🌱 Midwest Burger Concept Hiring + Joybird Books + Spoleto Ghost Kitchen

Good morning, neighbors! Carlos Hernandez here with today's Orlando Daily.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 87 Low: 71.

Here are the top stories today in Orlando:

1. Italian chain Spoleto is returning to Orlando as a ghost kitchen with pickup and delivery-only. The Brazil-based chain abruptly shuttered all Central Florida locations in 2020 when the pandemic hit. (Orlando Weekly)

2. A used book store called Joybird Books is opening in Audubon Park next month, according to a social media post by the store. Visitors can find works from local authors as well as Spanish-language pieces in addition to used books. (Bungalower)

3. Alarming bodycam footage shows Eustis Police tasing a young man with severe autism several times. The family of 20-year-old Louis Grahai is outraged. Officers said they were responding a 911 call from a woman who says she was chased by Grahai and that he was attempting to enter her home. (Patch Orlando)

4. Several projects in Indian River Lagoon are working to restore the area from a loss of seagrass in an effort to help manatees. The City of Satellite Beach replanted an acre of seagrass as part of the project and organizers are also working to put down clams and oysters to naturally clean the water. More work is needed, though. (WMFE)

5. Midwest restaurant concept Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews is opening near Walt Disney World’s All-Star Movies Resort and is looking to fill more than 100 jobs by November. The concept is based in Fargo, North Dakota, and began in 2012. It currently has 7 other locations. (Click Orlando)

Today in Orlando:

• 31st Annual Great Floridian Triathlon. (9:00 AM)
• Central Florida VegFest. (10:00 AM)
• District 11: Annual Roast - The American Legion, Department of Florida. (6:30 PM)
• Bubbles & Blackjack Benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida. (7:00 PM)
• MOLLY'S GAME at Aloma Cinema Grill - Opera Orlando. (7:00 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

• Orange County, FL: "Dr. Raul Pino, Director of @DohOrange, has an unwavering commitment to the health of Orange County residents. His dedication and partnership with @OrangeCoFL has been instrumental in our community's response and recovery from the pandemic. Thank you for your service, Dr. Pino!" (Twitter)
• Hinckley's Meats: "Truffle & Porcini Porchetta coming out of the oven." (Twitter)
• Scott Maxwell: "Iguanas in the toilet. Snakes in the shower. Scorpions in the towels. Only in Florida is the bathroom creepier than the Amazon. Featuring So. Fla. filmmaker @BillyCorben ’s run-in with a giant commode crab: “I didn’t expect the toilet to be Jurassic Park.”" (Twitter)
• @justpotus:"Send Noods Day: One of the best Ramen Spots in Orlando is located at Ramen Takagi and they make everything so fresh and flavorful that your tastebuds will have you coming back every ramen craving. There are so many ramen spots in Orlando though, what’s your favorite or what should I try next??" (Instagram)
• Downtown Orlando: "Join the Downtown Development Board for a fang-tastic time at Discover Downtown’s Monster Mask-erade! The event includes a costume contest for adults, children, and pets, bingo, and crafts! October 29. Discover Downtown, 201 S Orange Ave." (Twitter)

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— Carlos Hernandez

About me: Hello my name is Carlos Hernandez and I am a food writer with over 10 years of experience in the industry. I write the food blog Carlos Eats (http://www.carloseats.com) and also contribute to several newspapers and magazines with food-related blogs and articles.

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