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Under the Sea and Over the Moon

Three decades after the release of The Little Mermaid, Jodi Benson feels more connected than ever to the character of Ariel. Jodi Benson admits that while she was very interested in auditioning for the role of Ariel in The Little Mermaid back in the late ’80s, the Broadway star wasn’t as keen on letting it be known to her peers in the industry. “I absolutely had no clue it would change my life. In fact, when I recorded it I was doing a Broadway show, flying back and forth and kind of kept it under wraps because voiceover was not a very great job back then; it’s what you did when your career...

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Taste Test: Golden Fork Awards 2019

We scoured Greater Orlando’s fine dining scene and found 20 dynamite dishes you need to order now. Each year, we take some time to think with our stomachs to bring you the best of Orlando’s fine-dining scene. This time around we decided to mix things up a bit by highlighting a main dish from each featured restaurant that fir into one of four categories: meat and poultry, seafood, pasta or vegetables. We ended up with 20 dishes that we think will satisfy any craving you may have, from Italian and Japanese to New American and French. Bon appétit! MEAT & POULTRY Filet Wellington at Kres Chophouse An...

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The Challenges Ahead

Just a month into his term as Florida’s top official, Governor Ron DeSantis seeks to make big changes, but how much of a grace period will constituents grant him before they start demanding results? In January, with his left hand on the Bible, Ron DeSantis swore to support, protect and defend the state of Florida. In doing so, he officially became the Sunshine State’s 46th governor. An inaugural speech followed, during which he quoted Founding Fathers Alexander Hamilton and Benjamin Franklin and compared himself to a boat, saying “I will not be a rudderless vessel in this endeavor.” DeSantis...