Terminal C, by the numbers:

• 12 million: That’s how many passengers Terminal C is expected to serve annually. The increased capacity of the new terminal will make it possible for the airport to serve 50+ million total passengers annually.

Photo provided by Orlando International Airport

• 15: The number of new gates which will accommodate up to 20 aircraft serving domestic and international airlines.
• 1.8 million: The square footage Terminal C will add to Orlando International Airport.
• 23: The food + bev locations within Terminal C, featuring flavors from several Central Florida brands including Barnie’s Coffee & Tea Co., Wine Bar George, Orlando Brewing Bar & Bites, Sunshine Diner by Chef Art Smith + more.
• 10: The airlines operating out of the new terminal, including Aer Lingus, Azul, British Airways, Caribbean, Emirates, Gol, Icelandair, JetBlue, Lufthansa, and Norse.
• 11: The retail locations in Terminal C for last-minute preflight needs.
• 1: The number of lounges in Terminal C — meet the Plaza Premium Lounge. For travelers looking to disconnect from it all before boarding their flight, this will be the ultimate go-to spot, featuring a dedicated area for families, a restaurant and bar, and quiet spaces for business travelers.

• Hispanic Heritage Celebration Concert | Mon., Sept. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Florida Southern College | Free | Kick off Florida Southern College’s Festival of Fine Arts with music from different countries and periods performed by the Florida Hispanic String Quartet.

• Art History Lecture Series | Tues., Sept. 20 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Polk Museum of Art | $250+ | Register for this four-week course on art history for an in-depth look at the Rococo, Neo-Classical, and Romantic periods. 🎨
• Molly’s Musicians Showcase | Tues., Sept. 20 | 9 p.m.-1 a.m. | Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub | Free | Show your support for local performers or take the stage yourself at this free open mic night.

• Mix & Match Music Trivia w/ Billy’s Roadside Grill | Wed., Sept. 21 | 6:30 p.m. | Swan Brewing | Free | Test what you know with a mix of music + general knowledge trivia for the chance to win prizes while trying a bite from Billy’s Roadside Grill. 🍔
• Line Dancing Lessons & DJ Steev G | Wed., Sept. 21 | 5-7 p.m. | Union Hall | Free | Learn new line dances + enjoy drink deals — stay for DJ Steev G’s live music from 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

• Classic Albums Live: U2 - “The Joshua Tree” | Thurs., Sept. 22 | 7:30 p.m. | RP Funding Center | $84+ | Classic Albums Live will be performing U2’s “The Joshua Tree” exactly as you remember hearing it, note for note, cut for cut. 🎸
• Watson Clinic Virtual Hiring Event | Thurs., Sept. 22 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Virtual | Free | RSVP now for this virtual hiring event for Licensed Practical Nurses and Medical Assistants.

• Meet the Bull Riders! | Fri., Sept. 23 | 3-5 p.m. | The Joinery | Free | Head to The Joinery to meet the organizers, crew, and bull riders before you watch the bull riding challenge go down at RP Funding Center. 🐂
• Ultimate Team Challenge Bull Riding | Fri., Sept. 23 | 7-10 p.m. | RP Funding Center | $45+ | Come watch some of the world’s best cowboys compete for a piece of a $100,000 cash prize.

• $5 pretzels + beer.
• Bratwursts made with local craft beer. Bonus: they’re $1 off/pound.
• Drink specials in POURS.
• Live music, games + giveaways (Read: buy one get one beer growlers).

• 89º | Scattered thunderstorms | 50% chance of rain

• If you’re looking for one good reason to come to Bonnet Springs Park’s grand opening, here’s another: Hunter Hayes will perform as a coheadliner on Sat., Oct. 22. Follow along on Bonnet Springs Park’s social media for future announcements of bands, food trucks, and more. 🎵

• Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grille has reopened after a temporary eight-day closure following a kitchen fire. Stop by today from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. to order your favorites. (The Ledger)
• Federal Bar closed its doors this weekend at (124 S. Tennessee Ave.), but this might not be the end. The biz hinted at a project in the works — The Chapel — coming soon to downtown Lakeland. Do you have an inside scoop? Tell us what you know, we love new business news.

• Life’s no fun without a good scare. Head to the Lake Mirror Amphitheater on Fri., Oct. 21 for a free screening of “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Pro tip: Bring your own lawn chair, blankets, and take-out from your favorite downtown eatery. Popcorn and refreshments will be available for purchase. 📽️

• Ever wondered about the story behind Bartow’s historic L.B. Brown House? Charles B. Warren, a member of the Board of Directors of the Neighborhood Improvement Corporation of Bartow, Inc., wrote a book detailing L.B. Brown’s inspiring story. You can get a copy of “From Slave to Community Builder” online. (WFTS)

• Local artist Jason DeMeo is hosting an art exhibition titled “Matter is Miraculous” on Fri., Nov. 4. Attend the art show at The Uliana event space (1216 S. Florida Ave.) from 6-9 p.m. with an after party to follow at Cob & Pen from 9-11 p.m. RSVP to attend. 🖼️
• The upcoming “A Siren’s Peril: Underwater Portrait Retrospective” exhibition by underwater photographer Scott Audette will also feature three local artists: Bump Galletta, Ali Kirby, and Meredith Pope. View the artwork from Oct. 31-Nov. 11 at ART/ifact Studios (820 N. Massachusetts Ave.).

• Polk Museum of Art and the Alzheimer’s Association host and monthly Art Connects ALZ program, which gives individuals in the early stages of dementia the tools to stimulate cognition and process emotions + memories while creating art. Read more about the program here. 🖌️ (WFTS)

• Looking for a taste of fall? Head to The Juice Box (4295 S. Florida Ave.) for an amazingly autumnal menu item: The Fall Out Bowl. Order this offering, featuring pumpkin seeds, pumpkin spice, and flax, today from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 🍁

• Pumpkin Spice. That’s one of the 370 words officially added to Merriam-Webster Dictionary this month, along with “oat milk.” Pro tip: Head to Pressed (213 E. Bay St.) and order the “Murder on the Orient Express” — AKA, a pumpkin chai — to put this vocab lesson to good use.

• How many times a day do you swipe your credit card? It’s common for most people to swipe without thinking twice. Learn more about “no spend days” and how to start saving a little at a time. 💸 *

• On the lookout for a home with max year-round outdoor living? Meet The Rhi by Hulbert Homes — a 5 BD, 4.5 BA stunner with a detached game room + patio along with a lanai that’s perfect for starting or ending the day. 🏡 *

• Need a pick-me-up to get through grocery shopping? Get a large hot coffee for $1.49 at POURS in PublixGreenWise Market until Wed., Sept. 21. ☕ *

• 5K | Fri., Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m. | Lake Hollingsworth
• 1-mile race | Sat., Oct. 8 at 7:30 a.m. | Lake Morton
• 2-mile race | Sat., Oct. 8 at 9 a.m. | Lake Hunter
• 5K | Sat., Oct. 8 at 5:30 p.m. | Lake Hollingsworth