Christner’s Prime Steak and Lobster (Facebook | Website) will celebrate 28 years of serving top-quality food with a special anniversary dinner. The 28th Anniversary Celebration Dinner will take place on Friday, June 11, and all proceeds, excluding alcohol sales, will be donated to Aspire Health Partners, which works with mental health and substance use issues […]
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Orange County Library System wins Library of the Year Award
The Orange County Library System (Website) has just been named the 2021 Library of the Year by the Florida Library Association, a statewide organization that promotes excellence in Florida libraries. The award recognizes OCLS and its staff for maintaining outstanding library services during the pandemic including maintaining a robust offering of virtual workshops, events, and services. […]
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Eugene Snowden returns to Orlando for one-day performance
Orlando’s favorite soul musician, Eugene Snowden (Website), will returns to Orlando on Saturday, June 5, for a one-day summer kick-off event at Bungalower’s Carlotta’s Culture Park pop-up venue at 1000 N. Mills Avenue [GMap], care of our friend Jessica Pawli of Pawli Presents. Snowden, who savvy Bungalower readers will recognize from the Bungalower and The […]
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New concert series launching next month with COASTCITY
A new concert series helmed by local tastemakers Helen Bromfield and Jeannette Conrado, who have a history working with groups like the Backstreet Boys is set to launch next month. The Plug (Website) series will kick off at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 3, at Soundbar in downtown Orlando and will be hosted by singer/actor Erik-Michael […]
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“Orlando Sentinel” sold to Alden Global
Orlando Sentinel‘s shareholders at Tribune Publishing (Website) voted on Friday to sell the newspaper properties to hedge fund Alden Global Capital. “Today, Tribune Publishing shareholders voted to put profit and greed over local news in our country. While we are saddened by the turn of events, we know that our work over the past year — to […]
Posted inArchitecture and Design, Buildings, Civics and Participation, History, Orlando, Photos
City of Orlando looking for 2022 Historic Preservation Board Calendar
The City of Orlando’s Historic Preservation Board is looking for photographers to submit work for its next annual calendar. The theme for the 2022 City of Orlando is “historic windows and doors,” so get wild, people. Structures must be at least 50 years old and be located within one of Orlando’s local historic districts, featured […]
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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 Bungalow Neighborhood news, and some bonus headlines you may have missed. Our latest episode of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1 was recorded at the new Art and History Museums – Maitland for the opening of their […]
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Bungalower and The Bus – Episode 224 (Segovia)
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 the 224th episode, Jon is out on vacation and Scottie “Short Bus” Campbell is subbing in on a visit to the Art and […]
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Ask Bungalower: When is Winter Park Fish Co. reopening?
“What’s going on with [Winter Park Fish Company] … seems to have closed … All this just on the heels of a large expansion and remodel? What’s up???” – RON STUDDARD Winter Park Fish Co. (Facebook | Website) carried out an ambitious construction project this spring that added more indoor seating options to the popular […]
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New crosswalk to be installed on Parramore Avenue
The City of Orlando is constructing a new mid-block crosswalk on Parramore Avenue, at Z.L. Riley Park, located at 619 S. Parramore Avenue [GMap]. The new crosswalk will feature a decorative, textured, red brick pattern designed to increase visibility and the project will also include curb-side concrete islands to shorten the crossing distance while improving […]
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BUNGALOWER’S TOP 8 WEEKEND EVENT PICKS FOR MAY 21-23
Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend, including streaming events that you can take advantage from in the safety of your home. 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 […]
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DDB installs new 8-foot sign to mark 50th anniversary
The City of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board kicked off their 50th anniversary by installing a new piece of public art in the Central Business District on Wednesday, May 19. The new eight-foot sculpture spells out “DTO” or “Downtown Orlando” and is meant to serve as an “iconic point of interest for residents and visitors alike to […]
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Ask Bungalower: What’s happening with Domu Wings?
“Is the ghost kitchen coming back? Did it find another haunt? Do you know? Can you find out?“ – BREE WATSON Domu Wings, the delivery-only ghost kitchen operated by popular ramen restaurant DOMU (Facebook | Website), launched in October 2020 and quickly became a popular online option during the pandemic. The wings, which were voted Best Wings in […]
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House of the Day: 3/2 Midcentury home asking $402,000
This three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is located at 302 S. Hampton Avenue [GMap] in the Lawsona/Fern Creek neighborhood, just minutes away from Thornton Park, the Milk District, and downtown Orlando. This 1,068 SF home features an open concept with a brick fireplace in the living room and a great view of the expansive backyard via the […]
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New pink shop opens in Winter Park
A cute new pink storefront has opened off Park Avenue in downtown Winter Park. Gasp (Instagram | Website) is a new woman-owned retail shop that specializes in home decor, accessories, and fun gifts located at 106 E. Canton Avenue [GMap], kitty-corner from the Morse Museum. The shop opened late last week and is running through […]