Things To Do In SW Florida

The Epcot International Festival of the Arts has burst back onto the scene at Walt Disney World. The event has many of the same artsy attractions as in previous years, but on opening weekend we spotted tweaks and updates whilst making the rounds.

Here are a few things to look for at the festival, which runs daily at the theme park through Feb. 23.

Living large lamp

There’s something new and big and shiny outside one of the entrances to Once Upon a Stage: The Magic of Disney on Broadway exhibit. And folks are rubbing it in anticipation of wishes.

It’s a large, golden lamp a la “Aladdin.” The sign says it’s 14 feet tall, weighs 1,200 pounds and once sat on the marquee of the New Amsterdam Theatre in New York City. It was made as part of the stage show’s 10th anniversary.

“It is an exact replica of the small prop used in the show, all the way down to the intricate pattern carvings,” the sign reads.

Inside the exhibit, which demonstrates another floor plan for CommuniCore Hall, the standout items may be three bright ball gowns for Belle from “Beauty and the Beast” and a collection of puppet/costumes for “The Lion King.” read more

January is such a common time to file for divorce that it’s been long known as “divorce month” among family lawyers. It marks both the end of the holidays and the start of a new tax year, which can make it simpler to financially separate from your ex.

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A key part of navigating a divorce is deciding what to do with your home. Your property is likely among the most valuable assets in the marriage, and it’s important to take the time to understand your options. The best outcome for yourself and your family may not be the one you expect.

1. Do you want to stay in the home or sell?

“The first thing that I would ask a client is, what would you like to do with the home?” says Kenneth Glasser, an attorney who specializes in divorce and property distribution in New York City. read more

By KELVIN CHAN, Associated Press Business Writer

LONDON (AP) — The CEO of Ryanair on Wednesday dismissed Elon Musk’s idea of buying the budget airline and shrugged off insults from the billionaire, in a war of words that erupted over installing Starlink systems on aircraft.

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The spat between one of the world’s richest individuals and one of Europe’s most outspoken corporate bosses has been escalating for days. Michael O’Leary said last week that the airline had ruled out putting Musk’s Starlink satellite Wi-Fi on Ryanair planes because the extra fuel drag from the system’s antennas would be too costly. read more

By STAN CHOE, AP Business Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market is bouncing back from its worst day since October, though some signs of fear remain on Wall Street Wednesday about President Donald Trump’s desire to take Greenland.

The S&P 500 rallied 1.1% after Trump said in a speech before business and government leaders in Europe that he would not use force to take “the piece of ice.” The potential de-escalation in rhetoric around Greenland helped the index recover some of its 2.1% drop from the day before and pull closer to its all-time high set earlier this month.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 477 points, or 1%, as of 11 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 1.3% higher.

Treasury yields also eased in the bond market, a day after jumping in a potential signal of worries about higher inflation in the long term. They got help from a calming of government bond yields in Japan, which had surged earlier because of concerns about how much the world’s third-largest economy may increase its debt. The value of the U.S. dollar also held steadier against the euro, Swiss franc and other currencies after sliding the day before. read more

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shut down two Central Florida dining venues for health code violations during the week from Jan. 11-17.

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King Buffet at 2157 E Semoran Blvd. in Apopka shut down on Jan. 12. Inspectors found 19 violations, six of which were high priorities. Those violations included a dented can of apple sauce, a flat of shell eggs in the shelf stored over cream cheese and rodent bait in an open container on top of a dish machine. A second inspection occurred on Jan. 13. There were five violations, one of which was a high priority for a missing vacuum breaker. The restaurant met inspection standards.

Yamasan Japanese Restaurant Inc. at 1606 N. Mills Ave. in Orlando shut down on Jan. 13. Inspectors found 18 violations, two of which were high priorities. Those violations included an employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and roach activity. A second inspection occurred on Jan. 14. There were three violations, but none was a high priority. The restaurant met inspection standards. read more