This is our latest rundown of the top ten things you need to know this week, in Orlando’s Bungalow Neighborhood news, and some bonus headlines you may have missed.
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TOP TEN HEADLINES:
- That “KOBE Coming Soon” sign has finally been debunked, as we uncovered that Wawa looking to open a new gas station at the corner of Fern Creek and Colonial.
- Ask Bungalower: Where are the Amazon cameras in Orlando?
- The Orlando Ballet has submitted new designs for the overhaul of their home at the Loch Haven Neighborhood Center.
- Cafe Linger is now open in the former College Park NYPD Pizza building. Be sure to youse your Bungalower Bundle voucher if you visit this week.
- Businesses located in an Orlando Main Street District can now paint murals on the front of their buildings.
- The University Club has been greenlit to take over their new home in Modera Central and hopes to be open by this December.
- “Call to Artists: Ivanhoe Village is looking for talented artists to paint six of their utility boxes.” – Bungalower
- “Orlando Magic hires Steve Clifford as head coach.” – MSN
- “Atlanta United responds to Orlando City Stadium ban.” – Dirty South Soccer
- “Orlando Pride’s Alex Morgan featured in new Maroon 5 video.” – Orlando Weekly
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:
- “Wedding Roundup: 19 venues in our Downtown coverage area where you can get hitched.” – Bungalower
- “Cool Job Alert: Operations Manager at WMFE.” – Bungalower
- “Don’t Stop the Music – With funding from the state dramatically slashed, how will Orlando arts groups keep going?” – Orlando Weekly
- “Matt Arnold named new principal of Winter Park High School.” – Winter Park/Maitland Observer
- “Park Shore Townhomes ready for new residents in Winter Park.” – Winter Park/Maitland Observer
- “Wyndham Destinations confirms it will create global HQ, 200 jobs in Orlando.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “Traveling Pulse Memorial comes back to Downtown Orlando.” – Bay News 9
- [PAYWALL] – “Developer Tim Majors buys Ivanhoe Village bldg to expand HQ, bar & lounge service.” – GrowthSpotter
FEATURED REAL ESTATE:
HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK:
- Tuesday 6/5: Orlando Drink and Draw (College Park)
- Tuesday 6/5: Panel Discussion with Islamic Artists of Orlando (Winter Park)
- Tuesday 6/5: Understanding the Enemy – Florida’s Exotic Invasives (Audubon Park)
- Wednesday 6/6: Florida Plants Sustainability Workshop (Ivanhoe Village)
- Wednesday 6/6: Global Running Day (Park Lake Highland)
- Wednesday 6/6: IDEAS For Us: 10 Years of Environmental Leadership (Audubon Park)
- Thursday 6/7: Grand Opening Party – Winter Park History Museum (Winter Park)
- Thursday 6/7: Springdale Green Spruce Up (Rock Lake)
- Friday 6/8: Anime Fun Shop’s 1-Year (Mills 50)
- Friday 6/8: Snap! Space presents: Couture Culture II (Mills 50)
