Happy Fourth of July, Orlando! This is our latest rundown of the top ten things you need to know this week, in Orlando’s downtown “bungalow neighborhoods,” and some bonus headlines you may have missed.
Click HERE to listen to the 281st episode of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1, which was recorded at Dolce Thornton Park (Instagram | Website) by Lake Eola to check out their new intimate restaurant and dessert bar and where the boys could fill their faces with cheesecake ice cream cones, maple bacon cupcakes, and all-day breakfast items.
TOP TEN HEADLINES
- There’s a meningitis outbreak in Florida and Orange has more cases than any other county. Find out which groups are most at risk.
- Orlando Museum of Art had a big week, y’all. Their Basquiat exhibit was seized by the FBI and the board canned the executive director. What do you think will happen next?
- The City of Orlando is in hot water when whoever sent out a city-wide e-newsletter ahead of the long weekend took it upon themselves to wax poetic about the state of the nation and whether we should be even celebrating Independence Day, and put it in the email. The City has since issued an apology.
- The Orlando Magic used its first draft pick on Paolo Banchero and Twitter went wild.
- Orlando City beat out Nashville in a shootout and is heading to the U.S. Open Cup semifinals! The game was crazy and 22 yellow cards were issued.
- A new indoor dog park/bar has opened in downtown Orlando but your pups have to be vaccinated and fixed to be allowed to sign up. Check out our behind-the-scenes video ahead of the opening.
- Too Much Sauce has closed its location in Mills Park.
- “At least seven deaths in FL from meningococcal disease; one of the worst outbreaks in U.S. history.” – Florida Phoenix
- “Brightline high-speed rail station at Disney Springs nixed. Here’s why.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “Soaring inflation has some Central Florida diners eating out less.” – Orlando Sentinel
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ICYMI – (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)
- “First Look: Inside the new Edyth Bush Building.” – the32789
- “Lawsuit filed in 2021 Lake Osceola drowning.” – the32789
- “Cavo’s Bar and Kitchen owners scoop up vacated Mediterranean Blue space.” – Bungalower
- “Cool Job Alert: Placemaking Director at Universal Creative.” – Bungalower
- “Mason Jar Provisions closes Thornton Park restaurant, cooking up secret location.” – Bungalower
- “For art-museum director Aaron De Groft, high hopes came to abrupt end in Orlando.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “Gatorland: Capybara Encounter now available.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “One of the worst meningitis outbreaks in U.S. history is ravaging Florida’s gay men.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Orlando fave comedian Preacher Lawson makes ‘Tonight Show’ stand-up debut.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Wave of resignations among creative staff at Garden Theatre raises questions about leadership.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Winter Park woman sues police department after being shot in her home.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Orlando considered country’s top destination for Fourth of July weekend.” – WESH 2
- “School Board selects Dr. Maria Vazquez as next OCPS Superintendent.” – West Orlando News
- “Passages Insolites, the public art circut explores unexpected public spaces in the City of Quebec.” – Arch Daily
- “Discovering a new city, one Space Invader at a time.” – Bloomberg
- “Hoboken hasn’t had a traffic death in four years. What’s it doing right?” – Curbed
- “Forget returning to the office. The future of cities lies in vibrant civic spaces.” – Fast Company
- “Vancouver shop helps revitalize ‘iconic’ vintage neon signs for new downtown display.” – Global News
- “Can Toronto finally win its war on noise pollution?” – Next City
HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK
- Monday 7/4: 4th of July Sunset and Fireworks Paddle (Ivanhoe Village)
- Monday 7/4: Annual 4th of July Celebration (Winter Park)
- Monday 7/4: Fireworks at the Fountain (Lake Eola)
- Monday 7/4: Independence Day Protest (Downtown)
- Monday 7/4: Orlando City vs. D.C. United (Parramore)
- Tuesday 7/5: Comedy Showcase at The Falcon (Thornton Park)
- Friday 7/8: ChicagoPalooza at A La Cart (Milk District
- Friday 7/8: Spooky and Gay at the Renaissance (Ivanhoe Village)