Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Wayne Brady has a triumphant homecoming; Man pays off students' lunch debt; Kids eat free at Main Event

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Wayne Brady has a triumphantly comic homecoming to Orlando | Review

Wayne Brady: Review of Wayne Brady one-night-only show at Orlando's Dr. Phillips Center by Orlando Sentinel critic Matthew J. Palm

Florida man pays off lunch debt for 400 students at community's nine schools: report

A Jupiter man took paid $944.34 to clear the outstanding debt of 400 students in all nine Jupiter area public schools, WPEC reported.

Kids eat free Tuesdays at Main Event Orlando

Main Event on International Drive in Orlando offers a free kids meal on Tuesdays for every $8.99 food item purchased.

American Airlines pilot retiring after 34 years gives his wings to Central Florida toddler

A pilot retiring from American Airlines after 35 years capped off his final flight last week by giving his wings to an Ocala toddler with Down syndrome after the family landed in Miami from Spain.

Immerse will take festivalgoers out of this world in Architects of Air's 'Dodecalis'

The Architects of Air create an otherworldly experience at this year's Immerse festival in downtown Orlando.

Dog missing for 12 years found in Pittsburgh and reunited with its Boca Raton owner

A toy fox terrier that disappeared from its family's home in Boca Raton in 2007 was found over a thousand miles away in Pittsburgh and reunited with its owner on Friday. Katheryn Strang said she couldn't believe it when she got the call that her dog had been found after all these years.

Vegan at the steakhouse: Has plant-based dining finally hit the tipping point?

Walt Disney World, Kres Chophouse and more have vegan menus. Have we finally hit a plant-based tipping point?

National 'I Love Lucy' Day salutes redhead star in black-and-white world

National I Love Lucy Day is celebrated on Oct. 15, the day the sitcom debuted in 1951. Lucille Ball's timeless physical comedy helps the black-and-white series endure.

Florida Publix debuts new shopping carts for customers who use wheelchairs

A Publix grocery store in Lutz, Florida debuted a new kind of shopping cart aimed to give customers in wheelchairs a better shopping experience.

Disney, Universal, SeaWorld and Legoland go spooky for Halloween

See how Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Legoland Florida celebrate Halloween in the theme parks.

Orlando woman wins $1 million after playing Florida Lottery scratch off: report

An Orlando woman won $1 million after playing a Florida Lottery scratch-off game, according to a report by News 13.

Have dinner with Celebrity Chef Aarón Sánchez this week

Touted as America's most prominent Latino chef, Aarón Sánchez will be hosting two Orlando events this week — at Vines Grille & Wine Bar and at Publix — as part of his book tour.

Universal Studios: 'Bourne Stuntacular' to open in spring of 2020

"The Bourne Stuntacular" show will debut at Universal Studios theme park in Orlando in 2020, replacing the old "Terminator 2" attraction.

Orlando Shakes' atmospheric 'Macbeth' is a stylish warning to the ambitious | Review

Macbeth: Review by Orlando Sentinel critic Matthew J. Palm of Orlando Shakes play "Macbeth."

Get $10 off presale tickets for the Pro Bowl at Camping World Stadium

Visit Orlando offers a code for NFL Pro Bowl tickets, hitting Orlando's Camping World Stadium in January.

Disney Night on 'DWTS' promotes 'Frozen 2,' 'High School Musical' series

When 'Dancing With the Stars' presents Disney Night on Monday, the ABC series will promote Disneyland, 'Frozen 2,' 'Lady and the Tramp' and 'High School Musical: The Series.'

'Once on This Island' a joyful, energized, cathartic look at the power of love | Review

Once on This Island: Review by Orlando Sentinel critic Matthew J. Palm of the Theater West End musical

Disney Skyliner gondola system back up and running again

Disney Skyliner gondola system running again, a week after visitors were stranded. Stoppages planned for "system updates" this week, Disney World says.

Disability offerings: A guide to Disney, Universal, SeaWorld and Legoland

Your guide to the disability offerings at Disney, Universal, SeaWorld and Legoland.

Instagram helps Orlando area chefs fill seats

#Foodporn is a hot tag on Instagram. More than ever, Orlando chefs are turning followers into paying customers with alluring and appetizing images.

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