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Meet DOP’s Newest Member, Downtown Employee Appreciation Week & More!
We’re excited to welcome Will Bussey as DOP’s new Member Relations Manager! Born and raised in Orlando, Will is a U.S. Army Reserve and Florida National Guard veteran with a career built on connecting people and organizations. He brings experience in government affairs, business development, and relationship management, and he’s excited to bring that expertise…
Read MoreWestcourt Development Advances, Orlando Pride Award Nominations & More!
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,…
Read MoreGO Sports Names New CFO, 2025 Sip Savor Weeks & More!
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…
Read MoreMayor Dyer’s downtown vision: Orlando’s ‘Magnificent Mile,” an upgraded Lake Lucerne and 2-way streets
Mayor Dyer’s downtown vision: Orlando’s ‘Magnificent Mile,’ an upgraded Lake Lucerne and 2-way streets As sketched by Mayor Buddy Dyer Tuesday, the remake of Downtown Orlando aims to make forgettable spaces into can’t-miss destinations. In a roughly 30-minute State of Downtown speech Tuesday, Dyer laid out the latest version of the city’s DTO Action Plan, which…
Read MoreMayor pitches two-way Orange Avenue, more parks in State of Downtown Orlando address
Mayor pitches two-way Orange Avenue, more parks in State of Downtown Orlando address Downtown Orlando is expected to get more park space and changes to one-way streets under the city’s plans for its urban core. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer highlighted the DTO Action Plan during the Downtown Orlando Partnership’s State of Downtown event Oct. 15…
Read MoreDowntown Orlando to get Live Nation concert venue at Westcourt
Downtown Orlando to get Live Nation concert venue at Westcourt Live Nation, the world’s largest live entertainment organization, will open a new concert venue at the Westcourt mixed-use project in downtown Orlando. The announcement was made by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer during Downtown Orlando Partnership’s Oct. 15 State of Downtown at Kia Center. “We’re proud…
Read MoreState of Downtown happening in October
State of Downtown happening in October Mayor Buddy Dyer will present highlights about Orlando’s urban core. The annual State of Downtown address will occur on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the Kia Center. Since 1982, the event has served as a fundraiser for the Downtown Orlando Partnership. At last year’s presentation, Dyer focused on Project DTO 2.0, a comprehensive…
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