Free Beer At SeaWorld + Gator Attacks Pet + 4 Rivers BBQ Sausages

Happy Sunday, people of Orlando! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town.

In this issue, you'll learn about a tragic death of a pet, a woman who became entangled in bills after a car dealership did not transfer her title after a car sale, free beer at a theme park, where you can get 4 Rivers sausages, and more. Now, let's get started.

First, today's weather: Possible light rain in the afternoon and evening. High: 88 Low: 74.

Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. A family pet dog was killed by the gator in Winter Garden on Thursday evening. Authorities are warning people to never feed alligators because it could cause them to come near people more frequently. (Click Orlando)

2. A Melbourne woman felt blindsided by a car dealership in Volusia after she was billed hundreds of dollars to tow a vehicle she didn’t own, due a title not being transferred after being sold. The towing company threatened a lien against her driver’s license unless she paid the charges, but appears to be cooperating now that an investigative news team is involved. (WFTV)

3. Orlando-based BBQ chain 4 Rivers Smokehouse is now selling its sausages at Costco. The 3-pound packs of sausage will be sold at South Orlando, Altamonte Springs and Winter Park Costco locations. (Orlando Weekly)

4. SeaWorld Orlando is bringing back free beer for guests for a limited time at Mama’s Pretzel Kitchen Patio Bar from 11:30 a.m. to close until August 12. Guests can enjoy one complimentary 12 oz. beer per visit. (Click Orlando)

5. The Central Florida Zoo successfully raised $2 million thanks to community support, part of a "No Zoo Without You" campaign. The shutdown in early 2020 due to COVID-19 adversely impacted the zoo. (WESH)

Today in Orlando

• Movie Talk - 1st Unitarian Church of Orlando. (9:30 AM)
• Mini Goat Yoga at Alaska Farms. (9:30 AM)
• Free Intro To Improv Workshop! (10:00 AM)
• Pokemon Open Play at Coliseum of Comics. (1:00 PM)
• July Meeting - Virtual Meeting - Orlando Area Science Fiction Society. (1:30 PM)
• Incoming Kindergarteners Popsicles in the Park. (2:00 PM)
• The Hive: A Makerspace at Orlando Science Center. (4:00 PM)
• Pilars Presents Jazz Jam. (5:00 PM)
• Frontyard Festival - Disney Movie Night at Dr. Phillips Center. (6:00 PM)
• Simply Clean Expo. (6:00 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

• Orlando Food & Travel Guide: " GIVEAWAY ALERT! Want to win a $50 gift card to @blendedbistroboba? They are a family-owned business with two ..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Science Center: "Pop into The Hive: A Makerspace Presented by The Isaacs Family for a screen-printing pop-up experience! From 1:00 -..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Police Department: "YOUNG EXPLORERS: Congratulations to the 34 newest graduates from the Central Florida Law Enforcement Explorer Academy..." (Facebook)
• Official Gatorland Instagram: "Luther the American Crocodile! #steak #rare #dinnerideas #americancrocodile #crocodylusacutus" (Instagram)
• Downtown Orlando: "Lookout weekend, here we come. Need weekend plans⁠ ⁠ #Bite30 - Now until Aug 1⁠ @OrlPride - Fri⁠ @Predatorsnal..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Weekly: "FREE ADMISSION From 12 – 4 pm Saturday, July 10, 2021! Admit it...You're curious. You've heard about nudist resorts. ..." (Instagram)
• Orlando City SC: "Happy Birthday, Jordan Bender! You can celebrate with a free medium one-topping pizza with the purchase of large piz..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Health: "We're looking forward to watching Special Olympics Florida athlete Chris Nikic, the first person with Down syndrome t..." (Facebook)
• Pet Alliance Greater Orlando: "Can we interest you in something sweet for #fosterfriday? Maybe make it double? My name is Danish (green eyes..." (Instagram)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Sunday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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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