Election Day has come and gone in Orlando. Missed the results? Grab your coffee and catch up on who won races across the state.
Announced
Ovais Jalil, the owner of Debonair Supper Club, has plans to develop a $400 million entertainment complex in downtown Orlando, featuring an arcade, theater, rooftop social club, and much more. (Orlando Business Journal)
Eat
Orlando is shining a little brighter. Sorekara, a Japanese restaurant in Baldwin Park, earned two MICHELIN Stars in the latest round of Inspectors’ picks — making it only the second restaurant in Florida to ever achieve the honor.
Closed
Armando’s has shuttered its College Park location after a decade of business. The reason for the closure is unknown, but the Italian eatery’s locations in Winter Park and Lake Nona remain open. (Orlando Business Journal)
Development
A new housing development called Mariposa Grove is set to break ground soon in downtown Orlando. City officials have approved $10 million for the 12-story project, which will bring 138 affordable apartments for residents ages 55 and older. Construction is expected to be completed by summer 2028. (WFTV 9)
Festival
Orlando Beer Festival will take over Festival Park on Saturday, Nov. 15. Expect tastings of 100+ boozy drinks, a vendor market, and a VIP area with yard games + complimentary bites. Ticket prices increase on Monday, Nov. 10, so you’d better hop to it.
Shop
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Real Estate
Home shopping this holiday season? These 17 move-in-ready neighborhoods around ORL offer lakeside living, luxe amenities, and even dream designs near Disney. See all 17.*
Health
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Get ready to go wild, “Zootopia” fans. A brand-new attraction opens this Friday, Nov. 7 inside Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.
“Zootopia: Better Zoogether!” brings Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde to life in an immersive 4D adventure inside the Tree of Life Theater, located in Discovery Island.
The right American Home Shield plan to cover your plumbing, electrical, and heating this winter. For a manageable monthly fee, you can cover the repair or replacement of major home systems. Aka: If you find yourself in need of a new $12,000 gas furnace, you’ll have a coverage plan to turn to. Phew.*
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If you’re reading this before 8:19 a.m., it’s not too late. The year’s second supermoon hits its peak illumination this morning at 8:19 a.m. — solook up. I think you’ll get a kick out of its name.
