Michelle Beebs (Website) of Beebs and Her Money Makers, an Orlando-grown ska band (before moving to the west for fame and glory), is returning to town for a one-night special pop-up performance at Ace Cafe on March 6. The event will feature performances by some of Beebs’ west coast musician friends and some of her […]
Posted inApartments, Architecture and Design, Buildings, Winter Park
New five-story residential building headed to Ravaudage
A new 247-unit residential project is about to break ground on the edge of Maitland and Winter Park. The five-story, mid-rise Aventon Gem Lake will be adjoined to the Ravaudage property on the northwestern corner of 17-92 and Lee Road, in a neighborhood being referred to as the “Gem Lake Water District.” The apartments in […]
Posted inAbout Bungalower, Food & Drink, MAP, Orlando, Quality of Life
Taco Scorecard: Keep track of your favorite taco spots
Orlando has a lot of taco restaurants, but which ones are the best? We want to help you solve that question, by providing you with a map and some metrics – but the rest is up to you. Simply click HERE to access our interactive map of local taco shops and then visit every single […]
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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 Rachel’s North where we tried the strip bar’s new menu which was created […]
Posted inBuildings, Coming and Going, News, Winter Park
Winter Park approves McLaren dealership on 17-92
The City of Winter Park has approved the use of the former Orchard Supply Hardware building at 1111 S. Orlando Avenue [GMap] for a new luxury car dealer. We first wrote about the proposed development HERE in November 2020, when the commission was expected to deny an application from McLaren (Website) to open a showroom there, as […]
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House of the Day: 4/2 Conway home asking $339,900
This four-bedroom, two-bathroom home is located at 2808 Touraine Avenue [GMap] in the Conway area. This 1,768 SF home features a split-plan layout with an attached in-law suite with one bedroom and one bath. The home has no HOA and received a new roof in 2018, a new AC system in 2016, and a new […]
Posted inCivics and Participation, Parks, Quality of Life, Winter Park
Winter Park launches online survey for Progress Point property
The City of Winter Park’s Planning and Transportation Department has launched an online survey regarding the future use of the former Progress Energy site, often referred to as “Progress Point,” located at the intersection of Denning Drive and Orange Avenue. Survey results will help shape a conceptual design for the city-owned site, which will be presented in a […]
Posted inIvanhoe Village, Lake Alert, Quality of Life
Lake Alert: Lake Estelle closed due to algae bloom
3/6 UPDATE: The Lake Alert for Lake Estelle has been lifted. At this time, there are no toxins present in Lake Estelle, but blooms may still occur. Lake Estelle has been closed to public water-contact activities. The City of Orlando took samples from the lake and found potentially unsafe levels of microcystins in the water, […]
Posted inBungalower and the Bus, Featured, News, Our Take, Out Of Bounds
Bungalower and The Bus – Episode 212 (Rachel’s North)
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 212th episode, Jon and Brendan were invited to visit Rachel’s North in Casselberry. Ryan Manning, the chef behind MX Taco in the […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Events, Featured, Lists, Orlando
BUNGALOWER’S TOP 14 WEEKEND EVENT PICKS FOR FEBRUARY 26-28
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. We also have a whole new category just for online […]
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House of the Day: 3/2 pool home asking $320,000
This three-bedroom, two-bathroom pool home is located at 2953 Peel Avenue [GMap] just south of downtown Orlando. The 1,378 SF home features a screened-in patio, a pergola/deck, a detached one-car garage, and a new HVAC unit that was installed in 2017. A new roof was installed in 2018 as well. The asking price is $320,000. […]
Posted inBuildings, Civics and Participation, Coming and Going, News, Roads, Winter Park
Winter Park looking at property along Fairbanks for proposed road improvements
The City of Winter Park has engaged real estate brokerage JLL to reach out to property owners along the north side of Fairbanks Avenue, between Denning and Ward, to measure their interest in possibly selling their properties. The City is interested in purchasing the property in order to carry out a list of potential projects […]
Posted inComing and Going, Food & Drink, Thornton Park
New sushi restaurant now open in Thornton Park
Ootoya Sushi Lounge (Facebook | Website) opened for business in early February in the former home of Shari Sushi at 621 E. Central Boulevard [GMap] in Thornton Park. Ootoya Sushi specializes in Japanese cuisine made fresh and the menu features a variety of specialty and traditional sushi rolls alongside dishes like spare ribs, Japanese-style marinated […]
Posted inArt and Culture, History, Orlando, People, Schools
‘Marching Forward’ now available on PBS
A new film out of UCF tells the story of the impact of two Orlando high school bands during the 1960s Civil Rights movement. Marching Forward looks at the story of James “Chief” Wilson who was the band director for over 50 years at Jones High School, which used to be segregated, and the story […]
Posted inCivics and Participation, Events, Roads, Transportation, Winter Park
Winter Park hosting transportation workshop on Orange Avenue Overlay
The City of Winter Park’s Planning and Transportation Department will host a special online workshop, in cooperation with Kinley-Horn Planning and Design Engineering Consultants, to discuss transportation topics related to the Orange Avenue Overlay District project. The virtual discussion will cover the following topics, as related to a proposed revisioning of the Orange Avenue corridor. […]