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We are so excited to see everyone tonight at Bootcamp & Brews - co-hosted by **ofl and generously sponsored by

Come out and get your heart pumping for American Heart month, enjoy community, get BOGO beers and social time after and it’s all FREE! Check in starts at 5:30 for a 6pm kick off!

PARKING: Please park in DOSO Office Suites across the street if the lots are full or further down Illiana St at UP Orlando. They’re generously allowing us to use their spaces if needed.

We look forward to seeing everyone there! SO DO IT, Orlando!

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Neighbors!! We have something exciting coming in next week!! Save the date and come get a taste of our ’Boot Camp and Brews’ after work group workout!!! If you’re in the orlando area! We invite you to come experience a workout collaboration that’s geared to have your heart pumping!! 💪😉💯!
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CG REAL LIFE x F45 Training S**o FL unite to bring you a fun, challenging, & inspiring group workout!! 💪😁❤️
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Invite a friend and join us on wednesday February 28th at 6pm!! Located at RockPit Brewing! Check-in starts at 5:30pm and the workout will begin around 6pm!! We hope to see you there!! Bring an exercise mat, water, and sweat towel! **oIt

This Sunday, February 18, we hope you’ll join us in celebrating Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day at your local from 9am - 2pm.

February 18th has become an annual international childhood cancer awareness event. Each year the celebration has grown; increasing support for those fighting, celebrating the survivors and remembering the children we have lost.

Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day was created by Malia Grace’s mom and aunt in 2013 in honor of her memory after Malia Grace passed away from cancer in 2010. She loved ice cream and her family wanted to commemorate her birthday in a way that would be fitting for Malia Grace. During her wish trip at Give Kids the World, Malia Grace had the opportunity to Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast and it was a highlight of her family’s experience.

Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream will donate 50% of their ice cream sales to Orlando Health’s Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. Their goal is to raise $10,000 - and Dr. Phillips Charities has agreed to match this!

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We are thrilled to recognize Orlando Credit Union as our February S**o Squeeze of the Month.

Orlando Credit Union is an amazing community partner who gives back in so many ways to S**o District. From stellar services at their 945 South Orange Avenue location to being invested in so many amazing community support programs, we couldn’t be prouder to call them a member and Squeeze of the Month!

has sponsored critical initiatives for S**o District including Light Up S**o, our upcoming artist series, and so many fun things on the horizon. We couldn’t ask for better partners!

Go give the team a visit at any of their Orlando locations and we know you’ll find your time with them welcoming, informative, and custom-fit to your individual financial needs.

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Shout out to our friends and to for recognizing this true S**o gem in their article, “The 30 Black-owned restaurants in Orlando everyone should know about.”

If you haven’t tried Sister Honey’s, now is the time! From amazing pies to the best coconut cake we’ve ever had—every visit to Sister Honey’s is a treasure.

A bit of history about how Sister Honey’s got their name: Owner and award-winning baker, Evette Rahman, says that she learned so much from her mother about food as well as life in general. “Everyday I honor my mother, Sister Honey, by continuing the legacy of great baking.”

Miss Evette’s mother was affectionately given the nickname ‘Honey’ by her family when she was a small child due to her sweet demeanor. As a young adult she became known as ‘Sister Honey’ among her church brethren. Later in life, she became a woman who spoke eloquently with an infectious smile. Her warmth would radiate when she greeted folks with, “Hello, my darling. How are you?” This was the same loving care that she put into everything she baked for her family, friends, and community. She passed on the love of cooking and baking to her eldest daughter, Evette.

We hope you’ll stop by soon to say hello to Evette and her husband, Andy, to enjoy their wonderful goods and welcoming spirit.

If you’d like to know more about the Orlando Weekly feature—check out the link in our bio.

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We are thrilled for our friends who are the Grand Prize Winner for the 2024 Mastercard Foodies and Fairways competition. The prestigious award includes coveted concession space at the 2024 Arnold Palmer Invitational® (March 6 – March 10, 2024) and a $10,000 grant.

Owner, Tricia Hage, a lifelong Orlando resident, is a self-taught baker and successful businesswoman for over two decades. Charlie’s Bakery & Creamery is not only a neighborhood gem; they are invaluable community partners of and sister districts, S**o (that’s us) and

We hope you’ll stop by and congratulate this awesome team on this outstanding win!

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Our friends .s**o invite everyone in the community to this Thursdays VIO Glow Event from 4-7pm. They’re hosting a neighborhood GLOW in the DARK party and all are welcome!

Guests will be able to take a tour of VIO medspa with our lovely providers all while being super fluorescent! 💥💥💥 Go check them out for all your beauty needs.

Congrats to Melissa McAvoy of for being featured as Orlando Main Street’s “Main Peep” this month. If you haven’t stopped in to visit Melissa and Swirlery, now’s a great time to go check out this S**o favorite!

Misty Heath, Director of S**o District wrote, “Melissa helped S**o to launch our first ever Wine Walk/Sip & Stroll event during Light Up S**o—12 Wines of Cheer. Melissa was instrumental in getting this program off the ground, leveraged invaluable relationships with wine distributors, and helped host the event day of for a sold out event. We’re so grateful for Melissa’s efforts on this and so many other S**o projects as a prior board member and community leader. She embodies the spirit of Main Street, gives selflessly to many organizations, and is so deserving of this recognition.”

Thank you, Melissa, for all you do for the S**o District and the Orlando Main Streets program!

📸: Thanks to Lisa Wilk

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Reserve your space now for a healthy cooking class co-hosted by our pals and

On Thursday, January 25 from 6-8pm, we’re hosting this fun, low-cost class to help you stay on track with those new healthy habits in 2024! This approachable course will provide practical solutions to improving meal planning, preparation and more to keep you going strong all year long.

The class is $25, and all participants will leave the class with a healthy, fresh meal for 4 that you’ll assemble according to your tastes and preferences.

This program is part of S**o’s SO DO IT initiative in partnership with Orlando Health to increase access and awareness of our healthy resources in the S**o community.

The registration link is in our bio and we can’t wait to see you there!

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If you’re looking to refocus your goals and missing being in a pub, **okavaorlando is a great place to check out.

Located at 227 E. Michigan St, S**o Kava is an 18+ alcohol-free bar. The have mocktails, specialty shots, and more centered around kava and botanicals. The kava-tenders are full of knowledge to help support your wellness journey. They’re open every night until midnight and 1am on the weekends—so you don’t have to miss out on nightlife just because you’re on a temporary (or permanent) break.

Enjoy free pool, trivia, happy hours, fun art, free WiFi and all the things that make this a fun neighborhood hang…and tons of free parking. It’s also a great daytime place to study or work from. Hope to see you there!

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3—The Journey to Paris Runs Through Our City and S**o District!!!!

Orlando will soon welcome the nation’s elite male and female long-distance runners to compete at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon for the chance to represent Team USA at the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

We invite you to witness the power of human potential and the spirit of sportsmanship on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Volunteers and spectators alike are encouraged to come together and line the streets of downtown Orlando to cheer, applaud, and uplift our country’s most remarkable runners on their quest for glory.

The Trials not only embody the spirit of athleticism but also serve as an opportunity to inspire and unite our nation to rally behind our athletes, celebrate their achievements and support them in their pursuit of Olympic glory.

As the first city in Florida to host this prestigious event, the City of Orlando and our partners, Orange County, Track Shack Events, the Greater Orlando Sports Commission, USA Track & Field, and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, are proud that Orlando will be home to all of the breathtaking moments that will unfold during this monumental event.

For Full Event Information visit the official website: orlando2024trials.com - link in bio!

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To our community with joy and love, wishing you the inspiration the holidays can bring! Don’t forget to take care of you and we’re here to connect in any way we can! We have so more in store in 2024 and cannot wait to delight and surprise!

Please continue to support local in your holiday preparation efforts—all our businesses and organizations need your direct support all year long.

SO DO IT, S**o 🧡🫶🏾🧡

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Our friends invite all members of the community to join them in their Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. This year is especially joyful as they have found a new place of worship at 2950 E. Grant St.

We wish everyone a peaceful and joyous holiday season! We are so grateful to be part of your community.

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Check out some of these holiday programs offered by our friends

Happy holiday season to all!

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One of our greatest honors is welcoming new businesses to the S**o District. Last week, we presented new S**o business Scenthound with a proclamation from Mayor Buddy Dyer by none other than Commissioner Patty Sheehan and her adorable dog Sienna.

Please join us in a warm welcome to the S**o District

The lovely team at Scenthound will provide essential care to your dogs on a recurring basis to keep them healthy between vet visits. They offer bathing, nail clipping, ear cleaning, dental cleaning, and all the things to keep your pup feeling fresh and healthy all year long.

Go check them out and welcome Kendall, Jim, Jack and the entire Scenthound family to the district!

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We hope you’ll join United Against Poverty for their Light UP the Knight event they’re doing this year with The Sam Jackson Foundation. This night of live music, bites, wine and holiday giving will take place at

All proceeds from the event will go directly to Hope for the Holidays annual event that provides ingredients to families to make a holiday breakfast at home and a toy for their little ones.

We hope you’ll join us and register through the QR code on the invite.

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TODAY IS THE DAY!!!! Main Street double header is here and we are excited to show you the best of what who we are!

First up, Light Up S**o is here from 2-6 with Santa, amazing food, great makers for holiday shopping, beer/wine garden, Bubble Bus and so much more!!!

Then head over to Krampusfest in at for some spooky, Krampus fun with live music, awesome pics, and tons of shenanigans. They’ll be going strong until 10pm.

S**o’s after party will be …too much fun for one day, and it’s all free to enjoy!

Come out and support our amazing businesses, makers and volunteers who make the magic happen!

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Just a few more hours till we light it up!

See you soon!!!

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We have an awesome Sunday of sipping and strolling set up for our first ever 12 Wines of Cheer VIP Wine Walk tomorrow as part of Light Up S**o!

Walk check in will be at the S**o tent between Gators and S**o Sushi near the rainbow turnaround. Bring your confirmation tickets to check in, get ID’ed and snag this map to stroll your way through the event.

We have a few tickets left—so snag yours now using code “SODO FRIEND” for $10 off to unlock a stellar day in S**o!

Can’t wait to Light Up S**o with you!

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Our biggest party of the year will be capped off by an after party

Join us for Light Up S**o tomorrow from 2-6 at S**o Plaza and then head over to Swirlery until 10pm!

will be spinning and we’ll have awesome food from local restaurants—come out and enjoy a great Sunday Funday!

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So much fun talking all things Main Street with our pals from and

Check out their radio show and podcast Bungalower and the Bus, where we team up with to chat about Light Up S**o and Krampusfest this Sunday, December 3.

Many thanks to and for hosting us!!! Get out and support local this holiday season!!!

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Only 3 more days till Light Up!!!

Vendors, food, drinks, fun, and lots of holiday cheer for everyone awaits!

We can't wait to see you there!

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Light Up S**o is less than a week away!!!

Check out what's going on and join us this sunday!!!

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Today is Shop Small Saturday and we hope you spend time with loved ones supporting our amazing local businesses and throughout the entire holiday season.

There are so many ways you can shop small and support local this season. We recommend:
—Buying local gifts and gift cards from your fave restaurants and shops to give as gifts and keep for yourself! We recommend: **o

—Booking your holiday parties and catering with local businesses

—Buy your beer, wine, etc from faves like and

—Buy your services from **o .s**o **o

—Don’t forget your furry friends and buy them gifts from **ovethospital **o

Share some of your fave local shopping destinations this holiday season! Be sure to tag us!

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Thank you so much to our pals from for sponsoring the VIP bags and these adorable souvenir wine glasses for all our wine walk participants to enjoy for Light Up S**o’s 12 Wines of Cheer Sunday, December 3 from 2-6pm.

Support local while strolling your way through our 8th annual Light Up S**o with fun and treats for all ages!

Tickets are available now and you can use promo code FRIEND for $10 off your tickets. There’s a ticket link in our bio to learn more and purchase yours today!

We look forward to seeing you there and thank you to and all our walk sponsors for making this possible!

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The holidays are for the fur babies!

Bring yours to Light Up S**o on Sunday, December 3rd!

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The holidays are for fun!

Come have some at Light Up S**o on Sunday, December 3rd!

We are thrilled to introduce a new element to Light Up S**o through our very own sip and stroll—S**o style!

We’ve teamed up with Melissa McAvoy from to bring a curated wine experience as part of the event that will get you opportunity to sample some excellent wines with at least 12 different stations (and growing), with 2 samples at each station all while enjoying Light Up S**o on Sunday, December 3 from 2-6pm!

Your ticket grants you access to this exclusive tasting, a complimentary S**o resident membership, VIP swag bag, souvenir glass (thanks to ), all while supporting S**o Main Street District! It’s a perfect day filled with so much joy and community—now all we need is you!!!

To sweeten the deal, we have a promo code for you for $10 off your $35 ticket—so hurry and make those bookings. Check out the link in our bio and thanks to for the ticketing assistance this year! The code is: FRIEND

Thank you to our many sponsors and walk stops along the way—we couldn’t have launched this new element without your support! Go out and support local this season, friends!

DM us with questions!

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The holidays are for family.

Bring yours to Light Up S**o on Sunday, December 3rd!