According to a report by the Orlando Business Journal, Piedmont-CNL Towers Orlando Owner LLC., is now the new owner of CNL Plaza I, CNL Plaza II, and the two parking garage structures, as of August 2. We did a photo tour of one of the towers in March, 2015 when Red Lobster moved their headquarters downtown. See […]
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Posted inCollege Park, Events, Garden, Parking, Quality of Life, Roads
Parking Day Orlando holding Design Workshop
Park[ing] Day Orlando (Facebook) is a local group that transforms City parking spaces into mini public parks, for one day a year. Last year we “participated” in something similar, the City’s One Less Car Event (Facebook), but we did a fairly awful job. More on that HERE. Other years have focused on spaces around Lake Eola, […]
Posted inAsk Bungalower, Civics and Participation, Orlando, Technology
Ask Bungalower: How do I remove a PokeStop from my yard?
Pokemon Go is bringing thousands of people out of their houses and into the streets, all around the world. Part of the game involves stations called PokeStops where players can get rewards by visiting the stop in person. The problem is, some of these stops are on private property. The Orange County Sheriff’s office has […]
Posted inAsk Bungalower, Coming and Going, Orlando
Ask Bungalower: Is Grills Seafood still planning to open?
“Hi there- Do you know if Grills Seafood is still planning to open on Lake Fairview? There hasn’t been any activity on the permit in months” – Rachel Blackwell Bush We wrote about the upcoming 8-acre Grills Family Restaurant project in July, 2015, click HERE to read that story. The Orlando location will be the third […]
Posted inArchitecture and Design, Buildings, Coming and Going, Food & Drink, Winter Park
Winter Park Distillery adds beer brewing to Bear and Peacock concept
The Winter Park Distillery location being built in the former home of State Auto Body in Winter Park has added a beer component. The Bear and Peacock “Brewstillery” (Facebook), located at 1288 N. Orange Avenue, Winter Park, is still in the process of being built-out, but according to their Facebook page, hiring has already begun. The […]
Posted inBuildings, Ivanhoe Village, Quality of Life, Roads
City of Orlando is watching you, Virginia Drive
The City is launching a study of the Virginia Drive corridor and surrounding neighborhoods due to the rise in small business openings and residential development. According to the City’s website, the study is meant to look at “transportation infrastructure opportunities to enhance the area for all modes of travel using our complete streets approach.” City staff will […]
Posted inAsk Bungalower, Orlando, Petition, Quality of Life
Ask Bungalower: 21 Mayors climate change letter, why not Orlando
This March, over 21 Florida Mayors signed a letter to ask the moderators of the next presidential debates to discuss climate change plans – from the city of Tampa to Miami, but Orlando was noticeably absent. One of our readers reached out to us to find out why. When we reached out to the City […]
Posted inEvents, Orlando
Bungalower weekend event picks, July 1-3, 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! Be sure to tag us […]
Posted inEvents, Orlando
Bungalower weekend event picks, June 17-20, 2016
“Pulse Heart” map and photo via Local Love Orlando. Sign up HERE for notifications when the next round of printing will be available. 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 […]
Posted inCivics and Participation, People, Quality of Life, Retail, Roads, SODO
List of businesses affected by road closures in Downtown South
UPDATE: The soft clsure on northbound Orange Avenue at Michigan Street will remain, in order to prevent traffic on South Orange from flooding the area and congesting the side streets. The updated list of businesses that will remain closed includes: East Side Einstein Bagels Wendy’s Radio Shack Connect PCS cellphone Repair Liberty Tax Game Face […]
Posted inAudubon Park, Coming and Going, Food & Drink, People, Retail
East End Market changes give new businesses chance to thrive
We’ve published a number of stories lately concerning changes occurring at East End Market. Indie book store Bookmark It announced they were moving out, creating an opportunity for Farm-Haus delivery to expand their business. Kappo closed their sushi restaurant, opened a Japanese Konbini-style convenience store, and will be opening a stand-alone restaurant some time soon and more recently […]
Posted inCivics and Participation, Crime, Orlando, People, Quality of Life
Call for blood donations following mass shooting at Pulse Orlando
EDIT: The oneblood.org website and phones are down, at least for the moment. Most blood donation centers are closed on Sunday. The location at 345 W. Michigan Street [GMap], suite 106 is open and taking donations at this time. Concerned family members can call 407-246-4357 There is an urgent need for O Negative, O Positive […]
Posted inArchitecture and Design, Buildings, Coming and Going, Food & Drink, Ivanhoe Village
Former Orlando Surgery Center to become car storage with rooftop bar
Image via community-paper.com The former Orlando Surgery Center in Ivanhoe Village is slated to become something much different in the coming year. We wrote about the building being purchased by Australian businessman Tim Majors, of Majors Investments (Website) in August, 2015, HERE. According to the College Park Community Paper, the building at 2000 N. Orange Avenue […]
Posted inAsk Bungalower, Buildings, Downtown, Retro Orlando
Ask Bungalower: What’s happening with the historic house under the 408?
Edit: The City of Orlando Real Estate Division is not actively seeking a new tenant for the building at this time. “Hullo! Any idea what is going on with the boarded up Victorian house under the 408 downtown? The one near the Delaney Women’s Health Office. I’d always been curious what kind of residence/business it […]
Posted inEvents, Orlando
Bungalower weekend event picks: bikes, blessings, and fringe theater
Here’s a look at some of the 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. Ongoing Pedal to Fringe 2016! May 18 […]