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 in the whole “Hurricane Ian” hullabaloo.
Click HERE to listen to the 295th episode of Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 which was recorded at the always lovely Deadwords Brewing on Orange Blossom Trail.
TOP TEN HEADLINES
- Leu Gardens will be closed to the public until further notice to allow for post-storm cleanup. Private events, classes, and weddings will continue as scheduled in the main building.
- The City of Orlando put out a Water Usage Advisory on Sunday, October 2, when local sewage stations became overwhelmed by stormwater outputs. That advisory has since been lifted.
- United Arts is now accepting applications for its Orange County Venue Subsidy Grant for people who need assistance renting a venue for a production or showcase.
- The College Park Rotary Club is hosting its annual Taste of College Park on October 13 and our editor is one of the judges.
- Swine and Sons has opened their new location in the former Foxtail Farm House.
- Bruno Zacchini of Pizza Bruno has just opened a new pizza restaurant in College Park and htis one’s done things a bit differently.
- A local author has just released a book that’s all about random posts on the Nextdoor app, specifically ones that were posted from his neighbors in Colonialtown.
- Orlando power couple Marc and Sharon Hagle book 2nd flight with Blue Origin; to invite some local kids to see launch.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “Shocking photos from space show Florida ‘shedding’ water from Hurricane Ian.” – FOX 35
- “Orlando FreeFall ride will be taken down after teen’s death, operator says.” – CNN
ICYMI – (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)
- “Ian deals blow to Florida’s teetering insurance sector.” – ABC
- “Local filmmakers grant teen’s wish with special short film project.” – Bungalower
- “Rollins College’s Dave’s Boathouse reopens with new kosher and halal-certified menu.” – Bungalower
- “Roundup: How to help Hurricane Ian victims.” – Bungalower
- “‘All of our animals stayed:’ Gatorland talks recovery after Hurricane Ian.” – Click Orlando
- “‘Starting from scratch:’ Rio Pinar residents try to salvage belongings after flood.” – Click Orlando
- “Bob Carr Plaza to be improved.” – The Community Paper
- “Orlando apartment complex to pay over $260k for alleged discrimination.” – FOX 35
- “Pickleball restaurant and entertainment concept takes aim at Orlando.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “Dizzy Donuts, from Pizza Bruno’s Bruno Zacchini, is coming to College Park.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Florida Bat Festival returns to Lubee Conservancy this month.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Nicaraguan coffee shop Stemma Craft Coffee opens in downtown Orlando.” – Orlando Weekly
- “President Biden pardons all federal mariuana possession offenses.” – West Orlando News
- “House of the Day: 3/2 Condo in New Smyrna Beach asking $595,000.”
- “House of the Day: House of the Day:3/1 Home in SoDo asking $274,900.”
- “NYC to transform vacant public spaces into rest hubs for food delivery workers.” – 6sqft
- “How public spaces can keep small businesses open.” – Bloomberg CityLab
- “Pop-Up libraries are helping Melbourne move on from lockdowns.” – Bloomberg CityLab
- “Architects in Dubai dream up a massive space-age ring to encircle the world’s tallest building.” – CNN
- “These colorful ‘pocket parks’ are revitalizing public space.” – CNN
- “How Japan built cities where you could send your toddler on an errand.” – Slate
HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK
- Monday 10/10: Petty Thefts, Hyperspace, Audible Parts (Mills 50)
- Tuesday 10/11: Bungalower Drag Bingo (Baldwin Park)
- Tuesday 10/11: Edgewater Drive Complete Street Meeting (College Park)
- Wednesday 10/12: Pride Showcase at SAVOY Orlando (Ivanhoe Village)
- Thursday 10/13: Taste of College Park (College Park)
- Thursday 10/13: Peace and Storytelling – Orlando Story Club (Out of Bounds)
- Friday 10/14: The Holy Pop Trinity Dance Night (Mills 50)