“What’s up with Casa Barcelona on Colonial? There are For Rent signs up on the windows.” – Andrea Urrea UPDATE: We previously reported that Casa Barcelona had closed before ever opening, which was incorrect. They opened for approximately two months prior to closing their business. Casa Barcelona, the mysterious replacement tenant for the former […]
Posted inDowntown, Events, Transportation
No SunRail on Martin Luther King, Jr Day
SunRail service will be closed on Monday, January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr Day. The 2017 Downtown Orlando MLK Holiday Parade will be held on Saturday, January 14 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Lake Eola Park. More information on the event route and subsequent street closures below. There had been no announcement of […]
Posted inCivics and Participation, Events, Orlando
Mayor Buddy Dyer declares Day of Mourning
UPDATE: The identity of the Orange County deputy killed in the motorcycle accident today has been revealed as Deputy First Class Norman Lewis. In light of the recent shooting and subsequent death of two local police officers, the Mayor’s office has issued the following statement: “Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has declared a day of mourning […]
Posted inEvents, Food & Drink, Garden, Orlando, Sponsored
Tickets now on sale for 4th Annual Field to Feast Dinner with Disney Chefs
SPONSORED: Tickets for the 4th Annual Field to Feast Dinner on March 25 are now on sale. The open-air dining event is presented by Edible Orlando magazine and Walt Disney World Resort at Long and Scott Farms in Zellwood Florida and is headlined by some of Disney’s top chefs. Proceeds from the event will go to the […]
Posted inFarmers Market, Food & Drink, Orlando
New outdoor market coming to West Orlando
UPDATE: The City Council meeting for Monday, January 9 has been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 11. According to paperwork filed with the City of Orlando, Orlando Unity, a subsidiary entity of Mission Development Enterprises, is applying for a Temporary Use Permit to operate an open-air flea market on a 9-acre stretch of land at […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Events, Ivanhoe Village, Parks, Quality of Life, Sponsored
United Arts to host Arts For All festival on February 4
SPONSORED: United Arts of Central Florida (Facebook | Website) will be hosting “Arts For All Day,” a community open house of arts and cultural organizations throughout the region. The new arts festival is a family-friendly affair taking place in Loch Haven Park’s outdoor exhibit spaces as well as the Mennello Museum of American Art, the Orlando Museum of […]
Posted inNews, Orlando, Sponsored, Ten Things
Top Ten Things to know this week
SPONSORED by Cabot Cheese Legacy Collection: Here’s our rundown of the top ten things you need to know this week, in Orlando’s Bungalow Neighborhood news. Get our Top Ten in your inbox every Monday morning by signing up for our free newsletter. SPONSORED: House of the Day: Adorable historic bungalow in Lake Eola Heights asking $475,000. Joysticks […]
Posted inOrlando, Pets
This pig is free and needs a home
This 10-month-old female pot bellied pig is in need of a home and is currently listed on Craigslist, HERE. She’s reported as “very healthy,” and shy at first but still “very personable.” She currently lives with dogs and horses so if you have pets at your home already she should be fine. Her top three favorite […]
Posted inBuildings, Colonialtown North, News, Real Estate, Retail
Fashion Square Mall issues statement regarding their filing for “re-organization”
Fashion Square Mall officials have issued the following statement concerning their strategy to reposition Fashion Square Mall, UP Fieldgate US Investments. They have filed a petition for reorganization relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. This is in response the news that broke on January 5 that a foreclosure complaint had been filed against […]
Posted inEvents, Orlando
Bungalower weekend event picks, January 6-8, 2017
Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend. Visit the complete events calendar by clicking on “Events” in our main menu. If you’d like to have your event added to our calendar, simply send a link to your Facebook event page to [email protected]. It’s that easy! It’s also the reason why […]
Posted inBuildings, Colonialtown North, News
Foreclosure complaint filed against Fashion Square Mall
The owners of Orlando Fashion Square Mall are being sued by the Bancorp Bank, which is claiming the developer behind the mall owes them more than $400,000 of missed payments on their $42M loan. That number allegedly reflects three months of unpaid rent from this summer. WFTV reported, HERE, that a lien has been placed […]
Posted inEvents, Food & Drink, Winter Park
Tickets to go on sale for Winter Park’s Dinner on the Avenue
TROPHY-THEMED TABLE VIA I LUV WINTER PARK PINTEREST UPDATE: TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT SOLD OUT IN UNDER AN HOUR. THERE ARE NO MORE OPENINGS. AT THE TIME OF THIS POST THERE WERE FOUR TABLES ON THE WAIT LIST. Winter Park’s annual outdoor dining event is back for it’s 16th year on Saturday, April 8, […]
Posted inComing and Going, Health Village, Real Estate
Florida Hospital coworking space to close in February
The Credo Conduit co-working space in the Florida Hospital that we first wrote about HERE, is shutting down on February 1. The prototype effort was a collaborative project between Downtown Credo and the Florida Hospital Innovation Lab and meant to be a first step towards opening a more permanent space in the old orange packing […]
Posted inArchitecture and Design, Buildings, House of the Day, Lake Eola Heights, Real Estate, Sponsored
House of the Day: Adorable historic bungalow in Lake Eola Heights asking $475,000
SPONSORED: This 2,268 SF four-bedroom, three-bath bungalow in the Lake Eola Heights Historic District sits in one of the most desired spots in Downtown Orlando and is only a short walk from Lake Eola Park, the Central Business District, and the hip Thornton Park Main Street District – billed as the “downtown for grownups.” Originally built in 1925 this charming residence, located at 428 Highland […]
Posted inAbout Bungalower, Eyes on the Street, Guest Column, Orlando, People
Townie Tourist: Explore Orlando with us, one neighborhood at a time
UPDATE: To see our first episode, Townie Tourist: Ivanhoe Village, click HERE. Bungalower is proud to announce a new partnership in 2017 with native Orlandoan and self-described “Townie Tourist” Jenny De Witt (Instagram | Website). After time living and New York and then returning to Orlando years later, De Witt feels like the best kind […]