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. Our latest episode of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1 was recorded at Mason Jar Provisions in Thornton Park. Click HERE to listen or catch up on one […]
Posted inEvents, Food & Drink, Ivanhoe Village
Camp Ivanhoe is back and so are the badges
Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. (Facebook | Website) is back with its innovative Camp Ivanhoe series of events and challenges this week, which rewards its guests for buying its daily themed beer packages. The inaugural series helped the brewery’s owner, Glenn Closson, clinch a nod from Orlando Business Journal for being an innovative way to drum […]
Posted inBungalower and the Bus, Featured, News, Orlando, Our Take
Bungalower and The Bus – Episode 229 (Mason Jar Provisions)
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 229th episode, Brendan and Jon head to Mason Jar Provisions in Thornton Park to check out the new pork skin chicken wings […]
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House of the Day: Yellow Mediterranean-style home asking $559,000
This three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is located at 121 Wisteria Avenue [GMap] in the Lake Copeland Historic District, with easy access to downtown Orlando, Delaney Park, Orlando Health, and is zoned for the Blankner Elementary and Boone High Schools. This 2,741 SF home was built in 1930 and has been well-maintained by subsequent owners. It boasts […]
Posted inEvents, Featured, Lists
BUNGALOWER’S TOP 10 WEEKEND EVENT PICKS FOR JUNE 25-27
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 inCool Job Alert, Our Take, Parks, West Orlando
Cool Job Alert: Lake Lorna Doone Park Community Naturalist Position
Local non-profit IDEAS For US (Website) is hiring a Neighborhood Naturalist position for the newly revamped Lake Lorna Doone Park. The new part-time role will primarily work in an outreach role at the new park, with a special focus on a soon-to-come Nature Trail. Responsibilities would include marketing, providing fresh content, host regular tours, and […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Coming and Going, Fashion, Ivanhoe Village, Retail
New boutique perfumery now open in Ivanhoe Village
La Jetee Perfumery and Apothecary (Instagram | Website) is now open in Ivanhoe Village at 1217 N. Orange Avenue [GMap] in the Swanson’s Ivanhoe Row of retail buildings overlooking Lake Ivanhoe. The store is owned by Joseph Todd who happens to own downtown venues Bauhaus and Hanson’s Shoe Repair (Website) and is a passion project […]
Posted inCivics and Participation, News, Orlando, Pets, Quality of Life
Orange County votes to ban sale of kittens, puppies, and rabbits
Orange County voted to ban stores that sell certain baby animals this week following a contentious Commission meeting. The new ordinance passed by one vote and will phase into effect in one year, after which, stores will be penalized if they sell any puppies, kittens, and rabbits to the public. The move comes in response […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Civics and Participation, Downtown, Events, Featured, News, Parks, Quality of Life
Frontyard Festival officially extended through December
We told you HERE in April 2021 that the Dr. Philllips Center for Performing Arts (Facebook | Website) was looking to extend its outdoor event series, the Frontyard Festival, into the end of the year and it appears they were just granted the funding to do so. “The Frontyard Festival is an innovative way for our citizens to gather […]
Posted inComing and Going, Food & Drink, People, Thornton Park
New Hawaiian-inspired restaurant in Thornton Park opens this week
The 808 Restaurant (Facebook) is scheduled to open 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 23. The new Hawaiian-inspired concept has taken over the former Dexter’s location at 808 E. Washington Street [GMap] in Thornton Park, and is being helmed by Thornton Park royalty Wendy Connor from The Abbey (Facebook | Website), and Todd Ulmer of Stardust Lounge (Facebook | Website) and Aku Aku Tiki Lounge (Facebook | Website). Named after the […]
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Bungalower’s June 2021 print issue is online and in the streets
The latest issue of our penny-saver, mini-magazine is hitting the streets in the next few days but we’ve also got it right here on the interwebs for you if you’re trying to stay home more. Each and every month we share a print edition of our hyper-local online coverage from the previous month, including our […]
Posted inEvents, Food & Drink, South Eola, Weird Alert
Greenery Creamery selling ice cream hot dogs next month
The creative geniuses at The Greenery Creamery (Facebook | Website) are teaming up with our friends JP and Julia of Hellthy Junk Food to create a food baby in the shape of a hot dog. The innovative “ice cream hot dogs” consist of a candy-coated sweet cream ice cream served on a sweet brioche bun, […]
Posted inCool Job Alert, Downtown, Featured, Food & Drink
Cool Job Alert: Nighttime Economy Manager for City of Orlando
The City of Orlando is hiring for a new Nighttime Economy Manager to join the Downtown Development Board team. Orlando’s nighttime economy focuses on hospitality, live music, and dining sectors and this Project Manager position is responsible for coordinating local, national, and international research and implementing best practices to enhance the nighttime economy in Downtown […]
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House of the Day: 3/3 Colonialtown bungalow asking $699,900
This three-bedroom, three-bathroom home is located at 913 La Salle Avenue [GMap] in Colonialtown, just minutes away from Mills 50 favorites like Tako Cheena, Tori Tori, and The Strand. This 2,643 SF home was built in 1901 and then first added to in 1999 and again in 2004 and is ideal for entertaining. The kitchen […]
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Kroger delivery service launches in Central Florida
Grocery giant Kroger has just launched a new grocery delivery service in Central Florida, based out of a new facility in Groveland. The chain handles every step of the delivery process, from direct purchases on its app or website to the actual deliveries, making it different from the middleman services offered by popular apps like […]