TOP TEN THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK

This is our latest rundown of the top ten things you need to know this week, in Orlando’s downtown “bungalow neighborhoods.” Click HERE to listen to the 298th episode of Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 which was recorded at The Heavy – Winter Park during our collaborative night market, the Bizarre Bazaar.

Did you pick up a copy of our October print issue yet? Don’t worry, we have it online too.

TOP TEN HEADLINES

1. The City of Orlando’s Under-i park project just underwent some major redesigns, including the addition of 500 parking surface parking spaces, and people are upset – especially the local skateboarding community.
2. Neo-Nazi trolls forced the local LGBT Center to cancel a drag queen story hour event due to online calls for violence and protest.
3. Congratulations to all of these local arts organizations who walked away with pockets full of cash from the Tourist Development Tax coffers last week to support their programming and operations.
4. Avelo Air is offering new non-stop flight service to two Michigan cities and the fares are super cheap right now.
5. In Bloom Florist has sold to a new owner and they have big plans for the local business.
6. Maker Faire is returning to the fairgrounds this November and yes, there will be robot fights.
7. A local architect group is installing a shipping container gallery space in their Parramore office parking lot.
8. “Taco Kat: New Orlando restaurant owner discusses downtown market.” – Orlando Business Journal
9. “Thousands of fans pack out stadium for Monster Jam in Orlando.” – WESH 2
10. “Timothy Green’s big bet on Parramore.” – The Community Paper
    
    

ICYMI – (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)

• “6 people shot in drive-by shooting at Orange County night club; gunman at large.” – FOX 35
• “Buckets of rain pour on Central Florida causing flooding on roads.” – FOX 35
• “Potentially deadly fungal infections climb during COVID pandemic, WHO says.” – FOX 35
• “Homeless Services Network of Central Florida wins big HUD grant.” – Orlando Business Journal
• “More Californians are coming to Florida. Why that matters for the local rental market.” – Orlando Business Journal
• “Appeals court rules against rent control ordinance that is already on the ballot.” – Orlando Weekly
• “The first dedicated cocktail bar in Orlando starts a new decade at new location.” – Very Local Orlando
• “Rise Southern Biscuits to make Florida debut in Winter Park.” – What Now Orlando
  
  

• “House of the Day: 2/1 Orwin Manor home asking $309,999.”
• “House of the Day: 3/2 Colonialtown North home asking $399,000.”
  
  

• “An ode to Blanch Lemco van Ginkel.” – Azure Magazine
• “The movement to keep buildings from making you sick.” – Bloomberg CityLab
• “Want to build affordable housing in the heart of Paris? Make it chic.” – Bloomberg CityLab
• “Robert Moses returns to New York City, in theatrical form.” – Bloomberg City Lab
• “Meet Me Downtown.” – The New York Times
• “Uproar over San Francisco’s $1.7 million toilet.” – Planetizen
• “Companies are helping their workers commute sustainably.” – Reasons To Be Cheerful
  
  

HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK

• Monday 10/31: The Block After Dark at The Beacham (Downtown)
• Monday 10/31: EMO Halloween 3 at Will’s Pub (Mills 50)
• Monday 10/31: Hocus Pocus Halloween Bash at The Abbey (South Eola)
• Tuesday 11/1: Summerlin Soiree Sip-n-Shop at The Veranda (Thornton Park)
• Wednesday 11/2: Shangela – Fully Lit Tour (Downtown)
• Thursday 11/3: Taste of Baldwin Park (Baldwin Park)
• Friday 11/4: Downtown Historic Walking Tour (Downtown)
• Friday 11/4: Growvember Fall Plant Sale at Mead Garden (Winter Park)
  
  

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