This is our latest rundown of the top ten things you need to know this week, in Orlando’s downtown “bungalow neighborhoods.”
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TOP TEN HEADLINES
- Team Market Group shared its Tulum-inspired plans for the former Thornton Park Graffiti Junktion building and it sounds pretty relaxing.
- Small Food Group was revealed to be the next tenant for the former Skyebird Juice Bar stall in East End Market and they are opening two new concepts there by the end of the year.
- A flock of giant neon inflatable pigeons is taking over downtown rooftops this month and its kind of our editor’s fault.
- SunRail is opening its new DeLand station on August 12 and we’re all invited.
- Susuru Juju is celebrating 2 years of business with a series of chef colla dinners.
- A year ago the City of Orlando was awarded $1 million from Bloomberg Philanthropies as part of its Public At Challenge program and now they’re looking for local artists to spend all that dough on.
- Mayor Dyer’s beloved labradoodle Sammie passed away last week.
- “Visiting Orlando? Here are 7 hidden gems to explore (and where to stay).” – Tampa Bay Times
- “Man arrested in sex attack on UCF Downtown campus.” – WKMG 6
- “Suspended Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill under federal investigation.” – WESH 2
ICYMI – (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)
- “Discover the most alligato-infested lakes in Florida in 2024.” A-Z Animals
- “Commissioner Ortiz announces new civic engagement partnership with UCF.” – Bungalower
- “Downtown Arts District to host 2024 Art After Dark soiree on August 17.” – Bungalower
- “Polasek Museum hosting new exhibit inspired by natural Florida.” – Bungalower
- “Work has begun on a new roof for flooded UP Orlando headquarters.” – Bungalower
- “Zymarium Meadery hosting anniversary event on August 17.” – Bungalower
- “Immersive vampire experience Nosferatu returns Friday 13.” – Broadway World
- “Orange County commissioners place rural boundary amendment on the November ballot.” – Central Florida Public Media
- “White woman who wrongfully accused ‘Groveland Four’ of rape in Jim Crow-era South dies at 92.” – CNN
- “Photos, videos show Tropical Storm Debby damage in Central Florida.” – FOX 35
- “Sunshine and Shadows: The rising threat of biker gangs in Florida.” – NewBreak
- “Ownership, management and menu changes at Jack & Honey’s.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “Orlando’s Adventures on Tap hosts tabletop roleplaying gaming for charity.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Winter Park will likely ditch plans to make Park Avenue a one-way street.” – Winter Park Voice
- “The promises of an Olympic village.” – Azure
- “A vast wetland park seeks to slake a thirsty megacity.” – Bloomberg CityLab
- “What a beautiful bus stop can do.” – Bloomberg CityLab
- “Project 2025 and housing policy.” – Planetizen
- “From Hang Out To Hurry: Why Starbucks wants to redefine Third Place.” – Strong Towns
HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK
- Monday 8/5: Brenda’s Pop-up Drag Bingo (One Night Only) (Baldwin Park)
- Monday 8/5: “Seven Samurai – 4K Restoration” at Enzian (Maitland)
- Tuesday 8/6: Orange County District 5 Candidate Forum (Winter Park)
- Wednesday 8/7: Echoes of the In-Between at Timucua (SoDo)
- Thursday 8/8: Sideward presents … Tater Swift (Milk District)
- Friday 8/9: The Lord of the Rings – The Two Towers in Concert (Downtown)
- Friday 8/9: 40th Annual Cup-A-Thon at Crealde (Winter Park)
- Friday 8/9: Old Gods of Appalachia at The Plaza Live (Milk District)
