Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Oysters farmed in Florida are a success; Free admission at Morse Museum; Orlando place to go for new plays, musicals

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September 17, 2019

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Oysters farmed in Florida are a shucking success among tide-to-table crowd

Farmed Florida oysters are making headway into the food scene at an increasingly rapid clip. Gourmands coo over upmarket sampler menus touting coyly named boutique varieties like Saucy Ladies, Salty Birds and Magnolia Bluffs.

Morse Museum offers free admission all week

The Morse Museum of American Art in Winter Park will give free admission for the last official week of summer in September.

Orlando becomes the place to go for new plays, musicals

How did Orlando become a hotbed of new-play development?

Clermont Publix liquor store sells $500K Jackpot Triple Play winning ticket

A $500,000 winning ticket in Friday's Jackpot Triple Play lottery game was sold at a Publix liquor store in Clermont.

'Seasons' gently and movingly showcases the human circle of life | Review

"Seasons" review at the Dr. Phillips Center by Orlando Sentinel critic Matthew J. Palm.

Adopt a Pet: Baby from Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando

Adopt a Pet is a series that highlights adoptable animals in shelters and rescues throughout Central Florida. This week's pet: Baby from the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando.

'Dancing With the Stars': James Van Der Beek supplies hope

When 'Dancing With the Stars' started its 28th season, 'Dawson's Creek' actor James Van Der Beek supplied the most impressive routine.

A guide to pumpkin patches and fall mazes near Orlando

It's almost autumn in Orlando, and that means it's time for traveling to area pumpkin patches and exploring Central Florida's maze offerings. Here's the guide you need.

Universal: Cabana Bay pop-up immerses guests in 'Stranger Things'

Find out more about the new "Stranger Things" pop-up event at Universal's Cabana Bay.

Book a holiday bowling party, get free stuff from AMF

AMF bowling alleys offer $20 gift cards and free desserts for people who book holiday parties by Oct. 16.

Florida firefighters save dog trapped under fallen house in Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian

A dog trapped under a collapsed Bahamas house was rescued by a Gainesville Fire Rescue crew dispatched after Hurricane Dorian.

Mushroom Month: Versatile fungus is good for more than just eating

Mushrooms. More than mere Smurf houses, they have many fine qualities we can celebrate. In particular, in the kitchen.

Universal: First look at new 'Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle' show

A first look at the new "Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle" show at Universal's Islands of Adventure.

SeaWorld Craft Beer Festival grows in second run

SeaWorld's Craft Beer Festival, now in its second year, has grown in every way possible.

Halloween Horror Nights: Universal takes interaction to the max with app

Universal adds an interactive component to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida.

Free family event: Miniature Golf Day in Winter Garden

The Winter Garden Farmers' Market will host a free pop-up mini golf course for Miniature Golf Day.

McPherson, Petrakises to be honored at Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show

Former Orlando Sentinel food editor Heather McPherson and restaurateurs/chefs James & Julie Petrakis will receive the Torch and Beacon Awards at the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show.

Florida's fungi: Learn more about mushrooms with Central Florida's 'Fungi Jon'

In this episode of Central Florida Explorer, Patrick learns about mushrooms from one of Central Florida's most passionate mycologists, "Fungi Jon" Martin, someone who has turned his love of mushrooms into a full-time gig.

Kids get in free to Central Florida Zoo through Oct. 4

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Sanford is granting free children's admission with a paid adult through Oct. 4.

Boomers in boots: Aquaculture as a second career

Who are Florida's shellfish aquaculturists? They cut a swath through the demographic, but some are taking a second swing at the professional pinata.

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