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s including road construction, transit issues, and new city ordinances. Our coverage area includes most of the neighborhoods within five miles of Orlando (e.g. College Park to Baldwin Park and south to Delaney Park and Downtown South). All of our content is currently free but we do encourage readers to support the site with a Bungalower Membership. Have something you’d like to see on Bungalower.com, let us know. We also have many advertising opportunities to help you reach our over, 60,000 monthly unique visitors. Bungalower Bundle for Members — Bungalower Buddy Members receive a monthly email of local discounts and access to amazing events as well as a special keychain that can unlock discounts at participating businesses around Central Florida. Bungalower Events Calendar — The Bungalower Event Calendar contains over 5,000 events happening in the Downtown Orlando area. Our event calendar provides a one-stop-shop to find out what’s happening the in the Downtown Orlando area.
07/11/2025
Tampa’s eco-friendly shop LÜFKA is bringing its handmade, plastic-free goodness to Corrine Drive right next to Park Ave CDs and the soon-to-open Lady Luck Vintage. Another solid win for Audubon Park Garden District.
Sustainable living is getting a new storefront in Audubon Park. Tampa-based LÜFKA is opening a new location on Corrine Drive, right next to Park Ave CDs and the soon-to-open Lady Luck Vintage (which we told you about here). The eco-friendly shop is known for its handcrafted, plastic-free products r...
07/11/2025
The early bird gets the...sandbag. City of Orlando is giving out FREE premade sandbags today and tomorrow to help you prep for hurricane season. Staff will even load them into your car!
1010 Woods Ave
July 11: 7a–2p
July 12: 7a–3p
Limit 10 per vehicle, while supplies last.
With hurricane season officially underway, the City of Orlando is helping residents get ahead of the storm. Free premade sandbags are available today and tomorrow for anyone who doesn’t procrastinate when it comes to hurricane prep. The City’s Streets and Stormwater Division is handing out sandb...
07/10/2025
Another big step for The Packing District Orlando! Dr. Phillips Charities just broke ground on a new four-story office building at Princeton and OBT (with a whole floor reserved for nonprofits.)
Dr. Phillips Charities officially broke ground last month on a new four-story, Class-A office building in the heart of the Packing District, bringing fresh momentum to one of Orlando’s most ambitious urban redevelopments. Located at the southeast corner of Princeton Street and Orange Blossom Trail...
07/10/2025
Save the date! Mayor Buddy Dyer will deliver the 2025 State of the City of Orlando Address on August 19 at The Plaza Live.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer will deliver the 2025 State of the City Address on Tuesday, August 19, at 10:30 a.m. The annual event will be held at The Plaza Live, located at 425 North Bumby Avenue. This year’s address comes at a historic moment as the City of Orlando celebrates its 150th anniversary. ...
07/10/2025
Theater On The Edge’s The Sunset Limited blurs the line between performance and real life. Intimate, intense, and unforgettable. Read the full review below, and grab your tickets to support local art at its highest level.
For a play about su***de, there was life—and life abundantly—in this production. Cormac McCarthy’s The Sunset Limited isn’t an easy night at the theater. It’s two men. One room. No intermission. And a conversation that wrestles with the meaning of suffering, the silence of God, and whether...
07/09/2025
One of Winter Park’s most beloved (and Michelin-listed) restaurants was briefly closed this week after a health inspection uncovered evidence of rodents, birds, and other violations.
Prato was ordered to shut down on July 8 but quickly addressed the issues and passed reinspection today (July 9).
The Park Avenue hotspot is now back open. Details at link below.
Prato, one of Winter Park’s most celebrated dining spots and a Michelin Guide honoree, was temporarily shut down on July 8 after a health inspection uncovered multiple critical violations. State inspectors reported signs of rodents and birds, including droppings in several areas, along with standi...
07/09/2025
Y’all did not disappoint 😂 After we shared that Camping World Stadium is getting a new name, your suggestions came flooding in.
After we shared the news that Camping World’s naming rights had quietly expired, Orlando delivered exactly the kind of chaotic energy we hoped for on Instagram and Facebook. Here are just a few of our favorite (and highly unofficial) suggestions for the stadium’s new name: Read more about the st...
07/09/2025
Orlando is turning 150 and the City of Orlando - Government is celebrating with a stunning then-and-now photo exhibit at City Hall. The Changing Face of Orlando opens tonight at 5:30 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting, refreshments, and a chance to meet the artists. The exhibit highlights all six city districts and runs through August 31.
Photo comes from Orange County Regional History Center and is of the Dr. Phillips “express” juice and fruit stand, once located along Highway 441 in what’s now the Packing District. Probably around 1950.
Mayor Buddy Dyer is inviting the public to take a walk through Orlando’s past and present at the opening of The Changing Face of Orlando: A Sesquicentennial Celebration, kicking off Wednesday, July 9 at 5:30 p.m. in the Terrace Gallery at City Hall. Presented by T.G. Lee Dairy (also turning 150 th...
07/09/2025
Tickets for Ivanhoe Village's Jingle Eve and the 12 Wines of Christmas are just $40 before August 1. So go ahead and treat your future self to a night of sips, shops, and holiday cheer.
It may be 94 degrees and climbing, but Ivanhoe Village is already dreaming of wine and twinkle lights. Tickets are officially on sale for Jingle Eve 2025, the beloved holiday street party that turns the neighborhood into a sparkling wonderland every November. And yes, it’s only July, but who could...
07/09/2025
The Orlando Magic have officially signed Paolo Banchero to a contract extension, locking in their franchise star for years to come. Click link for details.
The Orlando Magic just made it official that Paolo Banchero isn’t going anywhere. The team announced a contract extension for the 22-year-old forward, locking in their franchise player for the long haul. Details of the deal weren’t disclosed, but the message from President of Basketball Operatio...
07/08/2025
Oops! 😅 We goofed. The new Johnny’s Diner moving into the old Daybreak Diner spot isn’t connected to Johnny’s Fillin’ Station after all. Just a name coincidence. We’ve updated the article with a correction. Thanks for letting us know, Orlando. Full (corrected) story at link below.
Recently, we shared the bittersweet news that Daybreak Diner had served its final short stack after 27 years on Curry Ford. Now we know what’s next. Johnny’s Diner is coming to 3335 Curry Ford Road, the former home of Daybreak. The new spot is aiming for an October 2025 opening and will serve cl...
07/08/2025
Camping World’s deal has expired, and Orlando’s stadium is officially up for grabs. With a $400M upgrade in the works, the city is shopping for a new sponsor. Got any ideas? Read more at link.
Fresh off unveiling a $400 million renovation plan, the City of Orlando has confirmed that Camping World Stadium is officially in the market for a new name. A city spokesperson told Orlando Business Journal that Camping World’s naming rights deal has expired, and officials are now entertaining off...
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