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 371 of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1 FM, taped at Chima Steakhouse on Sand Lake Road, a beautiful Brazilian steakhouse in the former home of Bonefish Grill.
TOP TEN HEADLINES
- Orlando commissioner Regina Hill has been accused of exploiting a 96-year-old woman out of her life’s savings to pay for everything from a facelift to a trip to Miami.
- Winter Park named its firest-ever woman mayor, Sheila De Ciccio. We hope her informative and entertaining newsletters continue throughout her term in office.
- New rules that would have dramatically changed the way food trucks operate in the City of Orlando were postponed to be reworked after a number of operators went to city hall to share their feels.
- SoDo Main Street just launched a new “Community Vibrancy” event series as part of an effort to support struggling businesses on Orange Avenue that have been negatively affected by ongoing road construction. Check out their calendar of of upcoming events.
- The annual Florida Film Festival returns on April 14 and it’ll feature parties, screenings, and celebrity appearances by folks like Natasha Lyonne and John Cleese.
- The annual Bike [The Mayor] to Work Day was rescheduled to April 5 due to adverse weather this weekend. The event lets you escort Mayor Dyer to City Hall via bicycle and police escort before he leaves you to find your own way home once he’s safely sitting in his office.
- Our amazing St. Patrick’s Day street festival in Baldwin Park was a resounding success and we’re so thankful to our friends Tactical Brewing for hosting and to all of the participants in the inaugural water balloon tournament.
- “Elder exploitation claims against Regina Hill look extra ugly.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “Where to find Easter brunch in Orlando.” – Orlando Date Night Guide
- “Mo Bamba sells downtown Orlando penthouse for $2.625 million.” – Orlando-News.com
ICYMI – (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)
- “More pollen in Central Florida? Doctors seeing more allergy complaints.” – 90.7 WMFE
- “Ask Bungalower: Is Dolce closed?” – Bungalower
- “Manchester City to play Barcelona at Camping World Stadium, July 30.” – Bungalower
- “Mulch dump owners getting big fine for February fire.” – Bungalower
- “Orlando Museum of Art appoints new Chief Curator.” – Bungalower
- “Behind The Scenes: What’s it like being a performer in Orlando?” – Click Orlando
- “Two killed in shooting near illegal after-hours club, Orange County deputies say.” – FOX 35
- “Orlando International Airport has its busiest day ever.” – FOX 35
- “Jump in local home foreclosures puts Orlando among worst metros in US.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “New Orlando BBQ spot Smokemade Meats + Eats an instant hit on opening day (PHOTOS).” – Orlando Business Journal
- “Fateful decisions near for Yarborough Ranch, Split Oak Forest.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “Rep. Carolina Amesty notarized document that teacher says he never signed.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “Mister Rogers’ Week of Kindness memorial event series kicks off in early April in Winter Park.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Diverging Diamond Interchange at Sand Lake Road.” – West Orlando News
- “10 Women Who Have Shaped Contemporary Design and Architecture.” – Architecture
- “Dallas is looking for design that can tackle loneliness.” – Bloomberg CityLag
- “How design promotes better mental health for children.” – Bloomberg CityLab
- “Guerrilla Urbanism asks forgiveness, not permission.” – CNU
HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK
- Monday 3/25: Miss Glamorous 2024 (Milk District)
- Monday 3/25: Orlando Herstory at Conduit (Winter Park)
- Monday 3/25: Orlando Solar Bears vs. Florida Everlades (Parramore)
- Tuesday 3/26: National Miss Comedy Queen Pageant (Milk District)
- Wednesday 3/27: YogaHigh at The Acre (College Park)
- Wednesday 3/27: Orlando Magic vs. Golden State Warriors (Parramore)
- Thursday 3/28: Orlando Solar Bears vs. Jacksonville Icemen (Parramore)
- Friday 3/29: Cece Teneal at Dr. Phillips Center (Downtown)
- Friday 3/29: Joey Fatone and AJ McLean – A Legendary Night (Out of Bounds)
- Friday 3/29: Mayhem on Mills presents I Want To Be Evil (Thornton Park)
- Friday 3/29: Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Clippers (Parramore)
- Friday 3/29: Orlando Pride vs. Chicago Red Stars (Parramore)