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 423 of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1 FM, recorded at Mills Market (Website) in Mills 50 to check out a Cowboy Curry (Instagram) pop-up and some other Michelin-rated food stalls.
TOP TEN HEADLINES
- Video was just released of a shootout in downtown Orlando over some boxes of marijuana. It’s from February.
- The Florida Film Festival kicked off on Friday, and there are over 185 films this year.
- While the Enzian Theater is going strong, downtown Orlando has just lost its only movie theater.
- Paramount’s hit TV show Bar Rescue is filming an episode at a downtown Orlando venue. We wonder if they’ll talk about the recent shift in policymaking at City Hall.
- David Siegel, the founder of Westgate, has passed away.
- A downtown bike lane will be getting a year-long art installation, and our own Arts and Culture columnist, Pat Greene, is on the curating team.
- “Woman attacked while jogging; suspect found sleeping nearby, police say.” – FOX 35
- “Patrick Kahn, founder of Snap! Orlando, dies after long battle with cancer.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Orlando restaurants open for 25 years or more that every local should know.” – Orlando Weekly
- “Orlando Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith’s bill to aid businesses harmed by construction advances in Senate.” – Orlando Weekly
ICYMI – (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)
- “25-unit townhome project pitched for Park Lake/Highland.” – Bungalower
- “Dr Phillips hosting “The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King” in concert.” – Bungalower
- “Learn to make pasta with an authentic Italian nonna.” – Bungalower
- “Quantum Leap closing Lake Fairview tasting room.” – Bungalower
- “Valencia College offering free tuition to two local high schools.” – Bungalower
- “Win some grocery money for photographing Florida nature stuff.” – Bungalower
- “Love is in the lair: Florida alligators are pairing up for courtship.” – Central Florida Public Media
- “Rory McIlroy wins Masters playoff to complete the career Grand Slam.” – Click Orlando
- “Dozens killed in nightclub roof collapse including Orlando singer.” – FOX 35
- “13 Coastal Florida Destinations.” – Orlando Magazine
- “13 Best Easter Buffets and Dining Experiences in Orlando.” – Orlando Magazine
- “‘There’s been a huge drop-off’: Canadians pull back on travel to Orlando.” – Orlando Sentinel
- “CDC’s cruise inspectors laid off as ship arrives in Florida with a norovirus outbreak.” – Sun Sentinel
- “The Irish Hot Press is the low-tech laundry trick the world needs.” – Bloomberg CityLab
- “Can God fix America’s housing crisis?” – The Hustle
- “‘Granny flats’ bill mandating accessory dwelling units passes Florida Senate.” – Orlando Business Journal
- “The Natalist Case for Sprawl (And Why It Fails)” – Planetizen
- “The Numbers Don’t Lie: New study proves that Tactical Urbanism can boost local economy.” – Strong Towns
HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK
- Monday 4/14: Orlando Fringe: Local Mature Teaser Show (Ivanhoe Village)
- Tuesday 4/15: Iron and Wine at Dr. Phillips Center (Downtown)
- Tuesday 4/15: Faculty Biennial Exhibition at Rollins College (Winter Park)
- Wednesday 4/16: Taste of Winter Park Food and Wine (Winter Park)
- Thursday 4/17: 3rd Thursday Opening Night Reception (Downtown)
- Friday 4/18: Gorgeous (Ivanhoe Village)