Downtown Drip
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Westcourt Development Moves Forward in Orlando The $500 million Westcourt development in Orlando is moving forward as developers begin submitting construction permits, with groundbreaking expected in late 2025 and completion by 2027. Spanning 8.4 acres just north of the Kia Center, the mixed-use project will include a hotel, luxury apartments, office and retail space,…
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DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Dr. Phillips Center Expands with New Land Acquisition The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has acquired two parcels of land adjacent to its facility in downtown Orlando, adding nearly 44,000 square feet to support future growth. Short-term plans include administrative offices and parking, while long-term discussions have focused on adding a new mid-sized…
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DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Greater Orlando Sports Commission Welcomes New CFO Jeanine Scharpf The Greater Orlando Sports Commission announced the retirement of longtime CFO Gary Cohen after 11 years of service and welcomed Jeanine Scharpf as the new Chief Financial Officer. Scharpf brings over 30 years of financial management experience and is poised to support the organization’s continued growth…
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DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS JUNE Soft Opens Its Doors in Thornton Park Thornton Park’s dining scene welcomes a new wood-fired contemporary Mexican restaurant from Team Market Group. Located at 700 E Washington Street, JUNE offers bold Yucatán-inspired flavors with a clean, elevated approach-featuring wood-fired shareable dishes, fresh cocktails, and a 90% gluten-free menu free from seed oils…
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DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS AdventHealth Orlando Welcomes New CEO Abel Biri Abel Biri has been named CEO of AdventHealth Orlando, one of the nation’s largest non-profit hospital campuses, where he will also provide executive oversight of AdventHealth for Children. With nearly 30 years in health care, Biri previously led AdventHealth Waterman, where he expanded patient services, launched the…
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DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Kia Center Ranks Among Top U.S. Stadiums for Fan Experience The Kia Center has been ranked one of the top five stadiums in the United States for fan satisfaction, according to a new national study and analysis of TripAdvisor reviews for NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL venues. The Kia Center placed fifth overall and…
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DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS FIFA Club World Cup Ticket Offer: 50% Off + Kids Go Free! The Greater Orlando Sports Commission, along with partners Inter&Co Stadium, Camping World Stadium, Visit Orlando, and Florida Citrus Sports, is excited to offer an exclusive ticket promotion for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™. Fans can purchase one adult ticket at 50% off and receive up to…
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DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Pulse Remembrance Day In remembrance of the Pulse tragedy on June 12, 2016, the City of Orlando is displaying the Prayer Ribbon Memorial and holding the Remembrance Day Blood Drive TODAY from 8am to 6pm at City Hall Plaza. The memorial, which is on display now through June 13, honors the strength and resilience of the Orlando…
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DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Orlando City Ranking in Sports Business Journal’s Top Soccer Cities List The City Beautiful ranked 11th in Sports Business Journal’s soccer cities list. This year’s list focused on elements such as long-term tenure of teams in the market, presence of new or upgraded venues, frequency of high-profile soccer events hosted, sponsorship opportunities, and input…
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DOP’S CHOW ON CHURCH IS NEXT WEEK! Join the Downtown Orlando Partnership for an unforgettable food event where gastronomy meets community! DOP’s Chow on Church, presented by the City of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board, aims to celebrate and support local downtown businesses and will take place on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 from 3:30-6pm at Inter&Co Stadium. Admission includes: 🍔 Food tastings from…
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