This four-bedroom, two-bath home is located at 1432 W. Yale Street [GMap] in College Park, just south of the upcoming Packing District development. The 1,734 SF home has been freshly painted and features new wood tile flooring. Both bathrooms have been updated and the lawn has just been resodded. Other updates include a newer central […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Audubon Park, Events, Featured, Garden, Parks, Quality of Life
Orlandoans really made use of Leu Gardens during the pandemic
Leu Gardens Executive Director Robert Bowden shared some interesting numbers in a recent e-newsletter from the botanical garden offices, including news that memberships had increased by 37 percent since March 2020. “Attendance has skyrocketed, too – 16% higher, the highest number in our 60-year history.” – ROBERT BOWDEN Leu Gardens was host to a number of large-scale and […]
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New barber shop opening in Mills 50
Orlando-grown barber, Tito Santiago, will open his Eleanor’s Barber Shop (Instagram | Facebook) next month at 1217 N. Mills Avenue [GMap] in the Mills 50 District. Santiago, who’s been in Orlando since he was two years old, went to barber school here in town after a quick stint in school to be a history teacher […]
Posted inParks, Quality of Life, Technology, Trails, Winter Park
Winter Park considering free public WiFi along Denning Drive
The City of Winter Park is eyeing up some funding from Orange County to test out providing WiFi as a utility for its residents. The Community Development Block Grant program provides federal funding tocities and counties for housing, economic opportunities, and public/non-profit capitalprojects, for low- and moderate-income areas. The City of Winter Park has and […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Civics and Participation, Orlando, People, Quality of Life
Orlando is looking for a new Poet Laureate
The City of Orlando, in partnership with United Arts of Central Florida, is looking to appoint Orlando’s next Poet Laureate. The position, which launched in 2017 with Orlando’s first-ever official poet, Susan Lilley, is a ceremonial appointment serving as a fixture in the city’s cultural, literary, and visual art programming where they’ll present original works […]
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House of the Day: 3/2 upgraded home asking $383,000
This three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is located at 1412 Noble Place [GMap] just south of downtown Orlando near the Greenwood Urban Wetlands. The 1,126 SF home sits on a large lot and includes both a front and back porch. New upgrades include new quartz countertops, new custom soft-close cabinets in the kitchen and baths, new hardwood […]
Posted inAudubon Park, Civics and Participation, Quality of Life, Roads, Transportation
Corrine Drive getting crosswalk at East End Market
A particularly gnarly piece of road in Audubon Park will be getting a much-needed crosswalk in the (near-ish) future. The announcement was made via the Audubon Park Garden District Executive Director, Jennifer Marvel, on social media, declaring the move a big win for the neighborhood and its residents. “‘Finally. After over a decade of advocacy, […]
Posted inComing and Going, Food & Drink, Parramore
Big Storm Brewing now open in Amway Center
Big Storm Brewing Co. (Facebook | Website) is now open on the bottom floor of the Amway Center in downtown Orlando’s Parramore neighborhood. Big Storm Brewing is an award-winning craft brewery with locations in Pasco, Clearwater, and Cape Coral that signed a lease for a restaurant space in the Amway Center back in June 2020. Operating hours had […]
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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. Our latest episode of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1 was recorded at the newly-opened Big Storm Brewing in the Amway Center in Parramore. Click HERE to listen […]
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Bungalower and The Bus – Episode 220 (Big Storm Brewing)
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 220th episode, Brendan and Jon were invited to throw back some beers at the newly-opened Big Storm Brewing (Facebook | Website) in […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Events, Featured, Lists, Orlando
BUNGALOWER’S TOP 17 WEEKEND EVENT PICKS FOR APRIL 23-25
Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend, including streaming events that you can take advantage from 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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United Arts announces new CEO
“With her extensive experience leading a united arts agency coupled with her public affairs and community relations knowledge, we are confident she will provide valuable leadership that will directly impact and benefit the local arts community, as well as the greater Central Florida community.” – BRENDAN LYNCH, CHAIR OF UNITED ARTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS United […]
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Foxtail breathing new life into abandoned Milk District project
A former project led by Greg Peters of Graffiti Junktion to rebuild a former Milk District tobacco shop in 2019 – that was inevitably abandoned – is nearing completion under new ownership. The former Beer and Tobacco Outlet, located at 201 N. Bumby Avenue [GMap], will now be the new home of Milkhouse (Instagram), a […]
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New bus service connects Florida to Gulf Coast for under $10
FlixBus (Facebook | Website) just announced that it will be launching in Florida with one of the first routes being from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando with stops in Fort Myers, Sarasota, Tampa, Lakeland, and Miami. Ticket prices will start as low as $7.99 and buses will run, specifically on the Fort Lauderdale route, for five […]
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ParkMobile app data breach exposes private information
ParkMobile (Website), a contactless parking app used by the City of Orlando, was recently involved in an incident that exposed millions of people’s private information to a hacker. The data breach included access to email addresses, license plate numbers, passwords, phone numbers, and more – though credit card information was not accessed. ParkMobile currently has over […]