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 latest episode of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1 which was recorded at East End Market’s new second-floor bar/lounge/retail shop/chef’s table space, […]
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Bungalower and The Bus – Episode 246 (The Neighbors)
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 246th episode, Jon Busdeker is on vacation so Brendan replaced him with John Rife from East End Market (for the evening), and […]
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BUNGALOWER’S TOP 8 NON-HALLOWEEN EVENT PICKS FOR OCTOBER 29-31
Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend that don’t necessarily have anything to do with Halloween. If you’re looking for Halloween events, then click HERE to use the super-awesome roundup we shared earlier in the week. Remember, you can always visit the complete events calendar by clicking on […]
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Wall Street Plaza gets approval for Halloween Block Party
The City of Orlando has just granted approval to Wall Street Plaza (Facebook | Website) for an outdoor stage and loudspeaker use, for the first time since the COVID-19 shutdown in March 2020. The Plazaween festivities will kick off at 8 p.m. and run through 2 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Exact event details are […]
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City Hall looking to make changes along Virginia Drive corridor
City of Orlando staff held a virtual community meeting this week to share some of their vision to help guide transportation investments and development activities for the Virginia Drive corridor as it continues to develop into the near future. The City of Orlando has been studying Virginia Drive, from North Orange Avenue to North Mills […]
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5-city bike ride returns on October 30
Bike/Walk Central Florida (Website) is inviting local cyclists and cycling-wannabees/beginners to join them for its fifth annual Bike 5 Cities event on October 30. Participants will follow a 28-mile route that takes them through Winter Park, Orlando, Casselberry, Maitland, and Eatonville as part of a self-paced ride, a new family-friendly guided ride or part of […]
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OUC launches Solar Pledge to be 100 percent renewable by 2030
OUC and the City of Orlando have just announced their 2030 Solar Pledge to be 100% powered by solar energy by the year 2030. The pledge was joined by the City of St. Cloud, Orange County Government, UCF Downtown, and Orlando City Soccer Club, and asks local businesses to join the pledge themselves by using […]
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Orlando gets new arts organization
Orlando Sings (Facebook | Website) is a new arts organization that features two professional ensembles; the Orlando Sings Symphonic Chorus and the new Solaria Singers. The organization is launching its full season of concerts on November 18 with “Joyful Beginnings,” featuring brass and percussion from the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and organist Michael Ging. The program […]
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UCF student looks at lack of Black-owned breweries in new film
This year’s Orlando Film Festival (Facebook | Website) is returning to in-person programming following a move to streaming features during the pandemic and will take place at the CMX Plaza Cinema Cafe in downtown Orlando from October 28-November 4. The event will feature over 200 films from around the world including a film by local […]
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House of the Day: 3/2 Lake Como home asking $375,000
This three-bedroom, two-bathroom ranch-style home is located at 2733 Oxford Street [GMap] in the Lake Como neighborhood. This 1,226 SF home features a large living room that’s connected to an open concept, eat-in kitchen. The home also features a larger suite with plenty of closet space, two good-sized bedrooms on the opposite side of the […]
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Enzian hosting 23rd Annual Florida Jewish Film Festival
Enzian Theater will be host to the 23rd Annual Central Florida Jewish Film Festival from November 13-16 this year at their Maitland campus. The event, which is co-presented with The Roth Family Jewish Community Center of Greater Orlando, will feature six feature films and two shorts, with award-winning selections from five countries, screened in English, […]
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Tackle the challenges of post-life with a death doula for Halloween
London-based author, “dream guide,” and death doula, Tree Carr (Website), will host a special workshop in downtown Orlando on Tuesday, November 2, dealing with the consummately human journeys of death, loss, and grief. A death doula is someone who specializes in helping to guide people spiritually and emotionally at the end of their lives in […]
Posted inEvents, Featured, Lists, Orlando
Halloween 2021 event roundup
The Bungalower Events Calendar is always full of curated events in the Orlando area and that’s no different for Halloween 2021. We’ve picked out some of the better ones, weirder ones, and Halloweenier ones for you to sort through in order to have the best Orlando Halloween possible. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28 3RD ANNUAL ZOMBIE RUN! 5:30 p.m. […]
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County animal shelter near capacity with dogs
Orange County Animal Services is near capacity with 174 dogs in its care at the moment. The shelter received 109 dogs in the past week, with 34 being surrendered by their owners. 35 of the dogs at the shelter are available for adoption, meaning they’ve been spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, and are ready […]
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Winter Park Fire Rescue releases four-part documentary series
The Winter Park Fire-Rescue Department just released a four-part documentary series that highlights the journey of four of their fire service members in a series called, “Answering the Call.” The series, which was released weekly through the month of September, was timed to coincide with Patriot Day, a national day of remembrance honoring the men […]