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 337 of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1, which was recorded at Kappy’s Subs in beautiful Maitland. We’re also in the process of launching a new collaborative coffee blend with our friends at Lobos Coffee and Buddy members have a full week where they can unlock a flight of coffees to try and vote for their favorite. The winning blend will be the one we sell later this fall.
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TOP TEN HEADLINES
- The Orlando Police Department recently raided the home of the Tourism Devlopment Tax Citizen Advisory co-chair, Jane Healy, because it was full of drugs. She still served at the last meeting anyway though.
- FDOT has shared that a car fire last week did not damage the I-4 Express Lanes bridge connecting from the 408.
- The NFL Pro Bowl is returning to Orlando’s Camping World Stadium in 2024.
- The Orlando Science Center is officially 60% finished with construction of its new animal-centric “Life” exhibition hall and Bungalower got a special behind-the-scenes hard hat tour. Check out our video.
- The City of Orlando has formally adopted a scooter program and they’re here to stay.
- The History Center is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its “Music and Mayhem” exhibit with a downtown walking tour and a special concert.
- Junior Urso is back with Orlando City Soccer and all is right with the world.
- “Orlando apartment market is 2nd-most sought-after in U.S. Here’s why that matters.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “Orange County leaders accept TDT task force recommendations — but questions remain.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “Prominent downtown Orlando leader Thomas Chatmon dies at age 68.” – Orlando Business Journal
What are you all doing downtown?
We work at CityArts and Downtown Arts District and we were just here with a group called Friends of American Art. They were here in support of two local artists – Edson Campos and Kathleen Brodeur – who are showing here at the gallery.
What do you all love about downtown?
We love the vibe. It’s fun, there’s always new people coming in – a lot of people from out of town – so we get to meet people from all different cultures.
So the gallery is city-sponsored, is that correct?
It’s a city-owned building, and we’re part of a non-profit that manages and operates the building.
And you regularly put on art shows for everyone?
We do. Every month it changes, and we also have a new little cafe, which will be opening July 21.
It’s kind of an exciting, little touchstone, this gallery.
Absolutely, if you’re downtown, the gallery is the place to go.
ICYMI – (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)
- “Crealde’s Cup-a-thon event returns for 39th year.” – Bungalower
- “Mayor to hoist UCF flag at City Hall, July 27.” – Bungalower
- “New car recharge hub opening this week in downtown Orlando.” – Bungalower
- “OnePulse officially walks away from interim memorial.” – Bungalower
- “Socially-concious coffee shop closing Winter Park location.” – Bungalower
- “Tim McGraw to perform at Amway Center in 2024.” – Bungalower
- “Who needs haunted houses? What to know about I-4’s ‘Dead Zone,’ Florida’s haunted highway.” – The Daytona Beach News-Journal
- “Parramore Development plans 7-story tower outside downtown Orlando using Live Local Act.” – GrowthSpotter
- “Heatwave and housing shortage intensify homelessness crisis in Orlando.” – The NYC Vibe
- “In the year of infamous Basquiat exhibit, Orlando Museum of Art saw a boost.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “Orlando’s Plaza Live closed for now: ‘It will be completely refurbished’”- Orlando Sentinel
- “Trans ultramarathon runner ends journey across the U.S. in Orlando.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “H Mart’s upcoming Orlando location is expected to begin construction this fall.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Orange County Commissioners want a 25% salary boost, subject to public hearing.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Orlando International Airport set to raise fees for Uber, Lyft and other rideshare services.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Woman drove the wrong-way on I-4 for 15 minutes before trooper crashed his cruiser into her car.” – WFTV 9
- “Phoenix’s rapid growth magnified its vulnerability to heat.” – Bloomberg CityLab
- “On New York’s first 110-degree summer day, what will break first? Asphalt like goo, grounded planes, buckled railroad tracks: a sweat-inducing list.” – Curbed
- “What’s in the subway water that drips on your head? A semi-scientific inquiry.” – Curbed
- “In Philadelphia, city pools bring relief as closed ones stir frustration.” – The New York Times
- “Car-free Montreal street hailed as success.” – Planetizen
- “Tampa unveils 30-year mobility plan.” – Planetizen
HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK
- Tuesday 8/1: Bungalower Drag Bingo and Music Video Dance Party (Baldwin Park)
- Tuesday 8/1: Loose Liips – The August Edition (Mills 50)
- Wednesday 8/2: Real Madrid vs. Juventus (West Lakes)
- Thursday 8/3: The Kitty Beautiful’s Cat Portrait Painting Class (Downtown)
- Friday 8/4: Florida Underground Fest 4 – Kick-off Party (Mills 50)
- Friday 8/4: Lunch and Learn – The Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp (Downtown)
