In our neighborhood spotlight on Parramore, we’ve introduced you to ways to get involved (volunteer at Page 15), where to eat (Nikki’s Place and Foodies Cafe), and earlier in Pulptown’s infancy, we also shared where to learn about Parramore’s history (Wells’Built Museum).

Today we’re introducing you to another local business to support, a Parramore staple that’s been around for 72 years.

Palmer Feed has given people in Parramore a little taste of country living for decades. The shop sells hardware, gardening supplies and even some live animals. Owner Bill Palmer has worked at the store since he was 12. His grandfather Paul opened the business on Church Street in 1947.

“My uncle and my dad say they do remember customers coming in on horse and wagon. We’ve changed quite a bit (since then),” Bill said.

Wanna flex that green thumb? Palmer Feed sells lots of seeds in bulk and employees can explain the best way to help them grow.

Watch our video producer Kayla’s full interview with Palmer here.

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.

Even though both the Florida House and Senate passed the controversial bill allowing the arming of teachers and the bill is now awaiting signing by Gov. DeSantis, the Orange County School Board still opposes the idea and made it clear on March 12 when they voted unanimously in opposition of the proposal.

This school guardian program came about last year after the shooting at Parkland that left 17 dead. The Legislature then took action and instituted the guardian program, allowing some employees to receive weapons training and carry guns on school property. This was originally limited to employees such as security guards, NOT classroom teachers.

The latest ruling would allow school districts to make the call on who can carry guns on property, including teachers. If authorized by the school board, teachers who complete the 144 hours of mandatory training would then be allowed to carry a gun.

Orange County officials have argued that they want only law-enforcement officers to be armed on campus and have hired more school officers to comply with the 2018 law.

In other news…

Rich people in Orlando make 11 times as much as poor people, according to a new study by Apartment List. (Orlando Weekly)

The first group of students displaced from Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria just graduated from Valencia. (Orlando Sentinel)

Have some pride for the (Orlando) Pride. Three of our players are heading to France this summer as part of the USWNT World Cup Roster: Ali Krieger, Alex Morgan and Ashlyn Harris. (The Mane Land)

Eola General, Lake Eola Heights’s new bodega slash cafe, just unveiled their new weekend brunch menu and it’s drool-worthy. (Orlando Weekly)

Some SeaWorld annual passholders will be receiving refunds in a lawsuit for previously purchased E-Z annual passes that auto-renewed without their approval.  (Orlando Sentinel)

Speaking of mental health awareness, sometimes you just need a good cry.

And according to this Reddit list, these are the best places in Orlando to just let it all out.

You can cry if you want to, Orlando.We’ll see you on Monday.

— Pulptown