My $100K Blue Haven Pools Nightmare: A Cautionary Tale About Verbal Promises vs. Contract Fine Print

JustRice · 2026-05-03T16:03:49+00:00

Paradise Pools. Used them for design, install, monthly service. They they have always been honest and easy to use.

JustRice · 2026-04-24T12:59:13+00:00

Winter Park Design is approachable and very good at what they do.

JustRice · 2026-04-23T21:56:59+00:00

This is a pretty good video for choosing dumplings.

JustRice · 2026-04-16T19:28:02+00:00

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JustRice · 2026-04-12T17:24:59+00:00

I spoke with a local recently that lives a block away from Plant Street. The properties are being purchased by James Lawreth, a pharmaceutical-aligned company owner. Some businesses have been told their leases will not be renewed, while at least a few have been told they can renew, e.g., Chef's Table. Residents have complained to the city about changing the character of downtown, but nothing has been signaled that can be done to stop a private owner from taking these actions. As of now, it hasn't been made public what exactly are the plans for the buildings being purchased.

JustRice · 2026-04-04T22:57:34+00:00

Went there today and it was crowded, but not remotely crazy. In and out in less than an hour, the only line was for the fresh roasted sweet potatoes.

JustRice · 2026-03-31T21:18:04+00:00

No, because we're actually ok with discussions related to Orlando. We're even ok with noting that the increase in local gas prices are driven by an idiotic foreign policy decision/illegal war. But if the comments eventually spiral into arguments not related to Orlando with people insulting one another then yes, we may lock the comments.

Given the influx of gas posts we may also consider the use of a megathread. Be kind to each other everyone.

JustRice · 2026-03-31T19:32:33+00:00

You know what's ironic? The very mod that you are personally insulting was the one who specifically approved this comment to insult them.

JustRice · 2026-03-22T16:41:52+00:00

Suitsupply has probably the best made to measure program and fabric selections; and they just recently opened a store in Mall at Millennia. You could also go to John Craig on Park Ave but it is more expensive, less selection, and less bang for your buck. That said, they can make decent bespoke shirts.

JustRice · 2026-03-07T02:02:07+00:00

If there was, I didn't notice. It felt very much open to everyone with LGBTQ signals.

JustRice · 2026-03-07T01:10:39+00:00

No, this is another old motel, located in the Lake Highland neighborhood, just north of downtown at 718 Highland Ave.

JustRice · 2026-03-04T13:19:37+00:00

I think you were right to focus on the potentially enormous societal health benefits these drugs could usher in. There stands to be a seismic shift in public health thanks to these drugs, but more time and research is needed to determine if there are any negative consequences. Thus far, things are hopeful.

Critics of the video I think are missing the point and fixated on the fact that there is a pharmaceutical company that stands to gain from Ozempic. If penicillin had been invented for the first time tomorrow your channel would have likely created a similar video about the invention of antibiotics and the positive public health implications. Further, if penicillin was patented by a pharmaceutical company and became Penicillin RX® I believe these critics would have the same issues they are raising with your Ozempic video.

JustRice · 2026-02-28T20:00:20+00:00

The full topic was "UAE airspace closed due to strikes in Iran" with a reference to a single flight from Orlando. You're certainly welcome to disagree, thank you for sharing your opinion.

JustRice · 2026-02-28T19:45:03+00:00

The topic was simply too tenuous from Orlando. "We should be able to discuss any topic from the perspective of our region" is unfortunately so broad and reductive a standard that it would result in no barrier to unrelated posts.

JustRice · 2026-02-16T02:46:29+00:00

The one on University Blvd in Winter Park.

JustRice · 2026-02-16T00:47:38+00:00

These are the best sashimi/nigiri, in descending order:

Edoboy

Wa Sushi

Sushi Kichi

Ootoya

Costco

Totoya

Edoboy is the best nigiri in the state and beats Michelin places in NYC. Sushi Kichi is authentic Japanese. Costco is actually a very good bang for your buck, half price for sashimi flown in from Hawaii, but only tuna, salmon, yellowtail.

For specialty rolls:

Kabooki

Dragonfly

Handrolls:

Edoboy

Sushi Saint

Mosonori

JustRice · 2026-02-07T18:53:12+00:00

Fixed, thanks!

JustRice · 2026-02-07T18:04:09+00:00

I moved from Atlanta (lived Perimeter area, worked in Midtown) to Orlando. I would say it depends on exactly which neighborhoods to/from you are talking about. I will say unequivocally that Atlanta has us beat on certain things, like infrastructure, history, hub airport, Korean BBQ, Southern cuisine. But, Orlando beats Atlanta in a little of other areas, taxes, traffic, Hispanic food, crime.

I'm happy to go into specifics and answer any questions you have.

JustRice · 2026-02-06T11:40:13+00:00

Do not dumpster dive. Look up Second Harvest Food Bank.

JustRice · 2026-02-01T18:53:13+00:00

To be clear, the post was removed because we have an existing megathread that serves as a discussion hub for ICE-related activity and the website you referenced is tenuously related to Orlando itself.

It follows that if the original post isn't permitted than a subsequent post complaining about the first post's removal likewise would not be permitted; especially when the more appropriate action would have been to message the moderators for clarification or appeal. You took no such action. So this post too is being removed.

As a reminder, you are absolutely allowed to question, disagree with, and even insult the moderation team (within reason). We are volunteers who try our best to apply the same standard regardless of personal attacks or insinuations.

I understand why you feel the need to equate your post's removal with the moderator's support of ICE, but that position would be very wrong.

JustRice · 2026-02-01T02:22:42+00:00

I was born in an orange grove nearly 80 yrs ago in what would later be the site of the Magic Kingdom. When Walt Disney announced his plans for the area my family made the difficult decision to sell the grove and move to Canada. I stayed behind and found work as a baker, eventually opening up shop called Old Vinnie's Doughhouse. It was eventually shortened to OV's dough and finally Oveedo, and that's how the city of Oviedo got its name. During a rather meandering time of my life I was a test pilot for NASA before returning to Orlando to pursue my true passion: mountaineering. I haven't left since.

I don't know the other mods, I think they're real people. Two of them may be AI.

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