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Demolition of some exterior features of the historically protected landmark Firestone building at 578 N. Orange Ave took place with neither permits or Historic Preservation Board review. The Architect was only given a Minor Certificate of Appropriateness to make alterations to the non historic walls and roll up doors which face Orange Avenue and Concord Street. The unapproved work included removal of exterior windows, a brick header and other historic materials.

The region’s first Biker Bar™ was installed this week in Orlando. It’s made by a company called Dero. The Biker Bar™ is a leaning rail designed to give bicyclists a place to rest a hand and foot to balance while waiting at an intersection without needing to dismount. People on bikes will no longer have to reach for the curb or a sign post to support them at traffic lights. The bar was installed on a shared sidewalk at the NW and SW corner of Mills Avenue & Princeton Street (MAP).Continue Reading …