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 was recorded at The Axe Trap/Remedy Coffee + Buzz in Winter Park where we met the owners and got to hang out with our favorite lawyer, Moe DeWitt. Click HERE to listen or catch up on one of your favorite podcast platforms or just click play on the button below.
TOP TEN HEADLINES:
- Earth Fare finally announced a reopening date for it’s formerly closed SoDo location, and it’s happening this month.
- HOPR Bikes just decided not to renew its rideshare permit with the City of Orlando.
- There’s a new “beer spa” opening in Orlando and it’s exactly what it sounds like. You’ll soak in a tub full of beer.
- The SoDo Main Street is hosting a special “SoDo After Dark” event at Orlando Brewing on April 24. Side Note: Orlando Brewing just released a special new beer for Orlando City Soccer.
- 4Roots just announced a partnership with The Farmacy to expand online grocery delivery services sourced from local farms.
- The City of Orlando has sponsored a new mobile laundry service trailer that launched on National Laundry Day to help people who are experiencing homelessness.
- Southern Fried Sunday returns to Carlotta’s Culture Park on Sunday, April 25.
- Orlando is expanding its Kidz Zone initiative to other neighborhoods.
- “Atlanta United, Orlando City play to scoreless tie.” – Field Level Media
- “Creative City Project announces 2021 return of Immerse in downtown Orlando.” – Orlando Weekly
ICYMI – (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT):
- “Gamble Rogers home closes first-ever sale, million-dollar renovation.” – the32789
- “Downtown Orlando Partnership hosting Golden Brick Awards next month.” – Bungalower
- “New Greek restaurant now open in downtown Orlando.” – Bungalower
- “New video fuels search for driver in Orlando hit-and-run that killed 19-year-old man, FHP says.” – Click Orlando
- “Orlando wrestler Troy Hollywood puts his title belt on the line at Mayhem on Mills’ second second anniversary show.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Boba shortage: Bay Area and the rest of the U.S. may soon have no bubbles for tea.” – San Francisco Chronicle
- [PAYWALL] “Disney’s inclusion push includes updated rules on tattoos, jewelry, hair for cast members.” – Orlando Sentinel
- [PAYWALL] “How medical marijuana, powerful allies fueled rise of Orlando doctor now embroiled in Matt Gaetz sex scandal.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “Downtown condo sale breaks records.”
- “2/1 Historic home south of downtown Orlando asking $329,900.”
- “Dog Parks and Coffee Shops”: A Conversation with Sonya Grier and Vanessa Perry.” – American Marketing Association
- “How to design safer cities for women.” – BBC
- “Great parks don’t just have rec space. They create jobs.” – Fast Company
- “Restaurants confront a new pandemic problem: Customers who don’t want to leave.” – Grub Street
- “Seating is fundamental city infrastructure: The proof is in Paris.” – Social Life Project
- “Sorriest Bus Stops 2021: The Finals – Quebec City vs. Staten Island.” – StreetsBlog
HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK:
- Tuesday 4/20: 420 Party featuring Reggae Lou and The Kind Budz (Mills 50)
- Tuesday 4/20: Pizza Bruno and The Ravenous Pig Brewing Co. Pizza Party (Winter Park)
- Tuesday 4/20: Taffy’s Bungalower Bingo (Downtown)
- Friday 4/20: Factory 93 presents ARTBAT (Downtown)