A happy dose of uplifting news from Central Florida and beyond.
 SAK Comedy Lab has a new series of family matinees at its downtown theater. |   | |
 At Stardust Lounge in Orlando, Corsets & Cuties burlesque performer Elle Eclectica got married on stage. | | | |
 Richard Ortega immigrated for Cuba in 1938, became a highly-decorated soldier in three wars, taught school for 25 years in Orlando while volunteering countless hours for charitable organizations. And at age 96, he's still at it. | | | |
 Central Floridian of the Year finalists Ali Krieger, Ashlyn Harris and Alex Morgan spark Orlando's pride with their work on and off the soccer pitch. | | | |
 The couple finds homes for those dealing with mental illness, a mission that began in 2008 after a family member's struggle. | | | |
 Broke, orphaned and almost hopeless, Revel Lubin turned an Oak Ridge High School service class project a few years ago into a lifestyle of public service. He's been named an Orlando Sentinel finalist for 2019 Central Floridian of the Year. | | | |
 In this installment of Central Florida Explorer, Patrick gets a glimpse of Florida's past by wandering through orange groves at the Showcase of Citrus in Clermont. In addition, he checks out the gift shop and monster truck tour (not to mention the gator chili). | | | |
 Mary Lee Downey, founder of the Community Hope Center in Kissimmee, is probably multi-tasking at this moment: working out the financing for the affordable housing complex she wants to build, giving tours to donors, making dental appointments for her own kids and listening to God whisper in her ear. She's a finalist for the Orlando Sentinel's Central Floridian of the Year award. | | | |
 In cities like New York and Montreal — shoot, even in Boca Raton — it's easy to find a good bagel. Orlando? Not so much. But things could be taking a turn. | | | |
 Orlando Ballet artistic director Robert Hill and school director Phillip Broomhead will both take the stage this year. | | | |
 Between wholesale clubs, gas station rewards and gas-finding apps, what options work best for a budget? | | | |
 Donald Rupe's musical, expanded since the 2019 Orlando Fringe Festival, debuts Feb. 21 at CFCArts Theatre. | | | |
 Endless Pawsibilities Animal Rescue in Orlando is helping special needs dog Diamond find her new home. | | | |
 Disney and Allure Bridals have teamed up for collection inspired by Disney princesses. | | | |
 Disney World sets Earth Day's 50th anniversary activities for Animal Kingdom theme park. | | | |
 The Sunshine State's mild winter is perfect for state and county fairs, festivals and other fun events that pop up all around Central Florida. Here's a list to help navigate all of the area's offerings. | | | |
 Wekiva Island's Mardi Gras is back Feb. 15 with a crawfish boil, jambalaya, Abita beer, a mask contest and a beignet eating contest. | | | |
 Orlando Shakes wraps up its "Fire and Reign" series during the 2020-21 season. | | | |
 How Disney, Universal and SeaWorld turned old attractions into new rides | | | |
 New comedies for Central Florida audiences | | | |
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