The Orlando Shine Show

Episode 69 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at BrandCrumbs Media (Website), a fancy podcast studio located in downtown Orlando, and features an interview with Patrick Connolly, who covers events, entertainment, arts, travel, and the amusement parks as a multimedia journalist with Orlando Sentinel.

Topics this week include the need for Smart Growth reforms at the County level to control future development in the region, Florida Springs Council settling a lawsuit with the state DEP over septic tanks in the Wekiva River Basin, layoffs at Orange County Public Schools, UCF slipping in public school rankings, and Disney hosting a $25,000-per-person fundraiser for AG James Uthmeier.

Holler at this week's sponsors: Enzian Theater, JustCallMoe.com, and the Orange County Library System.

Tune in to "The Orlando Shine Show" every Friday at 8 p.m. on Real Radio 104.1 FM or catch the podcast to keep up with all of the top headlines in Central Florida each week. Want to invite us to your restaurant or business for a future episode? Email us at [email protected].

Nick Georgoudiou, host of To A Certain Degree (Website) also on WPRK, is Scottie's guest for this week's episode to chat about the most-read stories. The things you're reading most this past week include Denée Benton's Eatonville shout-out in the NYT, City of Winter Park changing its parking program pilot, Orlando Economic Partnership suing the Orlando Chamber, photographer Carlton Ward Jr. coming to OMA, and Commissioner Patty Sheehan casting the lone 'no' on the CRA budget. You'll also get to hear Nick and Scottie's hot takes on TEDx and Pub Subs. If you'd like to experience the music that is played during the live broadcast, check out The Rise and Shine Show Playlist exclusively on YouTube Music. "The Rise and Shine Show" is a weekly radio show on WPRK 91.5 FM at 9 a.m. Tuesday morning, hosted by local notable Scottie Campbell, to discuss the most-read news stories shared by The Orlando Shine on OrlandoShine.com. Each week, those stories are shared in The Rise and Shine e-newsletter on Monday morning.

Episode 68 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at BrandCrumbs Media (Website), a fancy podcast studio located in downtown Orlando, and features an appearance by Ken Pozek of the Pozek Group, the man behind The Orlando Real, a media team making waves in Central Florida.

Topics this week include the Orlando Economic Partnership suing the Orlando Chamber of Commerce and its president for trademark infringement and falsely claiming a century of history that actually belongs to OEP. We talked a bit about Orlando's new $1.9 billion budget and Commissioner Sheehan's dust-up with fellow councilmember Shan Rose, Winter Park backing off of its plans for paid parking at Lake Baldwin Dog Park (because there's apparently a covenant that won't let them), and a number of upcoming events you should save the date for.

Holler at this week's sponsors: Enzian Theater, JustCallMoe.com, and the Orange County Library System.

Tune in to "The Orlando Shine Show" every Friday at 8 p.m. on Real Radio 104.1 FM or catch the podcast to keep up with all of the top headlines in Central Florida each week. Want to invite us to your restaurant or business for a future episode? Email us at [email protected].

Leah Nash has no trouble finding WPRK studio on campus because she used to have her own show. The Executive Director of Timucua Foundation (Website) was Scottie's guest this week. Among the most-read stories they chatted about is Joey Fatone's Fat One coming to Universal, parking changes in two Winter Park parks*, Orlando Mural Fest returning with an expanded footprint, Blue Bamboo's artsy solution to their rent challenges, and a marketing starting at Lakeridge Winery. If you'd like to experience the music that is played during the live broadcast, check out The Rise and Shine Show Playlist exclusively on YouTube Music. "The Rise and Shine Show" is a weekly radio show on WPRK 91.5 FM at 9 a.m. Tuesday morning, hosted by local notable Scottie Campbell, to discuss the most-read news stories shared by The Orlando Shine on OrlandoShine.com. Each week, those stories are shared in The Rise and Shine e-newsletter on Monday morning. *You'll likely be interested in an update to that developing story.

Episode 67 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was once again recorded at BrandCrumbs Media (Website), a fancy podcast studio located in downtown Orlando, which is fast becoming our home away from home.

Topics this week include a new plan by the City of Winter Park to charge for parking at two public parks, the first scheduled public workshop for the Milk District Vision Plan, a new farmers market at Lakeridge Winery, Maitland Art Center landing a three-year relationship with a new programming partner, and Blue Bamboo Center converting its second floor into artist studios for visual artists.

Holler at this week's sponsors: Enzian Theater, JustCallMoe.com, and the Orange County Library System.

Tune in to "The Orlando Shine Show" every Friday at 8 p.m. on Real Radio 104.1 FM or catch the podcast to keep up with all of the top headlines in Central Florida each week. Want to invite us to your restaurant or business for a future episode? Email us at [email protected].

Brendan visits the WPRK studio on Rollins College campus to chat about the Most-Read stories from Orlando Shine. Topics were a bit on the heavy side this week. The two chat about Milton McKnight's death, the demise of Earl's at Mall at Millenia, Meeting Movers rebutting accusations of their non-existence, being non-violent and still wanting to punch Nazis, and the FWC upping the number of bear hunt permits this year. There might even be some dating life details revealed – you'll have to listen to find out. If you'd like to experience the music that is played during the live broadcast, check out The Rise and Shine Show Playlist exclusively on YouTube Music. "The Rise and Shine Show" is a weekly radio show on WPRK 91.5 FM at 9 a.m. Tuesday morning, hosted by local notable Scottie Campbell, to discuss the most-read news stories shared by The Orlando Shine on OrlandoShine.com. Each week, those stories are shared in The Rise and Shine e-newsletter on Monday morning.

Episode 66 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was once again recorded at BrandCrumbs Media (Website), a fancy podcast studio located in downtown Orlando, which is fast becoming our home away from home.

Topics this week include the recent impromptu Nazi convention that was a mixed martial arts bout at Kia Center last week, a bomb threat at Orlando City Hall, a follow-up to allegations of a Visit Orlando vendor allegedly being a shell company, the return of the State-sponsored black bear hunt, progress in the long-awaited Canopy park project, and the merging of a pizza restaurant and popular barbecue joint in Mills 50.

Holler at this week's sponsors: Enzian Theater, JustCallMoe.com, Legacy Life Project, and the Orange County Library System.

Tune in to "The Orlando Shine Show" every Friday at 8 p.m. on Real Radio 104.1 FM or catch the podcast to keep up with all of the top headlines in Central Florida each week. Want to invite us to your restaurant or business for a future episode? Email us at [email protected].

Orlando Shine owner Brendan O'Connor returns to the WPRK studio to chat about the Most Read stories with Scottie. Topics this week include: an Oviedo mid-century mod house at a "reasonable" price, the Clermont Gators' Dockside closing, the City of Orlando in trouble for its historic preservation moratorium, Leu Gardens master plan pauses, and the conviction of Halloween shooter Jaylen Edgar. The two also give you insight into some of their local favorite with a round of This or That. If you'd like to experience the music that is played during the live broadcast, check out The Rise and Shine Show Playlist exclusively on YouTube Music. "The Rise and Shine Show" is a weekly radio show on WPRK 91.5 FM at 9 a.m. Tuesday morning, hosted by local notable Scottie Campbell, to discuss the most-read news stories shared by The Orlando Shine on OrlandoShine.com. Each week, those stories are shared in The Rise and Shine e-newsletter on Monday morning.

Episode 65 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at BrandCrumbs Media (Website), a fancy podcast studio located in downtown Orlando. It's part of a new effort we're doing with the show that includes some fun new video features, so keep your eyes peeled.

Topics this week include an update on the recently closed (and poorly named) Mooncricket Grille in Winter Garden, a verdict on the shooter from the 2024 Halloween incident in downtown Orlando, an update on the chosen Tourist Tax projects, Leu Gardens pausing its Master Plan process, the State of Florida giving Mayor Dyer's team 180 days to lift the Historic Preservation Moratorium, and a whole bunch of restaurant openings and closings.

Holler at this week's sponsors: Enzian Theater, JustCallMoe.com, Legacy Life Project, and the Orange County Library System.

Tune in to "The Orlando Shine Show" every Friday at 8 p.m. on Real Radio 104.1 FM or catch the podcast to keep up with all of the top headlines in Central Florida each week. Want to invite us to your restaurant or business for a future episode? Email us at [email protected].

Episode 64 of "The Orlando Shine Show" was recorded at BrandCrumbs Media (Website), a fancy podcast studio located in downtown Orlando. It's part of a new effort we're doing with the show that includes some fun new video features, so keep your eyes peeled.

Topics this week include the election of Christina Hollerbach (the heir to the Hollerbach German Restaurant dynasty) to mayor of Sanford, final approvals for the long-awaited Canopy project in downtown Orlando, interesting documents that show the true cost of the Church Street street festivalication project, the expansion of the H Mart food court, and a new lesbian bar coming to Parramore.

Holler at this week's sponsors: Orlando Science Center's Science Night Live, Enzian Theater, JustCallMoe.com, Legacy Life Project, and the Orange County Library System.

Tune in to "The Orlando Shine Show" every Friday at 8 p.m. on Real Radio 104.1 FM or catch the podcast to keep up with all of the top headlines in Central Florida each week. Want to invite us to your restaurant or business for a future episode? Email us at [email protected].