Just think: Once the app is up and running, you could be like LALtoday Newsletter Editor Connor and her husband. | Photo via LALtoday
Tinder leaving you terrified? Hinge have you heartbroken? Bumble got you down bad?
There’s a new dating app entering the pool, and it’s perfect for park-loving locals: Single Riders. According to one of the developers, Single Riders will allow folks looking for love (or just a friend) to connect over a shared love of theme parks.
Beta testing is set to begin later this year, and you can let the team know if you’re interested in helping out. Who knows, this could be the start of your very own fairytale.
Asked
Asked
If you could meet your future love at any local theme park, which would you choose?
A. Disney, because I want a real-life fairytale B. LEGOLAND, so we can build something real C. SeaWorld, ‘cause I’m just fishing for compliments D. Universal, which is also how far my love extends
ATEEZ 2025 World Tour | Monday, July 21-Tuesday, July 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Kia Center | $98+ | Sing along to catchy hits like “Wonderland” performed by the K-Pop band live.
Tuesday, July 22
D2 Sit and Be Fit: Seated Exercise Class | 10-11 a.m. | Roberto Guevara Community Center, Kissimmee | Free | Those ages 55+ can attend this gentle seated exercise class to help improve flexibility, circulation, and overall wellness.
Indie 900 Jam | Tuesday, July 22 | 9:30 p.m. | Lil’ Indies | Free | If you’re up for a late night, head to this free evening of house band sets and jams with friends.
Wednesday, July 23
Preserving Your History Series: Genealogy | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Orange County Regional History Center | $20 | Dig into your family history with genealogy experts from the Central Florida Genealogical Society.
Thursday, July 24
Hike With A Ranger | 9-10:30 a.m. | Wekiwa Springs State Park, Apopka | Free | This guided hike is free, but don’t forget that entrance to the park will cost you $6 — and donations are encouraged.
Vine and Dine: International Cuisines + Wine Pairings | 6-9 p.m. | Historic Dubsdread | $75 | Your ticket includes a culinary passport to get food and drink pairings at multiple tasting stations with cuisines ranging from Polish to Greek.
Friday, July 25
Finally Food Truck Friday | 5-9 p.m. | Lake Eola Park | Cost of purchase | TGI-Foodtruck Friday — grab dinner from a local food truck at the park and stick around for music from DTOLive.
Looking for help with home projects, debt consolidation, or planning for retirement? | Photo provided by Unison
Make home improvements? Book a trip? Start saving?
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Enter: Equity Sharing Home Loans. This flexible alternative allows borrowers to access their home’s equity at a below-market interest rate (read: lower monthly payments than a traditional loan).
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Florida may be relatively flat, but the state’s largest climbing gym just brought a few peaks to Orlando. High Point Climbing and Fitness, a 45,000-sqft indoor climbing gym, is now open in the Packing District. (Orlando Business Journal)
Biz
What else is popping in the Packing District? Businesses like restaurant Blue Coast Burrito, contrast therapy studio SWTHZ, and cafe Grain & Berry are making progress. Grain & Berry (the only one with a planned opening date currently) is set to open in late August. (Bungalower)
Mansion Monday
Once you find the love of your life at Disney, complete the fairytale by moving into this 4,680-sqft castle. You won’t even have to redecorate — take a spin through the photos to spot the fireplace with a coat of arms + poolside dragon statues.
Coming Soon
Oregon-based coffee shop The Human Bean is headed to Central Florida. The drive-thru spot is set to open in Winter Springs this fall with hot, cold, and frozen coffee and espresso drinks. (Orlando Business Journal)
Travel
We’re skipping the customs line this summer — Florida has its own European vibes just waiting for us. Take a ~1.5-hour drive to visit St. Augustine for the charm of coastal Spain, or a ~2.5 hour drive to Tarpon Springs — a destination with influences from the largest population of Greek-Americans in the US. (USA Today)
Ranked
Orlando ranked No. 8 on Wallet Hub’s “Best & Worst Cities for First-Time Home Buyers” list, based on factors like active home listings + real estate agents per capita.
Home
Have a project you’ve been itching to work on? Think: bathroom renovation, upgrading your HVAC system, or maybe a backyard makeover. Wondering how to pay for it? Hint: A HELOC isn’t the only way to access your home’s equity. Enter: Unison.*
Like your pie more on the frozen side? Charlie’s also offers a dairy-free key lime ice cream pie. | Photo by @charliesbakeryandcreamery
If you ask us, there’s nothing junky about our favorite Florida delicacy — but that doesn’t mean we won’t use the unofficial holiday as an excuse to grab a slice. Check out these local spots that pass the key lime pie taste test.
Comfort classics
Sister Honey’s Bakery, 247 E. Michigan St.
As a James Beard nominee and the first-ever three-time World Food Championships winner, Evette Rahman didn’t come to play when she opened Sister Honey’s.
All in the family recipe
Lombardi’s Seafood, 1888 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park
You may not expect the home of “Florida’s Best Seafood” to carry a stellar key lime pie — but we’re happy to announce that it does, and it’s homemade every day, according to an over 60-year-old Lombardi family recipe.
Smaller servings
Charlie’s Bakery & Creamery, 3213 Curry Ford Rd.
This central Florida staple has been baking its famous key lime pie since 1971. Order an individual key lime pie cup for a sweet treat you don’t have to share.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Ready for a throwback? Check out these photos from a trip to Orlando’s Nickelodeon hotel posted by @kellysonthemove — then, read our history piece on Nickelodeon Studios to get really nostalgic.
