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 288th episode of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1, which was recorded at City Works in Disney Springs, and had some amazing duck nachos and beer flights.
TOP TEN HEADLINES
- The City of Orlando is cracking down on late-night “bad behavior” downtown with a new series of ordinances.
- The Orlando Museum of Art launched a new Art Task Force to help rebuild community trust following the “fake Basquiat” debacle.
- The National Ballet of Ukraine is coming to Orlando this month to raise funds for the war effort against Russia with a special performance at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
- Bungalower has teamed up with the folks at Orlando Shirts to relaunch our online merch store. Keep your eyes peeled for some flash sales and limited-edition goodies.
- The Milk District has declared itself as the Center of the Sandwich Universe, at least in Orlando, with a special week-long celebration of its award-winning local restaurants. Check out this list of events and participating businesses if you’re making any lunch plans this week.
- Orlando Meats has closed.
- Orlando’s CRA is installing some digital wayfinding signage in the Central Business District. It’ll have directions to local landmarks, event listings, and the ability to send out emergency alerts.
- A Jimmy Hula’s in downtown Orlando is being renovated to house a new Latin-influenced smashburger concept called Papi Smash.
- “Landlords sue to stop Orange County’s proposed rent cap.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “Orange County Health Department opens web portal for monkeypox vaccinations, appointments snapped up immediately.” – Orlando Weekly
ICYMI – (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)
- “A conversation with Jeff Turner: Winter Park’s other mayor.” – The32789
- “Winter Pines F&B director discusses concessions updates.” – The32789
- “Global Peace Film Festival returns this September.” – Bungalower
- “Huey Magoo’s announces opening date for new downtown location.” – Bungalower
- “Juice Bikes founder launches new market project.” – Bungalower
- “Local troubadour Eugene Snowden hosting special birthday performance August 31.” – Bungalower
- “Orange County Library August event roundup.” – Bungalower
- “Man, 23, dies after being struck by Tesla while crossing road near UCF.” – FOX 35
- “Orlando International Airport continues to rebound from pandemic, international travel leads the surge in traffic.” – Positively Osceola
- “Terrifying video shows small plane crash onto University Boulevard in Orlando.” – WESH 2
- “Mechanical failure to blame for plane crash on busy Orange County road, FHP says.” – WFTV 9
- “3/3 Cantilevered home on Lake Rowena asking $2,800,000.”
- “3/2 Classic ranch home in Curry Ford West asking $389,999.”
- “Brazil set to build the world’s biggest urban garden by 2024.” – Bloomberg CityLab
- “Vision Zero still a pipe dream as road deaths continue to climb.” – Planetizen
- “Why golf carts could quietly revolutionize transportation.” – Planetizen
- “How America’s first Heat Officers are cooling Miami and Los Angeles.” – Reasons To Be Cheerful
- “Ventilation Corridors funnel cool mountain air into steam Stuttgart.” – Reasons To Be Cheerful
- “The Deadliest Stroad in America.” – Strong Towns
HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK
- All Week: The Milk District Sandwich Week (Milk District)
- Tuesday 8/23: Bungalower Drag Bingo at Tactical Brewing (Baldwin Park)
- Tuesday 8/23: Cult Classic – “Death to Smoochy” (Maitland)
- Thursday 8/25: Fizz and Chips Night at Edible Education Experience (College Park)
- Thursday 8/25: Party Like It’s 1973 (South Eola)
- Thursday 8/25: Summer Art Auction Open House (Maitland)
- Friday 8/26: Movie Night – “Good Burger” (Milk District)