SPONSORED BY ORANGE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM: 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.
Our latest episode of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1 has been podcasted and is available HERE.
TOP TEN HEADLINES:
- Local bars are being forced to build kitchens and serve food in order to reopen during the pandemic. We included a short list of some local watering holes that are trying to reopen.
- Orlando Weekly voters have made their voices heard and Bungalower was awarded Second Place in this year’s Best Of Orlando voting for “Best Publication.”
- A Latin bistro in the North Quarter/Park Lake Highland, has just rebranded as a Hemp Cafe and is serving pre-rolled CBD joints and CBD oil alongside its Dutch fries for people looking to chill out during the pandemic.
- New restaurant Russell’s on Lake Ivanhoe is expected to open in early September.
- The CEO of Visit Orlando has resigned.
- “Weed edibles finally get the green light from the Florida Department of Health.” – Orlando Weekly
- “OCSO Advisory committee finalizes recommended use of force changes.” – Click Orlando
- “EDC Orlando officially canceled until 2021.” – Orlando Weekly
- “More than 800 lose jobs at Universal Orlando hotels.” – The Sacramento Bee
- “Orlando Magic co-founder Pat Williams calls boycott historic.” – FOX 35
ICYMI – (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT):
- “Why every city feels the same now.” – The Atlantic
- “Elize Restaurant has closed.” – Bungalower
- “Florida Film Festival announces 2020 winners.” – Bungalower
- “Orlando Museum of Art hosting exhibition of local international artist.” – Bungalower
- “New Orange County Bike Trail Master Plan now available for viewing.” – The Daily City
- “Black Lives Matter protesters march through downtown Orlando over Salaythis Melvin killing.” – FOX 35
- “Orlando man accused of hitting Disney security guard over face mask.” – FOX 35
- “Libraries need to talk about J.K. Rowling.” – Jackson County Library Services
- “Welcome to the 2020 Orlando Weekly City Guide.” – Orlando Weekly
- “The broken algorithm that poisoned American transportation.” – Vice
- “Commission raises tax cap.” – Winter Park Voice
- [PAYWALL] “Florida can continue to ban alcohol sales at bars, Orlando judge rules.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “Beautiful Lake Eola Heights home with mother-in-law suite asking $1,025,000.”
- “A lakefront 2020 Parade of Homes winner is asking $1,875,000.”
- “4/4 College Park pool home asking $749,900.”
- “Completely unique 3/2 Winter Park home asking $525,000.”
HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK:
- Monday 8/31: Aardvark Beer Dinner (South Downtown)
- Monday 8/31: Main Street Introduction – Church Street District (Online)
- Tuesday 9/1: MetroPlan Orlando – Future Fest (Online)
- Thursday 9/3: Life of an Artist Series – Bruce Pavitt (Online)
- Thursday 9/3: Orlando City Foundation – Purple Pop-up Party (Online)