SPONSORED FBC Mortgage: This three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is located at 2002 E. Harding Street [GMap] in South Downtown, sandwiched between popular businesses like Aardvark Beverages and Hourglass Brewing. This 1,508 SF home features ceramic tile in all the wet areas and laminate flooring in the living areas and bedrooms. The kitchen features white cabinetry with subway-style […]
Posted inBuildings, Civics and Participation, Winter Park
New libary/event center in Winter Park tops out
The new Winter Park Library and Events Center (Website) is under construction and last week, the city celebrated the raising of the final roofbeam at a Topping Out ceremony on Friday, October 30. The ceremony marked the completion of the skeleton of the new building and was attended digitally by design architect Sir David Adjaye, […]
Posted inCivics and Participation, Winter Park
Winter Park wants to recycle your election signs
UPDATE: The City of Orlando has added two drop-off locations as well, since the time of this post. Please see attached map for guidance. The City of Winter Park’s Sustainability Program is partnering with the League of Women Voters of Orange County Natural Resources Committee to recycle election signs at the end of this year’s […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Downtown, Events, Video
Enzian screening “Mad Max: Fury Road” at Ace Cafe
Enzian Theater (Facebook | Website) is teaming up with Ace Cafe again to host a screening of Mad Max: Fury Road on Friday, November 6. Unlike the drive-in series that Enzian co-hosted at Ace Cafe, this screening will take place indoors, in the restaurant. The event is a fundraiser for the independent theater and tickets can be purchased […]
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TOP TEN THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK
SPONSORED by OCLS: 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 Shaker’s American Cafe and sponsored by our friends at Janney Roofing, Orange […]
Posted inBungalower and the Bus, Events, Featured, News, Orlando, Our Take, Sponsored
Bungalower and The Bus – Episode 195 (The Wellborn)
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 our 195th episode, Jon and Brendan head to The Wellborn for some drinks and tasty dishes with Doug Baaser, who will be hosting […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Events, Featured, Lists, Orlando
BUNGALOWER’S TOP 9 WEEKEND EVENT PICKS, OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 1
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 […]
Posted inAbout Bungalower, Ask Bungalower, Civics and Participation, History, News, Orlando, People
Celebrate Parliament House by sharing your memories with us
As you know, Parliament House is closing. The iconic venue has touched so many, and so many have been touched there, that we are sure there are some really amazing stories out there that we would love to hear. So share them with us! We’re all ears. By clicking the button below, you’ll be directed […]
Posted inComing and Going, Downtown, Food & Drink, News
4 Rivers Smokehouse backs out of City Hall location
4 Rivers Smokehouse (Facebook | Website) opened a satellite location for its barbecue chain on the ground floor of Orlando City Hall back in October 2015 but has recently announced that it will not be renewing its lease. The restaurant was forced to close during the pandemic at the same time City Hall was closed […]
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Bungalower launches Tuesday bingo nights at Persimmon Hollow Brewing downtown
UPDATE: Bungalower Bingo has been extended for the indefinite future! Come on out and play with us every Tuesday at 7 p.m.! Bungalower Bingo is back but a little different. Following a successful series of bingo nights at Wally’s Mills Avenue Liquors last year, Bungalower is happy to announce that we are bringing it back, […]
Posted inApartments, Architecture and Design, Buildings, Downtown, Food & Drink, News, Video
VIDEO: What’s changed downtown during the pandemic
Downtown office towers are slowly starting to fill up again as companies are beginning to taper back on working from home and downtown rebounders are finding themselves confronted with a lot of changes – probably because they weren’t reading Bungalower. So, in our ongoing effort to help you stay updated on what’s going down in […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Civics and Participation, Orlando
Disney laid off 720 performers due to pandemic
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Walt Disney World has announced that it will be laying off 720 performers, just weeks after eliminating 28,000 jobs in its California and Florida parks. Many of those performers also participated in local productions in downtown Orlando, where the theater community has already been hit hard by the […]
Posted inComing and Going, Featured, Food & Drink, News, Signs, Uncategorized, West Orlando
Parliament House closing this weekend, hosting “Last Dance” on Sunday
UPDATE: We have since updated this post with the public statement from Parliament House management concerning the closure of Parliament House Resort. Infamous LGBTQ+ resort and playground, Parliament House Resort (Facebook | Website) as we know it, will be closing for business this Sunday, November 1. Parliament House staff were informed of the closure at […]
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House of the Day: 4/4 Colonialtown North home asking $709,999
SPONSORED: This four-bedroom, four-bathroom home is located at 744 Palm Drive [GMap] in Colonialtown North, in the Audubon K-8 school district, and is within walking distance to Mills 50, Audubon Park Garden District, and Leu Gardens. The 2,519 SF home features abundant space for the whole family and features a covered front porch and full […]
Posted inComing and Going, Downtown, Food & Drink, News, Video
VIDEO: Neon Beach in very soft opening phase
That beach barbecue-inspired concept we told you was moving into the former home of Fuzzy’s Taco space at 131 N. Orange Avenue [GMap] in downtown Orlando back in September is finally open. Neon Beach (Facebook) is a new concept by Tin and Taco’s Rob Bair and features a robust food and beverage menu featuring items like Smoked BBQ Tofu Burnt […]