🌱 Cirque Du Soleil Drawn To Life + Online Sports Betting + Cows 'n Cabs

Get on up, Orlando! Let's get you all caught up to start this Sunday, November 7th off on an informed note. These are the most important things happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 67 Low: 53.

Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. Drawn to Life is a new Cirque du Soleil show that is set to debut on November 18th at Disney Springs. The show is a tribute to the art of Disney animation and was originally delayed due to the pandemic. (Spectrum News 13)

2. A Minneola gas station customer reported a suspicious incident to Lake County deputies Friday night allegedly involving a female screaming in the rear of a truck at Circle K at 810 U.S. Highway 27. Deputies are investigating. (Click Orlando)

3. The Seminole Tribe on Monday quietly launched online sports betting to little fanfare in Florida. The terms of the deal with the Seminoles calls for the tribe to pay at least $2.5 billion to the state over the first five years of the 30-year agreement. (Orlando Weekly)

4. Cows ‘n Cabs takes over Winter Park's West Meadow on November 13th. It is a charity for children's causes including After-School All-Stars Orlando and 4Roots Farm. It features unlimited wine, liquor, and craft beer as well as unlimited food from more than 30 restaurants, live music, and more. Tickets are now available. (Bungalower)

5. Florida State Senator Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota) wants to strip away the Florida Department of Health's authority to mandate vaccines for state residents. The senator's bill is identical to two state house bills as the battle over vaccine mandates continues. (Patch Sarasota)

Today in Orlando:

• 21st Annual Orlando Japan Festival. (11:00 AM)
• East Orlando Farmers Market & More. (11:00 AM)
• Fiestas Patronales en Orlando at Central Florida Fair. (2:00 PM)
• Open House: Johny Carlsson & the MegaBones (In-Person). (7:00 PM)
• Utah Jazz at Orlando Magic. (7:00 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

• Orlando Weekly: "It’s no accident that Orlando Beer Festival takes place in Orlando's Great Beer Neighborhood! Here are a few select spots in @themilkdistrict where you can find amazing beer options before and after the Fest!⁠ ⁠ @alacart is a food truck ..." (Instagram)
• Downtown Orlando: "Giveaway -⁠ ⁠ The @TheCityBeautiful has long supported the growth of downtown through the work of the Downtown Development Board, which began in 1971. 50 years later, there is much to celebrate.⁠ ⁠ The Orange County Regional History Ce..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer: "Since 1972, Fall Fiesta in the Park has brought residents to our Lake Eola Park to support local artists and crafters and experience our beautiful autumn weather. The event wouldn’t be possible without the tireless efforts of the Fiesta ..." (Facebook)
• Orlando Food & Travel Guide: "Last night @ritzcarltonorlando & @jwmorlando kicked off another Curated Experiences weekend with a welcome reception where attendees indulged in a Taste of Grande Lakes featuring an array of small plates from the resort’s on-site award-w..." (Instagram)
• Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: "Seven years ago today, we opened phase one of the arts center with Walt Disney Theater and Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater. Soon, we’ll open Steinmetz Hall and Judson’s to complete our building — and we’re so excited for our Grand Celebration. b..." (Facebook)

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— Carlos Hernandez

About me: Hello my name is Carlos Hernandez and I am a food writer with over 10 years of experience in the industry. I write the food blog Carlos Eats (http://www.carloseats.com) and also contribute to several newspapers and magazines with food-related blogs and articles.

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