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LOCAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Discover Central Florida’s Favorite Local Shops, Eateries & Services

Explore real businesses curated across our 26 hyperlocal mastheads — from Historic Winter Park & Downtown Sanford to Lake Nona, Winter Garden, Clermont, and Mount Dora.

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Restaurants & Dining
📍 Downtown District

Beefy King

Iconic Orlando landmark serving steamed roast beef sandwiches, milkshakes, and spuds since 1968.

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📍 Kissimmee Local

Broadway Pizza Bar

Historic Downtown Kissimmee brick-oven pizzeria and sports tavern serving coal-baked specialty pies and calzones.

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📍 Uptown Altamonte

Cafe Murano

Lakeside Italian restaurant at Cranes Roost Park featuring patio dining, live jazz, and classic pasta.

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Restaurants & Dining
📍 The Nona Wave

Canvas Restaurant & Market

Waterfront Laureate Park bistro serving Southern culinary staples, seafood, wood-grilled flatbreads, and retail gifts.

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📍 The Nona Wave

Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen

Lake Nona Town Center hot-spot featuring colorful small plates, craft cocktails, outdoor solarium seating.

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Restaurants & Dining
📍 The Celebration Dispatch

Columbia Restaurant Celebration

Florida’s oldest restaurant group serving famous 1905 salad, Spanish paella, and Cuban sandwiches on Front Street.

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📍 The Narcoossee Express

Crabby Bill's St. Cloud

Lake Tohopekaliga lakefront seafood joint serving fresh oysters, steamed blue crabs, and fried shrimp baskets.

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Restaurants & Dining
📍 Plant Street Post

Crooked Can Brewing Company

Artisanal craft brewery located inside Plant Street Market with expansive beer garden and live music.

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Arts, Entertainment & Culture
📍 Casselberry Scene

Enzian Theater & Eden Bar

Non-profit indie cinema house nestled under ancient oaks, home of the Florida Film Festival and Eden Bar patio.

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Restaurants & Dining
📍 Lake Mary & Heathrow Wire

FishBones Lake Mary

Upscale seafood and aged steak grill featuring mesquite wood-fired cooking and an extensive wine cellar.

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Restaurants & Dining
📍 Horizon Radar

Ford’s Garage Hamlin

1920s garage-themed burger joint serving gourmet prime burgers, craft brews, and vintage automotive decor.

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Professional & Legal Services
📍 Southside Beat

Fort Pitt Provisions

Commercial food service distributor and logistics supplier serving Pine Castle and South Orange County.

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Restaurants & Dining
📍 Mount Dora Mosaic

Goblin Market Restaurant

Enchanting Mount Dora restaurant featuring book-lined dining rooms, courtyard seating, and gourmet continental cuisine.

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📍 Sanford Craft & Coast

Hollerbach's Willow Tree Cafe

Famed German restaurant, beer hall, and polka venue serving schnitzel, sauerbraten, and boots of beer.

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📍 Uptown Altamonte

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse

Central Florida favorite teppanyaki grill and sushi bar offering hibachi show dining for families and parties.

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📍 Alafaya Wire

Lazy Moon Pizza

Famous UCF college area pizzeria serving humongous slice options, craft taps, and bocce ball.

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📍 Downtown District

Lineage Coffee Roasters

Specialty coffee roaster serving direct-trade coffees, espresso, and house pastries in East Colonial & Thornton Park.

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📍 Eastside Outpost

Lone Cabbage Fish House

St. Johns River landmark offering airboat tours, fried gator tail, catfish, and old Florida river views.

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📍 Avalon Park Wire

Noodle and Rice Avalon Park

Town Center Asian bistro serving ramen, boba teas, pan-fried noodles, and specialty sushi rolls.

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📍 The Oviedo Scene

Oviedo Brewing Company

Microbrewery and pub offering house IPAs, lagers, stone-baked pizzas, trivia nights, and family seating.

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Community & Non-Profit
📍 Poinciana Signal

Poinciana Community Center & Cafe

Civic gathering place hosting youth recreation, community meetings, health workshops, and local events.

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📍 The Apopka Wire

Porkie's Original BBQ

Apopka staple pitmaster pit house slow-smoking pulled pork, ribs, brisket, and homemade banana pudding.

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📍 The Winter Park Standard

Prato

Park Avenue hot-spot delivering wood-fired Italian classics, handmade pastas, and a warm rustic ambiance.

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📍 Plant Street Post

Rosallie Le French Cafe

Authentic French bakery & cafe serving fresh croissants, quiches, croque monsieurs, and French roast coffee.

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📍 Kissimmee Local

Savion's Place

Chef-owned Caribbean and Creole fusion kitchen in Downtown Kissimmee crafting jambalaya, ribeye, and seafood.

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📍 The Lakeshore

Slate Restaurant

Sleek Dr. Phillips venue cooking wood-grilled meats, seafood, scratch pizzas, and craft cocktails.

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📍 The Clermont Ridge

Suncreek Brewery

Downtown Clermont brewery house housing Suncreek beers, Mac’d Out mac-and-cheese, and Michael’s Ali Pizza.

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📍 Four Corners Post

Sunday's Grill Four Corners

British & American pub in Davenport serving fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, cold pints, and Premier League football.

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📍 Westside Signal

Teak Neighborhood Grill

MetroWest gastropub boasting 37 specialty burgers, underground secret menus, and craft draft beer taps.

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📍 Ivanhoe & Main

The Hammered Lamb

Lively Ivanhoe Village pub famous for Bloody Mary bars, train shots, ping-pong, and patio brunch on Lake Ivanhoe.

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📍 Sanford Craft & Coast

The Imperial at Washburn Imports

Unique lounge operating inside an exotic antique furniture shop on 1st Street, serving boutique wines and craft beers.

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📍 The Winter Park Standard

The Ravenous Pig

James Beard-nominated gastropub celebrating seasonal Florida ingredients, house-charcuterie, and craft beers.

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📍 Downtown District

The Stubborn Mule

Playful Thornton Park kitchen featuring playful American bites, craft mules, and a vibrant outdoor patio.

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Restaurants & Dining
📍 Ivanhoe & Main

The Tap Room at Dubsdread

Classic College Park steakhouse & tavern renowned for award-winning burgers and historic golf course views.

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📍 Mount Dora Mosaic

The Windsor Rose Tea Room

Traditional English tea room serving afternoon high tea, warm scones with clotted cream, pasties, and loose teas.

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Retail & Shopping
📍 The Lakeshore

Tim's Wine Market Windermere

Curated boutique wine merchant offering expert sommelier recommendations, tastings, and gift sets.

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Retail & Shopping
📍 The Winter Park Standard

Writer's Block Bookstore

Full-service indie bookstore featuring local author events, bestsellers, gifts, and children’s literature.

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Arts, Entertainment & Culture
📍 Eatonville Echo

Zora Neale Hurston National Museum

Preserving and celebrating the heritage and artistic contributions of people of African ancestry in Eatonville.

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Regional Neighborhood Coverage

Our network spans 26 mastheads across 6 regional clusters in Central Florida.

  • Downtown Orlando, Thornton Park & Milk District
  • Winter Park & Park Avenue
  • Lake Nona & Medical City
  • Sanford Craft & Coast
  • Winter Garden & Horizon West
  • Mount Dora & Golden Triangle
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Lake Mary & Heathrow Wire

FishBones Lake Mary

📍 Restaurants & Dining

Upscale seafood and aged steak grill featuring mesquite wood-fired cooking and an extensive wine cellar.

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