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.
Click HERE to listen to the 269th episode of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1, which was recorded at the 20th-anniversary party of Orange Blossom Brewing, which was hosted at Se7enbites in the Milk District. And don’t forget that the digital version of our April 2022 print issue is now available online.
TOP TEN HEADLINES:
- City District Main Street is going through some changes so we thought we’d check it out. Here’s what we figured out.
- Bungalower is teaming up with Ravenous Pig to host a dinner and a movie event on 4/20 in the beer garden with a pig roast and a screening of Pineapple Express. Ticketholders will also get to take part in a special joint-rolling workshop with our friends at Treadwell Farms! Don’t worry, it’s all legal, we’re using CBD flower instead of weed.
- That project at the corner of Fern Creek and Colonial is drawing a lot of attention lately so we thought it was time for an update on the development. Here’s what’s happening at Alexan on Mills.
- A new plant-based burger restaurant is opening in Mills 50 and we got an early look (and taste) inside. Be sure to watch the video.
- We got our hands on the designs for the new Haan Coffee shop in Mills 50 and they’re pretty awesome.
- The City of Orlando is giving away free trees in honor of Earth Day. Go get some, y’all.
- Get to know Antoinette Giles of West Lakes Main Street in the latest “11 Questions” column by local photographer Brian Carlson.
- “Florida Foodie: Founder of GigPro talks changing landscape of the restaurant industry.” – Click Orlando
- “Mad Cow Theatre leaders quit: ‘It’s a mess’” – Orlando Sentinel
- “Orlando residents face ‘financial eviction’ as rents skyrocket with no end in sight.” – Orlando Sentinel
ICYMI – (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)
- “Barbarella moving to John Young Parkway.” – Bungalower
- “EDC announces Orlando 2022 dates.” – Bungalower
- “Jeff’s Bagel Run moving into former Belanger Bagels space.” – Bungalower
- “Orlando creates new OFfice of Constitutional Policing at OPD.” – Bungalower
- “Orlando Potter Festival returns this May.” – Bungalower
- “Winter Park Village announces nine new tenants at its outdoor shopping development.” – Bungalower
- “Man accused of shooting Army veteran in Downtown Orlando could soon bond out of jail.” – FOX 35
- “Developer eyes surfing simulator attraction in Orlando.” – GrowthSpotter
- “40+ aesthetically pleasing spots around Orlando.” – LemonHearted
- “40+ Best things to do in Orlando in April: Events and more!” – Orlando Date Night Guide
- “Disney plans to build more than 1,300 affordable housing units in Orange County.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “Orlando embraces cleaner transportation.” – WMFE
- “House of the Day: 2/1 Lake Como home asking $379,000.”
- “House of the Day: 3/2 Colonialtown home asking $374,900.”
- “Look to West Africa for the future of Green Architecture.” – Bloomberg
- “Community-centered economic inclusion: A strategic action playbook.” – Brookings
- “10 Montreal streets are going pedestrian-only this summer.” – CULT MTL
- “A secretive LA group has a new mission: paint untouched crosswalks.” – NPR
- “Robert Moses takes to the stage in ‘Straight Line Crazy,’ starring Ralph Fiennes.” – Planetizen
HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK:
- Monday 4/11: Justin Bieber (Parramore)
- Tuesday 4/12: LGBTQ+ Community Leader Turnabout (Ivanhoe Village)
- Wednesday 4/13: Winter Park Wine and Dine – 10-year Celebration (Winter Park)
- Thursday 4/14: Novel Lucerne Block Party (SoDo District)
- Friday 4/15: Bright IDEAS Solutions Showcase (Winter Park)