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 417 of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1 FM, recorded at The Bull and Bush in the Milk District. \
TOP TEN HEADLINES
- Dedicated public servant and civil rights advocate Senator Geraldine Fortenberry Thompson passed away on February 14 at 76.
- Sam Flax repainted their exterior murals on Saturday and we were there to check it all out. Watch the video HERE on Instagram or HERE on Facebook.
- A long-awaited ramen bar in Ivanhoe Village has finally opened, led by the fam behind Santiago’s Bodega. They also have seafood and an oyster bar.
- Someone broke into Hunger Street Tacos and stole their cash register and we formally curse them with bad luck for 7 years.
- Universal Orlando is looking for hosts for a new foodie-centric YouTube series and the pay isn’t bad at all.
- The City of Orlando is considering using converted buses as mobile shelters to help with the growing homelessness crisis.
- “Heavy rain expected for Florida Monday.” – Florida World
- “Former Florida House member Tom Keen launches bid for Orlando City Council.” – Orlando Weekly
- “City to pick construction contractor for Camping World Stadium upgrades.” – WFTV 9
- “Two firefighters seriously hurt in crash that shut down section of SR-408 near downtown Orlando.” – WFTV 9
ICYMI – (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)
- “Anna Eskamani hosting kick off for mayoral campaign on February 24.” – Bungalower
- “Downtown Arts District to host 2025 Art After Dark soiree on March 8.” – Bungalower
- “The Good Pour hosting grand opening this weekend for College Park storefront.” – Bungalower
- “Pat Greene has eight questions for Curator Heidi Kneisl.” – Bungalower
- “Pat Greene has eight questions for Theo Lotz.” – Bungalower
- “Swamp Sistas hosting Mardi Gras party on March 4 at Will’s Pub.” – Bungalower
- “Would you pay more to avoid I-4 traffic jams? Here’s the timeline for ‘dynamic’ tolls.” – Click Orlando
- “‘Jetsons’-like flying cars could be a reality in Orlando by 2028: report.” – New York Post
- “Orlando’s most economically unstable ZIP codes revealed.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “Orlando’s most expensive homes on the market.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “Wall Street Plaza revival? Bosko Lazic has a plan.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “Romantic Central Florida glamping and camping near Orlando.” – Orlando Date Night Guide
- “Orlando residents among most financially distressed in U.S.” – Orlando-News
- “Orlando ‘great place to start new work’: World premiere of Brooklyn Bridge musical at Dr. Phillips Center.” – Orlando Weekly
- “UCF students organize events for Black History Month since the university won’t acknowledge it.” – Orlando Weekly
- “These park rangers oversaw Florida’s only manatee refuge. Then they were fired.” – Tampa Bay Times
- “‘You failed us’: only Channel 9 speaks with mother of 33-year-old shot by deputies.” – WFTV 9
- “Up to $100k in city grants available for Winter Park nonprofits via proposed new process.” – Winter Park Voice
- “NYC sees pedestrian traffic increase in Congestion Pricing Zone.” – Bloomberg CityLab
- “Sorry, Kids: Disney’s New York headquarters is for grown-ups.” – Bloomberg CityLab
- “Redeveloping faith sites into affordable housing.” – CNU
- “MVRDV turns plastic waste into public space with woven ‘mega mat’ in Bangkok.” – designboom
- “A Call to Action: Public space for the common good.” – Medium
- “The high cost of free parking.” – VOX
HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK
- Monday 2/24: City Council Meeting (Downtown)
- Monday 2/24: Next Step Screenplay Series: “Cold Reading Night” (South Eola)
- Monday 2/24: Over The Past Tour With DDosama, MikeWrlds, Rob49 (Downtown)
- Tuesday 2/25: 2025 Barbecue in the Park (Parramore)
- Tuesday 2/25: Crafting with Hannibal Square Story Quilters (Downtown)
- Tuesday 2/25: MindTravel Live-to-Headphones ‘Silent’ Piano Concert (Downtown)
- Tuesday 2/25: Orlando Magic v Cleveland Cavaliers (Parramore)
- Wednesday 2/26: Dirtwire & Moontricks (Milk District)
- Wednesday 2/26: Orlando Solar Bears vs. Jacksonville Icemen (Parramore)
- Thursday 2/27: Kate Pierson (Milk District)
- Thursday 2/27: They Might Be Giants (Downtown)
- Friday 2/28: Bach Festival Society of Winter Park: A Musical Travelogue (Winter Park)
- Friday 2/28: Matteo Lane (Downtown)