Magical Dining Month + Kissimmee Condos At Risk For Collapse

Rise and shine, Orlando! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in Orlando today.

First, today's weather: Possible light rain until evening. High: 88 Low: 75.

Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. 72 condos at a complex near Orlando at Images Condominiums in Kissimmee have been deemed at risk for collapse, according to county leaders. The findings come after the Surfside condo collapse in Miami. (WFLA)

2. On Friday, Florida reported more 73,199 new COVID-19 cases, more than 25,000 more cases than the previous week as COVID-19 surges in the state. (WESH)

3. Dozens of people rolled up their sleeves to receive a COVID-19 vaccine during a vaccination event in downtown Orlando on Saturday. This is the last of four events held over the past two months aiming to bring the community together to get vaccinated. (Click Orlando)

4. Disney World added a 50th anniversary crest to Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom. The celebration officially begins at the theme park on October 1st. (Spectrum News 13)

5. Orlando's Magical Dining Month has returned. The event will run from August 27th to October 3rd. It will feature restaurants offering three-course, prix fixe dinners for just $37 per person. (WFTV)

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Today in Orlando

• East Orlando Farmers Market at Waterford Lakes Town Center. (11:00 AM)
• Disney Springs Flavors of Florida. (11:00 AM)
• Family Wheel at Super Awesome Cool Pottery. (12:00 PM)
• Pokémon Open Play at Coliseum of Comics. (1:00 PM)
• Goat Yoga at Alaska Farms Orlando. (1:30 PM)
• Painting with a Twist's Painting Class: African Sunset. (2:30 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)

Orlando Patch Notebook

• Orlando Police Department: "We stand with Officer Jason Raynor, his family and our friends at Daytona Beach Police Department. Here is another wa..." (Facebook)
• Orlando Police Department: "PROUD TO BE: A Sergeant and a LGBTQ+ Liaison. Sgt. Anna Melnick works on West Patrol and has served City of Orlando -..." (Facebook)
• Ciudad de Orlando: "CONVOCATORIA PARA ARTISTAS: El municipio de Orlando convoca a artistas visuales a enviar sus propuestas para exhibir ..." (Facebook)
• Orlando City SC: "Representing the Red, White, and Blue " (Instagram)
• Central Florida Zoo: "Here at the Zoo, our animal residents have choice and control over where they spend their time. This means they have ..." (Instagram)
• Universal Orlando Resort: "It's just a little splash. Trust us. (: @universal_addicts)" (Instagram)
• Valencia College: "Valencians and friends, please extend a warm welcome to Dr. Kathleen Plinske on her first day as Valencia College’s n..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Fire Department: "Nessie, our Arson K9, successfully passed her recertification today. She passed effortlessly and continues to proudly..." (Facebook)
• Nature Conservancy in Florida: "One bird species that is always breathtaking to spot as its massive wingspan engulfs the sky is the sandhill crane. T..." (Instagram)
• Orlando Police Department: "PROUD TO BE: A Captain and LGBTQ+ Ally to members of the LGBTQ+ community. Captain Lovetta Quinn-Henry has served Cit..." (Facebook)
• Orlando Fire Department: "Florida US&R Task Force 4 appreciate the support of our local Fire Chiefs and loved ones. During the most recent 12 h..." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update!

— 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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