The former home of Harmon Photo in Ivanhoe Village has been vacant for a few years now and the owners are starting to get a little creative in the hopes of an eventual sale. S&B Holdings Group LLC, which purchased the land in 2018, plans to add a rooftop deck to the vacant retail space […]
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2020/21 Mayor’s Matching Grants awarded
The City of Orlando will award 15 grants totaling $80,000 in the second cycle of its Mayor’s Matching Grant Program to support local schools and non-profit organizations. Qualifying schools and organizations can apply for matching grants of up to $10,000 and are encouraged to partner with neighborhood organizations and community groups to spread that municipal […]
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City looking to replace docks at Lake Underhill Park
The City of Orlando is looking to replace the existing docks at Lake Underhill Park in East Orlando. The work will likely be paid for through the Florida Boating Improvement Program, which is a state financial assistance program run by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The Families, Parks, and Recreation Department have applied […]
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House of the Day: Modern 3/2 Hourglass home asking $589,000
UPDATE: An open house will be held noon-2 p.m. Saturday, June 12. This three-bedroom, two-bedroom home is located at 2315 Raehn Street [GMap] in the Hourglass District, just seconds away from popular spots like Hourglass Brewing, Leguminati, and the Commission Beer Chamber. The 2,280 SF home was built in 2016 and features a split three-bedroom […]
Posted inComing and Going, Food & Drink, Winter Park
Hot Chicken restaurant moving into former sausage spot
Jam Hot Chicken (Facebook) has announced that it will be opening a shop in Winter Park’s Hannibal Square. Jam Hot Chicken has been operating as a pop-up for the past year or so, serving up Nashville and LA-inspired hot chicken sandwiches around Orlando. Their new location will be in the former home of the Sausage […]
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House of the Day: 2/2 Colonialtown home asking $399,999
This two-bedroom, two-bathroom home is located at 2403 Illinois Street [GMap] in Colonialtown with easy access to Audubon Park, Mills 50 District, and The Milk District. The 1,057 SF home was recently renovated throughout and features a master suite with a large bathroom, shower, and a double-vanity. The kitchen is large and features plenty of […]
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Luma replacement inches forward as previous owners sue to get space back
“Despite knowing we had a prime location on Park Avenue, we were overwhelmed by theenormous amount of interest in our space given the continuing challenges in the restaurantindustry. We are absolutely convinced we selected the right concept and the right people withwhom to move forward,” BILL BATTAGLIA, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF BATTAGLIA GROUP We told […]
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CityArts launches new outdoor movie series downtown
The CityArts crew will be hosting a free monthly movie night in the outdoor courtyard/alleyway through the summer in the heart of downtown Orlando. Movie selections include: June 8 – Jurassic Park TBD – Independence Day August 3 – Jaws It’s free to attend but all guests must register ahead of time HERE. Parking can […]
Posted inCivics and Participation, Events, Holden Heights, Parks, Quality of Life, Sports
Newly renovated Grand Avenue Park is now open
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and District 6 City Commissioner Bakari F. Burns hosted a community tree planting last week to celebrate the grand reopening of Grand Avenue Park. The park renovation, through a partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association’s Parks Build Community program, added multiple playgrounds, fitness equipment, lighting, drinking fountains, and other park equipment to the nine-acre park. In addition to the park, the City of […]
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Orlando Police Department erects a fence to protect against protesters
The Orlando Police Department has just finished installing a tall fence and series of gates around its headquarters on Orange Blossom Trail at 1250 W. South Street [GMap]. Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolon has since stated that the idea to erect a fence came directly from the series of peaceful protests that were conducted last […]
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Creative City Project releases 2021-22 calendar of events
The Creative City Project (Website) has just revealed a lineup of events stretching from July 2021 into the next year. Creative City Project, which most recently hosted an immersive, walk-along, “Alice in Wonderland”-themed adventure in Mead Gardens, will be hosting six public events between now and May 2022, including: Re:Charge – “A reflective orchestral experience” […]
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Orlando Local, Robert Rivers is the 2021 recipient of the Florida Prize in Contemporary Art
“The Florida Prize is incredibly important, it’s one of the greatest things this museum does to recognize cutting-edge contemporary artists in the state of Florida.” -AARON DE GROFT, CEO OF ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART Following a successful opening, the Orlando Museum of Art has announced that, for the first time in the history of the Florida Prize in […]
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DDB and City backpedal on sidewalk cafe restrictions
The City of Orlando has taken a step back on its recently shared plans to fight spiking crime in the Central Business District by scaling back sidewalk cafes, among other strategies like shutting down outdoor speakers facing the streets and putting more officers in the streets (both of which are still moving forward). City Council […]
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The Hideaway Bar trading out old digs for something new, just across the street
“You don’t stop visiting your friends when they move to a new house. That’s ridiculous. You cheer them on and you’re happy for them. That’s what’s happening with us, same family, different house.” – STAFFMEMBER AT THE HIDEAWAY BAR The Yard at Ivanhoe development is nearing the completion of its first phase and eyeing up […]
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PHOTOS: Eugene Snowden and Friends chased everyone’s blues away
Orlando’s favorite soul musician, Eugene Snowden (Website), came back to Orlando to play a one-night engagement this past weekend at Bungalower’s Carlotta’s Culture Park pop-up venue at 1000 N. Mills Avenue [GMap], care of our friend Jessica Pawli of Pawli Presents and Will’s Pub. Snowden, who savvy Bungalower readers will recognize from the Bungalower and The Bus theme song “I’ll Do […]