Norm Macdonald, whose laconic delivery of sharp and incisive observations made him one of Saturday Night Live‘s most influential and beloved cast members, died today after a nine-year private battle with cancer. He was 61.
Announced by his management firm Brillstein Entertainment. The comedian’s longtime producing partner and friend Lori Jo Hoekstra, who was with him when he died, said Macdonald had been battling cancer for nearly a decade but was determined to keep his health struggles private, away from family, friends and fans.
An epic showdown last week between Orange County rivals led to a shakeup near the top of the Sentinel Super 16 rankings entering Week 4 of the regular season.
Edgewater (2-1) moves up three spots from No. 7 to No. 4 after prevailing 52-49 in four overtimes against visiting Jones (2-1). The loss drops the Tigers from No. 2 to No. 5 entering the Tigers’ Friday trip to Bradenton to face undefeated national power IMG Academy.
Most area teams in Class 8A, 7A, 6A and 5A will open district play this week. The schedule is headlined by an undefeated large-class District 3 matchup between No. 2 Apopka (3-0) and No. 13 Ocoee (3-0).
The Blue Darters are up one spot to No. 2, followed by Lake Mary (3-0) at No. 3. Ocoee, which made easy work of Olympia (1-1) on Friday in a 34-13 win, is 3-0 for just the third time since the school opened in 2005.
Unbeaten Oviedo (3-0) is ranked No. 10 entering its first matchup vs. DeLand (0-1) since losing 28-23 in 2004. Winter Park (2-1) is up three spots from No. 14 to No. 11 after holding off host Boone (1-1) for a 26-21 win.
The Sentinel Super 16 rankings, made up of teams from Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake and southwest Volusia counties, include current records and last week’s ranking in parentheses if different.
To support local businesses and ensure two deserving charities receive maximum benefit, Visit Orlando – the area’s official tourism association – is extending Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining. The program will run through Oct. 17 (originally slated to conclude Oct. 3), giving food enthusiasts an additional two weeks to experience some of Orlando’s best cuisine.
“We’re thrilled to offer more time for visitors and locals to take advantage of this incredible program, which has raised over $1.8 million for local charities since 2009,” said Casandra Matej, president and CEO for Visit Orlando. “The two-week extension opens the opportunity to raise even more money for this year’s charity beneficiaries while continuing to support our local restaurants.”
Bubbalou’s Bodacious Bar-B-Que has closed its Winter Park location.
The popular barbecue restaurant has been in operation at 1471 Lee Road since 1986, but owners took to Facebook to explain that business had dropped significantly during the pandemic and that they were forced to operate the restaurant with just four employees at reduced hours.
Their Winter Park staff have all been relocated to Apopka and they will continue to operate their other locations in Altamonte Springs and Kirman Road as well.
Despite the quote below, the restaurant’s last day of business was Saturday, September 11.
After some errands, my wife and I decided to have lunch at a place we haven’t been to since the pandemic started. Marlow’s Tavern on Mitchel Hammock Rd in Oviedo, FL is just 20 or so minutes from our house and easy to get to. Parking was a bit tight, but we found a space not too far from the front door. Something I’m starting to see more and more of was also present at Marlow’s. 3 full parking spaces right up front are dedicated to “curbside pick up”, when you factor in the ADA required disabled parking, it doesn’t leave much room for an already crowded lot. I doubt that 3 curbside pick ups and 3 disabled people will all decide to go to Marlow’s in Oviedo at the same time. Oh well, its the way of the world.
Although there are several versions of the origin of the buffalo wing, a common ground between each version involves the Bellissimo family and the year 1964. The family owned a small restaurant called Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York (hence the name: buffalo wing).
I have been working on this recipe for many years now. I have taste tested several different versions with my fantasy football league and family members. Many have said these are the best wings they have ever tried. I suppose you will have to be the judge.
