SPONSORED: This 2,862 SF Victorian-inspired home in Thornton Park is located in the heart of Thornton Park historic district, just a few minutes’ walk from Lake Lawsona, Dickson Azalea Park, and the adjacent Thornton Park Main Street District [GMap]. This single-family home was built in 1996 to reflect the architecture of the surrounding homes and […]
Posted inArchitecture and Design, Buildings, Civics and Participation, Ivanhoe Village, Quality of Life
MPB approves 9-story residential tower on Lake Ivanhoe
The Municipal Planning Board has approved new plans for the Broadstone Lakehouse project, to be located on the northern shore of Lake Ivanhoe. The proposed residential tower will replace the Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home [GMap] with its historic rooftop neon sign. The developers have reduced the development by one story, for a total of nine, and […]
Posted inArchitecture and Design, Buildings, Downtown, News, Quality of Life
Architect Magazine takes a close look at Downtown Orlando
Architect Magazine (Website) recently wrote an article on Downtown Orlando called, “Assume There’s No Magic Kingdom for Five Minutes,” which looked at Orlando’s changing urban fabric. Highlights of the article include: A nod to Orlando’s car-centric design grid that led to Orlando being named the least pedestrian-friendly city by the National Complete Streets Coalition. New venues; […]
Posted inBuildings, Coming and Going, Food & Drink, Ivanhoe Village, Real Estate, Retail
Trevi Pasta businesses for sale
UPDATE: We originally posted that Shana Trenille was a part-owner of Trevi Pasta, but she is in fact the Marketing Coordinator. Angelo Falcone is the owner of both locations mentioned below. Both Trevi Pasta Express in Ivanhoe Village and Trevi Pasta in College Park are for sale. Bungalower spoke with part-owner Marketing Coordinator, Shana Trenille, […]
Posted inEvents, Orlando, Quality of Life, Trails, Transportation
Celebrate National Bike Month by pedaling through five cities
Bike/Walk Central Florida (Website) and Healthy Central Florida (Website) will be hosting an event on May 6 called Bike 5 Cities, where participants will be guided on a 28-mile route that takes them through five cities; Winter Park, Orlando, Casselberry, Maitland, and Eatonville. Hence the name. The ride begins at 8 a.m. in the Mead […]
Posted inArchitecture and Design, Buildings, Milk District, Real Estate
Orlando Business Journal honors Milk District Wonus homes
The Orlando Business Journal recently recognized Atrium Management with a Community Impact award, in recognition for their Milk District property redevelopments in the past year. Atrium Managment is led by Adam Wonus, who came into the public eye after purchasing roughly 60 homes in Orlando’s hipster-haven neighborhood near the T.G. Lee Dairy plant. Wonus has […]
Posted inParking, Parramore, Quality of Life, Sports
Juice Bike Share no longer running Soccer Game Bike Valet
Juice Bike Share (Facebook | Website) sent out the below message to bike share members, concerning discontinuing their bike valet service at Orlando City Soccer games. Public bike racks are still available at the soccer stadium. Read the message below for more information.
Posted inArt and Culture, Downtown, Events, People, Video
Duet for Theremin and Lap Steel to perform at Avalon Gallery
Atlanta-based duo, Duet for Theramin and Lap Steel, will perform at the Gallery at Avalon Island (Website) on April 28. The duo, comprised of Scott Burland on the theramin and Frank Schultz on lap steel, will perform an ambient soundtrack to a deep-sea documentary film. The concert begins at 7 p.m.
Posted inEvents, Orlando, Technology
NASA Space Apps Challenge returning to Orlando
NASA will host their 48-hour International Space Apps Challenge at the Guidewell Innovation Center [GMap] on the weekend of April 29. Participants will collaborate to solve challenges posed by NASA scientists like designing interactive space gloves, or processing clean water mapping. Last year, participants from 161 cities created thousands of open-source solutions using code, data […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Colonialtown, Featured, Guest Column, History, inhabit, People, Quality of Life
Inhabit: Richard “Dick” Steinborn at home
Like what you see? Consider supporting this series by clicking HERE. Inhabit is a new series by local photographer David Lawrence (Website), that shares stories about the people who call Orlando home. It’s an exploration of where people live and spend their days, whether that be at home, in an office, the streets of downtown, or anywhere […]
Posted inFood & Drink, Orlando
We don’t think you’re ready for this hipster jelly
Smiling Goat (Facebook | Instagram) is a new local Maker that specializes in “damn good jam” that we recently invited to take part in our Bungalower Bazaar. The jams are made with low amounts of sugar, and long cook times, to allow the natural flavors of the fruits to come out. Current flavors that are available […]
Posted inBaldwin Park, Coming and Going, Food & Drink
New restaurant opening in former home of Smiling Bison
UPDATE 4/17: The new owners have informed us that this will be an “American Casual Neighborhood-style restaurant” offering gourmet burgers, wings, and flatbreads. There will be a full bar and craft beers available on draft, bottle, and can. This is their first restaurant project. A new restaurant concept called Blue Jacket Grille (Facebook) will […]
Posted inAbout Bungalower, Events, Ivanhoe Village, Our Take, Sponsored, Video
First Bungalower Bazaar sees over 1,300 shoppers
SPONSORED: Bungalower held our very first night market this past Saturday, April 15. We joined forces with our friends at Coopers’ Craft to gather together some of the best local Makers in one space. FACTUR, the tool-sharing and Maker space located in Ivanhoe Village let us use their recently refurbished event warehouse, located at 514 […]
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Eyes on the Street: Window peeping at Reyes Mezcaleria
“Hey there, the paper came down off the windows and they left the lights on, like an invitation for the neighborhood to see the progress inside. In case you hadn’t seen yet, here are a few sneak peek views. ” – Alistair m. Citrus Restaurant has been closed for months and its replacement, Reyes Mezcaleria […]
Posted inOrlando, Townie Tourist
Townie Tourist: Orlando Public Library, Downtown Branch
Townie Tourist (Facebook | Website) is a weekly series of tours, hosted by Orlando-native Jenny De Witt. De Witt takes viewers on a walking tour of a different neighborhood each Saturday at 10 a.m. and broadcasts it using Facebook Live to Bungalower’s Facebook page. On Saturday, April 15, the Townie Tourist took a walking tour of the […]