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 310 of Bungalower and The Bus on Real Radio 104.1, recorded at Reyes Mezcaleria in the North Quarter.
TOP TEN HEADLINES
- The City of Orlando is really leaning into its plan to completely overhaul the downtown core and create a future where there are less bars and nightclubs and more restaurants and retail.
- A hooded vandal was caught on security cam footage busting out the windows in a local gay bar in the Milk District.
- We’re teaming up with Tactical Brewing to host a beer festival on January 28 at Lake Eola with over 40 visiting breweries from across the country. Our friends from the Florida Fire Drakes will be putting on demonstration battles all day too. Will you be there?
- The YMCA of Central Florida has just launched a new membership pricing model that has dramatically dropped the price to use their facilities, in response to the ever-growing cost of living.
- An award-winning New York restaurant is opening a sister space in Winter Park, in the former home of Dexter’s in Hannibal Square.
- Orange County has announced that it has officially finished collecting hurricane debris. We’re not sure if that means they got it all or if they’re just giving up, but we thank them for their service.
- Mayor Dyer’s annual Neighborhood and Community Summit will return for its 18th consecutive year on March 25 at Loews Royal Pacific Resort and is still one of the best ways to get the 411 on how to live your best Orlando life.
- “Orlando nightclubs, city at odds over proposed new policies.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “Downtown Orlando condo war rages over fees, rentals.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “Orlando Museum of Art placed on probation but gets high-level support.” – Orlando Sentinel
ICYMI – (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)
- “Camden North Quarter is getting a sushi restaurant.” – Bungalower
- “Orange County Library System is letting you check out Wi-Fi hotspots now.” – Bungalower
- “Pet Alliance hosting Paws in the Park on February 11.” – Bungalower
- “Lake Davis/Greenwood neighbors cheer stormwater improvements’ progress.” – The Community Paper
- “Jennifer Kesse disappearance: 17 years later, family says they have new leads in Orlando cold case.” – FOX 35
- “‘Roboland’ theme park set to open in Orlando, Florida on Friday.” – FOX 35
- “Coalition for the Homeless plans new building.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “3 takeaways from Orange County’s Sunshine Corridor meeting with Universal Parks & Resorts.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “Shepherd’s Hope CEO Pam Gould announces resignation.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “Rent: $1,803/month. Salary: $1,996/month. Living in Orlando often doesn’t add up | Commentary.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “Florida is the second most-expensive state to buy a dozen eggs, according to Instacart study.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Watermark’s 2023 WAVEs FINAL round – VOTE NOW.” – Watermark
- “Casting underway for new game show set to film in Orlando.” – WESH 2
- “Against House Porn.” – Azure
- “Biden revives housing rule that Trump derided as ‘abolishing the suburbs.'” – Bloomberg CityLab
- “Redesigning streets for livability.” – Planetizen
- “Small modes are beautiful.” – Planetizen
- “5 Telltale signs you’re on the stroad from Hell.” – Strong Towns
- “Baltimore wants permanent parklets.” – Strong Towns
- “House of the Day: This house in Rose Isle is a million dollar fixer-upper.”
- “House of the Day: Sprawling pink estate in Winter Park asking nearly $10 million.”
HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK
- Tuesday 1/24: Bungalower Drag Bingo and Music Video Dance Party (Baldwin Park)
- Wednesday 1/25: Diversitastic! Dining Experience – Laos (Mills 50)
- Wednesday 1/25: Wicked (Downtown)
- Thursday 1/26: Bird Call – An APGD Celebration (Audubon Park)
- Thursday 1/26: Ooops We Did It Again – Britney Spears Dance Party (Mills 50)
- Friday 1/27: Bit Bridade – Mega Man II and Duck Tales Live (South Eola)
- Friday 1/27: Local Music Merch Swap (Audubon Park)
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