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Kimonos and cosplayers at Orlando Japan Festival - Orlando Sentinel

Chris Reichert, dressed in a traditional jinbei, enjoyed a meal of okonomiyaki."It's hard to get this," explained Reichert, of Orlando, who majored in Japanese studies in college. "It's savory pancakes, fried flour with fish flakes. I don't question it too much, I just eat it."The 15thannual Orlando Japan Festival brought a 100-member Japanese Taiko drum ensemble to the Village at Hunter's Creek, along with Japanese swords, kimonos and cosplayers – a taste of Japanese culture from ancient times to the eternal near future in which anime always seems to exist."This is an opportunity for the Japanese Community on Orlando and the people of Orlando to get together to celebrate the friendship of t..
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Planned Orlando roller coaster too tall?

KYLE HIGHTOWER, Associated Press7:27 p.m. EST November 8, 2015In this Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015 photo, park guest ride the Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket roller coaster at Universal Studios in Orlando, Fla. Universal is objecting to a proposed tourist complex nearby called Skyplex that wants to build a 570-foot roller coaster. Orlando city code restricts roller coasters at Universal to a 200-foot height limit because it is bordered by a residential neighborhood. (AP Photo/John Raoux)(Photo: AP)ORLANDO - When the Wallack family announced plans last year to construct the world’s tallest roller coaster as the centerpiece of a $500 million entertainment complex on Orlando’s International Drive, their v..
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Orlando condominium tenants' water to be shut off | News - Home

ORLANDO, Fla. -Residents of the Tymber Skan Condominiums are just hours away from having their water shut off.The Orlando Utility Commission plans to shut water off in section one and three of the complex, totaling 200 units that are approximately 30 percent occupied.Code enforcement workers notified residents about three weeks ago of the Nov. 9 shut-off date.Several buildings in the neighborhood have been demolished over the past couple years, with more expected to be demolished in the next year.Orange County Commissioner Victoria Siplin said at the time the notices were given that it might not be the tenants' fault. Siplin added that the condominium association has failed to pay the water ..
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Man shot to death outside Que Rico bar in Orlando

By Sarah Panko, ReporterLast Updated: Sunday, November 08, 2015, 11:07 AMORLANDO --A man is dead after a shooting outside an Orlando bar and restaurant.It happened early Sunday morning at Que Rico Bar & Restaurant on South Orange Blossom Trail just south of W. Holden Avenue.Authorities say the man was found dead in the parking lot and had been shot multiple times. Police say no shots were fired in the club and the club’s armed guards say they did not fire their weapons.There have been no arrests and police don’t have any information about a suspect yet.Traffic was shut down in the area, but now both northbound and southbound lanes of traffic are back open.
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Atlanta group plans Orlando distribution center - Orlando Sentinel

An Atlanta industrial group purchased more than 20 acres in southeast Orlando for $2.95 million with plans for two rear-load distribution buildings.The Central Florida office ofLee & Associatesrepresented the buyer,McDonald Ventures XXXV LTD. Located at 7663 Winegard Road, Orlando, the property is near Orange Blossom Trail and Orange Avenue. Plans call for construction of about 250,000 square feet of space.Tom McFadden and William "Bo" Bradford, co-presidents of Lee & Associates Central Florida, represented the buyer.SalesNAI Realvestnegotiated a sales price of $596,650 sale price for two 4,000-square-foot office buildings at 2100 and 2130 Prevatt St. in Eustis and an adjacent one-ac..
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Orlando weather: Rainy - Orlando Sentinel

The forecast for Central Florida calls for showers and a possible thunderstorm on Sunday afternoon, according to the national Weather Service in Melbourne.There is expected to be a slight chance of showers before noon, then a 60 percent chance of showers in the afternoon. The skies should be mostly cloudy with a high near 85.Sunday night is forecast to see a chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. The overnight low should be around 72.The overnight low is expected to dip into the 60s midweek, with highs in the low to mid 80s.
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Homeowner co-op puts solar panels on roofs

A fledgling solar nation is taking shape in Central Florida with more than two-dozen members of an eastOrange Countycooperative now getting power-producing panels on their rooftops and another co-op gearing up in the county's west side.As interest for solar grows among utilities and big companies such as Wal-Mart, navigating prices and technology can still be daunting for individuals. While not yet a major force across the country, co-ops promise to provide strength in numbers.That spurred formation earlier this year of a small group called Central Florida Solar Advocates, which, in turn, launched a cooperative of homeowners, East Orange Solar Co-op, within Orlando andWinter Park.What follow..
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Whitley: Winston is taking off as Bucs sputter

TAMPA — In a fitting tribute, theBucshonored an astronaut before Sunday's game. About three hours later, we had liftoff.Jameis Winstonangled toward the goal line and went up, up and away. He flew the last three yards, holding the ball over his head.Winston splashed down just inside the pylon. The 10-yard run cut theNew York Giants' lead to two points and should have propelled the Bucs to a win."Absolutely," Mike Evans said.It didn't happen, but don't blame the 32-18 loss on Tampa Bay's QB/astronaut. Sunday's defeat can be traced to Mission Control and the support crew, which are reversing the usualNFLstoryline.The team is supposed to drag a rookie quarterback to success, not the other way ar..
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2 arrested after shootout between 2 vehicles in Orlando | News - Home

ORLANDO, Fla. -The Orange County Sheriff's Office said two people were arrested Sunday after a shootout between two vehicles near Alafaya and Lokanostosa trails.Deputies said they located one of the vehicles and detained two suspects, who have not been identified. They also located a stolen gun. The driver was charged with possession of a stolen firearm.One vehicle was hit, but no injuries were reported, according to deputies, who continue investigating the incident.Stay with News 6 and ClickOrlando.com for updates on this story.
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Orlando ties another record high, rain chances increase Monday

By Mallory Nicholls, MeteorologistLast Updated: Sunday, November 08, 2015ORLANDO --The front stalled north of Central Florida on Sunday. We had a few showers and storms throughout the day, but the majority of the activity developed to our north, closer to the front.Highs Sunday were able to reach into the mid- to upper 80s, and Orlando tied a daily record high of 89 degrees before temperatures steadily dropped through the afternoon as clouds and rain moved in.A stray shower cannot be ruled out through the overnight hours, especially along the coast. Expect mostly cloudy skies as we head toward daybreak with temperatures falling to around 70 degrees.StormTracker 13 Radar MapThe front will li..
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