DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS
Record-Breaking $398K Raised Through Magical Dining Program
Visit Orlando's Magical Dining raised a record $398,307 for local charities, a 13% increase over 2024. The program featured over 160 restaurants, including 15 MICHELIN Guide honorees, with up to $2 from each meal supporting the REED Charitable Foundation's literacy initiatives and six additional Orange County nonprofits. Since launching its charity component in 2009, Magical Dining has raised nearly $3.3 million for local causes while showcasing Orlando's culinary excellence. Read more here.

Festive Lunch at the Frontyard Holiday Festival
Make your lunch break magical at the Frontyard Holiday Festival at Dr. Phillips Center, supported by AdventHealth! Stop by the Holiday Chalet between 11:30 AM and
1:30 PM through January 4 for live music and seasonal eats from Burger Bazaar, Wing Wonderland, Hearth & Smoke BBQ, Brat Haus, Waffle Shoppe, gelato, and more. It's an easy way to turn your workday lunch into a festive downtown experience. Explore the menus here.
Lowndes Expands Statewide with Rossway Swan Acquisition
Lowndes has entered into an agreement to acquire Rossway, Swan, Tierney, Barry & Oliver, P.L., a full-service law firm with offices in Melbourne, Vero Beach, and Miami. The February 1, 2026 acquisition strengthens Lowndes' capabilities in business law, real estate, litigation, family law, and estate planning while positioning the firm as one of Florida's most comprehensive legal practices. The move broadens Lowndes' reach in Brevard, Indian River, and Miami-Dade counties while maintaining its Orlando headquarters. Read more about the acquisition here.
Orlando to Host Major League Volleyball All-Star Match
The Greater Orlando Sports Commission secured the 2026 MLV All-Star Match at the Addition Financial Arena on March 28, bringing national CBS television coverage to Orlando. The home of defending league champions Orlando Valkyries will showcase the nation's top volleyball players, reinforcing the city's reputation as a premier sports destination and celebrating the extraordinary growth of women's volleyball. Last year's All-Star Match reached 445,000 peak viewers, positioning Orlando for significant national exposure and recognition of the region's world-class facilities. Learn most about the match here.

Improve Biking & Scooting Downtown
The City of Orlando is on a mission to make biking and scooting in downtown easier, safer, and more convenient for everyone. Your feedback will help guide where we add new, secure parking spots for both owned and rented bikes/scooters. We're looking for feedback from anyone who lives, works, or visits downtown Orlando who regularly use a bike or scooter to get around our urban core. Take the survey here.

Orlando Magic Partners with ARDA to Celebrate Timeshare Industry
The Orlando Magic announced a multiyear partnership with ARDA, connecting Central Florida's tourism economy and the timeshare industry. GoTimesharing.com will be featured on digital displays throughout Kia Center, and fans can enter to win an ultimate sports fan getaway including a four-day, three-night timeshare resort stay and tickets to a Magic away game in Phoenix, Atlanta, New Orleans, or Chicago. The partnership reinforces both industries' importance to Central Florida's continued growth. Read more about the partnership here.