We told you HERE on March 25 that local comedian Rauce Padgett (Instagram) had been deposed from his Real Radio gig on The Jim Colbert show by parent company iHeart Media, but it appears, with a little help from his friends, he’ll be back on the air later this week. Padgett told Bungalower that he […]
Posted inNews, Orlando, Sports
Orlando Solar Bears headed to the Kelly Cup Playoffs
The Orlando Solar Bears (Website) have secured a spot in the 2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs with a 1-0 win over the Reading Royals late Saturday evening. The Solar Bears will compete for the best-of-seven in the South Division Semifinals, with Orlando opening the 2024 playoffs. A schedule is yet to be determined but tickets went […]
Posted inFeatured, Ten Things
TOP TEN THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK
This is our latest rundown of the top ten things you need to know this week, in Orlando’s downtown “bungalow neighborhoods.” Click HERE to listen to Episode 374 of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1 FM, which was recorded at Delaney’s Tavern in the SoDo District with the Main Street’s executive director Misty Heath, to […]
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Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 374 (Delaney’s with Misty)
The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the hosts alone and do not reflect the official policy or position of Bungalower Media, our readers, or our advertisers. For Episode 374, Brendan and Jon are joined by SoDo executive director, Misty Heath, to chat about the upcoming SoDo After Dark featuring The […]
Posted inEvents, Featured
Bungalower’s Top Weekend Event Picks for April 12-14
Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend. Remember, you can always visit the complete events calendar by clicking on “EVENTS” on our main menu. If you’d like to have your event added to our calendar, simply send a link to your Eventbrite or Facebook Event page to [email protected]. FRIDAY, […]
Posted inEvents, Featured, Food & Drink, Winter Park
Winter Park-based distillery hosting weekend-long derby/cinco party
Winter Park-based distillery and blending house, Forward/Slash (Instagram) is celebrating an epic Cinco de Derby/Kentucky Cinco event in May and you’re invited. They’ll be hosting a special Kentucky Derby party on May 4 with free entry, food by Red Panda Noodle (Instagram) from 5-8 p.m., an interactive photo booth, and peach juleps. Attendees can enjoy free samples […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Civics and Participation, Orlando, People, Video
VIDEO: Visit Orlando convinced Orlando’s Poet Laureate to write a poem about meetings and conventions and it’s pretty great
In case you didn’t know (we sure didn’t), April 11 is “Global Meetings Industry Day” and not one to miss out on a theme, Visit Orlando asked Orlando’s Poet Laureate, Shawn Welcome, to write an original poem in honor of the occasion. Visit Orlando shared that meetings and conventions contribute an estimated $4 billion to […]
Posted inCivics and Participation, Lake Fairview, Roads
Road Alert: City celebrating completion of Packing District roadway improvements
The City of Orlando will celebrate the completion of roadway improvements in the new Packing District development on Friday, April 12, with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony starring District 3 City Commissioner Robert Stuart and Mayor Dyer. The redesign project included sections of road on Princeton Street from John Young Parkway to Orange Blossom Trail, including: […]
Posted inComing and Going, Food & Drink
Ask Bungalower: What’s this Oh Hey Cafe thing on Lee Road all about?
“Hey, Bungalower team. I keep seeing this sign for Oh Hey Cafe on Lee Road when I’m headed to work and I haven’t seen anything online about it. Do you have any info on it?” – BUNGALOWER READER Lucky for you, we were just sent a press release about this new family-friendly project. Oh Hey […]
Posted inEvents, Food & Drink, Lake Eola Heights
Orlando Hospitality Alliance hosting food truck/pop-up competition finals, April 13
The Orlando Hospitality Alliance (Website) is hosting a grand finale to its year-long Foodie Choice Award series on Saturday, April 13, featuring the seven finalists from 2023’s food truck/pop-up competitions going head-to-head to see who will be crowned best-of-the-best. The event is free to attend and open to the general public, with participating food trucks […]
Posted inArchitecture and Design, Civics and Participation, Downtown
Mayor’s office shares update on Pulse memorial engagement process
The City of Orlando purchased the former Pulse Nightclub property from its former owners back in October 2023 for $2 million and has slowly been gathering itself to tackle what to do next to honor the victims of the nightclub shooting and move the long-delayed project forward with some (overdue) grace and dignity. The City […]
Posted inEvents, Out Of Bounds, People, Pets
Big hairy muscular hunk who loves dogs coming to Orlando
Often shirtless animal rescue icon Lee Asher will be heading to Florida as part of his “Unlock Your Super Power Tour” and one of the three stops is in Orlando. Asher came to national attention via social media, where he posts regularly about his 70-dog pack in Estacada, Oregon. Asher saves dogs from shelters across […]
Posted inCivics and Participation, Video, Wadeview Park
Some residents don’t get the appeal of peacocks in Wadeview Park
Wadeview Park is known by longtime locals for having a healthy population of roaming peacocks that make their way from lawn, to roof, to SUV. They’ve been there for decades and have become a fixture for the neighborhood, but some people are calling peafowl. “I love seeing them in my yard but they can be […]
Posted inCivics and Participation, Eyes on the Street, Milk District, Retail, Roads
Months-long road closure has Milk District businesses worried
The City of Orlando is ramping up for some construction work on a section of Robinson Street in the Milk District for at least the next three weeks, followed by months more of limited access through January 2025, and local businesses aren’t happy about it. Affected businesses include Gringos Locos, Bull and Bush, Sportstown Billiards, […]
Posted inCivics and Participation, Crime, MAP, News, West Lakes
Mayor Dyer officially calls for District 5 election
A special election has just been called by Orlando Mayor Dyer, following the executive order from Governor DeSantis on April 1 that suspended District 5 city commissioner Regina Hill following allegations that she had taken advantage of an elderly constituent. Last week, Hill was indicted in the Circuit Court of the Ninth Judicial Circuit in […]