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 421 of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1 FM, recorded at the City Beautiful Cafe (Website), an amazing deli located in Orlando City Hall, with some of the best sandwiches in town.
TOP TEN HEADLINES
- The City of Orlando “accidentally” condemned the home of former commissioner Regina Hill (the house she’s not legally allowed to visit), and then said it was all a big mistake. Hill shared that she believed it was an attack on her re-election campaign.
- United Arts of Central Florida just launched hiring platform for local creatives called the Arts Hub. People or organizations can use it to hire everything from muralists to drag queens, to mural-painting drag queens.
- T. G. Lee Dairy is celebrating 100 years with the launch of a new annual 5K run on May 3. And they’re giving everyone milk at the finish line. No, really.
- A wine shop is moving into a former juice bar in Thornton Park. Which seems pretty fitting, actually.
- After 15 years of business in downtown Orlando, Downtown Pourhouse is calling it quits. They’re having one last pour-out this week. And thankfully sidestepping the City’s prohibition on new nighttime venues, Allure Lounge is expected to open any day now in the historic Elijah Hand building.
- Our resident Arts and Culture Editor (sponsored by Interstruct Design + Build), Pat Greene, sat down with Leah Nash to chat about the Timucua Foundation and its hidden gem, the White House venue.
- The Orlando Predators were booted from Arena Football One.
- “Woman told she couldn’t take her dog on flight so she drowned it in Orlando airport bathroom, police say.” – WESH 2
- “Best of ORL Voting.” – Orlando Magazine
- “Best of Orlando 2025.” – Orlando Weekly
ICYMI – (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)
- “City gives progress report on MLK Park additions.” – The 32789
- “Celebrate local photographer Jim Leatherman at Jim Fest on April 11 at Will’s Pub.” – Bunglower
- “Palmer’s Feed and Seed does tailgating now.” – Bungalower
- “Florida bill that would undo rural boundaries clears first committee.” – Central Florida Public Media
- “ICE director visits Orlando to spotlight effort to target criminal gangs.” – Central Florida Public Media
- “Fire sparks backstage at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT, officials say.” – FOX 35
- “Orlando airport authority names new CEO.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “Visit Orlando shifts Canadian marketing strategy amid tariff tensions.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “Voodoo-themed restaurant Curio to replace former Soundbar in Orlando.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “Florida insurance regulators struggle to explain why stunning 2022 report wasn’t made public.” – Orlando Weekly
- “SeaWorld faces OSHA fine after trainer injured by killer whale at Orlando park.” – Scripps News
- “Crew-9 astronauts back on Earth after splashdown off Florida coast.” – WESH 2
- “Nearly $1M in stolen Tiffany jewelry recovered after man swallows them before arrest, Orlando police say.” – WESH 2
- “Southwest plane tries to take off on taxiway instead of runway at Orlando airport.” – WESH 2
- “House of the Day: 4/4 Lake Eola Heights pool home asking $1,149,000.”
- “House of the Day: 5/3.5 Lake Eola Heights Arts and Crafts pool home being auctioned to highest bidder.”
- “Can progressive planners appeal to Conservative principles?” – Bloomberg CityLab
- “How to find New York City’s hidden parks and public spaces.” – Gothamist
- “Small arts nonprofits face uncertainty as NEA cuts Challenge America grant.” – Hyperallergic
- “Friday Video: Ride the best bike tunnel in the world.” – StreetsBlog USA
- “U.S. DOT orders review of all grants related to Green Infrastructure, bikes.” – StreetsBlog USA
- “The Urbanist’s Guide to Seattle’s 17,000 Best Spots for Cherry Blossoms.” – The Urbanist
HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK
- Monday 3/24: Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers (Parramore)
- Tuesday 3/25: “Forgotten Broadway” at Dr. Phillips Center (Downtown)
- Wednesday 3/26: “Bodies” at Starlight Room at Savoy (Ivanhoe Village)
- Wednesday 3/26: Celebrating Women in Sports (Parramore)
- Wednesday 3/26: Dine Al Fresco with the Artist: Community Dinner (Maitland)
- Wednesday 3/26: Sort of Brutally Early Artist Meet-up (Downtown)
- Thursday 3/27: Groove Royalty Live at Renaissannce Theater (Ivanhoe Village)
- Friday 3/28: 2025 Bike (the mayor) to Work Day (Downtown)
- Friday 3/28: Mozart and More with Opera Orlando (SoDo)
