Orlando officials at city hall are workshopping some more changes for the Downtown Entertainment District that would make it more difficult, and in some cases illegal, to operate nightclubs past midnight, without required safety measures in place. A group of executive city staff held a meeting with downtown Orlando stakeholders and business owners on January […]
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Orange County Library System December 2022 event roundup
PROMO: The Orange County Library System (Facebook | Website) has announced its event programming for the month of December 2022. This post uses copy that was sourced directly from a press release. Orange County Library System welcomes winter’s shorter days and colder weather with a selection of events to keep you warm and cozy. Learn to cook a new favorite comfort […]
City issues new Downtown Entertainment Area regulation updates
An email was sent out to downtown business operators in the afternoon of Friday, October 14, sharing updates from City Hall pertaining to changes in regulatory policies for the Downtown Entertainment Area/Central Business District. Policies that we’ve been telling you were coming all through the summer. The mayor’s office is trying to shift the landscape […]
Orange County Library System November 2022 event roundup
The Orange County Library System (Facebook | Website) has announced its event programming for the month of November 2022. This post uses copy that was sourced directly from a press release. November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich histories and traditions of Indigenous peoples in North America. Orange County Library System will be presenting programs […]
Eyes on the Street: Hurricane Ian aftermath sees massive flooding, sinkholes, and property damage
We often get photographs and tips from our Bungalower readers of things that are happening around town, so we have started featuring them on the site in a series called “Eyes on the Street,” in honor of our favorite urbanist Jane Jacobs. As Orlandoans meekly peeked out their leaf-splattered windows this morning, they were greeted with some […]
City Council gets update on new Downtown Action Plan/Downtown 2.0
The Orlando City Council heard an update early Monday morning on the Downtown Action Plan it requested earlier in the year, shared by the City of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board/Community Redevelopment Agency and project consultants The workshop featured early-stage strategies and concepts that the CRA hopes will drive “actionable changes to streets, civic spaces, mobility […]
Orange County Library System October 2022 event roundup
PROMO: The Orange County Library System (Facebook | Website) has announced its event programming for the month of October 2022. This post uses copy that was sourced directly from a press release. This October, Orange County Library System invites everyone to keep it creepy with Halloween themed events for the whole family, from spooky DIY crafts and treats to horror movie […]
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,” and some bonus headlines you may have missed. Click HERE to listen to the 289th episode of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1, which was recorded at Semoran Skateway – be sure to watch the video […]
Orange County Library August event roundup
PROMO: The Orange County Library System (Facebook | Website) has announced its event programming for the month of August 2022. This post uses copy that was sourced directly from a press release. Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off on September 15 and celebrates the diverse histories and cultures of people of Hispanic descent. Join Orange County Library System as we highlight Hispanic […]
Top Chef winner opening new noodle concept in Orlando
According to a report by Faiyaz Kara for Orlando Weekly, the winner of Season 3 of Top Chef, (and the first Asian winner of the popular cooking competition) Hung Huynh, will be opening a new noodle concept in the Mills 50 district. Chef Huynh, who currently serves as the Director of Culinary Innovation for Omei […]
TOP TEN THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK
Happy Fourth of July, Orlando! This is our latest rundown of the top ten things you need to know this week, in Orlando’s downtown “bungalow neighborhoods,” and some bonus headlines you may have missed. Click HERE to listen to the 281st episode of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1, which was recorded at Dolce Thornton Park (Instagram | Website) by Lake […]
Orange County Library July event roundup
PROMO: The Orange County Library System (Facebook | Website) has announced its event programming for the month of January 2021. This post uses copy that was written by a third party, because, lazy reporting. The Summer Reading Program continues to make a splash for readers of all ages. From creative crafts like a DIY ocean-themed resin pendant to talks from and […]
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 Bungalow Neighborhood news, and some bonus headlines you may have missed. Click HERE to listen to the 278th episode of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1, which was recorded at The Pinery in Ivanhoe Village, ahead of a special event […]
Bungalower’s Top 13 Weekend Event Picks for May 20-22
Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend, including streaming events that you can take advantage of in the safety of your home. Remember, you can always visit the complete events calendar by clicking on “EVENTS” on our main menu. If you’d like to have your event added to […]
Mills 50 to get its own meadery this year
We told you HERE in May 2021 about a small batch meadery looking for a place to call home in the City Beautiful and we are happy to report that they’ve finally found a home in a very special Mills 50 building. Local creative Ginger Leigh, one-half of the team behind the award-winning Zymarium Meadery (Facebook | Website), […]