🌱 Rep. Eskamani Denounces Nazi Rally Outside Disney + Lazy Dog Coming

Welcome back, Orlando! I'm Carlos Hernandez, here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Because community news matters! In today's newsletter, we have these stories and more...

• Nazi rallied outside of Walt Disney World this past weekend, holding signs in support of Gov. DeSantis.
• Lazy Dog is planning to bring classic American food back into style with a planned July opening in Orlando.
• RockPit Brewing is expanding with a new distillery component.

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Mostly sunny and warm. High: 95 Low: 77.

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Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. Nazis rallied outside of Walt Disney World this past weekend and in support of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. State Rep. Anna V. Eskamani (D-Orlando) condemned the demonstrators and called it "disgusting." Pop singer Pink retweeted the post from Eskamani shocked at the strong display of hate in Orlando. (Orlando Patch)
2. Lazy Dog is bringing classic American cuisine back to style in a new restaurant with menu items including Salisbury steaks, as well as roasted turkey and pot pies. The restaurant concept has a planned opening in late July 2023 at 8019 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy. Currently the restaurant has a concept in Boca Raton. (Fox 35)
3. Dr. Phillips Center and Pepsico has renewed their partnership to support the arts in Central Florida. The partnership has already impacted over 3,500 beneficiaries with access to the arts. The program gives residents from all backgrounds, ages, and economic statuses a chance to enjoy free performances. (WFTV)
4. RockPit Brewing in Orlando has recently launched a craft distillery with moonshine being one of their first products. Samples are being served for those ages 21 years and older at the venue. The popular brewery has also recently made a watermelon sour beer named "Seeds and Desist" after being issued a cease-and-desist letter over the previous name of the beer. (The Community Paper)
5. The chief judge in Seminole and Brevard Counties is calling for an expansion of the Moore Justice Center in Viera, decrying a lack of investment in courts. There are currently only 21 courtrooms for 27 judges and three magistrates. Brevard County is assessing how much the expansion would cost. (WFTV)

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From my notebook:

• Nature Conservancy In Florida shared: "June is #OceanMonth and TNC is working to protect our oceans and coasts by coming together to create a united conservation effort to advocate for nature-based solutions, coastal conservation and research." (Nature Conservancy in Florida via Instagram)
• The Advocate shared: "Brandon Wolf, a survivor of Pulse, said that this year's anniversary feels different for people as a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation from right-wing Republican politicians crashes across the U.S." (Twitter)
• Aaron Parseghian WTSP shared: "Minor league baseball players can be paid less than Florida’s minimum wage under this bill Gov. DeSantis just signed into law. " (Twitter)
• Walt Disney World has added Pride themed photo walls to Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom in support of Pride Month. The additions come amid litigation with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over alleged retaliation for criticizing Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law. (Spectrum News 13)

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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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