A burlesque performance inspired by “West Side Story” will take place at the Lake Eola Amphitheater on Saturday, February 5th. The “West Side Story Burlesque Show” is being hosted by AIDS Healthcare Foundation, the world’s largest HIV/AIDS organization, and will feature “hot bodies in sexy corsets and strapping suspenders dancing around” to help spread the […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Colonialtown, People
“Nextdoor in Colonialtown” to get book treatment this fall
Last July we told you HERE about local writer and publisher Ryan Rivas, of Burrow Press (Facebook | Website) fame, and how he was so inspired by his neighbors’ behavior on the Nextdoor website that he launched an amazing new series he calls Nextdoor in Colonialtown. Well, it appears that the series will now be available in print. Rivas, […]
Posted inNews, Roads, Transportation
FDOT in final stages of I-4 Express lanes, setting opening dates soon
The Florida Department of Transportation is in the final stages of construction on the new I-4 Express lanes as part of its ongoing I-4 Ultimate overhaul. FDOT is currently working with emergency response personnel on extensive training on how to best use and access the new routes along the 21-mile corridor and they are finalizing […]
Posted inComing and Going, Food & Drink, Winter Park
Ava Mediterragean opening in February
Ava MediterrAegean (Instagram | Facebook) finally has an opening date for its new home on Park Avenue. The Greek-inspired restaurant has moved into the former home of Luma on Park at 290 S. Park Avenue [GMap] in downtown Winter Park, despite a few legal troubles that delayed construction last year, according to a report by Orlando Weekly and the departure of […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Events, Winter Park
Bach Festival Society Presents 87th Annual Bach Festival
The Bach Festival Society of Winter Park (Facebook | Website) will host its 87th Annual Bach Festival this February 4 through February 27, which will feature seven ticketed concerts and five community events, including free recitals and masterclasses. Programs will take place on the campuses of Rollins College and Trinity Preparatory School and at Dr. Phillips Center’s new Steinmetz Hall. In addition […]
Posted inEvents, Food & Drink, Technology, Weird Alert
Tell us why we should care about this digital beer from Oviedo Brewing
Oviedo Brewing wants everyone to know that it will be releasing its 100th-batch beer can at the end of the month but this one won’t be able to be drunk. Because it’s digital. Oviedo Brewing has partnered with MercuryMeta, a local “digital asset” company, to create a Non-Fungible Token for their 100th batch as a […]
Posted inDelaney Park, Lake Alert
Lake Alert: Lake Copeland closed due to toxins in water
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has discovered an unsafe concentration of toxins in Lake Copeland, and is advising residents to refrain from swimming, recreating in, and irrigating from the lake until further notice. The toxins are created by naturally occurring cyanobacteria/blue-green algae, that are often exacerbated by nutrient run-off and pollution. The City of […]
Posted inCrime, Milk District, News, Retail, Roads
Spilled Milk: Car crash sends vehicle into Milk District business incubator
According to a police report sent to us this morning, Orlando Police officers responded to a two-vehicle crash at the 2400 block of East Robinson Street in the Milk District at 1:23 a.m. As a result of the crash, one of the cars left the roadway, hopped the curb, and struck the front of Holey […]
Posted inComing and Going, Food & Drink, Mills 50, People
Greenery Creamery owner opening Filipino ice cream and bakeshop in Mills 50
EDIT: Marie Mercado is the co-owner of Greenery Creamery and shared this statement in response to our write-up, “It’s not just me behind this project! I’m a co-owner and it’s the magic of the whole team that is bringing this project to life.” Marie Mercado, the genius behind hit ice cream shop, Greenery Creamery (Facebook […]
Posted inReal Estate, Retail, SODO, Uncategorized
Market at Southside has new owners
Market at Southside, located at South Orange Avenue and East Michigan Street [GMap], is a 95,057 SF retail plaza that’s currently home to storefronts like The Juicy Crab, Peach Valley Cafe, and Applebee’s Grill and Bar. And it now has new owners. According to a report from Tampa Bay Newswire, the shopping center, which is […]
Posted inNews, Orlando, People
Mayor Dyer tested positive for COVID-19
Mayor Dyer announced on Friday, January 21 that he had tested positive for COVID-19. The mayor shared on Twitter that both he and his wife are both vaccinated and boosted and have both presented as asymptomatic, which you can read below. Dyer was also forced to self-isolate in November 2020 when he was (possibly) exposed […]
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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. Click HERE to listen to the 258th episode of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1, which was recorded at Rockpit Brewing with our friends from the SoDo Main […]
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Bungalower and The Bus – Episode 258 (Rockpit Brewing)
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 258th episode, Brendan O’Connor and Jon Busdeker were invited to have some beers with the SoDo District peeps at Rockpit Brewing to […]
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House of the Day: 2/1 Conway home asking $250,000
This two-bedroom, one-bathroom home is located at 4314 Trentonian Court [GMap] in the Conway neighborhood near Barber Park. This 985 SF home is tucked away on a quarter-acre lot on a dead-end street and sports a new roof, electrical updates from 2017, a cozy front porch, original hardwood floors, and plenty of natural light. The […]
Posted inEvents, Featured, Lists, Orlando
BUNGALOWER’S TOP 6 WEEKEND EVENT PICKS FOR JANUARY 21-23
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 […]