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Corrine Drive getting crosswalk at East End Market

A particularly gnarly piece of road in Audubon Park will be getting a much-needed crosswalk in the (near-ish) future. The announcement was made via the Audubon Park Garden District Executive Director, Jennifer Marvel, on social media, declaring the move a big win for the neighborhood and its residents. “‘Finally. After over a decade of advocacy, […]

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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 Bungalow Neighborhood news, and some bonus headlines you may have missed. Our latest episode of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1 was recorded at The Commission Beer Chamber on Curry Ford – a newish craft beer bar […]

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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 Bungalow Neighborhood news, and some bonus headlines you may have missed. Our latest episode of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1 was recorded at Rockpit Brewing in the SoDo District, a few days before they held their […]

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Founder of Mennello Museum dies due to COVID-19-related illness

Michael A. Mennello, the founder of Mennello Museum of American Art (Facebook | Website) has passed away. Mennello passed away on December 18 due to COVID-19-related illness, according to a release issued by the City of Orlando over the weekend. Shannon Fitzgerald, the museum’ executive director, stated, “As we mourn the untimely loss of our […]

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11 Questions with Bungalower Editor, Brendan O’Connor

You can’t deny people are awesome. Who doesn’t like sitting down with good friends to ask them interesting, insightful, and funny questions? With that in mind, local photographer Brian Carlson introduced an ongoing photo and Q&A series called “11 Questions” where he interviews Orlandoans he looks up to as well as people within the community that he’s […]

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TOP TEN THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK

SPONSORED by AdventHealth: 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. Our latest episode of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1 was sponsored by our friends at Janney Roofing, Orange County Library System, and the Council 101’s Festival of Trees and is […]

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Parliament House closing this weekend, hosting “Last Dance” on Sunday

UPDATE: We have since updated this post with the public statement from Parliament House management concerning the closure of Parliament House Resort. Infamous LGBTQ+ resort and playground, Parliament House Resort (Facebook | Website) as we know it, will be closing for business this Sunday, November 1. Parliament House staff were informed of the closure at […]

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Lake Eola Park to get a master plan for future facelift

Lake Eola Park is getting a master plan that could change the flow of Orlando’s iconic public park for future generations. The park, crowned by the historic Linton E. Allen Memorial Fountain, currently hosts over 100 events a year that bring over three million visitors to downtown. The demands for the park were starting to […]

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Luma on Park announces closure of Winter Park restaurant

UPDATE: We have included a statement from Battaglia Group and landlord representative, Foundry Commercial, regarding the lease agreement with Park Lights Hospitality. Luma on Park (Facebook | Website) is closing. The popular Winter Park restaurant has operated out of a former bank at 290 S. Park Avenue [GMap] for the past 15 years. The restaurant […]

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Local law group helping teachers set up free living wills before school resumes

The Orlando Law Group (Website) has launched a special initiative to help teachers write a free living will. A living will is a directive that tells what medical treatment a person wants/doesn’t want if they are not able to make their wishes known and is used to guide end-of-life decisions if you can’t make them […]

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GREAT READS: Orange County Library System’s June book selections

SPONSORED: “Great Reads” is a regular roundup of books that the Orange County Public Library System thinks you should peruse that month. There’s a lot going on in the world right now, so don’t forget to celebrate the dads in your life on June 21. Obviously you’re celebrating them all the time, but give a little […]