The following copy was originally posted by David Porter on LynxedTogether.com, a blog that lobbies for better service for Lynx bus passengers in Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties. We first wrote about Wi-Fi on City buses HERE back in August. By Simon Duvall “At the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority Board meeting on November 10, 2016, […]
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Posted inEvents, Orlando
Bungalower weekend event picks, November 11-November 13, 2016
Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend. 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 the reason why […]
Posted inArchitecture and Design, Art and Culture, Buildings, Civics and Participation, Parks, People, Quality of Life, SODO
City of Orlando to purchase Pulse nightclub for memorial
MEMORIAL PHOTO VIA ORLANDO HEALTH The City of Orlando has reached a deal with the owners of Pulse nightclub to purchase the property for $2.25M. City staff is hoping to transform the nightclub into a memorial for mourning visitors in the coming years but there is currently no official plan or timeline on the table. The […]
Posted inMembership, Orlando
Show everyone where you get your news and wear your Bungalower-heart on your sleeve
Bungalower is social enterprise focused on building stronger cities by informing and engaging people with their city. Our community focused local news website covers and champions the Downtown Orlando area and surrounding bungalow neighborhoods. We cover business openings and closings, growth and development and quality-of-life issues including road construction, transit issues and new city ordinances. […]
Posted inArt and Culture, Downtown, Events, People, Photos
Complete Art in Odd Places: Orlando 2016 artist and installation list
Art in Odd Places (Website) has returned to Orlando for a second year of its public visual and performance art festival this month along Magnolia Avenue, from November 11-13. This year’s theme is “play,” which, according to the festival organizers, will include any form of play ranging from, “acting, activities, celebration, charades, competition, creativity, dance, […]
Posted inEvents, Orlando, Ten Things
Bungalower weekend event picks, October 21-October 23, 2016
THE HAMSTER JAZZ BAND WILL NOT BE PLAYING AT THE COLLEGE PARK JAZZFEST Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend. 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 […]
Posted inArchitecture and Design, Buildings, Coming and Going, Food & Drink, Real Estate, SODO
Delaney Hotel and Tavern project about to begin demolition phase
The Delaney Hotel and Delaney’s Tavern is about to begin their official demolition phase of construction in the coming weeks. The Delaney project involves putting a 54-room boutique and hotel and 6,000 SF bar and restaurant in the former home of Doc’s Streetside Grille in Downtown South. We wrote about this project back in December, 2015, […]
Posted inEvents, Orlando, Ten Things
Bungalower weekend event picks, October 14-October 16, 2016
Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend. 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 the reason why […]
Posted inComing and Going, Ivanhoe Village, News, Retail
Three medical marijuana dispensaries coming to Orlando
Medical marijuana is expected to be made legal following the upcoming election, allowing people with cases of advanced cancer or severe epilepsy, among other conditions, to obtain legal pot as medicine. The City of Orlando imposed a temporary moratorium on marijuana dispensaries in City limits , until January 1, 2017. More on that HERE, but […]
Posted inCivics and Participation, Milk District, News
The Milk District is officially an Orlando Main Street
The City Council approved the funding application that would allow the Milk District to join the Orlando Main Street Program. We wrote about the possibility of the new addition back in June, HERE. To be considered eligible, the Milk District (Facebook) first had to raise $10,000, before being signed up for the City’s matching fund arrangement. […]
Posted inCivics and Participation, News, Orlando
Hurricane Matthew closures and updates
We will continue to update this post over the next few days as the storm approaches. Check out the Current Weather in Orlando Visit the National Weather Service for the most up-to-date information. NEED GAS? CLICK HERE TO USE GASBUDDY.COM’S INTERACTIVE MAP. ORANGE COUNTY HAS ENACTED A CURFEW TONIGHT ENDING 7 A.M. SATURDAY UPDATE: THE […]
Posted inEvents, Orlando
Bungalower weekend event picks, September 30-October 2, 2016
Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend. 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 the reason why […]
Posted inEvents, News, Orlando
Bungalower weekend event picks, September 16-18, 2016
Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend. 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 the reason why […]
Posted inNews, Roads, SODO
City to install commemorative fence around Pulse and remove memorial items
ARTIST RENDERING, NOT AN ACTUAL PHOTOGRAPH, JUST IN CASE YOU COULDN’T TELL The City of Orlando has announced the installation of a new fence around the perimeter of Pulse Nightclub, which will be erected on September 19. The new fence will feature a commemorative screen wrap displaying art by local residents, created in response to […]
Posted inDowntown, Events, Food & Drink
Take a tour of Orlando’s downtown craft cocktail bars
The Downtown Orlando Partnership (Website), has added a new tour to their Downtown Orlando Tours Initiative. The Crafty Cocktail Tour will launch on Saturday, September 10 in the Central Business District. This new addition to the DOP’s tour arsenal allows guests to explore some of Downtown’s best craft cocktail bars. The tour will run every Saturday from 6:30–8:30 p.m. and […]