The Orlando Tech Association (Website) and the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce (Website) are launching a weekend-long civic hackathon event. A civic hackathon is when creative problem solvers in the non-profit, business, and tech communities come together to engage in immersive problem solving activities for the public realm. Solutions will be presented 6 p.m. Sunday […]
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Posted inComing and Going, Food & Drink, Quality of Life, Winter Park
Brewery bus tour launching in Winter Park
A new Winter Park-based beer bus called Hop On Tours(Facebook) is being launched in Winter Park this August. Backed by Deez Hops LLC, a company founded by Brian Quain of What Ales Ya podcast, Kevin Jones, and Ivan Rios, the new tour will make multiple stops at local breweries via a rehabilitated 14-person bus. Bus […]
Posted inEvents, Orlando
BUNGALOWER’S TOP 20 WEEKEND EVENT PICKS, JULY 14-JULY 16
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” 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]. We’ve recently added a handful […]
Posted inComing and Going, Downtown, Food & Drink
SHOTS Bar and Kitchen opening in downtown Orlando
By Jon Busdeker SHOTS Bar & Kitchen (Website), a new bar that serves more than 120 specialty shots, is scheduled to open in downtown Orlando later this year. SHOTS at 69 Pine Street should be open by “late August,” the bar’s owner Oscar Zapata told Bungalower. The new bar will focus on specialty shots, including the […]
Posted inColonialtown, Parking, Retail
Waterless car wash business looking to legalize Colonial Marketplace pop-up
According to paperwork filed with the City of Orlando, a water-less car wash is looking to legalize their current set up shop at the Colonial Marketplace, just west of the Fashion Square mall [GMap]. Green Phantom Eco Wash (Website) uses some sort of “biodegradable washing product” and no hoses. They also claim to catch organic […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Audubon Park, inhabit, People, Photos
Inhabit: Todd Barczak in Stardust Video and Coffee
Like what you see? Consider supporting this series by clicking HERE. Inhabit is a new series by local photographer David Lawrence (Website), that shares stories about the people who call Orlando home. It’s an exploration of where people live and spend their days, whether that be at home, in an office, the streets of downtown, or anywhere […]
Posted inFood & Drink, Milk District, People, Retail
Beefy King celebrates 49-years in business this June
This June marks 49-years in business for Beefy King Restaurant in the Milk District. The local restaurant has been owned by the same family that started the restaurant nearly 50 years ago, by Freeman and Margaret Smith. The space is now run by the Smith’s granddaughter Shannon and her husband James Woodrow. The restaurant is […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Downtown, People, Sponsored, Technology
DO YOU HAVE A BIG VISION FOR YOUR BRAND?
SPONSORED: As you probably realize, your branding is an essential part of having a successful business or organization. You should always ask yourself, “How does my audience perceive and experience my business?” or “What does my website, print material, and social presence, actually communicate?” Big Vision (Facebook | Instagram | Website) is a full-service branding […]
Posted inComing and Going, Food & Drink, Ivanhoe Village
New pizza and ice cream spot coming to Trevi Express space
Chalten Pizza and Helado will open in the former Trevi Express location this summer. The new Argentine-style restaurant will specialize in flatbreads, focaccia, empanadas, and salads and will also serve ice creams, Argentine alfajores, pastries, coffee, and smoothies. According to the owner, Javier Dominguez, the space is expected to open by early July. Trevi Pasta […]
Posted inAsk Bungalower, Coming and Going, Food & Drink
Ask Bungalower: Is Sugar Daddy’s closed?
“Went past this afternoon and the place is closed. Do you know what is going on with Sugar Daddy’s? Thank you for keeping all of up to date.” – James Benjamin Sugar Daddy Bakery and Coffee Company (Facebook | Website) is in fact not closed, per se, but they are dealing with the ramifications of […]
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Gather and Love Orlando community event this Saturday
PROMO: On Saturday, June 10, Go Big Marketing will be hosting a collective of local businesses during an event that will honor the 49 souls Orlando lost on June 12, 2016. The first 200 guests will receive a special Pulse tribute tee, designed by Go Big Marketing and Orlando Shirts. ArtReach Orlando, a locally-based children’s […]
Posted inCollege Park, Coming and Going, Featured, Garden, Real Estate, Retail
Blodgett Gardens closing its College Park location after 80 years in business
After more than 80 years in business, Blodgett Gardens (Website) is closing its College Park location by the middle of this month. Blodgett Gardens co-owner Nick Francisco, whose grandfather began selling plants at the same location in 1936, told Bungalower that the nursery will close on June 15. A sign at the nursery on Edgewater […]
Posted inEvents, Featured, Orlando
BUNGALOWER’S TOP 19 WEEKEND EVENT PICKS, MAY 26-28
Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend. You can always 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 […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Events, Ivanhoe Village, Parks, Townie Tourist, Video
Townie Tourist: Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival
Townie Tourist (Facebook | Website) is a weekly series of tours, hosted by Orlando-native Jenny De Witt. De Witt takes viewers on a walking tour of a different neighborhood each Saturday at 10 a.m. and broadcasts it using Facebook Live to Bungalower’s Facebook page. On Saturday, May 20, the Townie Tourist took a walking tour […]
Posted inEvents, Orlando
BUNGALOWER’S TOP 24 WEEKEND EVENT PICKS, MAY 19-21
Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend. You can always 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 […]