Thursday, February 18, 2021

Foodie Awards voting & Tax break meant to help Florida farmers went to Disney, Tavistock, and others

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February 18, 2021

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Happy Thursday! I'm Cassie Armstrong, entertainment and visuals editor at the Orlando Sentinel. Today is the last day to vote in the Sentinel's annual Foodie Awards — We've already obliterated last year's record for participation. Hit up OrlandoSentinel.com/FoodieAwards and vote. It all ends tonight at midnight! Learn more from Matt Palm about how the nearly century-old State Theatre in Eustis — home of the Bay Street Players — needs help. And theme park ranger Dewayne Bevil gives the details on how to locate your picture on the repositioned Leave a Legacy monument at Epcot. Now, here's the rest of today's news …

CA$H COWS: Tavistock, Disney and others save millions through tax break meant to help Florida farmers

Fiercely guarded by lobbyists for both the agriculture and real-estate industries, the greenbelt law provides for lower tax assessments on property used for agriculture — but the law is so...

Orlando dance instructor featured on 'Dance Moms' show accused of sexually abusing students

Peaches Dance and Music Orlando dance instructor and "Dance Moms" star Kevin Cosculluela was arrested by Orange County deputies Jan. 20 after he was accused of sexual battery and manipulation...

Sierra gives kudos for OUC climate action on coal plants

As Orlando Utilities Commission wins praise from Sierra Club for plans to stop burning coal, Sierra and other environmental groups fear new legislation is popping up around the country, including...

Central Florida man arrested for burglarizing homes while families were at funerals

Deputies arrested a Florida man accused of burglarizing at least 10 homes while the victims were attending funerals.

Officials resign as divided Bay Street Players eye theater's future

Everyone agrees that the nearly century-old State Theatre in Eustis — home of the Bay Street Players — needs help. But just how urgently repairs are needed and how the cast-strapped...

Bobbie's Roti Hut brings the multicultural mix of Guyana to Clermont

Bobbie's Roti Hut sits on a an arguably soulless, suburban sprawl-centric stretch of FL-50 in Clermont, but inside the hostess - and her food - imbue spirit, color and a whole lot of yum.

SeaWorld: Seven Seas festival menu built for comfort, adventurous cravings

The menu for SeaWorld Orlando's 2021 Seven Seas Food Festival includes comfort and adventure, chef says

Daily horoscope for February 18, 2021

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Pictures: Osceola County Fair

Images from the Osceola County Fair at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. The fair runs through Sunday, February 21st. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

From FOX 35 News: Gun sale surge in Florida leads to delays in background checks

Gun sales are shooting to the moon during the pandemic. The gun surge is so massive in Florida that background checks are piling up.

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