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 382 of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1 FM, which was recorded at the new Lazy Moon restaurant in Maitland.
TOP TEN HEADLINES
- Orange County issued a burn ban.
- Hamburger Mary’s Orlando is moving to Kissimmee after 16 years on Church Street.
- City Food Hall issued a call for vendors and shared some of their vision for the defunct The Hall on The Yard property.
- In other food hall-related news, Tien Hung Market continues its evolution into Mills Market, with two new updates to the interior, including the addition of a new onigiri vendor and expansion of Banh Mi Boy.
- Orlando Museum of Art named its Florida Prize 2024 winner and you should watch our video tour if you haven’t visited the exhibition yet.
- SAK Comedy Lab opened its new venue on Church Street last week.
- Ivanhoe Park Brewing shared more of their pans for the former Deadwards Brewing as they ramp up for a re-opening this week.
- Jennifer Lopez canceled her tour and Orlando kickoff at the Kia Center.
- “The number of unsheltered homeless people in Central Florida has more than doubled, new data shows.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Florida couple adopts swan named Lola who ‘completely changed’ their lives: ‘Touched our heart’.” – New York Post
ICYMI – (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)
- “Safety improvements underway for South Rio Grande Avenue.” – Bungalower
- “Thornton Park’s Garden Bistro to close later this month.” – Bungalower
- “Winter Park issues survey for 10-year strategic plan.” – Bungalower
- “Pulse Memorial committee to be created with residents, city officials say.” – Central Florida Public Media
- “32 hospitalized, more than 475 patient interactions at Rock the Country music festival in Ocala.” – Click Orlando
- “Disney eyes $17B worth of work in Florida.” – Construction Dive
- “Orlando hotel criticized for bondage-themed Pride decoration, moves displays.” FOX
- “Florida thunderstorm knocks gas station canopy onto car near Orlando.” – FOX
- “New restaurant openings worth the visit.” – Orlando Magazine
- “Winter Park’s Ravaudage development to get rooftop events center, hotel expansion projects.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “After burning through 7 attorneys, Winter Park woman charged in 2020 suitcase killing slams the 8th.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “Pictures: Hamburger Mary’s Final Drag Bingo Show on Church Street.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “19 Orlando restaurants and bars that have closed so far in 2024.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Rollins says goodbye to the beloved founder of the College’s women’s tennis program.” – Rollins
- “Crews rescue people trapped in car after winds topple part of roof at Orlando-area gas station.” – WSVN 7
- “The new ‘White Fortress’ Cities of the American South.” – Bloomberg CityLab
- “History informs a response to the housing crisis.” – CNU
- “Plans for Nashville’s first Chinatown underway.” – Planetizen
- “Luxury Airbnb high-rises are reshaping Miami’s skyline.” – WIRED
- “Where you live is as important as what you eat.” – WIRED
HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK
- Tuesday 6/11: “The Twilight Saga” at Enzian Theater (Maitland)
- Tuesday 6/11: Watercolor – Turtles at Leu Gardens (Audubon Park)
- Wednesday 6/12: U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team vs. Brazil (West Lakes)
- Wednesday 6/12: YogaHigh at The Acre with Cookies Cannabis (College Park)
- Thursday 6/13: “24: Welcome Back to the Roaring Twenties” (Ivanhoe Village)
- Thursday 6/13: Collie Buddz with Kash’d Out at The Vanguard (Downtown)
- Thursday 6/13: Thornton 2nd Thursday Wine and Art Walk (Thornton Park)
- Friday 6/14: “Everything Weird – A Unique Collection” by Mangled Hand (Mills 50)
- Friday 6/14: Film and Sketch Night: “But I’m a Cheerleader” (Audubon Park)
- Friday 6/14: Nashville Night at Judson’s Live (Downtown)