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 385 of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1 FM, which was recorded at Danilo’s Pasta Bar, a decadent pasta-centric chef’s table experience on the second floor of East End Market.

TOP TEN HEADLINES

1. Cuts at Cox Media have meant the departure of radio talent from across the country, including Joe Kelley, who spent the last 19 years with the company at WDBO.
2. Beloved Mexican restaurant, Black Rooster Taqueria, announced the closure of its Curry Ford location last week. The original Mills 50 location is still going strong though.
3. Speeding is a real issue in Orlando and a palpable roadblock to the mayor’s mission to reduce pedestrian fatalities, so city hall is looking to install new speed cameras at an estimated 23 local schools.
4. A new Japanese dessert concept called Kori Bakery and Dessert is coming to Mills 50.
5. Walmart launched a new live bait delivery service in Florida, but don’t order it by drone in case it … doesn’t make it to your house.
6. Balloons blow. So the Florida government just banned their intentional release in an effort to protect Florida wildlife and end mass littering events.
7. You can watch the July 4th fireworks from the back of a swan boat in downtown Orlando, but don’t sleep on Winter Park’s celebrations either.
8. The Renaissance Theater brought back its hit production, “24,” an immersive 1920s play where the audience is invited to participate in all of the hullabaloo.
9. “DeSantis said he cut Florida’s arts funding over ‘sexual’ festivals.” – Tampa Bay Times
10. “Tim Tebow joins forces with Winter Park venture capital firm.” – FOX 35

ICYMI – (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)

• “Cat Video Festival pouncing onto your clean counters this August.” – Bungalower
• “Celebrate Godzilla’s birthday at Enzian, August 17.” – Bungalower
• “Cool Job Alert: Parks Services Specialist II (Aquatics, Kelly Park).” – Bungalower
• “EDC releases Orlando 2024 lineup.” – Bungalower
• “Eyes on the Street: Jeremiah’s opening location by Lake Eola.” – Bungalower
• “Greek chain signing on for former DoveCote space.” – Bungalower
• “The Imperial finally announces new home on Park Avenue.” – Bungalower
• “Plaza Live hosting “Jim Henson’s Labyrinth” in concert, October 25.” – Bungalower
• “Zymarium Meadery opening new multi-purpose event space.” – Bungalower
• “Striptease with a twist: Les Vixens dazzle Central Florida with their queer burlesque troupe.” – Central Florida Public Media
• “‘A big disaster:’ Storm-damaged roof puts Orlando nonprofit at risk.” – Click Orlando
• “Orlando Army veteran fights for LGBTQ rights through drag performance.” – Click Orlando
• “UCF’s $88M football stadium expansion project gets final approval from state.” – FOX 35
• “Orlando Magic landed one of this draft’s most versatile, high IQ players.” – NBA
• “Hooters shuts down 40 U.S. locations.” – Newsbreak
• “Blue Man Group to return to Orlando at Icon Park venue.” – Orlando Business Journal
• “Orange County Corrections contractor failed to comply with staffing requirements for security guards, new audit reveals.” – Orlando Weekly
• “Stretch of I-4 near Orlando’s tourism district found to be most congested in the U.S.” – WESH 2
• “Blue Man Group to make Orlando return at I-Drive venue.” – WFTV
• “Company plans to build new pickleball facility near downtown Orlando.” – WFTV

• “House of the Day: 4/3.5 SoDo townhome asking $525,000.”
• “House of the Day: 4/3.5 Delaney Park pool home asking $999,000.”

• “Queer Urban Design: Planning for inclusive cities.” – Arch Daily
• “What the SCOTUS camping decision means for local homelessness policy.” – Bloomberg CityLab
• “A new project puts the ‘public’ in public art.” – Chicago Magazine
• “The office market transformation and how it will impact cities.” – CNU
• “A bucket list of Star Cities scattered across our globe.” – Messy Nessy Chic
• “Gutting your downtown for parking won’t help local businesses.” – Strong Towns

HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK

• Monday 7/1: Copa America 2024 – Bolivia vs. Panama (West Lakes)
• Tuesday 7/2: Ten10 Run Club Beer Mile (Ivanhoe Village)
• Wednesday 7/3: Baldwin Park Independence Bash (Baldwin Park)
• Wednesday 7/3: Orlando House Party – Suga R&B Party (Downtown)
• Thursday 7/4: AdventHealth Watermelon 5K (Winter Park)
• Thursday 7/4: 29th Annual 4th of July Celebration (Winter Park)
• Thursday 7/4: Fireworks at the Fountain (Downtown)
• Thursday 7/4: “Jaws” at Enzian (Maitland)

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