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:
- AdventHealth has returned to “Green Status” and normal operations.
- Magical Dining was extended through October 17.
- Bubbalou’s has closed its Winter Park location.
- The owner of Grills Seafood announced that he will not be requiring his workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 due to his religious beliefs, in spite of the recent mandate put in place by President Biden.
- The infamous “No-Bacon Wendy’s” in Ivanhoe Village has closed.
- Ivanhoe Park Brewing was just named as the official craft beer partner of Orlando Solar Bears and will release a special beer just for them.
- Mayhem on Mills is back with a special “Halloween Horror Fights” event next month and Bungalower Buddy members will get early access to tickets.
- Mexican hot dog cart, Cholo Dogs, will host a hot dog eating contest next month.
- “Rollins College earns No. 1 ranking from U.S. News and World Report.” – the32789
- “Orlando officials ‘highly encouraged’ as FIFA visits to review region’s World Cup bid.” – Orlando Sentinel
ICYMI – (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT):
- “Court: DeSantis ban on school mask mandates back in force.” – AP News
- “The Nook hosting pop-up parking lot piano performance.” – Bungalower
- “Monster Jam World Finals return to Orlando, May 2022.” – Bungalower
- “New wellness center in West Lakes looking for cafe operator.” – Bungalower
- “Taste of Chengdu has re=opened in Baldwin Park.” – Bungalower
- “Grow Orlando, St. Luke’s UMC start online farmers market selling produce grown by micro-farm network.” – Click Orlando
- “Orlando Shakes to require COVID vaccination card or negative test for entry.” – Click Orlando
- “Bid alert: City of Orlando’s SoDo road work up for grabs.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “NPR finds feds sell flood-prone home to unsuspecting buyers in Florida.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “Orlando Pride, City report 100% vaccination rates among players.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “Hundreds gather for Florida Puerto Rican Parade & Festival in downtown Orlando.” – WFTV 9
Event-full Fall in Downtown Orlando
Ahh, fall. Who can resist PSL season, spooktacular events, and cheering for your hometown teams? There’s so much fun to turn up in downtown Orlando in October; from Magical Dining to Magic games, Fiesta Latina to Synapse to IMMERSE, and Halloween-themed frights and delights like an outdoor movie night at Lake Eola featuring “Beetlejuice.” Orlando City Lions, Solar Bears, and Orlando Pride games, oh my! Downtown certainly is for the fans this fall. Explore all the ways to turn up your time in downtown Orlando this fall HERE.
- “3/2 Mid-century in Lawsona/Fern Creek asking $475,000.”
- “2/1 Fairview Shores home with fancy patio asking $325,000.”
- “3/2 Home in Lake Como asking $449,900.”
- “Chattanooga gave one of its most popular gathering spots a stunning makeover.” – Blue Zones
- “State Resilience and Recovery: Strategies to reduce inequality and promote propsperity by creating better places.” – Brookings
- “Report: To close the park access gap, open up schoolyards.” – Grist
- “Economics in Brief: Pittsburgh will launch guaranteed income program.” – Next City
- “Minneapolis rethinks public water fountains.” – Next City
- “Once upon a pandemic, New York let its street vendors thrive.” – Reasons To Be Cheerful
HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK:
- Monday 9/20: The Gumbo Festival (Out of Bounds)
- Tuesday 9/21: Artist Talk – Martin Stranka (ONLINE)
- Thursday 9/23: The Orlando Elvis Festival (Out of Bounds)
- Thursday 9/23: Brews and Belly Laughs (Mills 50)
- Thursday 9/23: Oviedo Oktoberfest (Out of Bounds)
- Friday 9/24: The 2-Piano Benefit Concert (Milk District)
- Friday 924: Battle of the Boy Bands Dance Party (Downtown)
- Friday 9/24: Tacos, Tequila, and Tito’s Pub Crawl (Downtown)