🌱 SeaWorld Bounces Back + North Italia Restaurant + Lake Mary Hospital Groundbreaking

Hey, Orlando! Let's get this Wednesday started off right. Here's what's going on today in Orlando.

First, today's weather:

Pleasant with clouds and sun. High: 79 Low: 67.

Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. The Orlando City Council approved a $6.95 million award to Gibbes and Register, Inc., to build a new bike trail just south of downtown called Downtown Connector Trail. It will connect Summerlin Avenue to Lake Underhill Road and is expected to be completed by 2024. (Bungalower)

2. An Italian restaurant chain owned by The Cheesecake Factory called North Italia has opened its first Orlando location at 7335 West Sand Lake Road. They offer pasta, wood fired pizza, and other Italian food fare. (Orlando Sentinel)

3. An Orlando woman says she was lucky enough to escape the crowd at Astroworld in Houston. 8 people died at the festival and dozens were injured. 20-year-old Kidzya Rodriguez dreamed of going to Astroworld for years and now is not sure if she will attend another festival or concert after her experience. (WESH)

4. Orlando Health leaders held a groundbreaking for a new hospital in Lake Mary on Tuesday. The new hospital will have 180 beds in two six-story towers with the ability to expand up to 240 beds. (WFTV)

5. SeaWorld Entertainment reported a net income of $102.1 million in the third quarter and enjoyed increased profits and attendance as the company recovers from the impact of the pandemic. Attendance reached 7.2 million people despite a lack of international travelers. (Spectrum News 13)

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Today in Orlando:

• Blood Drive - 1st Unitarian Church of Orlando. (8:30 AM)
• Santa Photo Experience at The Mall at Millenia. (11:00 AM)
• Boys Soccer vs. St. Cloud @ Home - Boone High School. (6:00 PM)
• Free Pizza Skate at Astro Skate. (6:30 PM)
• Brooklyn Nets at Orlando Magic. Amway Center. (7:00 PM)

Orlando Patch Notebook

• Universal Orlando Resort: "THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE!" (Instagram)
• Visit Orlando: "Our favorite color is sunset. 🌅 : @floridaphotoart #iconparkorlando #orlandofl #orlando #ferriswheel #sunset #iconpark #travel #skyline" (Instagram)
• Orlando City SC: "Our First Round match in the @audi #MLSCupPlayoffs is set 📍 Nissan Stadium @nashvillesc Tuesday, Nov. 23 🕗 8:00 p.m. ET More info at the link in the bio #LightItPurple" (Instagram)
• Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer: "In our city, we're using the power of partnerships to address some of our community's greatest challenges. Today we were joined by representatives from some of the 38 non-profit organizations that have been awarded a total of $2.4 millio..." (Facebook)
• Orlando Main Streets: "New mural alert! This newbie can be found on the side of @eolageneral, and was sponsored by the Lake Eola Neighborhood Association. #alocalthing #muralmonday 🎨: Diane Martens & Cindy K. White" (Instagram)

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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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