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 the Oviedo Oktoberfest with guest-host Scottie Campbell. Or catch […]
Posted inCollege Park, News, Real Estate
Dr. Phillips Charities awards $5 million to 4Roots for Packing District project
Dr. Phillips Charities has just announced that it had recently awarded $5 million to be paid out over the next three years to 4Roots for construction of its 4Roots Farm Campus in The Packing District. The grant will support the construction of the first phase of the new urban farm campus, expected to break ground […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Events, History, Orlando, People
Honorable Mable Butler receiving John Young History Maker Award
The Honorable Mable Butler, the first African American woman to serve on Orlando City Council and the first African American member of Orange County’s Board of Commissioners, will be presented with the Historical Society of Central Florida’s prestigious John Young History Maker Award on September 28 for her outstanding contributions to the community. The award is named in […]
Posted inAbout Bungalower, Bungalower and the Bus, Featured, News, Orlando, Sponsored
Bungalower and The Bus – Episode 241 (Oviedo Oktoberfest)
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 241st episode, Jon is out of town celebrating his anniversary (happy anniversary, Jon!) so Scottie Campbell is back to fill his shoes! […]
Posted inEvents, Featured, Lists, Orlando
BUNGALOWER’S TOP 18 WEEKEND EVENT PICKS FOR SEPTEMBER 24-26
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 inArt and Culture, Events, Featured, Out Of Bounds, Parks, People, Photos, Sponsored
PHOTOS: What we saw at Halloween Horror Nights 2021
This post is not paid for but we were given complimentary admission to experience the event first-hand. Halloween Horror Nights (Facebook | Website) is back and in full swing following last year’s cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Universal Orlando Resort invited us out to join in the party. This year’s event runs through October 31 […]
Posted inCivics and Participation, Featured, Orlando, Quality of Life, Transportation, Video
Watch other people watch SunRail collisions in new awareness video
As part of their ongoing efforts to remind people not to stop their vehicles on train tracks, SunRail has launched a new “Never Will I Ever” campaign to drive it home that in the struggle of train versus car, the train will always win. In this new video released as part of their Rail Safety […]
Posted inEvents, Food & Drink, Mills 50
Conrad’s Shanty hosting another big Parking Lot Party in Mills 50
A new event series has been transforming an empty parking lot into a regular outdoor party in the Mills 50 District for the past few months. The next upcoming Mills 50 Parking Lot Party will take place on September 24 at 6 p.m. behind Conrad’s Shanty at 1205 N. Mills Avenue [GMap]and will feature a […]
Posted inComing and Going, Downtown, Fashion, Retail, Uncategorized
New print shop open in downtown Orlando
A new t-shirt print shop/creative space has opened in downtown Orlando. Color Me Places (Instagram | Website) has opened in a studio space in the back end of the CityArts gallery building at 103 E. Pine Street [GMap]. They specialize in direct-to-garment printing which essentially works like a printer on cotton-based fabrics for custom jobs […]
Posted inEvents, Mills 50, News, Pets
Local punks band together for Pet Alliance benefit show
Local punk bands will host a collaborative show on Sunday, September 26 in support of the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, which is still reeling from the loss of its Conroy Road location following a sudden fire last week. The event, presented by Montgomery Drive and Faire of the Dog, will feature performances by Fatties, […]
Posted inComing and Going, Food & Drink, Milk District, News, People
Stasio’s owners opening new pizza fritta concept next door
The Palo family, which owns the ever-popular Stasio’s Italian Deli (Facebook | Instagram) in the Milk District, has just signed a lease for a new concept in an empty building at 2300 E. Robinson Street [GMap]. As first reported by Jack Witthaus for Orlando Business Journal, the new concept will be called “Alfo’s Pizza Fritta” […]
Posted inComing and Going, Featured, Food & Drink, People, Winter Park
The New Standard is in Limbo
EDIT: The original version of this story stated that The New Standard had been evicted but according to the owner, they are still negotiating next steps. The New Standard (Facebook | Website) has essentially closed. The popular restaurant/music venue that taught us how to cook BLT sandwiches last year during quarantine is in the process of being evicted […]
Posted inFood & Drink, News, Winter Park
Barnie’s Coffee on Drew Barrymore this week
Winter Park-based Barnie’s Coffee and Tea Co. (Website) will be featured on The Drew Barrymore Show on Wednesday, September 22. The local coffee company will make its national TV network debut highlighting its new seasonal flavors in recognition of National Coffee Day on September 29 and the upcoming holidays. The Drew Barrymore Show airs 10-11 […]
Posted inArt and Culture, News, Orlando, People
CFCArts announce the hiring of three Vice Presidents
Central Florida Community Arts (Facebook | Website) has just announced the hiring of three newly created Vice President positions; Terrance Hunter will serve as the vice president of operations and education, Vicki Landon was named as the vice president of development and community affairs, and Justin Muchoney will be the new vice president of creative and production. […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Events, Orlando
United Arts announces September Project Grant winners
United Arts of Central Florida has just released the names of the organizations that have been awarded its September cycle of Project Grants. Seventeen organizations were awarded grants in this cycle, totaling $27,000 in funds to support their projects, that range from cultural events to art therapy programs. The following copy was taken from a […]