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06/03/2026

The weekend roadmap is officially live, and we’ve got your itinerary covered from Friday night jazz to Sunday morning markets. 🗺️✨

Whether you’re heading to Winter Park for the St. Paddy’s parade, cheering on the Valkyries at UCF, or catching Bone Thugs-N-Harmony downtown, there is absolutely no reason to stay home.

The Highlight Reel:

🔥 Saturday Night: The Art Party in Maitland is the place to be for the creative crowd.

🐾 Sunday Morning: Luna has officially given her stamp of approval to The Bark Mart in College Park.

☘️ Early Green: Get a head start on St. Patrick’s Day with the annual parade in Winter Park.

Which event are you hitting? Tag your weekend crew below and save this post so you don’t have to go hunting for the "where and when" later! 🧡

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05/03/2026

The weekend is calling, and it brought a very full itinerary. 🗺️✨

From free gardens and festivals to hot ragtime jazz, we’ve rounded up the best of the 407 for March 6–8. Whether you're bringing the kids to Horizon West or taking a solo "main character" stroll through Leu Gardens, there is no excuse for staying on the couch.

Here’s the breakdown:

Friday: Ragtime jazz at Judson's Live and free admission at Leu Gardens.

Saturday: Huge festivals in both Horizon West and Lake Nona.

Which one are you hitting first? Tag your weekend crew below and save this roadmap so you don't have to search for it later! 🧡

04/03/2026

Forget your passport—Naples officially landed in Winter Park. 🇮🇹✈️

Since opening last summer, has been serving up the kind of authenticity you can usually only find in Southern Italy. We’re talking handmade pizzas with perfectly blistered crusts, hearty sandwiches on bread baked fresh in-house by Luigi himself, and espresso so good it should be illegal.

Whether you’re there for a classic cannoli, a Nutella-filled bombolone, or to stock your pantry with imported Italian groceries, this spot is a true neighborhood gem. 🥖☕

📍 965 S Orlando Ave, Winter Park, FL
👉 Swipe to see the "Must Haves" for your next visit!

03/03/2026

Orlando’s vacant lots are finally getting a new job. 🏗️🏠

Mayor Buddy Dyer’s Open Door Program is officially live, and it’s a game-changer for our "missing middle"—the teachers, nurses, and first responders who keep this city running but are often priced out of it.

The city is targeting 300+ vacant lots in Parramore, Downtown, and the OBT area to turn "patches of dirt" into quality homes.

The Math:
💰 For Buyers: Up to $55,000 in down payment assistance to make homeownership a reality.
🏗️ For Builders: Massive fee rebates to get these projects moving faster.

Know someone looking to buy in the City Beautiful? Tag a teacher, nurse, or first responder below or save this post for the next time you're talking real estate! 🧡

02/03/2026

Ever walk past a massive warehouse and wonder what those railroads were hauling? 🚂 🍊

Before it was the Old Packing House, this 52,000-square-foot giant was the heart of the South Lake Apopka Citrus Growers Association in Tildenville. Built in 1909, it helped make West Orange County the citrus shipping hub of the world.

But the story doesn't end with the freezes of the '80s. Soon, you’ll be able to grab a calzone while standing next to a Megalodon jaw and woolly mammoth fossils.

History, food, and prehistoric giants—all under one roof. Summer 2026 can’t come soon enough!

Swipe back in time to see the transformation. ⏪

01/03/2026

Throwback of our co-editor Luna from shortly after she joined our family 💕 hope you’re taking some time to enjoy your family (bio or chosen) today.

27/02/2026

All Signal. No Noise. 📶🐈

Your weekend plans have arrived! We’ve curated the best of the city so you can spend less time searching and more time enjoying everything Orlando has to offer.

From legendary guitar riffs in the Milk District and the 30th Anniversary of Pokémon to a massive rivalry match downtown, the next few days are packed with local flavor. We’ve also got community favorites like "Bingo for a Cure" and the Rainbow Connections Summit on the lineup.

The Weekend Lineup:
🗓️ Friday: Katt Williams, Wax Tailor, and Steve Hackett.
🗓️ Saturday: Pokémon 30th Anniversary and Sleeping at Last.
🗓️ Sunday: Orlando City SC vs. Inter Miami and An Evening with Toto.

Swipe left to see the full schedule! ⬅️

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26/02/2026

Orlando is showing out this weekend! 🎡 From the 114th Central Florida Fair to the massive food scene at Panda Fest, there is zero excuse to stay on the couch. Swipe through for our top 4 picks for Feb 27 – March 1. Which one are you hitting first? 👇

25/02/2026

One girl vs. Five Guys… we think we know who wins this round. 🍔💅

When Beth spent years being disappointed by local burgers, she didn’t just complain—she built her own empire. Since 2012, Beth’s Burger Bar has been the Orlando go-to for total creative control and some of the wildest signature builds in the City Beautiful.

Whether you're brave enough for the Peanut Butter Burger or sticking to the Jalapeño Cheese Crunch, you really can’t go wrong. Pro-tip: don't sleep on the Cookie Dough milkshakes.

📍 Find them at: 5145 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32809

Are you a "build-your-own" purist or do you go for the signature creations? Let us know your order in the comments! 👇

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24/02/2026

The Mockingbird is moving out. ✌️🐦

After nearly a century, Florida lawmakers have voted 112-1 to name the American Flamingo our new official state bird. While the iconic pink bird makes its legislative comeback, the Florida scrub-jay isn’t being left behind—it’s slated to become our official state songbird.

What do you think? Is it time for a pink makeover, or are you Team Mockingbird? 🍊💖

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23/02/2026

Want a party trick for your next Orlando gathering? Name something in the city that’s been around for 100 years. 🎂

It’s not Disney (1971), Universal, or I-Drive. The answer is actually tucked inside the Loch Haven Park arts district. 🎭

This week’s Rewind takes us back to February 3rd, 1926—the night a scrappy group called the Orlando Little Theatre Players staged their first short plays at the Beacham Theater. From surviving a World War II shutdown to finding its true north in Theatre for Young Audiences, the story of Orlando Family Stage is one of the most extraordinary legacies in the City Beautiful.

In a city that constantly reinvents itself, celebrating a century of storytelling is no small feat. We’re diving into how they did it (and why they almost didn’t) in today’s newsletter.

Swipe through to see the century-long journey, then tap the link in our bio to read the full deep-dive in your inbox. ⚡️🍊

22/02/2026

Luna is currently at her station, waiting for our Editor in Chief to finish the final draft of tomorrow’s newsletter. She’s taking her role as 'Co-Editor' very seriously today! 🐾 While she keeps an eye on the keyboard, I’m getting organized for the week ahead.

How are you spending these last few hours of the weekend? Are you in full 'prep mode' like Luna, or are you squeezing in one last nap? Let us know below! 👇

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