Lynx is working over the next couple of months to add a new LYMMO route in downtown Orlando. The new East-West route will be the second route for the free downtown bus service. The East-West route runs between Westmoreland Dr. and Summerlin Ave. The buses will head east on Central Blvd and west on Church and […]
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Downtown LYMMO Stops Receive Technolgy Upgrades
The twelve downtown LYMMO shelters are undergoing some up upgrades. The shelters are part of the free bus service provided by LYNX in the downtown area. The shelters will receive technology upgrades over the next couple of months. The upgrades will allow riders to see real-time bus information including when the next but is arriving. […]
Posted inBuildings, Coming and Going, Mills 50, Retail, Signs
IFixYourI Opens in Kazarian Building at Mills & Colonial
iFixYourI (Website | Facebook) opened at the corner of Mills Ave. and Colonial Dr. this week. The business has taken over the Kazarian Building at 1200 E Colonial Dr. (at Mill Ave.) in the Mills 50 District. Despite Ralph Kazarian Auto Insurance Company departing the building about six years ago (shortly after Kazarian’s death), the […]
Posted inBuildings, Featured, South Eola, Thornton Park
New Apartment Building Coming to Thornton Park
An apartment building is being proposed at 420 E Church St. (btwn. Lake Ave & Osceola Ave.). We told you about how the City Council approved plans for the ORMC hotel and in the same approval they approved the plans for a 299 unit apartment building in the South Eola neighborhood in the Thornton Park […]
Posted inOrlando, Real Estate
Florida Top for Cash Home Purchases
If you’re having trouble buying a house because your constantly competing with cash offers, you’re not alone. According to one report Florida leads the nation in cash-only home sales. Cash sales make up 66 percent of home sales in Florida according to a report released yesterday by RealtyTrac. This is up compared to 57 percent […]
Posted inFrom the Forums, Orlando
From the Forums: Roofing Contractor Recommendation
Did you know Bungalower.com has forums? We’ll regularly feature a forum post or discussion on the blog. You can ask for business recommendations, remodeling and real estate questions, lost/found pets and anything else impacting your bungalow neighborhood. Visit the Bungalower forums to post. dstaub69 posted: I live in the Lake Eola Heights neighborhood of Orlando, FL. We need […]
Posted inBuildings, Downtown, Sports
Magic Entertainment Complex Moves One Step Closer
The Orlando Magic have an agreement to pay the city about $12.7 million for property to build a new entertainment complex. The Orlando Sentinel obtained records that spell out the deal which the City of Orlando says is still being finalized. The magic plan to build a $100 million dollar entertainment complex on the block […]
Posted inOrlando, Photos, Schools
Photo of the Day: First Day of School
Today is the first day of school in Orange County. Good luck to all the students as they head back today and remember the school zone speed limit is 20 mph and it’s illegal to pass a school bus that is loading or unloading.
Posted inCollege Park, Coming and Going, Retail
Costume & Makeup Shop Coming to College Park
Timothy Vargas and Benjamin Johansen recently purchased Century Costumes/Century fx Studios, a wig, professional makeup, and costume store that has been located on S Orange Avenue for over 10 years. The new owners are rebranding and relocating the store under the new name Embellish FX (Website in progress | Facebook) to 2628 Edgewater Dr. (btwn. Clayton Sr. & […]
Posted inFeatured, Quality of Life, Thornton Park
Wall Blocking Lake Eola View Shortened for Better Views
Workers on Monday lowering and shortening the wall (in progress). Workers began taking down part of a wall this week that blocked the view of Lake Eola from Central Blvd. The wall is part of the patio for the World of Beer (Website | Facebook) that is expected to go into that space inside of […]
Posted inComing and Going, Retail, South Eola, Thornton Park, Uncategorized
Atelier Salon to Replace Altamoda Salon in Paramount
It looks like the space that was Altamoda Salon will soon be Atelier Salon. Workers inside the space at 411 E Central Blvd. in the Thornton Park District began building out the space this week. The plans were for a business called Atelier Salon. If you know anything about Atelier Salon let us know in […]
Posted inChurch Street, Coming and Going, Downtown, Featured, Food & Drink
Ferg’s to Open Bar & Restaurant in Church Street Train Depot
Mark Ferguson the owner of Ferg’s Sports Bar & Grill in St. Pete plan to open a restaurant and bar in the Church Street Train Depot. In St. Pete Ferg’s Sports Bar & Grill is across the street from Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays and is a gathering place from Rays fans. […]
Posted inNews, Orlando
Links from the Week
The Tinker Building in Downtown on the National Register of Historical Places Forecast: Orlando home prices to soften after sharp run-up [Orlando Sentinel] SunPass now works in North Carolina — Georgia Next? [Orlando Sentinel] Hotelier Harris Rosen speaks up on Orlando venues projects [OBJ] Dubsdread tapped to run The Verandah at Thornton Park [College Park […]
Posted inCollege Park, Lists, News, Quality of Life
College Park Paper Launches Best of 32804 Contest
The College Park Community Paper launched their “Best of 32804” contest today. You can vote for people, places an businesses in College Park. Click here to find out more and vote.
Posted inChurch Street, Coming and Going, Downtown, Featured, Food & Drink
Graffiti Junktion to Open New Concept in Former Five Guys Church Street Location
We reported that Five Guys on Church Street closed down and it didn’t take long to fill the space. The Orlando Business Journal is reporting that Graffiti Junktion owner Greg Peters is planning to open a new american cafe called “Red” in the space. The space is part of the 55 West complex. According to […]