East End Market is converting its APEX event venue the second floor of its Audubon Park food hub into a new chef’s table/retail space. As first reported by Orlando Weekly‘s Faiyaz Kara, the space will be converted into a new chef’s table/incubator space with a cocktail lounge and retail space headed by Johnny and Jimmy […]
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House of the Day: Unique 3/3 historic home asking $959,000
This three-bedroom, three-bathroom is located at 1505 Briercliff Drive [GMap] near the Lake Davis/Greenwood neighborhood, just a few minutes away from the Hourglass District and the Milk District. This 3,062 SF home sits on an oversized lot and boasts tons of curb appeal with a bricked driveway, a beautiful front porch, and lots of warm […]
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Cool Job Alert: Director of Advocacy and Community Organizing at Hope CommUnity Center
The nuns and friends over at Hope CommUnity Center in Apopka are hiring a new Director of Advocacy and Community Organizing. The Hope CommUnity Center (Website) is a grassroots advocacy organization that works to empower the immigrant and working poor communities in Central Florida and they need a passionate, dedicated champion to lead their team. […]
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House of the Day: Beautiful home by Lake Formosa asking $899,000
This lakefront home is located at 640 S. Lake Formosa Drive [GMap] in the heart of Ivanhoe Village Main Street and Lake Formosa neighborhood and is only a few minutes walk away from Fresh Market, Ten 10 Brewing, and Santiago’s Bodega. This home is prominently located on a small peninsula that juts out into Lake […]
Posted inCivics and Participation, Coming and Going, Ivanhoe Village, Retail
New vintage shop now open in Ivanhoe Village
Eclectic Interiors and Design has just opened in a long-empty Ivanhoe Village warehouse at 310 E. New Hampshire Street [GMap] across the street from Imperial at Washburn Imports. The shop features a large selection of antiques, vintage furniture, costume and fashion jewelry, lighting, rugs, and art. The shop owner, Sara Manthey, told Bungalower that she […]
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Orlando to host Miss Hooters Pageant this week
The 24th Annual Miss Hooters Pageant is scheduled to take place this week on Thursday, July 29 on International Drive. The annual pageant showcases women who work at Hooters in all corners of the country who are nominated to represent their home store in the national contest for the title of “Miss Hooters” and a […]
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Lime is bringing back e-bikes
Lime Bikes are coming back to Orlando. The micro-mobility company pulled its electric-assist bikeshare program back in 2019 and leaned into the cheaper-to-run scooter game instead. But, with the recent closure of HOPR Bikes, Orlando has been dockless bike-less since April. Lime is ready to drop 50 e-bikes in downtown Orlando this month with another […]
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New quick-service Mongolian restaurant opening in Mills 50
The folks behind Mills 50 District hot spots King Bao, Poke Hana, Chi-Kin, and Matcha House are opening another concept in the same neighborhood, but this one is all about barbecue. The Mongolorian (Instagram) will be taking over the former home of Firehouse Subs at 2217 E. Colonial Drive [GMap] and be a quick-service restaurant […]
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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 […]
Posted inCivics and Participation, Downtown, Events, News, Quality of Life
Orlando offering big grants for downtown events
The City of Orlando just launched a program bent on attracting more events to the downtown core. The Special Events Grants Program, funded by the Community Redevelopment Agency, will provide grants to event organizers in two tiers; events for under 10,000 attendees, and events for 10,000 or more. Events in the smaller level can receive […]
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CRA investing in safer lighting downtown
Orlando’s Downtown Development Board/Community Redevelopment Agency is looking at some upgrades for lighting in the downtown core. The CRA has allegedly been upgrading downtown lighting slowly through the last few years but they are looking to turn up the speed a bit in a recent proposal to City Hall that would see them upgrade large […]
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Bungalower and The Bus – Episode 232 (My Beer Spa)
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 232nd episode, Brendan and Jon were invited to have a soak at the newly opened My Beer Spa (Website) on International Drive, […]
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BUNGALOWER’S TOP 12 WEEKEND EVENT PICKS FOR JULY 23-25
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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House of the Day: 3/4 Historic Lake Adair home asking $650,000
This three-bedroom, four-bathroom home is located at 907 Seville Place [GMap] by Lake Adair in College Park. The 2,637 SF Mediterranean Revival was once home to Sixth Judicial Circuit Judge William Whitfield, who had the home built in 1928 and designed by Raymond C. Stevens, one of the oldest local construction companies in Central Florida […]
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Orange County Library System August 2021 event roundup
PROMO: The Orange County Library System (Facebook | Website) has announced its event programming for the month of August 2021. This post uses copy that was written by a third party, because, lazy reporting. Orange County Library System’s August calendar is full of events and programs for all ages. Some highlights include the One Minute Film Festival, featuring screenings of short […]