Downtown Drip

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Dean Mead Attorneys Earn Best Lawyers in America Recognition Twenty-six Dean Mead attorneys were named to the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, one of the legal profession’s most respected peer-reviewed honors. Litigation Attorney and Dean Mead’s President Marc Chapman received the “Lawyer of the Year” distinction for his work in business…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Mayor Dyer Delivers 2026 State of the City Address City of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer delivered his 2026 State of the City Address at The Plaza Live on August 14, spotlighting the city’s 3,500 public servants and the investments that keep Orlando safe, connected and moving forward. He touched on progress in public…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Downtown Historic District Gets New Tax Rebate Incentive The City of Orlando’s Community Redevelopment Agency voted 6-1 to approve a 10-year tax rebate program supporting the redevelopment of historic buildings downtown. Developers investing at least $5 million while preserving key façade features can qualify for a rebate of 50% to 75% on the increased…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS New Orlando Health Children’s Pavilion Opens Downtown Orlando Health celebrated the opening of their six-story Orlando Health Children’s Pavilion, a 189,000-square-foot outpatient facility located adjacent to Orlando Health Children’s Arnold Palmer Hospital. The building brings more than 30 pediatric specialties together in one location and was funded entirely through community philanthropy, giving families…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Orlando Magic Wins NBA Team International Strategy Award The Orlando Magic earned the NBA’s Team International Strategy Award for the second consecutive year, which celebrates the team with the best International Team Marketing Program strategy and partner platform. Their multi-phase approach included an in-market summer tour, the Magic Kiez fan hub, youth clinics, and…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Camping World Stadium Renovation Renderings Unveiled DLR Group has finalized the design for the $400 million downtown stadium renovation. The 650,000-square-foot project expands seating to more than 65,000 and adds premium suites, a new North Endzone Club, and upgraded fan amenities throughout the venue. Construction is on track for completion by summer…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS City of Orlando Breaks Ground on Church Street Orlando officials joined Mayor Buddy Dyer to launch the first phase of the Church Street Festival Street project, which will reshape the corridor between Garland Avenue and Magnolia Avenue into a flexible space for dining, events, and pedestrian activity. The work is part of…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS DOP President & CEO Featured on Her Bold Blueprint Podcast Jill Vaughan, President and CEO of the Downtown Orlando Partnership, joined Christi Ashby and Kate Slentz on the Her Bold Blueprint podcast for a conversation on leadership, career reinvention, and community impact. Jill shared her journey from Michigan to Central Florida, offering insights…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Orlando Earns No. 1 Spot for Best Staycation City WalletHub ranked Orlando first among more than 180 U.S. cities on its 2026 Best Cities for Staycations list, citing the city’s high concentration of amusement parks, water parks, festivals, zoos, arcades, and diverse dining options. Orlando claimed the top spot in the Food…

Please join us in welcoming Kennedy Shiley as DOP’s new Membership Coordinator! A native Floridian, Kennedy was born and raised in Orlando and is proud to call Central Florida home. She attended the University of Central Florida’s Rosen College with a degree in Hospitality Management, where she developed a passion for creating meaningful experiences and…