This one-bedroom, one-bathroom home is located at 2422 Musselwhite Avenue [GMap] in College Park, with easy access to the interstate, Advent Health, Ivanhoe Village and local shops and restaurants on Edgewater Drive. The 1,186 SF home features an updated kitchen with granite countertops, solid wood cabinetry, and updated flooring. It also boasts a living and […]
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City Council votes to extend nightclub moratorium
Orlando City Council voted this week to extend a proposed moratorium on any new nightclubs opening downtown for another six months We told you HERE in February that city staff were pushing to extend the moratorium, which originally rolled out in March 2023. The ordinance was put into place to buy City Hall time to research […]
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City District names new executive director
The City District Main Street (Website) has just announced the hiring of its new executive director, Mike Griffin. Griffin officially started his role with City District on March 18 and comes to the position with 10 years of nonprofit experience in his belt. He most recently served as director of the Greater Meredith Program, a […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Events, Winter Park
WPRK hosting Florida premiere of documentary, “35,000 Watts: The Story of College Radio”
WPRK 91.5 FM will screen the Florida premiere of a documentary that’s all about the importance of college radio stations, on Thursday, April 11. “35,000 Watts: The Story of College Radio” shares takes on the role of college radio in shaping music history and culture, as told by the students, alumni, and artists that made […]
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United Arts scores contract to activate downtown with fully integrated art programming
United Arts of Central Florida (Website) is set to implement an innovative new arts initiative in partnership with the Downtown Development Board/CRA, to provide “excellent arts experiences every day within the downtown, free to the public, both day and night, weekdays, and weekends.” According to CRA board minutes, the DDB will provide funding in the […]
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Orlando granted $1 million to plant more trees
The City of Orlando is trying to increase its tree canopy by 40% by the year 2040, and that goal was just made much more attainable with a recent $1 million grant from the U.S. Forest Service Urban and Community Forest program. The grant will be used to plant trees, develop green jobs, and mitigate […]
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Governor suspends Commissioner Hill as Orlando City Commissioner
Governor Ron DeSantis issued an executive order this afternoon to suspend Commissioner Regina Hill from her role as city commissioner for the City of Orlando, in accordance with the Florida Constitution and sections 112.51(1) and 112.51(2), Florida Statutes. Hill was indicted in the Circuit Court of the Ninth Judicial Circuit in and for Orange county […]
Posted inCivics and Participation, Food & Drink, Parramore
GoFundMe launched to help save Broken Strings Brewery
Soccer fan-favorite local brewery, Broken Strings Brewery (Instagram | Website) has launched a GoFundMe to keep their doors open and beers pouring. The Parramore-based brewery opened at 1012 W. Church Street [GMap] back in 2016 and became a popular watering hole with Orlando City Soccer fans due to its proximity to the stadium – and […]
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J. Henry’s Barbershop restored and reopened
Popular Parramore-based business, J. Henry’s Barber Shop, was destroyed in an electrical fire over EDC weekend in November 2021 but has finally been restored and reopened due to a little help from the City of Orlando. J. Henry started his career as a barber in the same shop that eventually became known as J. Henry’s […]
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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 downtown “bungalow neighborhoods.” Click HERE to listen to Episode 372 of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1 FM, which was recorded at the Kia Center during Thursday’s Orlando Solar Bear match. There are only four games left […]
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School ranking website lists Audubon Park as one of the Best Places to Live in 2024
School ranking and review website, Niche (Website), just released its annual Best Places to Live in America rankings and Audubon Park swooped in at Number 22. The annual list grades American neighborhoods based on categories like public schools, housing, nightlife, and for being family-friendly, with Audubon ranking highest in Nightlife and “Good For Families.” Audubon […]
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Bungalower and The Bus: Episode 372 (Orlando Solar Bears)
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 Episode 372, Brendan and Jon head to the Kia Center to catch an Orlando Solar Bears game. There are only four games left […]
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Bungalower’s Top Weekend Event Picks for March 29-31
Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend. 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 our calendar, simply send a link to your Eventbrite or Facebook Event page to [email protected]. FRIDAY, […]
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Orange County names new administrator for Arts and Cultural Affairs
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has just announced the appointment of Vicki Landon as the new Arts and Cultural Affairs Administrator for Orange County. Landon comes to the role following the retirement of Terry Olson, who originated the role in 2011. She’s broadly recognized as being an advocate for arts and cultural institutions in Central […]
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Commissioner Hill arrested following elderly exploitation and fraud investigation
Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill was arrested after being indicted by a grand jury on charges related to elder exploitation and fraud, it was announced earlier this morning. Commissioner Hill, who has been in office since 2013, has been the subject of a state investigation for over a year for her relationship with a 96-year-old […]