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 Episode 304 of Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1 which was recorded at the newly renovated Bosendorfer Lounge at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in downtown Orlando.
TOP TEN HEADLINES
- There are so many fun things to do for the holidays in Orlando right own, including a special drive-thru holiday light show on International Drive and weekly programming around Lake Eola.
- Orlando was ranked as the most “overrated city” in the world by a dumb website.
- Orlando City Hall adopted an ordinance to clarify the differences between bars, restaurants, and clubs. So what does that mean?
- A mural was damaged on a building in Mills 50 that will soon house a new bar concept, and now a local commissioner wants to fix the mural with discretionary funds.
- When 13 strangers were stranded in Orlando with no flights on the horizon, they banded together and rented a van. Their journey went viral and now they’re friends. Because it’s the holidays.
- Dr. Phillips Charities has just announced the new tenant(s) for its replica juice stand in the Packing District; Foxtail Coffee, Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream, and Ravenous Pig Brewing Co.
- Months after shutting down due to a fire, Goff’s Drive In has announced that it has closed on Orange Blossom Trail.
- “Black religious leaders come together for national summit in Orlando next week.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Col. Joe Kittinger, Orlando legend and record-setting skydiver, dies at 94.” – FOX 35
- “Orlando makes list of best cities in the world.” – WESH 2
ICYMI – (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)
- “Families with dementia patients who wander could benefit from this kit preserving their scent.” – 90.7 WMFE
- “Cholo Dogs and Pattie Lou’s Donuts open stall in Amway Arena.” – Bungalower
- “Clean the world to be featured on ‘Dirty Jobs.'” – Bungalower
- “Eyes on the Street: Popular Sanford restaurant opening location in College Park.” – Bungalower
- “Fluffy Japanese pancake restaurant coming to Colonialtown via Canada.” – Bungalower
- “Former Auckland mayoral candidate opens coffee hut by Lake Eola.” – Bungalower
- “Google releases Local Year in Search roundup for 2022.” – Bungalower
- “Haan Coffee Roasters is in soft opening.” – Bungalower
- “Otto’s High Dive sets open date for December 13.” – Bungalower
- “United Arts awards $500,000 in venue subsidy grants to local organizations.” – Bungalower
- “‘Jaws’ inspired burger restaurant to open in Orlando near Universal Studios.” – FOX 35
- “50+ Festive and free holiday events in Orlando for 2022.” – Orlando Date Night Guide
- “13 ways to help others this holiday season.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “The Majesty building: Florida’s longest-running construction joke.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “Orlando couple to appear on ABC’s ‘The Great Christmas Light Fight’ Monday night.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “Holiday special from Central Florida boy-band Backstreet Boys pulled by ABC amid sexual assault allegations.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Universal Orlando opens movie-themed escape room in CityWalk.” – Orlando Weekly
- “WPRK celebrates 70 years.” – The Sandspur
- “Parramore Kidz Zone employee accused of inappropriately touching 17-year-old girl.” – WFTV 9
- “Locally-owned Brazilian pie restaurant to open in Winter Park.” – What Now Orlando
- “How the parking garage conquered the city.” – Bloomberg CityLab
- “How to fix the most dangerous streets in America.” Bloomberg CityLab
- “From ‘Urban Exodus’ to ‘Urban Doom Loop.’” – Planetizen
- “Homeowners struggling to get insurance in wildfire-prone Colorado.” – Strong Towns
- “Not a stranger, not a friend: The second-ring relationships our cities need more of.” – Strong Towns
HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK
- Monday 12/12: “Hunks The Show” at Knight Library (UCF)
- Tuesday 12/13: Enzian Christmas series “Gremlins 2” (Maitland)
- Tuesday 12/13: Screening “BRO’S” benefiting The Center Orlando (Ivanhoe Village)
- Wednesday 12/14: Cocktails and Carols at The Abbey (South Eola)
- Thursday 12/15: Living Nativity Experience (Audubon Park)
- Friday 12/16: Benefit for Uncle Lou’s Legal Fund Day 1 (Mills 50)
- Friday 12/16: Holiday Movie at Lake Eola Park – “Four Christmases” (Downtown)