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:
- Amazon’s Facial Rekognition software is coming back to keep an eye on the City Beautiful.
- We got a look at a preliminary report looking at the possibility of extending SunRail to the Orlando International Airport, and the outlook is good.
- One of Central Florida’s most generous philanthropists just passed away; Harriett Lake was 96.
- Blue Bonnet is closing their Ivanhoe shop and someone else has already signed up to move in.
- Jimmy Hula’s is opening up an express location in The Basement in Downtown Orlando.
- Schumann’s Lager Haus has closed and will be replaced by a new concept.
- Foxtail Coffee and Leguminati are finally opening their collab Hourglass space.
- “Issues with panhandlers grow in Orlando.” – FOX 35
- “I-4 named the most dangerous highway in America.” – ABC Action News
- “Orlando influencers in the know that you should know.” – Where Magazine
ICYMI – (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT):
- “Orlando to get new area code — 689.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “Nesting gator bit man in Barnett Park, FWC confirms.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “The Hipster Index: Brighton Pips Portland to Global Top Spot.” – MoveHub
- “‘So You Think You Can Dance’: Orlando Ballet’s Arcadian Broad withdraws.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “UCF has a penis problem.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Menus for 2018 Orlando’s Magical Dining Month released.” – FOX 35
- “Pedestrian bridge installation closes stretch of Colonial Drive in Orlando.” – ClickOrlando
- “Sam Smith stops off in Orlando to honor Pulse victims before Miami show.” – Miami.com
- “I-4 Ultimate project may be delayed by up to 8 months.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “SODO’s LOVE mural damaged by a car accident.” – Bungalower
FEATURED REAL ESTATE:
- “2014 Parade of Homes winner for sale in Delaney Park.”
- “Contemporary craftsman-style home in College Park asking $599,900.”
HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK:
- Monday 7/16: Orlando Drink and Draw at The Matador (Ivanhoe Village)
- Tuesday 7/17: Quarter Beer Night at Four Rebels (Mills 50)
- Wednesday 7/18: TEDxOrlando – Using Business as a Force of Good (Ivanhoe Village)
- Wednesday 7/18: Orlando Story Club – What a Mess! (South Eola)
- Thursday 7/19: Bach at The Alfond – Chuck Archard – Classical Jazz (Winter Park)
- Friday 7/20: Drive-In Movie Night at Standard Motorcycle Co. (West College Park)
