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Episode 46 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded on the patio at Boxi Park (Website) in Lake Nona, with special guests Chris Lindauer, Boxi Park's General Manager, and Yusila Ramirez, Director of Communications for Tavistock U.S. Boxi Park is a 30,000 SF outdoor entertainment venue that's been built with repurposed shipping containers, that acts as a community hub for all of  Lake Nona with chef-driven quick-service food stalls, bars, live music, a playground, and beach volleyball court. And some of the best tacos we've had in years.  Topics this week include the new playlist for the Muppet-themed Rock 'n' Roller Coaster overhaul, the closing of a fancy Burger King that people are upset about for some reason, OCPS eliminating 200 positions, Seminole County banning smoking and vaping in county parks, a lifeguard shortage in Brevard County, and that Winter Garden billionaire adding another property to his collection. Holler at this week's sponsors, Enzian Theater, JustCallMoe.com, Legacy Life Project, and the Orange County Library System. Tune in to "The Orlando Shine Show" every Friday at 8 p.m. on Real Radio 104.1 FM or catch the podcast to keep up with all of the top headlines in Central Florida each week. Want to invite us to your restaurant or business for a future episode? Email us at [email protected]!

Episode 44 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded on the patio at MAD Creative Fabrication (Website) for a spring open house they hosted to show off all of their fancy skills and facilities. They're a team of designers and builders that build custom creations for clients like the major theme parks, and we got a behind-the-scenes look at some of their latest projects.  Topics this week include a pre-FIFA match between England and Costa Rica at Inter&Co Stadium this summer, some local vegan restaurant drama, the return of the OUC Half Marathon, Taste of DeLand, what led to the closure of The Rialto apartments on Sand Lake Road, and the closing of Miller's Hardware in Winter Park.  Holler at this week's sponsors, Enzian Theater, JustCallMoe.com, Legacy Life Project, and the Orange County Library System. Tune in to "The Orlando Shine Show" every Friday at 8 p.m. on Real Radio 104.1 FM or catch the podcast to keep up with all of the top headlines in Central Florida each week. Want to invite us to your restaurant or business for a future episode? Email us at [email protected]!

Episode 44 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded on the patio at Burton's Bar (Instagram) with yummy tuna melts provided by The Classic Thornton Park (Website), and a brief cameo from The Classic's owner, Brian "The Winkle" Minkl.  Topics this week include the Jaguars coming to Orlando's Camping World Stadium in 2027, the return of Florida Film Festival next week, a dumb rich dude suing the State of Florida over scrub jay protections, Orlando shutting down a curbside bakery for being too popular, Orlando Pirates winning their first game of the season, and Lake County hosting its first-ever Pride Fest in Eustis on April 26.  Holler at this week's sponsors, Enzian Theater, JustCallMoe.com, Legacy Life Project, and the Orange County Library System. Tune in to "The Orlando Shine Show" every Friday at 8 p.m. on Real Radio 104.1 FM or catch the podcast to keep up with all of the top headlines in Central Florida each week. Want to invite us to your restaurant or business for a future episode? Email us at [email protected]!

Episode 43 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Conquistador Bar and Restaurant (Website) at Mission Resort and Club in Howey-In-The-Hills. It's a historic golf resort (with hills) with beautiful Spanish Colonial architecture, which was recently sold to new owners, who are investing lots of time and money into the campus. The dining room is super pretty and has beautiful sunset views of the property. Check them out for a special dinner, and be sure to ask about the patio seating if it's a nice day.  Topics this week include the Great Duck Derby at Mead Garden, a new Hawaiian-inspired cafe coming to downtown Orlando from a German company (what?), an update on the CineDome construction at the Orlando Science Center, this year's theme for Halloween Horror Nights, big awards for Zymarium Meadery, and Orlando city signing a hot new futboler from France.  Holler at this week's sponsors, Enzian Theater, JustCallMoe.com, Legacy Life Project, and the Orange County Library System. Tune in to "The Orlando Shine Show" every Friday at 8 p.m. on Real Radio 104.1 FM or catch the podcast to keep up with all of the top headlines in Central Florida each week. Want to invite us to your restaurant or business for a future episode? Email us at [email protected]!

Episode 42 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Flour Flamingos (Website) at the Grand Cypress Resort, a Richard Blais-branded flagship restaurant. We had the chance to sit with head chef Josue Perez to chat about the spring menu and some upcoming initiatives/events like the popular Four Flamingos Cocktail Class Series returning on Friday, March 27. Topics this week include the post-apocalyptic vibes at Spring Break Daytona Beach, a smelly seaweed invasion headed to the east coast, CFX filing eminent domain to snatch up a section of Split Oak Preserve, the upcomnig Great Duck Derby at Mead Gardens, and a bunch of Central Florida-based breweries absolutely killing it in the recent Best Florida Beer Professional Competition.  Holler at this week's sponsors, Enzian Theater, JustCallMoe.com, Legacy Life Project, and the Orange County Library System. Tune in to "The Orlando Shine Show" every Friday at 8 p.m. on Real Radio 104.1 FM or catch the podcast to keep up with all of the top headlines in Central Florida each week. Want to invite us to your restaurant or business for a future episode? Email us at [email protected]!

Episode 41 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Rogen's Drinkery on Mills (Website) in Mills 50 in front of a live audience, during our belated launch party/Coming Out Party, celebrating eight amazing months of Orlando Shine! Check out the photos from the event on OrlandoShine.com, courtesy of Amanda Claire Photos (they're amazing).  Topics this week include the closing of Cocktails and Screams in downtown Orlando, Sam Flax moving out of Colonial and their landlord putting the building on the market for over $5 million, Orlando City Soccer parting ways with coach Oscar Pareja after a tough season launch, and an interview with a friend of the show (and party raffle winner), Saul Urena!  Holler at this week's sponsors, JustCallMoe.com, Legacy Life Project, and the Orange County Library System. Tune in to "The Orlando Shine Show" every Friday at 8 p.m. on Real Radio 104.1 FM or catch the podcast to keep up with all of the top headlines in Central Florida each week. Want to invite us to your restaurant or business for a future episode? Email us at [email protected]!

Episode 40 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Gnarly Barley (Website) in Ivanhoe Village with Brenda from Bithlo, Orlando's favorite drag bingo host.  Topics this week include the closing of the short-lived LGBTQ venue, Heatwave, in Parramore, news that the "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" creator, John Cameron Mitchell, is coming to Enzian this summer, a Japanese konbini opening in Mills 50, a new "goat bar," the closing of a cinema most of us forgot was still open in Fashion Square Mall, and Suffering Bastard moving from Sanford to Mills Avenue.  Holler at this week's sponsors, JustCallMoe.com, Legacy Life Project, and the Orange County Library System. Tune in to "The Orlando Shine Show" every Friday at 8 p.m. on Real Radio 104.1 FM or catch the podcast to keep up with all of the top headlines in Central Florida each week. Want to invite us to your restaurant or business for a future episode? Email us at [email protected]!

Episode 39 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Ten 10 Brewing Company (Website) on the edge of Mills 50 and Ivanhoe Village. They just released a special beer that toasts the 150th anniversary of the Orlando Sentinel, called Orange County Reporter, and we were there to wish them well. There will be three more special beers released throughout the rest of the year.  Topics this week include a new ice cream truck purchased by the Orange County Sheriff's Office using funds that were seized from drug-related crimes, a 59-acre nudist park that's for sale near Tampa, the return of Pintura Project to The Nash in West Lakes, and two different historic homes that could use a little love.  Holler at this week's sponsors, JustCallMoe.com, Legacy Life Project, and the Orange County Library System. Tune in to "The Orlando Shine Show" every Friday at 8 p.m. on Real Radio 104.1 FM or catch the podcast to keep up with all of the top headlines in Central Florida each week. Want to invite us to your restaurant or business for a future episode? Email us at [email protected]!

div]:bg-bg-000/50 [&_pre>div]:border-0.5 [&_pre>div]:border-border-400 [&_.ignore-pre-bg>div]:bg-transparent [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8"> _*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown"> Michael Tipton, the president and CEO of Central Florida Fairgrounds (Instagram | Website), was recently interviewed by Jon Busdeker for a bonus episode of "The Orlando Shine Show" on OrlandoShine.com. The Central Florida Fair runs from February 26 through March 8 this year, at the Central Florida Fairgrounds and features a midway, games, food, live music, entertainment, livestock shows, and more.  The conversation covered the fair's operations, its role in the community, and what goes into producing one of Central Florida's largest annual events. The Central Florida Fair takes place each spring at the Central Florida Fairgrounds in Orlando, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors for rides, livestock shows, food vendors, and entertainment.     

Episode 38 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Celebration Brewing (Website) ahead of an event they're hosting in honor of one of their workers, Amber B, who was involved in a serious accident in early December when she was struck by a vehicle on her way home. They'll be hosting a fundraiser on February 27 with lots of beer, a silent raffle, and more. Click HERE for the Facebook event page.  Topics this week include Sanford Main Street raising funds for the return of Sanford Porchfest, the opening of a new pizza window in Ivanhoe Village, the new Broadway Season at Dr. Phillips Center, and a billionaire buying up downtown Winter Garden. We also hear from Frank Lozito, the owner of Celebration Brewing, and the brewery's head beer poobah, Kent Waugh. Holler at this week's sponsors, JustCallMoe.com and the Orange County Library System. Tune in to "The Orlando Shine Show" every Friday at 8 p.m. on Real Radio 104.1 FM or catch the podcast to keep up with all of the top headlines in Central Florida each week. Want to invite us to your restaurant or business for a future episode? Email us at [email protected]!

Episode 37 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey (Website) after a 6-month closure to rebuild its owl aviary, after it was damaged in a hurricane. This episode features an interview with Dr. Daisy Fiore, Senior Coordinator for Education at the Center (and host of the popular "Cryptozoology with Dr. Daisy" podcast), and a separate interview with Shannon Fitzgerald, the executive director of Mennello Museum of American Art (Website), ahead of their Indie-Folkfest on February 14.  Topics this week include the construction kickoff of the renovations at Camping World Stadium, the expansion of the CRA boundaries to include land around the stadium, the arrest of Neo Nazi Braden "Clavicular" Peters for underage drinking, the redevelopment of Seminole Town Center, and Elon Musk possibly working for Universal Studios to dig some tunnels.  Holler at this week's sponsors, JustCallMoe.com, Orange County Library System, and the Mennello Museum of American Art's Indie-Folkfest. Tune in to "The Orlando Shine Show" every Friday at 8 p.m. on Real Radio 104.1 FM or catch the podcast to keep up with all of the top headlines in Central Florida each week. Want to invite us to your restaurant or business for a future episode? Email us at [email protected]!

Brendan sat down with Shannon Fitzgerald, executive director of the Mennello Museum of American Art (Website), to talk about the museum's upcoming Indie-Folkfest (Website) scheduled for February 14. Indie-Folkfest is a free, all-ages celebration of live music and local creative talent designed to activate the museum's outdoor spaces and deepen community engagement. Fitzgerald highlights the lineup of regional folk and acoustic performers and emphasized the inclusion of local artisans and makers, whose work will be featured alongside food vendors and interactive activities. Fitzgerald said the event reflects the museum's broader mission to expand access to art and culture in Orlando, inviting residents and visitors alike to experience the museum in a relaxed, festive setting on Valentine's Day.

I recently spoke with Brendan Byrne (Instagram), host and Assistant News Director for Central Florida Public Media, and Jeff Sanford, vice president of engagement at the Orlando Science Center (Website), ahead of Science Night Live on Saturday, February 14, a special adults-only edition event that runs from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Orlando Science Center. The event pairs live science experiences with a more social evening atmosphere, complete with food, cash bars, and performances. A highlight of the night will be a fireside chat at 8:30 p.m. featuring astronaut and artist Nicole Stott (Instagram) and Christina Korp (Instagram), known in the space community as the "Astronaut Wrangler." Brendan Byrne will moderate the conversation, which is expected to explore not just the scientific work of astronauts but also the creative and human aspects of space exploration, from how art and science intersect to the logistics of preparing astronauts for public engagement.  Byrne, who covers space and aeronautics for Central Florida Public Media and hosts the space-focused podcast Are We There Yet?, described the session as a chance to go "beyond the launch pad" and delve into the narratives that make space exploration resonate with the public. Sanford explained that speaking with astronauts in a relaxed, live setting gives audiences a feel for the personal curiosity and creativity that fuel careers in STEM fields. Science Night Live is a separately ticketed portion of Spark STEM Fest, which runs from February 14 through February 16 with a full slate of interactive exhibits, demonstrations, and hands-on experiences. Tickets to the adult evening and details on pricing are available through the Orlando Science Center's website. A portion of this interview was shared in Episode 36 of "The Orlando Shine Show."  

Episode 36 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at Vines by H (Website) on Restaurant Row, which opened roughly a month ago in the former Vines Grille and Wine Bar. Topics this week include a rundown of the recent Ramen Rumble at Morimoto Asia, a foiled murder plot by two 14-year-old Lake Brantley High School girls who were trying to resurrect Sandy Hook shooter Adam Lanza, an update on the long-delayed Black Bean Deli location in Winter Garden, and Florida going English-only for driver's license testing.  Holler at this week's sponsors, Jim Hobart's Legacy Life Project, JustCallMoe.com, Orange County Library System, and the Orlando Science Center's upcoming Science Night Live on February 14.  Tune in to "The Orlando Shine Show" every Friday at 8 p.m. on Real Radio 104.1 FM or catch the podcast to keep up with all of the top headlines in Central Florida each week. Want to invite us to your restaurant or business for a future episode? Email us at [email protected]!

This interview with Shannon Fitzgerald, the Executive Director at Mennello Museum and Director of Public Art for the City of Orlando, was first featured in Episode 35 of "The Orlando Shine Show." It features a discussion of the upcoming "Faith and Vision: Spirituality in Self-Taught Art," opening on Friday, February 6, and features a collection-based show focused on how self-taught artists translated belief, ritual, and lived environment into visual worlds.