SPONSORED by Blue Helium Concepts: 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:
- Forget darts, a new axe-throwing venue is opening up in Downtown Orlando.
- The Holocaust Memorial Center revealing their new design for the former Chamber of Commerce building on May 2.
- Sign up for your free tree from the City of Orlando right now. They run out fairly early each year so time is of the essence.
- Video: SunRail watchdog David Porter interviewed SunRail Commission Chairwoman, Viviana Janer about what’s coming up for Orlando’s under-utilized rail system.
- The Orlando Urban Trail got a Biker Bar and according to public forums everyone hates it. Could this be a ripple effect of the Curry Ford bike lane pop-up?
- Ask Bungalower: Why is it still “snowing” foam Downtown?
- Students from College Park’s Monarch Learning Academy are collecting stories about the ol’ “Jump Tree” that was knocked down by Hurricane Irma.
- Ask Bungalower: Fairwinds Credit Union to close College Park branch.
- “Orlando renters feel pressure as availability falls, prices rise.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “UCF students will be featured in a ’60 Minutes’ report tonight.” – Orlando Weekly
ICYMI:
- “Florida’s young medical marijuana industry takes off.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “JJ’s Grille, Grounding Roots and Quickly Boba’s Pho Cali coming to Winter Park.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Two decades later, the Orlando Magic-inspired Jordan 10s will return to stores.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Janelle Monae bringing ‘Dirty Computer’ tour to Orlando.” – Bungalower
- “Firefly Kitchen to become Hangry Bison.” – Bungalower
- “Local bride continues with photo shoot after fiance dies before wedding.” – Bungalower
- “Pulse exhibition at History Center receives a $30,000+ grant.” – Bungalower
- “Golden Sparrow development could get exterior green wall treatments.” – Bungalower
- [PAYWALL] “Orlando to offer two downtown parcels for affordable housing redevelopment.”- GrowthSpotter
- “Check out Orlando’s top 10 dive bars — for those times you want to laugh real loud and dress down.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “Disney debuts gay pride Mickey Mouse ears.” – Watermark
- “Intersection: The State of Sports in Central Florida.” – WMFE
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HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK:
- Tuesday 5/1: Orlando Drink and Draw (Mills 50)
- Tuesday 5/1: StarterStudio Demo Day (Downtown)
- Wednesday 5/2: The Future of Arts and Culture in Orange County – Mayoral Candidate Forum (Downtown)
- Wednesday 5/2: Farewell to Fred Stone Theatre (Winter Park)
- Wednesday 5/2: Culture Pop! Enchanted Florida (Maitland)
- Thursday 5/3: What’s Up Downtown – Project DTO Update (Downtown)
- Friday 5/4: 4th Annual May the 4th Be With You (Audubon)
- Friday 5/4: May the 4th Burlesque You (Ivanhoe Village)