Mark Baratelli, Editor
3 Things to do at the Morse Museum in October
The Morse Museum’s in Winter Park has three fun events to look forward to in October. The museum is located at 445 North Park Avenue...
Art & Culture
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Sep 24, 2020
- 1 min
Milk District to take on more businesses and streets
The Milk District is working on expanding its borders to include businesses between Orlando Executive Airport and Colonial Drive and...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Sep 24, 2020
- 1 min
Local photographer snapping pay-what-you-can professional headshots for unemployed
On Monday, Sep. 28, Orlando-based professional photographer Harry Aaron will be offering "pay-what-you-can" professional headshots for...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Sep 23, 2020
- 1 min
Weekday 20% discount available for Central Florida Zoo
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens (Website) today announced its 20 Days of 20% Off promotion. The deal grants all single-day...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Aug 21, 2020
- 1 min
After 30 Years in Business Sleuths Mystery Dinner Theatre to Close Temporarily
Sleuths Mystery Dinner Theatre (Website) announced Thursday August 20th it would be temporarily closing. The theatre celebrated 30 years...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Aug 21, 2020
- 1 min
Local marketing agency Findsome & Winmore launches hyperlocal Winter Park news site the32789
Winter Park marketing agency Findsome & Winmore (Instagram) recently launched a hyperlocal news website focusing on the 32789 zip code...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Aug 20, 2020
- 2 min
8 cats with fearful temperament looking for experienced cat owners with patience
Orange County Animal Services (Website) at 2769 Conroy Road (MAP) recently received 40 cats from a single Orlando residence. A majority...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Aug 20, 2020
- 1 min
New local entrepreneur podcast launches with Pig Floyd's Thomas Ward as first guest
Downtown Orlando co-working space Venture X (Website) has launched a new podcast called Doing Business As (Listen) geared towards...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Aug 19, 2020
- 1 min
Sanford rhinoceros was given a new - and larger - custom made brush by a local cow brush maker
A farm equipment manufacturer in Sanford called FutureCow (Website) recently partnered with the Central Florida Zoo (Website) in Sanford...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Aug 12, 2020
- 1 min
Three-Dimensional Art Project Sought for Ultimate I-4
The City of Orlando is seeking an artist or artist team to create a three-dimensional artwork for a prominent site in downtown Orlando...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Aug 10, 2020
- 2 min
Tiny Green Home Mobile Sustainability Education Center Coming from Orlando Green Works
Tiny Green Home is a mobile learning facility "engaging residents on their journey towards sustainable home living."
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Aug 7, 2020
- 1 min
Site-Specific Theatrical Journey Coming Downtown in October
This October, the Creative City Project is producing a "site-specific theatrical journey that unfolds amongst the alleyways, stree
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jul 29, 2020
- 2 min
Orlando Halloween 2020 - The Haunted Road Contactless Drive Thru Event in the Works
With Halloween Horror Nights, Spooky Empire, and Mickey's Not So Scary canceled, what will lovers of Halloween do in 2020?
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jul 21, 2020
- 1 min
Floating Movie Theatre Event Coming to Orlando
Updated 6:25 pm July 21, 2020 A new unexpected movie watching event is coming to Orlando this Fall according to Fox 13. Locals will be...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jul 8, 2020
- 2 min
Orlando Arts Professionals Getting Second Location For Free Food Pick Ups
The free prepared meals are available to anyone in the arts and entertainment community, including performers, musicians, and more.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jul 3, 2020
- 1 min
VIDEO: Orlando Police Release Footage of #BlackLivesMatter Mural Being Altered
Two mounted IRIS cameras captured footage of people spraying graffiti onto the large scale mural June 26th.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jun 15, 2020
- 2 min
Gate Damaged by Automobile at Art & History Museums Maitland
Not much is known at this time. This is a developing story.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jun 5, 2020
- 3 min
Lake Orlando Project to Transform 128 Acres Inside Rosemont Neighborhood
A new "urban oasis" with grocery stores, retail, public art and more is in the works for a former golf course in the Rosemont neighborhood.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jun 1, 2020
- 2 min
Mayor's Matching Grant Program Gives 14 Grants Totaling $68,000
14 grants totaling $68,000 will be awarded during the second cycle of the bi-annual Mayor's Matching Grant Program.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Apr 2, 2020
- 2 min
Florida Churches Can Hold Services During Covid-19 Pandemic
Nothing is preventing churches in the state of Florida from holding church services amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. On the evening of March...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Mar 20, 2020
- 1 min
Live Telethon with Old School Jerry Lewis Feel to Stream Live Saturday to Help Local Performers
Several local performers will take to the streaming airwaves of youtube in a nod to telethons of days gone by to raise fund for working...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Mar 17, 2020
- 4 min
2020 Guide to Local Orlando Makers & Vintage Markets
What is a Makers Market? Makers markets offer shoppers the chance to peruse locally designed t-shirts, screen printed art, vintage...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Mar 15, 2020
- 1 min
Mennello Museum Expansion Design Wins Progressive Architecture Award
The expansion design of the Mennello Museum of American Art (Website) at 900 E. Princeton Street (MAP) was selected is a winner in the...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Mar 13, 2020
- 4 min
World's Largest Drive-In Movie Theatre in the Works for Central Florida
Get Our Weekly Hyperlocal News Email The world's largest drive-in movie theatre is one step closer to becoming a reality in Central...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Mar 1, 2020
- 1 min
3 Public Presentations on the National Pulse Memorial, Museum and Education Center
The onePULSE Foundation is holding three identical public presentations to give a detailed look at, and ask for feedback on, preliminary...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Feb 18, 2020
- 1 min
Holy Land Experience Laying Off Most of Its Employees
Holy Land Experience Ministries is undergoing a corporate-wide ministry reorganization eliminating most of its employees and positions...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Feb 13, 2020
- 2 min
Magazine Made by Teenagers in a Nazi Camp Re-Imagined as Punk Zine
In 1942, a group of teenage boys set out to defy the Third Reich’s ban on free speech and undermine the propaganda machine.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jan 27, 2020
- 1 min
Win Prettiest Hair, Prettiest Eyes, and Prettiest Smile at this Downtown Inclusive Beauty Pageant
Titles to be won include Prettiest Hair, Prettiest Eyes, and Prettiest Smile. There are 42 titles in all.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jan 20, 2020
- 1 min
Save The Drama For Your Baby, Mamma.
Orlando Rep children's theatre is offering classes called Baby and Me with music, expressive movement, and dramatic play between baby and pa
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jan 13, 2020
- 1 min
Get a Cat Tattoo and Help Adoptable Kitties at the Second Annual Cattoo Day
Lovers of cats and tattoos can support one and get the other at a special event called Cattoo Day.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jan 6, 2020
- 1 min
Orlando Ballet to Hold Ribbon Cutting of New Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Center This Friday
Orlando Ballet will officially cut the ribbon at Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre at 610 North Lake Formosa Drive this Friday.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Dec 20, 2019
- 1 min
New Downtown Courtyard Event Space Coming to Rogers Kiene Building
Interstruct, Inc. (Instagram) will be designing and creating a new courtyard event space for the CityArts Orlando gallery at 39 S....
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Dec 15, 2019
- 1 min
Colorful SODO Mural Completed by Local Artist Christian Stanley
The mural is approximately 27 feet by 8 feet. The basis for the mural comes from the Sodo District logo, which has similar colors & lines.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Nov 18, 2019
- 1 min
SODO District Getting New Mural
"The SoDo District is currently in the process of a major branding effort," says Linnette Boldig, the SoDo Main Street District Manager.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Nov 18, 2019
- 2 min
6 Best Christmas Lights Guides to Orlando
We scoured the (local) internet to find the very best lists of christmas lights house display in Central Florida!
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Nov 7, 2019
- 1 min
Murals Wanted at Sam Flax Art Store
The murals will be revealed during an all-day celebration Saturday, February 15, 2020 which will include food trucks and music.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Nov 5, 2019
- 1 min
BATL, the Backyard Axe Throwing League, Opening November 15th
At BATL, coaches are on hand to instruct newbies as well as offer tips on technique for more experienced throwers.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Nov 3, 2019
- 1 min
Downtown Coffee Shop & Tattoo Parlor Project on Hold
The downtown tattoo parlor, coffee shop and banquet hall project called Paragon Tattoos & Coffee planned for the property at 1109 W. Church
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Oct 23, 2019
- 1 min
College Park JazzFest 2019
College Park Main Street will host the 18th annual College Park JazzFest Saturday November 9, 2019 from 5-11pm.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Oct 14, 2019
- 1 min
Sam Flax Centennial Celebration
Enjoy a special day of art demonstrations, try-it tables and raffles. There will be free gift bags for the first 100 guests.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Oct 14, 2019
- 2 min
Mennello Museum of American Art Expansion Announced
It was recently announced that the Mennello Museum of American Art (Website) at 900 E. Princeton Street (MAP) is getting a new $20...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Oct 14, 2019
- 1 min
Milk Mural Makes Mark in the Milk
The Milk District is getting a new mural on the side of the TG Lee Dairy building.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Sep 26, 2019
- 1 min
32 Murals of All Sizes Coming to Audubon Park Business District
The Endangered Florida Bird Art Campaign will bring 32 murals of all sizes to Audubon Park.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Sep 18, 2019
- 3 min
16 Things to Do at the Downtown Orlando Library In October
Booktoberfest, writing a novel, job fair, atomic bomb survivor, genealogy, and more.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Sep 17, 2019
- 2 min
Sculpture Park Coming to AdventHealth Winter Park
AdventHealth Winter Park revealed Monday that the landscaping and screens are meant to frame a large scale :halo" sculpture.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Sep 17, 2019
- 2 min
Under-I Park Coming to Downtown Orlando Beneath I-4 (VIDEO)
The Under-I Urban Park Project is envisioned to be a 9.75-acre urban community park beneath the I-4 bridge decks in downtown Orlando.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Sep 9, 2019
- 1 min
$200,000 for I-4 Ultimate Public Art Project
The Orange County Public Art Review Board is seeking an artist or artist team(s) to develop artwork for a dedicated site to provide an artis
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Aug 29, 2019
- 1 min
State of Downtown Address Coming in October
During the address, Mayor Dyer will share the latest on the continued revitalization of downtown Orlando, as well as other plans.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Aug 12, 2019
- 1 min
Constitution Green Dog Park Grand Re-Opening This Thursday
Mayor Dyer and District 4 City Commissioner Patty Sheehan will cut the ribbon.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Aug 8, 2019
- 1 min
On Becoming a God in Central Florida - New Showtime TV Show Coming This Month
1990s Central Florida is coming to TV.There’s a new one-hour dark comedy tv show on Showtime called “On Becoming a God In Central Florida” s