| 💜 Fri-Yay! It’s already May 9th and it sounds like the weather will not be pretty this weekend. Feels like May 1st was just yesterday. Guess which month can’t make up its mind? MAYbe. 😆 Today, for Florida Fun Friday—we start with a trip to LEGOLAND® Florida’s Festival and check out the Michelin’s star-studded food scene. Yep, lots to look forward to. 🍴 |
| Quick SummaryIn our 392nd edition, check these out: Entertainment: Legoland Florida Festival In the Spotlight: FL’s Michelin Guide Stars Event Highlight: Mother’s Day Brunch
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| | 🎉🎲 Legoland Florida Festival, with five new play zones – music, dance, creative, gaming, and chill out. | Orlando Sentinel Play is on the Main Stage at the LEGO® Festival. Get ready for the LEGO® Festival, where imagination will run wild, creativity knows no limits, and fun is always the top priority! At LEGOLAND® Florida Resort, they believe that play isn’t just for today - it’s a way of life! You’ve played with the bricks. You’ve seen the movies. Now, get ready for the most epic LEGO play adventure ever! Dive into five never-before-seen play zones, packed with festival vibes, awesome entertainment, and activities. Get lost in the moment with epic brick-building, brand-new shows, massive builds, exclusive LEGO Minifigures, music, dancing, and unique LEGO experiences you won’t find anywhere else. And the best part? On top of all the LEGO Festival excitement, you’ll get to enjoy all the rides, attractions, and entertainment LEGOLAND® Florida Resort has to offer. | Choose Your Experience
The festival will be held on Saturdays and Sundays between May 3 and June 8. It’s included with regular Legoland admission, and the park’s usual attractions are also available. | Tickets Legoland Florida and its visitors are participating in a global event with an emphasis on creative play and Fortnite video game-inspired experiences. The Winter Haven theme park and 6 sister attractions in California, New York, England, Germany, Denmark, and South Korea play host to the Lego Festival, which begins Saturday. “It is our first global event,” said Shay Davis, entertainment specialist at Legoland Florida. “So it is the first event that all Legoland parks are launching at the exact same time.”
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| | 🍽️✨ Michelin has dropped its 2025 stars for Florida, and it’s sizzling with 5 new entries, including a shiny new two-star gem! If you're looking to update your restaurant bucket list, these hot spots might just be your new go-to for the coming months – Bon appétit. | Forbes Michelin announced its 2025 stars for Florida at a ceremony at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando. This year, 31 restaurants received stars: 15 in Miami, 9 in Orlando, 5 in Tampa, and 1 each in Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach. New one-star winners include Chef's Counter at MAASS (Fort Lauderdale), Itamae Ao (Miami), Konro (West Palm Beach), and Ômo by Jônt (Orlando). Sorekara in Orlando earned Florida’s second-ever two-star rating, joining L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon in Miami. The Michelin Green Star went to Miami's Entrenos and Stubborn Seed for sustainable practices. Thirty-six restaurants received Bib Gourmand honors, including new entries like Heritage (Fort Lauderdale) and Bánh Mì Boy (Orlando). Four Special Awards were also announced: Jacqueline Pirolo (Sommelier Award), Tyler Wolff (Exceptional Cocktails Award), Austin Joseph (Outstanding Service Award), and Juan Camilo Liscano (Young Chef Award). Gwendal Poullennec, Michelin’s International Director, praised Florida as an emerging culinary destination with the expansion into new cities.
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| Entertainment / Things To Do Sunday, May 11 Featured Event: Mother's Day Brunch 2025 by Amicus Brewing Ventures | Sunday, May 11 | 11 AM | 717 S Gadsden St. | $46 Tickets Learn More Mother's Day Paint + Sip Paint Party by The Fuzzy Pineapple | Sunday, May 11 | 2 PM | The Fuzzy Pineapple, 1205 S Adams St. | Register Learn More
Wednesday, May 14 Karaoke Night by Fire Betty's | Wednesday, May 14 | 9 PM | 1122 Thomasville Rd Suite 1 | Learn More Artist Exposition Featuring Erich Martin by Hearth & Soul | Wednesday, May 14 | 5:30 PM | Hearth & Soul, 1410 Market Street #D1 | Free Reserve a Spot
Friday, May 16 Kyran Daniel by House of Music Tallahassee | Friday, May 16 | 8 PM | House of Music Tallahassee, 2011 S Monroe St. | $20 Tickets Learn More The Big Bash by Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Big Bend | Friday, May 16 | 7 PM | Goodwood Museum & Gardens | Tickets Learn More
Saturday to Sunday, May 17 to 18 Tallahassee Home Show | Saturday to Sunday, May 17 to 18 | 10 AM | Donald L. Tucker Civic Center | Ad Free w/ Online / $10 at the Door Register Learn More Spotlight on Dance by Pas de Vie Ballet | Saturday to Sunday, May 17 to 18 | 7:30 PM and 2:30 PM | Fallon Theatre at FSU, 530 W Call St. | $15 to $30 Tickets Learn More
Thursday, May 29
Sports Wednesday, May 14 [ Tallahassee Soccer Club; Venue: Gene Cox Stadium, 601 Paul Russell Rd.] Battle Lions Vs. AFC Mobile by Tallahassee Soccer Club and Visit Tallahassee | Sunday, June 1 | 7 PM | $10 Tickets Learn More Battle Lions Vs. Valdosta FC by Tallahassee Soccer Club and Visit Tallahassee | Saturday, June 7 | 7 PM | $10 Tickets Learn More 850 Cup Final - Battle Lions Vs. Pensacola FC by Tallahassee Soccer Club and Visit Tallahassee | Wednesday, June 11 | 7 PM | $10 Tickets Learn More
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