Downtown Drip

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Dean Mead Recognized Among 2026 Best Law Firms® for Excellence Dean Mead has been ranked among the nation’s top firms in the 2026 Best Law Firms® report, earning recognition in both the Orlando and Naples markets. The firm received Tier 1 rankings in several practice areas, including Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Tax Law,…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Steinmetz Hall Named One of World’s Top Theaters National Geographic has named Steinmetz Hall at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts one of the world’s most remarkable theaters, highlighting its world-class acoustics and design. The Orlando venue, already recognized by Architectural Digest as one of the most beautiful theaters globally, earned praise…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Community Partners Unite to Provide New Home for Central Florida Family The Orlando Magic, AdventHealth, and Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County came together to celebrate the dedication of a new home for a local mother and her daughter in the Holden Heights neighborhood. Through this collaboration, the family received keys to…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Lake Eola Revitalization Projects The City of Orlando is moving forward with two major Lake Eola projects, a new gateway entrance and a pocket park, expected to cost $14 million and be completed in 2027. The projects aim to enhance walkability, community engagement, and connectivity between downtown and Lake Eola Park, with design work beginning…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Holocaust Museum Project Gains City Approval The City of Orlando has approved a revised plan for the Holocaust Museum for Hope & Humanity, allowing the project to renovate and expand the existing building instead of demolishing it. The change reduces projected construction costs from $38 million to $26 million and reflects a shift toward sustainable…

DOP’S STATE OF DOWNTOWN Join the Downtown Orlando Partnership for the annual State of Downtown, presented by OUC – The Reliable One, on Tuesday, December 2 at the Kia Center. The program runs from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m., with doors opens at 2:30 p.m., and will feature remarks from Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, along with opportunities to connect…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Magnolia Avenue Two-Way Conversion Downtown Orlando is preparing to begin the first phase of a major transformation with the conversion of Magnolia Avenue to two-way traffic. The $2.7 million project will add wider sidewalks, new street parking, and improved pedestrian access, with completion expected in 2026. It’s the first step in the city’s $750…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Downtown Employee Appreciation Week Headshots Downtown Orlando, you showed up in a big way for Downtown Employee Appreciation Week! With more than 6,500 attendees and over 100 giveaways, the week was an incredible celebration of the people who power our city. One of the highlights was the 2025 Downtown Employee Appreciation Week…

We’re excited to announce that DOP’s Third Thursday is getting a new name and extended hours! Welcome to “4-to-7 in the 4-0-7.” Now running a full three hours, this after-work meetup gives you even more time to connect with fellow members, meet new faces, and enjoy various downtown Orlando locations. The updated name highlights both the extended schedule and our proud…

NEXT WEEK! The Downtown Orlando Partnership and the Downtown Development Board are excited to once again bring you Downtown Employee Appreciation Week! This free, come-and-go celebration is our way of saying thank you to our city’s dedicated workforce. Join us for a week packed with daily giveaways and exclusive incentives, live music and entertainment, special employee discounts, and plenty more surprises! Ready to see…