Downtown Drip
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…
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DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Wall Street Plaza Welcomes Families with Arcade-Bar MakeoverRivals Activity Bar reopens on August 30 as a family-friendly gaming venue, offering modern arcade games, board game tables, and video game stations. Guests can trade winnings for food and drinks, not only at Rivals but at nearby Wall Street Plaza spots. The venue will welcome families until…
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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…
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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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