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What’s happening in Orlando – June 15 weekend
Thursday, June 13
Food and Livability Lesson – Summer Session
McQuigg Urban Farm
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Thornton Park District
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
College Park Gallery
8:30 p.m.
Friday, June 14
But I’m a Cheerleader Film & Sketch
Joybird Books
8 – 10 p.m.
Saturday, June 15
Camping World Stadium
2 – 7 p.m.
Fleet Farming Summer Sunset Swarm Rides
Audubon Park Covenant Church
5 – 8 p.m.
Sunday, June 16
Wordplay: Authentic Selves Poetry Open Mic
Timucua Arts Foundation
7:30 – 9 p.m.
Episode 35
In this episode, Logan Lamphere joins Tommy and Nick as the three discuss the 4Roots Farm Campus, some community favorite businesses in the Dover Shores Shopping Center and Florida-friendly landscaping. Tommy also updates listeners on the latest news from city council including a 20-story building approved for the North Quarter.
Episode 34
Debbie, Tommy and Nick toast to 33 years of The Community Paper. Nick gives us a Packing District and pickleball update and talks about the “warehouse district” between College Park and OBT. Tommy gives us an update on the Under-i project and development on North Orange Avenue that could bridge the north quarter with the central business district.
Episode 33
Tommy, Debbie and Nick reminisce on back-to-school memories, share resources to learn more about the candidates vying for the newly formed Florida House Districts 40 and 42 and talk about some cool new spots that opened in north downtown.
Episode 32
Tommy and Nick sit down with Nora Brooker, owner of Nora’s Sugar Shack in Ivanhoe Village. Nora talks about what brought her to Florida, taking the dive of opening the Sugar Shack, increasing events at Nora’s and more.
Episode 31
North downtown contributor Monika Knotts is the special guest on this episode to talk about the history of Mills 50 and Orlando’s booming wrestling scene. Nick talks about the Legacy Life Project, a unique and meaningful way to tell a loved one’s story. Nick and Monika also discuss their joint story on vintage fashion trends in Orlando.
Episode 30
Local realtor Rob Kurzreiter is the special guest on this episode of The Community Podcast, where he breaks down the crazy real estate market. Rob talks with Debbie and Nick about interest rates, rent increases and the up-and-coming areas of Central Florida.
Episode 29
The Parramore District is the newest Main Street district in the City of Orlando, branching off from the City District and becoming its own district this February. Executive director Natasha Gaye comes on The Community Podcast to discuss her plans for the district and explains the mission of historic preservation and economic development in Main Street Districts.
Episode 28
Tommy, Debbie and Nick break down the hot news from the June edition, including an in-depth look at the pizza ovens of Edgewater Drive, A La Cart’s expansion into the SoDo District and other new business openings. Nick also explains the plans to convert the Ambassador Hotel into affordable housing and Tommy updates listeners on the latest from City Council.
Episode 27
The Community Podcast is brought to you by the Community Paper. Join publisher Debbie Gunter and managing editor Tommy Cardinal as they discuss what’s happening around downtown Orlando and College Park.