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 414 of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1 FM, recorded at A La Cart.
TOP TEN HEADLINES
- Bob Snow, the founder of Church Street Station, has died.
- The historic Merita Bread sign will be put on display in downtown Orlando this month ahead of the upcoming Immerse arts festival. It’s been fully restored thanks to the hard work of the folks at the Morse Museum and during the festival will be the center of a pop-up DJ dance party and bread market. Yes, they will have a machine pumping out bread smells.
- Winter Park is gearing up for a refresh of its Park Avenue shopping district and we’ve got some of the plans for you to look at.
- SunRail ridership grew to 1.2 million riders in 2024.
- A new restaurant/bar is moving into the former home of Stonewall Bar in Parramore. We hear they’ll have dinner theater programming too.
- The award-winning social media team at Orlando International Airport is hiring and wants to add to its team. Do you have what it takes to be funny, informative, and a little sassy on Xitter?
- Waterfront restaurant is temporarily closed following a fire last weekend that did extensive damage.
- “Orlando lawmakers propose state program to help small businesses harmed by street construction.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Four Keke’s Breakfast Cafe locations close amid franchisee’s legal disputes.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “‘Prayers to the victims:’ College Park food pantry founder among those hurt when pickup truck plows into nonprofit.” – Click Orlando

ICYMI – (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)
- “Winter Park State of the City highlights strengths and robust discussion.” – The 32789
- “New concept announced for former 310 Park Restaurant space.” – Bungalower
- “Pat Greene wants you to see the Edouard Prulhière solo exhibition.” – Bungalower
- “Red Panda Noodle takes home belt for Ramen Rumble 7.” – Bungalower
- “R. Nichols Shop closing Audubon storefront next month.” – Bungalower
- “Tis the season for running in your undies apparently.” – Bungalower
- “VIDEO: Washburn owner looking for help to ID drunken thieves caught on camera.” – Bungalower
- “New mobile resilience hub to deliver internet access, fresh water and more.” – Central Florida Public Media
- “Protesters upset with federal, state policies gather in Lake Eola Park.” – Central Florida Public Media
- “SunPass users are still being plagued by scam texts. Here’s what to know.” – Central Florida Public Media
- “Orlando drivers lose 27 hours a year to waiting in traffic, study says. What Florida is doing about it.” – Click Orlando
- “The tragic true story of a “The Voice” contestant’s murder.” – Collider
- “Where to find Girl Dinner in Orlando.” – Lemonhearted
- “Winter Park restaurant explains mandatory service charge.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “Orlando Dems seek to pay businesses blocked by roadwork.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “Central Florida theme park Legoland announces plans to lay off over 200 employees.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Enjoy the hand rolls, the vibe and the ride at Mosonori in Winter Park.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Innovative ‘Figurehead’ Orlando music history exhibition closes at the History Center on Sunday.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Motorcycles help break ground for new Sanford location of Ace Cafe this weekend.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Two more Orlando officers investigated for ‘working’ shifts from home.” – WFTV

- “House of the Day: 3/2.5 Lakefront estate with 1/1 apartment asking $2,495,000.”
- “House of the Day: Fully restored historic 3/2 Lake Cherokee home with full detached guest suite asking $1,750,000.”
- “House of the Day: 3/2 Coytown orange creamsicle home asking $585,000.”

- “Granny flats emerge as housing option for victims of LA fires.” – Bloomberg CityLab
- “How the 2025 Catholic Jubilee is reshaping Rome.” -Bloomberg CityLab
- “Trump architecture memo promises to change how the US government builds.” – Bloomberg CityLab
- “Michigan community considers billion-dollar mall redevelopment.” – CNU
- “How the Trump presidency could impact Urban Planning.” – Planetizen

HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK
- Monday 2/3: La Securite at Will’s Pub (Mills 50)
- Tuesday 2/4: A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical (Downtown)
- Tuesday 2/4: City of Orlando 150th Anniversary Banner Unveil at City Hall (Downtown)
- Tuesday 2/4: Orlando Solar Bears vs. South Carolina Stingrays (Parramore)
- Wednesday 2/5: Ivanhoe Park Brewery Goat Yoga (Ivanhoe Village)
- Thursday 2/6: Alice Cooper at Hard Rock Live (Out of Bounds)
- Thursday 2/6: Hank Azaria and The EZ Street Band (Milk District)
- Friday 2/7: “Boots” at Renaissance Theatre Company (Ivanhoe Village)