Welcome to the Community Podcast, featuring Nick Georgoudiou and Logan Lamphere.

This episode is brought to you by the Morse Museum!

The stories we discussed:

The missing middle of housing, revisited

Replacing traditional lawns with native plants (Coming this fall)

An urban planning take on painted crosswalks

Thornton Park is hosting its monthly art and wine walk on September 11. You should also check out a Taste of Thornton Park coming up on November 6.

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Welcome to the Community Podcast, featuring Nick Georgoudiou and Francesca Duarte.

This episode is brought to you by Leu Gardens!

The stories we discussed:

• Growing healthier communities

• Exploring Orlando’s local food scene to feature some of our city’s tastiest eats with delicious and intentional fillings, delving into how these businesses craft their unique recipes, from classic Cuban empanadas to Japanese onigiri. (Coming this fall)
• Psychic reveals how to harness the manifesting power of the Lion’s Gate Portal

Saturday, August 16

Track Shack’s Celebration of Running 5K
Wellness
7:30 a.m.
Orlando Cultural Park
Loch Haven

Weekend Workshop: Lunchbox Reset
Wellness/Lifelong Learning
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Kitchen House
College Park

Second Anniversary x National Honey Bee Day
Community
Noon – Midnight
Zymarium Meadery
Mills50

2025 BLK JOY Festival
Community
Noon – 7 p.m.
Lake Lorna Doone Park
West Lakes District

On this episode, Nick D’Alessandro joins Nick Georgoudiou to discuss an all-nighter at Enzian, social gaming in Orlando and the incredible Florida history podcast, Wait Five Minutes.

Here are some links for you!

Nick D. on Instagram

Wait Five Minutes on Instagram

Enzian hosts birthday all-nighter on August 16

The Packing District

High Point Climbing and Fitness

Featuring correspondents Elisabeth Campbell and Connor Barry, here are a few events happening in and around Orlando this week:

June 20 – 22

Hamlet, directed by Michael McNamara
Arts
7:30 – 10:15 p.m.
Timucua White House
SoDo

June 21 – 22

Melrose Pop Festival ‘25
Music
Orlando Public Library
Downtown

Make Fest
Lifelong Learning
Orlando Science Center
Loch Haven

Saturday, June 21

Simply Cheese Grand Opening
Dining
4 – 7 p.m.
The Good Pour
College Park

Sunday, June 22

The Florida Vintage Market
Shop Local
1 – 6 p.m.
Etoile Boutique
Milk District

Thursday, June 26

Sunset Serenades Classical Concerts: Red, White & Brass
Music
7 – 9 p.m.
Leu Gardens
Audubon Park

Alicia from eatswithalicia is back! Here are the events we discuss on this episode:

Saturday, June 14

Dogs Day Out!
Community/Shop Local
Noon – 4 p.m.
Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company
Ivanhoe Village

Vegas, Baby! Hits of the Headliners
Music
7:30 – 9 p.m.
Timucua White House
SoDo

Sunday, June 15

A Day for Dad
Family
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Leu Gardens
Audubon Park

Free Admission for Dads on Father’s Day
Family
Noon – 5 p.m.
Orange County Regional History Center
Downtown

Tuesday, June 17

Curry Ford West Office Hours
Community
3 – 5 p.m.
Mecatos Bakery and Cafe
Curry Ford West

Phantasmagoria
Storytelling
6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Maxine’s on Shine
Milk District

Thanks to our sponsor, Leu Gardens!

There are some amazing events happening in Orlando this week! Here are a few:

Saturday, May 17

Vintage Store Day

Orlando Book Festival
Literary
10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Orlando Public Library
Downtown

Golden Jubilee 50th Anniversary
Shop Local
Noon – 6 p.m.
Spiral Circle Bookstore & More
Mills 50

Pet Alliance Pup Crawl: Ivanhoe Village Edition
Community
4 – 8 p.m.
The Yard at Ivanhoe
Ivanhoe Village

Sunday, May 18

Pints for Public Media
Downtown
1 – 4 p.m.
Ivanhoe Park Lager House

Tuesday, May 20

2025 State of the Village
Community
6 – 9 p.m.
Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre
Ivanhoe Village

There are some amazing events happening in Orlando this week! Here are a few:

Thursday, May 8

Late Night Thursdays (weekly through August 21)
Music
5 – 8 p.m.
Leu Gardens
Audubon Park

“Inspired” Book Release Party
Literary
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Orlando Museum of Art
Loch Haven

Mother’s Day Market
Shop Local
6 – 9 p.m.
Palmer’s Garden and Goods
Audubon Park

Saturday, May 10

Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Environment
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Camping World Stadium
West Lakes

Little Entrepreneur Fair
Shop Local/Family
12 – 4 p.m.
Dover Shores Community Center
Curry Ford West

Sunday, May 11

Mother’s Day Celebration
Family
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Leu Gardens
Audubon Park

Mother’s Day Brunch
Family
7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
College Park Diner
College Park

Free Family Funday
Family/Art
12 – 4 p.m.
Mennello Museum of American Art
Loch Haven Park

Harmony and High Tea: Mother’s Day Tea for Two
Family
1 p.m.
Formaggio & Friends
SoDo

Chris Hughes from Track Shack joins Nick to discuss the right fit for your feet. For nearly 50 years, the shop has been the go-to place for runners and people who need the right support for any active endeavor.

Check out The Community Paper’s stories on Track Shack’s AdventHealth Corporate 5K and Orlando run clubs.

There are some amazing events happening in Orlando this week! Here are a few:

Thursday, May 1

⁠Late Night Thursdays (weekly through August 21) ⁠

Music 5 – 8 p.m.

Leu Gardens

Audubon Park

Beginning May 2

⁠World Music Series⁠

Music

Timuca Arts Foundation

SoDo

Saturday, May 3

⁠East Meets West ⁠

Dining/Shop Local

9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

East End Market

Audubon Park

⁠Sixth Anniversary Celebration ⁠

Shop Local

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Good Crowd

College Park

⁠Saturday Morning Yoga & Beer⁠

Wellness

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. (weekly)

RockPit Brewing & Distilling

SoDo

⁠Grand Opening ⁠

Shop Local

2 p.m.

Phat Ash Bakes

Milk District

⁠CelebrAsian Orlando Night Market ⁠

Community 5 – 9 p.m. Credo Conduit North Quarter

Sunday, May 4

⁠Dog Days at the Derby: A Run for the Roses ⁠

Family/Art

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Mennello Museum of American Art

Loch Haven Park

⁠May the Fourth Celebration ⁠

Literary/Community

1 – 6 p.m.

Orlando Public Library Downtown

Wednesday, May 7

⁠Trash 2 Trends 2025 – An Evening of Recycled Fashion presented by Goodwill⁠

Community/Environment

6 – 9 p.m.

Orlando Science Center

Loch Haven Park