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In a sign of the times and the growing emphasis on cultural sensitivity in entertainment Pepe’s recent SAK gig was his last in his current form. Performer Rob Ward, who created the risqué, fun-loving Pepe in 2008 for Fringe, is “evolving” the character.
Back in 2016, I celebrated the 25th Orlando Fringe Festival in a series of articles detailing each year of the theater fest leading up to the milestone. This year, to honor the 30th festival, we’ll continue that series with an installment each month leading to the big 3-0 in May.
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Job hunting help for exiting military coming from Florida veteran, business groups
Since 2014, the federal SkillBridge program has helped transitioning servicemembers get civilian work experience by allowing them to participate in industry training, apprenticeships or internships during their last 180 days of service. Through a new coalition and state legislation supporting this program, Florida veteran and business groups hope to better connect transitioning servicemembers with jobs in the state. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]
Gov. DeSantis pushes for job growth funding
As state lawmakers face a revenue shortfall amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration says a request for $50 million for business incentives wouldn’t have that large of an impact on the upcoming budget. Adam Callaway, director of strategic business development at the Department of Economic Opportunity, said the request for the Job Growth Grant Fund program
Orlando Fringe’s 30th festival this May will have fewer venues and limited seating but still offer roughly 80 shows. Other COVID-19 precautions will make theatergoers feel like VIPs: Cocktail delivery service to tables across Loch Haven Park, where the annual festival takes place, will reduce lines and crowds at the festival bars.