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 333 of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1, which was recorded at Deadwords Brewing as part of our ongoing monthly radio residency there.
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TOP TEN HEADLINES
- An Orlando college student has been sentenced to federal prison for participating in the Capitol Riot. His dad and grandparents were there too.
- Hamburger Mary’s filed a lawsuit against the State of Florida for its recently passed Protection of Children Law and the judge just granted an injunction.
- Two rockstar literary figures are coming to town and you need to be there to hear what they have to say. In case you don’t click, it’s Neil Gaiman and Art Spiegelman.
- A developer wants to build a 14-story mixed-use tower by Lake Ivanhoe and people have feelings about it.
- The City of Orlando is hosting its 46th annual Fireworks at the Fountain on July 4th and you’re all invited. Worried there could be another stampede this year? OPD says they’ve got it covered.
- Wondering what’s City Council has been up to? Our Partnerships Director watched the council meeting so you don’t have to. Check out his roundup.
- If you’ve been wondering why you can’t get anyone at the City of Orlando Permitting Services on the phone, it’s not because they don’t like you. Their phones are out.
- Chicago-based Potbelly Sandwich Works is opening a location in Orlando.
- Mark your calendar for July 14 and come celebrate Christmas in July with us at Wally’s Bar and Liquors in the Mills 50 District.
- “Soon-to-open Evermore Resort completes 8-acre, 17-million gallon Crystal Lagoon, the first of its kind in Orlando.” – GrowthSpotter
ICYMI – (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)
- “Malaria in Florida? Here’s what Orange County residents should know.” – 90.7 WMFE
- “Food and family on Fairbanks: Linda’s Winter Park Diner bids farewell.” – The 32789
- “Dr. Phillips Center hosting live concert of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse soundtrack.” – Bungalower
- “OUC celebrating 100th anniversary this week.” – Bungalower
- “Pickleball, restaurant concept backed by Rob Gronkowski, other NFL stars inks Orlando deal.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “Court ruling clears way for Seminole Tribe to conduct sports betting in Florida.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “4th of July fireworks and events.” – Orlando Date Night Guide
- “Expect brutal heat this week across Central Florida – and take steps to stay cool.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “Gov. DeSantis signs controversial bill that allows use of radioactive material in Florida roads.” – Orlando Weekly
- “The upcoming Evermore Orlando Resort debuts the city’s first artificial lagoon.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Chris Christini, owner of popular Italian restaurant, is dead at 83.” – Scott Joseph Orlando
- “Orlando mural honoring Pulse victims painted over.” – WESH 2
Hey ladies! What are y’all doing downtown?
“It is Britney’s birthday weekend, so we went to the Tea Room Experience just up the street. It was our first time, and then we just stumbled onto Lake Eola. And I got flowers for myself.”
Just like Miley Cyrus! Now what are you going to do?
“Now we’re going on an adventure and petting all of the golden retrievers. We live in Ocala so we don’t come down here often.”
- “When it comes to rich countries taking the environment seriously, I say: Vive la France.” – The Guardian
- “Zoning won’t create walkable suburbs on its own. But one great block might.” – Happy Cities
- “Wildfire smoke takes toll on bike commuters.” – Planetizen
- “The health alliance that keeps Austin’s music scene rocking.” – Reasons To Be Cheerful
- “City announces new ‘Broadway Vision’ public spaces.” – Spectrum News 1
- “Potty poll: Help name Philadelphia’s new public restrooms.” – WHYY
HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK
- Monday 7/3: Summa Suga R&B Party with Extra Rhythm (Downtown)
- Tuesday 7/4: 4th of July Party at The Veranda (Thornton Park)
- Tuesday 7/4: 4th of July Sunset and Fireworks Paddle (Ivanhoe Village)
- Tuesday 7/4: Fireworks at the Fountain (Downtown)
- Tuesday 7/4: Orlando City SC vs. Toronto FC (Parramore)
- Friday 7/7: Chicagopalooza (Milk District)
- Friday 7/7: C-Note Summer Art Grab (Park Lake Highland)
- Friday 7/7: Lunch and Learn – Life and Legacy of Albin Polasek (Downtown)
- Friday 7/7: Movie Night at Leu – JAWS (Audubon Park)
