long-anticipated tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. officially opened to the public on July 12, 2025, but with a little bit of controversy, according to People Magazine. The new memorial sits in a plaza that has been named Unity Corner, and anchors the corner of Denning Drive and Morse Boulevard in Martin […]

In case you care. Sally Beauty’s just remodeled 14 of its Orlando stores

Sally Beauty (Website) wants everyone to know that they’ve just refreshed all 14 of their stores in the Orlando area. And they’re going to give away a bunch of stuff this Thursday to celebrate. The remodeled shops feature more open layouts, interactive shopping zones, and a wider selection of items to bring home, along with […]

Job Alert: Page 15 looking for Lead Creative Writing Coach

Local nonprofit literacy organization, Page 15 (Website), is looking to hire a new “passionate and dynamic Lead Creative Writing Coach” to work with young writers in the communities they serve, including Parramore and Holden Heights. Page 15 is dedicated to empowering young people through creative writing and storytelling and offers free, community-based writing programs that […]

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