After nine years of business in College Park, popular costume supply shop Embellish FX (Facebook | Website) will be moving out of the neighborhood. Owner Ben Johansen told Bungalower that his team is “super excited” for the move to Ocoee, which is currently scheduled to take place in mid-June. The move will take them to […]
Posted inCivics and Participation, Events, Featured, Out Of Bounds, Quality of Life
Audubon Center hosting Baby Owl Shower on May 7
The Audubon Center for Birds of Prey (Facebook | Website) will host their annual Baby Owl Shower on May 7th from 10 a.m.-noon at their Maitland facility, located at 1101 Audubon Way [GMap]. The event is the Center’s largest fundraiser of the year and helps them to raise needed funds to support regular operations as well as […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Events, Orlando, People
3rd Edition of “100 Things to do in Orlando Before You Die” now available
The third edition of 100 Things To Do In Orlando Before You Die, a popular guidebook originally penned by John Brown, a nationally recognized TV anchor, and radio host, is now available online and in select shops across the country. Jon Busdeker, who you may know from “Bungalower and The Bus“ on Real Radio 104.1 […]
Posted inChurch Street, Cool Job Alert
Cool Job Alert: Executive Director of the City District Main Street
The City District Main Street has officially launched a search for its new executive director. The downtown-focused Main Street program is looking to hire a new leader to work with its board of directors as a liaison to the City of Orlando and its member businesses. They will be responsible to promote local development, working […]
Posted inArchitecture and Design, Buildings, Coming and Going, Food & Drink, News, Quality of Life, Real Estate, West Orlando
Team Market Group building new Central Garden concept in Parramore
EDIT: The original version of this story had the incorrect address for this development. Central Garden will be located at 1000 W. Central Boulevard, not 1106 W. Central Boulevard. Team Market Group has filed plans with the City of Orlando to construct a new concept by Camping World Exploria Stadium that they’re calling The Central […]
Posted inCivics and Participation, Crime, Orlando, Video
Sherriff’s Office launches new mobile video game trailer
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office just unveiled a new video game trailer as part of its ongoing efforts to connect with local youth. The new Mobile Video Game Theater is being billed as the first of its kind from any law enforcement agency in Florida. Used primarily for community relations and public events, the trailer […]
Posted inColonialtown, Coming and Going, Food & Drink
New bagel shop opening in former Subway shop
New York Bagel and Deli (Facebook | Website) is moving into Colonialtown. The bagel chain currently has multiple locations including Celebration, Kissimmee, Margaritaville, St. Cloud, and Winter Garden. They specialize in breakfast and lunch items, pizza, smoked fish, salads, Italian sweets, and of course bagels. They will be opening in a former Subway restaurant space […]
Posted inEvents, Featured, Lists, News, Orlando, 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 Bungalow Neighborhood news, and some bonus headlines you may have missed. Click HERE to listen to the 269th episode of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1, which was recorded at the 20th-anniversary party of Orange Blossom Brewing, which was […]
Posted inAbout Bungalower, Art and Culture, Bungalower and the Bus, Events, Featured, Milk District, News, Sponsored
Bungalower and The Bus – Episode 269(Party at Se7enbites)
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 269th episode, Brendan O’Connor and Jon Busdeker were invited to celebrate Orange Blossom Brewery’s 20th Anniversary at Se7enbites in the Milk District, […]
Posted inEvents, Featured, Lists, Orlando
Bungalower’s Top 11 Weekend Event Picks for April 8-10
Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend, including streaming events that you can take advantage of 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 […]
Posted inAbout Bungalower, Bungalower and the Bus, Events, Featured, Food & Drink, Membership, News, Quality of Life, Sponsored, Video, Weird Alert, Winter Park
4/20 Alert: Learn how to roll a joint during dinner at Ravenous Pig while watching “Pineapple Express”
Bungalower Media and The Ravenous Pig are teaming up again to host a fun event in the beautiful Ravenous Pig Brewing Co. beer garden for a delicious evening of 4/20 celebrations. If you missed our previous Dinner and a Movie event where we paired a specially-brewed “Klingonberry Blood Ale” with dinner and a screening of […]
Posted inHouse of the Day, Lake Como, Photos, Real Estate, Sponsored
House of the Day: 2/1 Lake Como home asking $379,000
UPDATE: An open house is scheduled for 1-4 p.m. Sunday, April 10. This two-bedroom, one-bathroom home is located at 856 Wessex Place [GMap] in the beautiful Lake Como neighborhood, which is just a few minutes away from popular restaurants in the Milk District and the Hourglass, and a two-minute walk away from Lake Como K-8 […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Events
Orlando Pottery Festival returns this May
The beloved twice-annual Orlando Pottery Festival (Website) will return on Saturday, May 7, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #25 at 5505 Hansel Avenue [GMap]. The event is the largest collection of over 30 local ceramic artists in the region and will feature unique, handmade items available for purchase, including […]
Posted inCivics and Participation, Events, Garden, Orlando, Quality of Life
The City of Orlando is giving away free trees again for Earth Day
The City of Orlando is giving away free trees this month in honor of Earth Day, on April 22nd. This year residents can order up to two free trees for their property in just four easy steps at THIS website. Enter your address. Outline your home in the grey box. Choose the tree you want. […]
Posted inArchitecture and Design, Art and Culture, Coming and Going, Food & Drink, Mills 50
New Haan Coffee shop in Mills 50 shares beautiful design plans
We told you HERE in January 2022 that a new coffee roaster was moving into the Mills 50 neighborhood and we finally have some more information to share. Haan Coffee Roasters (Instagram) will be opening at 1233 E. Colonial Drive [GMap] later this summer, though the brand officially launched in November 2020, selling its unique lineup of […]