Things To Do In SW Florida

By JOSH JACQUOT

Memorial Day weekend has long been one of the busiest times of year for car dealerships. Many car shoppers decide to pull the trigger on that long-considered purchase because of the major sales promotions and the symbolic start of summer. But things are a little different this year.

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Because of tariffs on offshore-built vehicles and components, confusion is setting in. Shoppers are rightly wondering: Will prices go up? Are the deals real? Should I buy now or wait?

Here’s some good news. With a little strategy and timing, you can score a great deal this Memorial Day weekend and avoid potential price hikes in the months ahead. Here are five tips from the experts at Edmunds that will help you decide and get the best deal. read more

SEATTLE (AP) — Microsoft has fired an employee who interrupted a speech by CEO Satya Nadella to protest the company’s work supplying the Israeli military with technology used for the war in Gaza.

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Software engineer Joe Lopez could be heard shouting at Nadella in the opening minutes Monday of the tech giant’s annual Build developer conference in Seattle before getting escorted out of the room. Lopez later sent a mass email to colleagues disputing the company’s claims about how its Azure cloud computing platform is used in Gaza.

Lopez’s outburst was the first of several pro-Palestinian disruptions at the event that drew thousands of software developers to the Seattle Convention Center. At least three talks by executives were disrupted, the company even briefly cut the audio of one livestreamed event. Protesters also gathered outside the venue. read more

By ALAN SUDERMAN

It’s not an official holiday – yet – but for many cryptocurrency enthusiasts “Bitcoin Pizza Day” is still special. Thursday marks the 15th anniversary of the first known use of cryptocurrency to buy real-world goods.

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The 10,000 bitcoin that software developer Laszlo Hanyecz paid for two Papa John’s pizzas delivered to his Florida home on May 22, 2010, were worth about $41 at the time. Today they’re worth $1.1 billion, as bitcoin hits record high prices.

Several cryptocurrency companies are announcing promotions and other celebrations to mark Bitcoin Pizza Day. Bitget, a cryptocurrency exchange, announced that it’s giving away pizzas to more than 2,000 people at gatherings held around the world. read more

Arts & culture

Justin Muchoney was appointed executive director of Central Florida Community Arts.

Law

Cindy Campbell has joined Greenberg Traurig, P.A. as of counsel in the law firm’s Orlando office.

James D’Cruz has joined Ball Janik LLP as an attorney in the law firm’s Orlando office.

Brian Ankeny has joined Ball Janik LLP as an attorney in the law firm’s Orlando office.

Real estate

Jason Kaiser was appointed co-market leader for SRS Real Estate Partners in Orlando.

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Chapter 7

Central Florida individuals and businesses that have filed for liquidation under Chapter 7 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code include:

M&M Property Advisors LLC, 526 Brevard Ave., Cocoa. Filed: May 13. Assets: $144,550. Liabilities: $191,808. Major creditors: Not available. Creditors meeting: June 24.

Chapter 11

Central Florida individuals and businesses that have filed for reorganization and protection from creditors under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code include:

Oakland Village Associates FL LLC, 219 Pasadena Place, Orlando. Filed: May 9. Assets: $1,000,001-$10 million. Liabilities: $1,000,001-$10 million. Major creditors: Not available. Creditors meeting: June 16.

CBPW Corp., 5237 Isleworth County Club Drive, Windermere. Filed: May 11. Assets: $10,000,001-$50 million. Liabilities: $10,000,001-$50 million. Major creditors: Not available.  Creditors meeting: June 16.

Windmill Point Apartments De LLC, 219 Pasadena Place, Orlando. Filed: May 13. Assets: $10,000,001-$50 million. Liabilities: $10,000,001-$50 million. Major creditors: Not available. Creditors meeting: June 16. read more