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An upcoming Disney auction will feature seven original works by Shag, a mid-century modern artist who has been creating theme park art for more than 20 years. Van Eaton Gallery will be holding a “Disney Parks Featuring Shag Art” auction on March 28th and 29th. In-person bidding will take place at the California Gallery on the first day, but participation will be online on both days. “These are the only (shag) originals we have come across in over 30 years of business,” gallery owner Mike Van Eaton says in the auction catalog. The original ties into Disneyland’s anniversary, including Shag’s…

A once-thriving Central Florida town, abandoned and largely forgotten over the past century, will come to life this weekend with an event showcasing Lake County’s history. The 12th Annual East Lake County Heritage Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday at the 14,000-acre Rock Springs Run State Preserve, highlighting the town of Ethel while celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. This family-friendly event includes vendors, arts and crafts, entertainment, guided tram tours, live music, entertainment, games for kids, and guided walks along the 2.5-mile historic Ethel Trail. At its peak in the late 1800s, Ethel had a post office, general store, train…

A new poll by Fox News shows that socialism is becoming more popular among Democrats. A majority of Americans (61%) oppose socialism, but a majority of Democrats support socialism. The breakdown of Democratic Party opinion polls supporting socialism is as follows: “Very liberal voters and Democrats under 45 are both the most likely to think a transition to socialism would be a good idea, at 66%.” The poll also found that 55% of Democrats, black voters (55%) and voters under 30 (53%) think distancing themselves from capitalism would be a positive thing. 78% of all Republican voters said it was…

This is part 1 of an investigative series about money and influence in high-stakes health policy decisions, and how private polls and opaque “taxpayer” groups have helped shape the fight over local health care bills. At first glance, a recent Broward County poll appears to answer a simple question: What do voters think about proposals involving public hospital districts? A closer look reveals other questions. How much do we really know about the entire system of polling, paid messaging, funding streams, and more that currently shapes community health discussions with enormous financial stakes? Earlier this year, state lawmakers introduced House…

Old Hearth Bread Company’s excellent sourdough bread is still available at farmers’ markets from Winter Park to Windermere and beyond, but it’s been quite some time since Orlando’s first artisan bakery set up a permanent stall or storefront for fans to enjoy its freshness. They’ll be back in May. And residents of (and certainly those traveling to) Orlando’s Ivanhoe Village neighborhood and surrounding areas will now be able to regularly get their hands on batards, danishes, and one-of-a-kind sourdough boules. The new Old Hearth Bread Company, located at 1231 N. Orange Ave. on Ivanhoe Row, will offer freshly baked goods…

Guests visiting Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa’s reimagined Garden View Lounge – Tea Experience won’t fall down the rabbit hole, instead enjoying an Alice in Wonderland-inspired retreat in a space reminiscent of the Queen’s beautiful gardens. The vibrant new venue, which has been closed since the COVID-19 pandemic, opens today (March 19), offering a traditional British tea service, from bespoke teas to strong, colorful and creative snacks, enjoyed in a sun-drenched conservatory-inspired setting. “[The building]features a style that was very popular in the early part of this century, and it’s a great fit for the Grand Floridian,” said Suzanne…

The goal gave Bennett his second consecutive 25-goal season. “They know each other’s game and will at least be able to move the agenda forward for us,” head coach Paul Maurice said of the team of Bennett, Tkachuk and Verhaeghe. “Top-end players have to perform every night in this league, and it makes sense when we’re short-staffed.” But just 2:59 later, Aatu Rati scored, giving the Canucks a 4-2 lead at 14:27. “We left our players in front of our net three times,” Maurice said of the unusual breakdown. “I don’t remember ever seeing anything like that. That being said,…

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Most Americans support photo ID for voting by an overwhelming margin. The Pew Research study broke down the numbers by party affiliation and demographics. Supported: 95% of Republicans 71% of Democrats 82% of Hispanic Americans 76% of black Americans 83% of Americans support requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote for the first time. However, despite strong support from Democrats, every Democrat in Florida voted against the Save Act, which recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives 223-206. The bill would require individuals to present a valid form of identification, such as a birth certificate or passport, before voting.…

Few pop stars have been as honored as John Legend. He is one of only 22 people to have won an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award (currently 13 in total), an Oscar Award, and a Tony Award. What people see today is a global icon, but they may not know where or how this star was born. The singer, songwriter, pianist, producer and philanthropist will perform Thursday at the Walt Disney Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center, bringing a “night of songs and stories” to Orlando. The show paints the musician in a more intimate light, with the legend performing…