As our friend Jack Witthaus discovered for Orlando Business Journal, a new restaurant will be moving into the former home of Dexter’s Winter Park in Hannibal Square at 558 W. New England Avenue [GMap]. Cafe-Boutique Piano (Instagram) will be a new European-influenced restaurant concept with a slogan of “From the East to the West” and […]
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House of the Day: 3/2 Mid-century in Lawsona/Fern Creek asking $479,000
This three-bedroom, two-bathroom mid-century home is located at 100 S. Hampton Avenue [GMap] in the heart of the Lawsona/Fern Creek neighborhood in downtown Orlando, within walking distance to popular local businesses like Sideward Brewing, Stasio’s Italian Deli, and MX Tacos. The 1,242 SF home has been thoughtfully renovated throughout and features a front porch with […]
Posted inFood & Drink, Quality of Life, West Orlando
New wellness center in West Lakes looking for cafe operator
Lift Orlando (Website) is looking for a local business to sign on as a new cafe operator at its new Heart of West Lakes Wellness Center being built just west of downtown Orlando. The new 30,000 SF state-of-the-art facility will be located at 710 S. Tampa Avenue [GMap] and will serve as a first-class community and wellness center […]
Posted inHouse of the Day, Lake Como, Photos, Real Estate, Sponsored
House of the Day: 3/2 Home in Lake Como asking $449,900
SPONSORED: This three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is located at 2305 Buckminster Circle [GMap] in Lake Como, just south of The Milk District, with easy access to local businesses like Pom Pom’s Teahouse and Sandwicheria, Sideward Brewing, and the Hourglass District. This 1,940 SF home features a sunny Florida room and a bonus room that would be […]
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11 Questions with Zombie House Flipper Justin Stamper
You can’t deny people are awesome. Who doesn’t like sitting down with good friends to ask them interesting, insightful, and funny questions? That’s what 11 Questions is about. I’ll be featuring some friends I look up to as well as people within the community I’ve always wanted to get to know. As a bonus, I’ve […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Events, Fashion, Orlando
Call for Artists: Trash 2 Trends 2021 fashion show
Keep Orlando Beautiful (Website) is seeking local fashion designers and artists to create fashionable looks made from materials that would otherwise be headed to the landfill or recycling facility. Selected designs will be featured at the Trash 2 Trends runway event on February 5, 2022, an annual blockbuster fundraising event that supports KOB’s community beautification and litter prevention programs. […]
Posted inDowntown, House of the Day, Real Estate, Sponsored
House of the Day: 1/1 Downtown condo at Solaire asking $249,000
This upgraded one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo is located on the 14th floor of the Solaire at the Plaza and features fantastic views of downtown Orlando with floor-to-ceiling windows and a private balcony, perfect for people who like expansive horizons with their morning coffee. The kitchen features hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, cherry wood cabinetry, granite countertops, […]
Posted inCollege Park, Cool Job Alert, Food & Drink, Quality of Life
Cool Job Alert: Executive Director of Edible Education Experience
The Edible Education Experience (Website) operates the 3,500 SF Emeril Lagasse Foundation Kitchen House and Culinary Garden in College Park. They are a non-profit that shares innovative programming for local educational institutions and organizations and they run a teaching kitchen and on-site culinary garden that we’ve featured on the website previously. They are currently looking […]
Posted inEvents, Featured, Food & Drink, Ivanhoe Village, Retail
Annual Main Street party returns next month to Virginia Drive
Both Mills 50 District and Ivanhoe Village Main Street will team up on Saturday, September 11 from 5-9 p.m. for their annual Virginia Drive Live event. This outdoor event features vendors selling art, jewelry, pottery, stained glass, candles, plants, and more, all along Virginia Drive, which touches both of the Orlando Main Street districts. Attendees […]
Posted inBuildings, Coming and Going, Food & Drink, Mills 50, Retail
Two new concepts heading to Mills 50 strip by Tako Cheena
Smokey Smoke Shop (Facebook) has moved into the storefront that was formerly occupied by Martin “Leigh Shannon” Fugate’s Ritzy Rags Wigs and More (Facebook | Website) and next door, a new bar concept is currently in the works at 930 N. Mills Avenue [GMap]. Note: Fugate is currently a candidate for Orlando City Commissioner, District […]
Posted inBuildings, Lists, Orlando, Quality of Life, Real Estate
Rental Roundup: 9 places you can rent for under $1,500 a month
As the popularity of Orlando’s downtown bungalow neighborhoods rises, so too do the rents. In an effort to keep our Creative Class of Orlandoans living within the City limits, we’ve launched an ongoing series of posts that gather up rental properties under $1,500 a month. We do not endorse any of the listed properties. This […]
Posted inComing and Going, Food & Drink, SODO
4Rivers opening new restaurant in SoDo District
4Rivers Smokehouse has just announced that it will be opening a new restaurant in the SoDo District, just south of downtown Orlando. The Winter Park-based barbecue chain has taken over the former Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers building at 3200 S. Orange Avenue [GMap] and is expected to have everything ready for an early 2022 […]
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House of the Day:2/2 Hourglass home asking $319,999
This two-bedroom, two-bathroom home is located at 1519 Groveland Avenue [GMap] in the ever-popular Hourglass District, just a few minutes away from popular businesses like The Aardvark, Johnny’s Otherside, Hourglass Social House, and Hourglass Brewing. This 1,008 SF bungalow features a screened-in front porch and mature landscaping. The home also features the original hardwood floors, […]
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House of the Day: 3/2 Colonialtown home asking $425,000
This three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is located at 1805 Oregon Street [GMap] in Colonialtown North, sandwiched between the popular Audubon Park and Mills 50 Main Streets with businesses like East End Market and Black Rooster Taqueria just a quick bike ride away. The 1,231 SF home sits on a corner lot with a large backyard and […]
Posted inArchitecture and Design, Buildings, Featured, History, Ivanhoe Village
OUC selects vendor to evaluate sales options of historic Ivanhoe Building
Orlando-based commercial real estate firm, Bishop Beale Duncan, has been selected by OUC to assist with determining the sales and marketing potential of its historic Ivanhoe Building, the site of the city’s original power plant. The decision comes following a public request for proposals earlier in the summer which drew six qualified bids to assist […]