TOP TEN THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK

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 343 of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1, recorded at Tuffy’s Bottle Shop in Sanford, before the upcoming Just Call Moe Comedy Jam on September 15.

We also have an Instagram giveaway for a $100 giftcard to Smoke and Donuts in the Milk District, which just started serving coffee and donuts for breakfast. Check out the Instagram link at the bottom of this post to participate.

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TOP TEN HEADLINES

1. The Armstrong Locks property has been sold to a new owner who is hoping to put in a new open-fire restaurant concept. And it sounds delicious. 
2. Fazoli’s just opened up its first Orlando location in years and everyone is really excited about it, apparently. They must really love breadsticks. 
3. Enzian Theater just released its lineup for the 2023 13 Films of Halloween series and you can see them all here. 
4. We kept hearing about vampire-themed events so we did a roundup for you. If you’re into that sort of thing.
5. United Arts of Central Florida has rebranded its arts magazine and you should check it out.
6. The City of Winter Park is hosting a Sustainability Fair and EV Car Show on September 23. 
7. Blake Shelton is going to be performing at his Ole Red Restaurant later this month out on International Drive. The only way to win tickets and qualify for a raffle is to attend a KISS tribute band. 
8. “Gang-related drive-by shootings committed by teens on the rise in Orlando.” – 90.7 WMFE
9. “Orange County Animal Services pauses dog intakes as canine pneumovirus spreads.” – 90.7 WMFE
10. “Facing setbacks and survivors’ frustrations, Pulse foundation leaders boosted pay with tax credit.” – Orlando Sentinel
    

ICYMI – (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)

• “Orlando Fire Department issues call for artists for new Curry Ford station.” – Bungalower
• “Orlando Travel Guide: Where to stay, what to do, and the best restaurants on offer.” – Cosmopolitan
• “Orlando foodies can feast on subs at 1,000 feet in the air on Subway’s new blimp.” – FOX 35
• “Fans are trading spooky friendship bracelets at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights.” – Orlando Weekly
• “Orlando Philharmonic to live-score Tim Burton’s ‘Batman’ for one night only in 2024.” – Orlando Weekly
• “Most Dangerous Neighborhoods in Orlando: Check if yours is on the list.”  – South Arkansas Sun
  

• House of the Day: Upgraded four-bedroom South Conway home asking $535,000
• House of the Day: 2/1 Hourglass home asking $309,000
  

• “The plan to bulldoze hipster East Berlin to pave a new Autobahn.” – Bloomberg CityLab
• “Rethinking roadkill.” – Bloomberg CityLab
• “L.A. doesn’t have enough parks. Why can’t our schools fill the gap?” – Los Angeles Times
• “To escape the heat in Dubai, head to the beach at midnight.” – The New York Times
• “Parisians are pledging allegiance to the ‘Republic of Super Neighbors.’ They must bring cheese.” – The New York Times
• “Why cities are opening their rivers and lakes to swimming.” – Next City
  

HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK

• Wednesday 9/13: The Art of Unity (South Eola)
• Wednesday 9/13: Latina Leadership and Legacy with LWVOC (Winter Park)
• Wednesday 9/13: Prometheus Esoterica’s Halloween Open House (Winter Park)
• Thursday 9/14: Candlelight – 100 Years of Warner Bros (South Eola)
• Friday 9/15: 2nd Annual Just Call Moe Comedy Jam (Sanford)
• Friday 9/15: Opening Reception – (Un)Common Bond (Maitland)
• Friday 9/15: Selfismo and Kevin Selfismo Jr. at the Space Station (College Park)
  

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