Bungalower Media, in partnership with our friends at Will’s Pub (Facebook | Website), will be popping up in an empty car lot in Mills 50 for a series of socially-distant, outdoor event programming over the next few months. Under the banner of “Carlotta’s Culture Park” we will be hosting a series of outdoor concerts, movie […]
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Orlando-based tech firm launches crowd-sourcing microloan app
“Most small business owners don’t want handouts. They want to work and pay back their customers, who love them enough to keep them in business. We want to help people create invested advocates for their business.” – MIVENTURE CO-FOUNDER JASON CRYSTAL Miventure (Facebook | Website), pronounced “My Venture,” is a new startup that specializes in […]
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New mocktail bar/tearoom now open in Winter Park
A new kava-focused lounge and tearoom has opened off Park Avenue in Winter Park. Zenva (Facebook | Website) describes itself as a “kava tea lounge and fine art gallery” and specializes in herbal teas, coffee, kava (a beverage made from Piper methysticum, which is native to the Pacific islands), kombucha, and a variety of alcohol-free […]
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Did You Know-town: Pilots have really weird names for flight paths into Orlando
We all know someone who can get lost on the way to the grocery store or have a hard time explaining routes to someone without referring to landmarks like “take a left at the big butterfly mural by City Hall” or “Take a right when you get to the old bus that looks like a […]
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Will’s Pub hosting gallery of punk flyers and swap meet this month
Will’s Pub (Facebook | Website ) will be play host to the Orlando Punk Archive Flyer Gallery and Swap Meet on February 19 featuring flyers from Orlando’s punk scene past. The event, which allegedly hails back to when “…Kinkos on Robinson was open 24 hours/7 days a week” is sponsored by the Orlando Punk Archive […]
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Local Satanic Temple hosting “Dark Crafts” online fundraising event
The Satanic Temple – Florida Chapter (Facebook) is hosting an online fundraiser/auction/concert event this month. The group hosted their first-ever craft/art market in February 2020 and got a massive turnout. The streets of Thornton Park were filled with darkly-clad shoppers supporting locally-made witchy goods, henna artists, and leather workers who were all nibbling on demonic, […]
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It just got a little bit easier to find our magazines
Thanks to a donation by one of our Bungalower Buddies (Thanks, Khalil Makdah), we now have a fancy newspaper box for our monthly min-magazines. The folks at East End Market (Facebook | Website) have been kind enough to allow us to install it by their outdoor courtyard, where it will live for the foreseeable future. […]
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Cholo Dogs made a poutine hotdog
Popular Mexican hotdog cart, Cholo Dogs (Facebook | Website), has just released a new poutine hotdog, or “ween” as they put it, for a limited time only. The “Gran Norte Blanco,” or Great White North, is named after our editor, Brendan O’Connor, who comes from Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada, and features gravy, cheese curds, Fritos, and those […]
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New Will’s Pub kitchen now open
Will’s Pub (Facebook | Instagram) has just opened a new kitchen. The new food service was added in partnership with the folks at Swine and Sons (Facebook | Website) in Winter Park, with all foods being prepped off-site and then assembled at Will’s for each order, by former Dexter’s sous-chef, Shawn Bayne. The menu, which you can see […]
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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 Rockpit Brewing in the SoDo District, a few days before they held their […]
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Winter Park mayoral debate ends in muddy waters
6 p.m. UPDATE: The following joint statement was just issued by the office of Phillip Anderson and the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce: “Following an unfortunate incident at the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce Mayoral Candidate Forum this past Friday, the Chamber and Phil Anderson’s campaign have come to terms with the matter and look […]
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Bungalower and The Bus – Episode 209 (Rockpit 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 209th episode, Jon and Brendan were invited to hang out with the SoDo District Main Street’s president at Rockpit Brewing with the […]
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Popular Lakeland taiyaki stand popping-up in Mills 50 this weekend
Japanese waffle-maker Wafu (Facebook | Instagram) will be popping-up in the Mills 50 District this weekend. Taiyaki is a Japanese fish-shaped cake that is sold as a popular street food, often made with sweet fillings made with custard, chocolate, cheese, or sweet potato. And they’re super cute. Wafu will be parking its trailer at House […]
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BUNGALOWER’S TOP 6 WEEKEND EVENT PICKS FOR FEBRUARY 5-7
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 remodeled Winter Park home asking $524,900
SPONSORED FBC Mortgage: This three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is located at 2958 Northwood Boulevard [GMap] in Winter Park, just a quick bike ride away from Baldwin Park and East End Market. This 1,750 SF home features a completely remodeled kitchen with Samsung appliances, quartz countertops, a large island, and a walk-in pantry. It boasts large windows and an […]