Both Mills 50 District and Ivanhoe Village Main Street will team up on Saturday, September 11 from 5-9 p.m. for their annual Virginia Drive Live event. This outdoor event features vendors selling art, jewelry, pottery, stained glass, candles, plants, and more, all along Virginia Drive, which touches both of the Orlando Main Street districts. Attendees […]
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One week left to Sip and Savor around Orlando
EDIT: The original post said the series would end on the 19th of August which is incorrect. The event will end on August 29th, as indicated in the attached flier. The annual Sip and Savor (Website) celebration of Orlando’s food and drink scene is in full swing and will end on August 29th. The annual […]
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Bungalower Bingo to end on August 31st
It’s been the better part of a year since we launched a residency at Persimmon Hollow Brewing Company in the historic Eo Inn and we have had a blast. And way too much beer. The last scheduled Bungalower Bingo of the weekly series is currently set for Tuesday, August 31, and will be hosted by […]
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Bungalower Keyholders get BOGO beer this week
Bungalower Buddy Keyholders are eligible for a BOGO pint at Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company (Facebook | Website) this week using their special buy local keychain. The brewery has tapped a keg of the uber-popular Bungalower Lemonade which will only be available while supplies last. The last time the brew was on tap, the brewery donated […]
Posted inCivics and Participation, Parks, Quality of Life, Winter Park
Winter Park water utility jumps on board the COVID conservation train
The City of Winter Park Water and Wastewater Utilities Department joined the City of Orlando and OUC in asking its customers to conserve water for the next two to three weeks due to a pending liquid oxygen shortage. The City of Winter Park is asking customers to use less water and not wash their cars […]
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OUC reports on water conservation efforts
According to the Orlando Utilities Commission, City Hall’s recent call for water conservation efforts is yielding fruit, in light of a pending shortage of liquid oxygen which is used to treat drinking water for the region. Since Friday’s announcement, OUC reports having seen a “moderate decrease” in water demand compared to the daily average of […]
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House of the Day: 3/3 College Park home asking $475,000
This three-bedroom, three-bathroom home is located at 914 Boardman Street [GMap] in the southwestern corner of College Park, with easy access to downtown Orlando and the interstate. The 2,321 SF home has been well cared for since it was built in 1952 and features beautiful wood floors throughout and plenty of natural light. The kitchen […]
Posted inComing and Going, Food & Drink, Ivanhoe Village
Perla’s Pizza reopens under new name
Perla’s Pizza, the popular pizza shop in Ivanhoe Village that made everyone realize bananas go great with pepperoni, has a new name. Forced to temporarily close earlier in the month due to an ownership dispute with its original founders, has since reopened under the new name “Ziggie’s Pizza.” Ziggie’s Pizza (Instagram | Website) is located […]
Posted inOut Of Bounds, People, Quality of Life, Schools
UCF Bug Closet has all the bugs
The Bug Closet (Website) or rather, the University of Central Florida Collection of Arthropods, can be found in the UCF Department of Biology, tucked away on the massive college campus. What started as a small teaching collection in the early 90s, was expanded to now feature over 550,000 labeled specimens, with thousands more waiting to […]
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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. And don’t forget to grab our latest print issue while you’re out and about in The City Beautiful. Our latest episode of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio […]
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Bungalower and The Bus – Episode 236 (The Pinery)
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 236th episode, Brendan and Jon were invited to sample the new happy hour menu at the newly-opened Ivanhoe hot spot, The Pinery […]
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City Hall begs Orlando to conserve water due to liquid oxygen shortage
Mayor Dyer hosted a press conference earlier this afternoon where he asked Orlando residents to conserve water due to a COVID-19-caused regional shortage of liquid oxygen, backing a claim by Orlando Utilities Commission that if we don’t start curbing our water use, we could be faced with some water quality challenges in the near future. […]
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BUNGALOWER’S TOP 14 WEEKEND EVENT PICKS FOR AUGUST 20-22
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 […]
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Orlando launches raffle to push more vaccines
The City of Orlando is launching a new initiative to boost local vaccination numbers by seducing wary residents with tickets to local events. Effective immediately, residents over the age of 12 who get vaccinated at the following sites, on select dates, will be entered into a raffle to win tickets to a number of events […]
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Creative City Project launching festival early with interactive “Joybox”
The Creative City Project is preparing for its upcoming three-day art festival, Immerse, this October but rather than keep us all waiting, they will be launching an early activation that’s all about being happy. Joybox is a large-scale interactive art exhibition featuring a series of selfie-friendly installations inspired by familiar phrases like “Don’t worry. Be […]