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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 334 of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1, which was recorded at Persimmon Hollow Brewing to try the new menu created by Cholo Dogs, which has taken over the kitchen. […]

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The Pop Parlour has closed downtown location

Artisan popsicle-maker, The Pop Parlour (Facebook | Website) has closed its downtown location. The shop, which was located at 431 E Central Boulevard [GMap] in the MAA Parkside building near Lake Eola, opened in the former Hyppo Popsicle Shop in 2014. According to a recent post by owner Brandon Chandler on social media, he made the decision to […]

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House of the Day: 3/2 Mid-century bungalow in Lake Highland asking $599,000

This three-bedroom, two-bathroom bungalow is located at 918 N. Hyer Avenue [GMap] in the highly desirable Park Lake Highland neighborhood, just north of downtown Orlando, with easy access to Lake Highland Preparatory School and some of the best in local dining and shopping in Ivanhoe Village and the Mills 50 District.  The 1,798 SF home […]

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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 […]

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The Hideaway Bar trading out old digs for something new, just across the street

“You don’t stop visiting your friends when they move to a new house. That’s ridiculous. You cheer them on and you’re happy for them. That’s what’s happening with us, same family, different house.” – STAFFMEMBER AT THE HIDEAWAY BAR The Yard at Ivanhoe development is nearing the completion of its first phase and eyeing up […]

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Local entertainer brings the Haus down on Church Street

Blue Star, the founder of BlueLaLa Entertainment and local mover and leg shaker, has found a new home for herself and her crew, following the demolition of their longtime home at The Venue in Ivanhoe Village last year. The Venue, which served as a platform for countless drag, burlesque, and fringe theatrical productions, was knocked […]

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City considering rerouting Alden Road and Lake Highland Drive

The City of Orlando is rethinking some road layouts in Ivanhoe Village as traffic and development have intensified along the Orange Avenue corridor in recent years – including Mills Park, The Yard at Ivanhoe, Lake House, and the upcoming The Yard – Crossman development. The current plan appears to call for the Orlando Urban Trail […]

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BUNGALOWER’S TOP 14 WEEKEND EVENT PICKS, NOV. 15-17

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. The City of Orlando is working with Waze, a GPS software company, to table real-time traffic updates. Click HERE to get up-to-date road closure information before heading Downtown. If […]