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:
- Wall St. Plaza sold some of its bars to new owners and we had a chance to follow-up with one of them for an update on what they have planned for the downtown entertainment district.
- SunRail is running late this week for Spring Break and they’ve made itineraries for each stop if you’re looking for an adventure. So we took a trip to DeBary to test it out.
- The Winter Park Art Festival is returning this week for its 63rd year.
- Designs were just released for that new Moderne restaurant concept moving into that former mattress shop in Mill 50. And they’re really pretty.
- Southern Fried Sunday is hosting two musical events this month that our members can get discounts to, including a gay country music tour and a 16th anniversary concert.
- After 50 years of business, Charlie’s Bakery has sold to new owners. And they added ice cream.
- Tasty Chomps is hosting a secret menu option at Tabla Indian Restaurant and you should totally take advantage of it while you can.
- “Commissioner’s Update: ‘Big project’ plan over several years will improve Corrine Drive corridor safety and walkability.” – Commissioner Robert Stuart
- “Orlando is a car-reliant hellscape. Tanya Wilder hopes to fix it.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Gov. Ron DeSantis says Disney is in thrall to Communist Party of China while responding to company’s criticism of Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill.” – Orlando Weekly
ICYMI – (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)
- “Colonialtown neighborhood hosting district-wide concert event again.” – Bungalower
- “Mayor Demings hosting Jazz in the Park on March 26.” – Bungalower
- “Non-profit Shark Tank-style event seex 5x the prize pot when attendees chip in at the last minute.” – Bungalower
- “Behind the Deal: Buyer doubles down on Thornton Park. Here’s why.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “Central Florida Expressway Authority plans roadway that charges electric vehicles while driving.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “AREA15, a glitzy Vegas arts and entertainment center, slated for Orlando by 2024.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “DeSantis slams ‘woke’ Disney on Fox News after CEO speaks against ‘don’t say gay’ bill.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “Florida Legislature agrees to $112.1B budget with millions for UCF, Central Florida.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “Orlando bids to host Army-Navy football game in 2027.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “Florida House ready to approve bill that would allow businesses to sue cities over lost profits.” – Orlando Weekly
- “The world’s largest collection of artist sketchbooks is moving to St. Pete.” – St. Pete Rising
- “$50K reward offered for tips identifying 2 men accused of assaulting Orlando letter carrier.” – WFTV 9
- “Lulu White and her Belle Epoque Mansion of Interracial Sex Work.” – Messy Nessy
- “Atlanta urges tactical urbanism to speed up Vision Zero goals.” – Planetizen
- “Where urban design and public health intersect.” – Planetizen
- “A bicycle is an anti-poverty machine.” – Reasons to be Cheerful
- “Freeway widening for whomst?” – Strong Towns
- “The pedalling pastor.” – Strong Towns
HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK:
- Monday 3/14: The In-Between Series presents Golden Flower (Downtown)
- Thursday 3/17: 3rd Thursday Gallery Hop – CityArts (Downtown)
- Thursday 3/17: Patti LaBelle (Downtown)
- Thursday 3/17: The Premiere Collection (Ivanhoe Village)
- Thursday 3/17: ShamRock the Block – St. Patrick’s Day on Washington Street (Thornton Park)
- Friday 3/18: Shaq’s ass All-Stars (Downtown)
- Friday 3/18: St. Patty’s Day Green Glow Paddle (Ivanhoe Village)
- Friday 3/18: Vanjie Mateo from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” (Milk District)
- Friday 3/18: Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival (Winter Park)