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 317 of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1, which was recorded at the newly opened Park Avenue Tavern (Website) in Winter Park’s Hannibal Square along with the boys from Ben Laube Homes (Website).
TOP TEN HEADLINES
- Ongoing crime at 55 West apartments on Church Street is causing some problems for the residents.
- Orlando Police found the man behind the broken windows at a local gay club and it turns out his act of vandalism wasn’t “motivated by hate.” Which may not be the case for a local hairstylist and her friends who were caught on security cameras tagging Ivanhoe Village businesses with anti-police stickers.
- The Girl Scouts of Citrus Council unveiled a new Women’s History and Cultural Center on Saturday, March 11.
- College Park is getting a new Irish pub in a space that used to be home to another Irish pub that closed in 2013; Scruffy Murphy’s.
- Beefy King has an online impersonator on UberEats that’s copied their name, address, and logo, but not the food.
- Papi Smash Burger is now open in downtown Orlando.
- Brightline just broke an intercity rail speed record and wants everyone to know about it.
- “Drunken Summerfield couple charged in brutal attack on security guard.” – Villages-News
- “Orlando man accused of killing former TV20 employee, two others, pleads not guilty.” – WCJB
- “SunRail sees huge turnout for free Saturday. Could weekend service return?” – WFTV 9
ICYMI – (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)
- “Dr. Phillips Center announces lineup for the Broadway in Orlando season.” – Bungalower
- “I Wish This Was … an incubator kitchen.” – Bungalower
- “Local mead-makers want your loquats.” – Bungalower
- “Put on a fancy bonnet and join the jubilee on April 8.” – Bungalower
- “Orlando man walking on road near theme park dies after being struck by SUV, troopers say.” – Click Orlando
- “Central Florida homelessness crisis worsens due to high rents.” – NewsBreak
- “New Orlando Pride General Manager Haley Carter on 2023 goals, championships, and business crossover.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “Orlando’s tallest building will get a new look. Here’s what’s changing and why.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “Pictures: Bike Week coleslaw wrestling.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “Disney CEO Iger says his crowded theme parks cost too much.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “21 day-trip destinations outside Orlando that feel like a fever dream.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Winter Park Voice names new editor.” – Winter Park Voice
- “FACT FOCUS: Conspiracies misconstrue ‘15-minute city’ idea.” – AP News
- “The 9 best architecture, design, and urbanism books out this spring.” – Curbed
- “Elon Musk is building a Montessori.” – Curbed
- “What if we made it easier for renters to buy their buildings?” – Curbed
- “Livable Streets, revisited.” – Planetizen
- “Women in their place: Public spaces where women thrive.” – Social Life Project
- “Pocket Parks: A small bet that makes a big difference.” – Strong Towns
HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK
- Monday 3/12: The Skivvies (South Eola)
- Tuesday 3/14: Bungalower Drag Bingo and Music Video Dance Party (Baldwin Park)
- Wednesday 3/15: CONCACAF Champions League – Orlando City vs. Tigres MX (Parramore)
- Thursday 3/16: 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Round 1 (Parramore)
- Thursday 3/16: Art and Eat – Hannibal Square (Winter Park)
- Friday 3/17: 8th Annual Orlando Whiskey Festival (Ivanhoe Village)
- Friday 3/17: Chris Distefano (Milk District)
- Friday 3/17: Movieola: Turning Red (Downtown)
- Friday 3/17: ShamRock the Block Street Party (Thornton Park)
- Friday 3/17: St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl (Mills 50)