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🤔 Did you know: 7-Eleven now delivers beer?
Here’s your big ôm moment, Orlando, brought to you by local photographer, Steven Madow.
What Orlando is talking about
After days of deliberation, the Florida House and Senate negotiators decided late Tuesday afternoon on a $90 billion (give or take) spending plan for the fiscal year starting July 1. The final version came mid-day Wednesday and because the budget requires a 72-hour review time, this now means that the legislative session will not be able to wrap up as planned on Friday. Legislators are hoping to tie all loose ends by Saturday mid-day.
Things to note:
- The state is increasing funding for mental health services in schools, an increase of $5.8 million, albeit a shortfall from the Senate’s request of $31 million, it’s more than the House’s proposed zero dollar increase.
- While area universities did receive funding, University of Central Florida did not.
- Of the $90 billion budget proposed, $682 million has been reserved for environmental needs such as the Everglades restoration, money set aside for the Florida Forever program, and $31 million reserved for state parks.
Let’s get together
What the heck is happening with transit in Orlando?
That’s what we wanted to know. What are the big picture transit issues and what’s going on with some of the more immediate challenges?
Join Pulptown and reThinkYourCommute on May 8th at The Abbey, as we host a panel discussion with leaders in the field, giving you answers to the pressing questions surrounding transit.
This event is free, but we really need you to RSVP to reserve your seat! We’re looking forward to seeing you there and tackling one of Orlando’s greatest challenges.
Our Transit Issues Series has been made possible by reThinkYourCommute
In other news…
The bill to arm teachers passed through both the Florida Senate and the House and is making its way to Gov. DeSantis’ desk. As a reminder, if signed (which is likely), it will then be up to the school system to offer the option to teachers, who will still then have to undergo 144 hours worth of training. (Orlando Sentinel)
The new 689 area code is officially hitting Orlando June 4. After a year of talking about it, the 407 area code is finally expected to run out. (WKMG)
Concert-goers, Live Nation is selling $20 tickets to some hot upcoming shows as part of National Concert Week. Now through Tuesday, May 7, you could score a $20 ticket to see bands like Florence and the Machine or The Chainmakers at Amway. (Orlando Weekly)
Will Orlando ever get scooters? According to Brendan’s findings at the Bungalower, who the hell knows? (Bungalower)
7-Eleven is now offering beer delivery service in Orlando. (Orlando Weekly)
Our partner events 🤝
🖼 Saturday, May 4 Celebrate May the 4th in a wine bar not so far, far away with this Star Wars-themed art show by local artist Michael Leoncio (Winter Park)
🗣 Next Wednesday, May 8 Join us at The Abbey as we break down Transit in Orlando. In collaboration with reThink Your Commute, we are hosting a transit panel to talk about the current and future state of transit and ways we can improve it. This event is free! (Thornton Park)
📚 Next Thursday, May 10 Meet us at the library’s first “Library After Hours” event for a Q&A with Brittany Hennessey, author of a social-media must-read, “Influencer”. Stick around to take some pics with us! (Downtown)
🎳 Next Saturday, May 11 Go bowling for a good cause. Meet us at Aloma Bowl for a night of bowling and raising funds for our local Children’s Miracle Network hospital, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. (Winter Park)
Want to partner with us? Here’s how that works. Just hit reply or email hello@pulp.town to chat further about a promotional partnership.
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In and Around Town 🆕
TODAY
🖼 The Steampunk Revolution has hit the Orlando Museum of Art (Loch Haven Park)
🍻 Pair your childhood favorite snacks with some brew-ha-has (SoDo)
🏒 Cheer on the Orlando Solar Bears to a win (Parramore)
🥃 Go back in time at this historical bar pop-up Through Saturday (Sanford)
FRIDAY
🍿 Watch Orlando come to life in the many films shot here throughout the years (Downtown)
🖼 Faith Arts Village is hosting their Friday Art Show (Park Lake)
🍿 It’s movie night at Leu Gardens and up next is “Crazy Rich Asians” (Audubon Park)
SATURDAY
🚲 Burn off those pre-brunch calories by signing up for the Annual Bike 5 Cities (all over)
👒 Get your derby hats ready for Derby on Park (Winter Park)
⚽️ Cheer on Orlando City to a win at home (Parramore)
🇲🇽 It’s almost Cinco de Mayo, get the party started with a pub crawl (Downtown)
🎉 Celebrate May the 4th all day long (Audubon Park)
🎶 Hear the Orlando Philhar bring the sound of soul to life (Longwood)
🌞 Go on a vintage Florida vacay at the history center (Downtown)
👒 Talk Derby to me at the 4th Annual Juleps and Jockeys (Sanford)
SUNDAY – It’s National Small Business Week! Support local!
🛍️ Shop ’til you drop at the pop-up market at Foxtail Coffee (Winter Park)
🌮 Celebrate the grand opening of Tamale Co.’s brick-and-mortar (Curry Ford West)
🍻 Namaste for now, but beer me later (Ivanhoe)
🖼 Enjoy the last day of the St. Johns River Festival of the Arts (Sanford)
MONDAY
🍔 Don’t slip and miss the New Orleans-themed menu taking over DaJen Eats (Eatonville)
🎭 This is your chance to be a part of Creative City Project’s Immerse 2019 (Ivanhoe)
🖼️ Back from 2012, check out the Last Call art show spotlighting local bartenders (Thornton Park)
Going to one of these? Take us with you! Tag @pulptown on Instagram or email a pic to hello@pulp.town.
One more thing...
Thinking ahead on fiesta planning this weekend? Check out this list of Cinco de Mayo parties happening around town or take the advice of this Reddit user who says “I go to Mexican places on St Patricks Day and Irish pubs on Cinco De Mayo to avoid huge annoying crowds.”
See you tomorrow, Orlando,
— Pulptown