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 411 of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1 FM, recorded at Ten 10 Brewing ahead of its annual Amateur Rib Fest.
The January 2025 Bungalower newspaper is now available online.

TOP TEN HEADLINES
- Award-encrusted midfielder, Marta, has re-signed with Orlando Pride for another two years of amazing soccer.
- The City of Orlando is considering providing free Wi-Fi to Parramore residents where apparently 50% of the neighborhood doesn’t have adequate access to the internet.
- Broken Strings Brewery has closed after eight years of business in Parramore.
- The Timucua Arts Foundation is hosting a month-long International Chamber Music Festival throughout January featuring musicians from around the world.
- Bach Festival Society of Winter Park is hosting its 90th Annual festival starting this week. Check out their lineup of events and concerts so you don’t miss anything.
- Braccia Ristorante in Winter Park has closed.
- There’s a new wine bar opening in Mills 50 and it’s named after a man-killing German mermaid.
- “Orlando extends free downtown parking program.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Central Florida homeowners join rising trend, opting out of property insurance.” – Central Florida Public Media
- “Ban on public camping approved in Orange County.” – FOX 35

ICYMI – (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)
- “Winter Park Institute to explore the Science of Happiness.” – The 32789
- “College Park celebrating 100th birthday on March 1.” – Bungalower
- “Kylie Minogue coming to Kia Center, April 13.” – Bungalower
- “Orlando Police report 2024 crime decline, according to latest statistics.” – FOX 35
- “Seby’s Pizza in Winter Park.” – LemonHearted
- “Nightclubs clap back as city, police demand downtown nightlife lawsuit dismissal.” –Orlando Business Journal
- “Winter Park to vote on playhouse purchase, upgrades.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “Kid-friendly Orlando restaurants with playgrounds and play spaces.” – Orlando Date Night Guide
- “Woman injured in ‘accidental’ shooting on Lynx bus in Orange County, deputies say.” – Orlando-News
- “‘Living diaper to diaper’: Collection to aid parents who cannot afford key baby supply.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “Acro Cats feline troupe returns to Orlando to do some feats and play some music.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Combo indoor pickleball and bar concept Crush Yard opens first Florida outpost in Orlando area.” – Orlando Weekly
- “‘Eat the rich’ graffiti blasted on future site of Team Market Group restaurant in Mills 50.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Nuri’s Tavern will bring thin, crackly-crusted tavern-style pizza to the downtown core next month.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Central Florida leaders work toward the next phase for SunRail, Sunshine Corridor.” – Spectrum News 9
- “Todd Weaver tables own request to add his home to city’s historic register.” – Winter Park Voice

- “Five scenarios that make street transformation possible.” – CNU
- “More people are living in the riskiest wildfire zones.” – Bloomberg CityLab
- “Should cities open their own grocery stores?” – Governing
- “It’s Official: Boring cities are bad for your health.” – WIRED
HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK
- Monday 1/13: Orlando City Council Meeting (Downtown)
- Tuesday 1/14: Bare Bard – Henry VI Part 2, She Wolf of France (Ivanhoe Village)
- Tuesday 1/14: “Mamma Mia” (Downtown)
- Tuesday 1/14: Orlando Solar Bears vs. Jacksonville Icemen (Parramore)
- Wednesday 1/15: FC Series – Cruzeiro v São Paulo FC (Parramore)
- Thursday 1/16: 3rd Thursday Opening Night Reception (Downtown)
- Thursday 1/16: Bootleg TV: Documenting Live Music in Orlando (Downtown)
- Thursday 1/16: Jordan Foley at The Imperial (Ivanhoe Village)
- Friday 1/17: Lou’s Metal Fest – Day 1 (Mills 50)