🌱 Orlando Burger Week Happening Now + Disney Reedy Creek Maneuver

Hey, everybody! It's me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Orlando Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town. In today's issue, you'll find updates on:

• Orlando Burger Week is now underway and runs through April 12.
• Henry Moso of Kabooki Sushi in Orlando is a nominee for the 2023 Restaurant and Chef Awards for the James Beard Foundation.
• A charter school principal in Volusia County has resigned after writing a $100,000 to an Elon Musk scammer on the internet.

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 83 Low: 65.

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Here are the top stories today in Orlando:

1. Henry Moso of Kabooki Sushi in Orlando is a 2023 Restaurant and Chef Awards nominee for the James Beard Foundation, the most prestigious award a chef can receive in the food industry. Winners of the awards will be announced on June 5 in a ceremony at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. (Orlando Patch)
2. A principal at a charter school in Volusia County has resigned after writing a $100,000 check to an internet scammer posing as Elon Musk. Dr. Jan McGee worked at Burns Science and Technology Charter in Central Florida's Oak Hill since the school opened and fell for the scam. The staff at the school warned her it was a scam, but she still sent the money anyway. (WESH)
3. New board members Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed to control Reedy Creek are complaining that Disney allegedly inserted a poison pill before passing power to the new board. Reedy Creek's board members signed a development agreement with the company that allowed Disney maximum developmental power over its territory for the next 30 years on Feb. 8, 2023. "All agreements signed between Disney and the District were appropriate, and were discussed and approved in open, noticed public forums in compliance with Florida’s Government in the Sunshine law," a Disney spokesperson said. (WFTV)
4. Brevard County in Central Florida has revealed more details into why the district's interim superintendent was placed on administrative leave. "There have been several of our employees that have come forward making complaints about a hostile work environment directly at the hands of the superintendent," said one member of the district. Another board member said the interim superintendent was "berating employees" and "talked down" to workers. (Click Orlando)
5. Orlando Burger Week is now underway, and features deals for $10 and under in the Central Florida area. The deals will run for 15 days and offer diners a chance to try a new restaurant at an affordable price. The fun runs through April 12. (Orlando Weekly)

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Today in Orlando:

• Toddler Time at Southwest Branch Library. (11 a.m.)
• Crafty Corner at CarePlus Community Center. (1 p.m.)
• Ribbon Cutting: Constantly Healthy Counseling & Coaching. (6 p.m.)
• Network After Work Orlando at Bitters & Bottles. (6 p.m.)
• Milk District Comedy Thursdays at Barley & Vine Biergarten. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Orlando Weekly shared: "We've teamed up with our amazing friends at Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment to give away 5 pairs of Fandango Gift Certificates to see the film 'THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE' once it hits theatres April 5." (Orlando Weekly via Instagram)
• Orlando Weekly shared: "Burger Week is here! 🍔 Featuring $10-and-under delicious burger deals from a variety of Orlando’s foodie spots 🤌🏼 The promotion will run continuously until April 12." (Orlando Weekly via Instagram)
• Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer shared: "What an incredible story and a wonderful display of the heroism and dedication of our community's first responders. Thank you, Lt. Wootson for always being there for those in need." (Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer via Facebook)
• Orlando Police Department: "Chief Smith and members of OPD attended the McFall Neighborhood Association Meeting. Community residents were able to have an interactive discussion with the Chief about their neighborhood and meet many of the officers and detectives who work there." (Orlando Police Department via Facebook)
• Fiesta in the Park: "We look forward to welcoming the Orlando Children's Choir to Spring Fiesta in the Park. They will perform on Saturday at 1 p.m. on the east lawn, in front of the Eola House. Bring the family and join us." (Fiesta in the Park via 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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