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2018 Foodie Awards: 20 years yield plenty of food for thought

Monday, Mar 19

We close on the 20th annual Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards today. That's decades of Sentinel critics and readers celebrating Central Florida restaurants.

10 signs of spring in Central Florida

The equinox falls on Tuesday, but Central Floridians can tell it's spring in many other ways. In this outtake  from the latest Central Florida 100, Anna McPherson, president, Junior League of Greater Orlando, has compiled a list:

Melted cheese stars at Winter Garden's new Plant St. Market eatery

Morthan Cheese is the hottest new cheese concept at Winter Garden's Plant St. Market, melting the top of a 13-pound wheel of cheese and scraping it over various dishes such as pita chips.

Disney's redhead assumes her new role in Pirates of the Caribbean ride

Walt Disney World's Pirates of the Caribbean ride has reopened at Magic Kingdom, with the famed redhead in a new role.

Winter Park included in Southern Living list of best food towns

Winter Park's dining options inspired readers of Southern Living magazine to vote the city in as the No. 6 food town in the South.

Coast to Coast Florida bike trail sparks hotels, shops

Florida Coast to Coast paved bike trail to link trails in Groveland, Clermont, Winter Garden, Altamonte Springs, Longwood, Lake Mary, DeBary, Deltona and Osteen with Titusville and Spring to Spring trail completion nearing.

Orlando Pride nearly at full strength ahead of season open

The Orlando Pride opener their regular season on March 24 against Utah Royals FC. Seven of the team's nine international players are back with the club after missing most of the preseason.

Gators salute Chris Chiozza after final game, look to future

UF coach Mike White praised Chris Chiozza after the senior's final game as a Gator and looked ahead a bit to the future following a loss to Texas Tech in the NCAA Tournament.

Our 1st interstellar visitor likely came from 2-star system

That's the latest from astronomers who were amazed by the mysterious cigar-shaped object, detected as it passed through our inner solar system last fall.

Bill Nye: Science Guy lectures May 12 in Orlando

The film 'Bill Nye: Science Guy' debuts April 18 on PBS, then the beloved star will lecture May 12 at Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando.

In 'Waitress,' tasty performances spice up familiar fodder

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews the touring Broadway production "Waitress," at Orlando's Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

Donny and Marie Osmond showcasing fan favorite hits at the Dr. Phillips Center

Donny and Marie Osmond are bringing a taste of their early television specials and recordings along with a nostalgic look back on their storied career to the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. 

Disney selling Halloween, Christmas party tickets

Walt Disney World has started selling tickets to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, special events set for later in 2018 at Magic Kingdom.

Grandma overwhelmed by $41K in donations from readers touched by family in crisis after murder

Central Florida came together to contribute $41.319 to the Wheeler family, whose stability was threatened after a murder and an eviction.

Disney releases drone flyover footage of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge construction

Disney released footage of ongoing construction of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge being built in both Disneyland and Walt Disney World and set to open in 2019.

Orlando man loses 60 pounds with the help of a deck of cards

Want to get fit? Grab a deck of playing cards. That's what Sebastian Oyegun did on his way to losing 60 pounds.

Shaquem Griffin NFL Combine trading card sells out

A Shaquem Griffin trading card commemorating his impressive performance at the NFL Combine sells out by Panini America.

Spooky Empire hosts 'Animal House' reunion

The guest list for Spooky Empire includes Tim Matheson and Peter Riegert of 'Animal House,' Linda Blair of 'The Exorcist' and Chelsea Talmadge of 'Stranger Things.'

Vince Carter relishes his role mentoring Sacramento Kings' youngsters

Vince Carter relishes his role mentoring the Sacramento Kings' youngsters

Toy Story Land sneak peek: Disney's latest big toys pull double duty

As Toy Story Land at Disney World nears its opening date, cranes are dropping huge versions of familiar toys such as Woody into their new homes — and an Imagineer says it's like Andy's reaching to put them in place.

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