Downtown Drip

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…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Orlando Business Journal Names New Market President and Publisher Orlando Comas is stepping into the role of market president and publisher at Orlando Business Journal, bringing more than two decades of media industry experience across digital transformation, revenue growth, and organizational leadership. He will be relocating to Central Florida in the coming weeks…

Thank You for Joining Us at Chow on Church! An Afternoon of Local Flavor, Networking, and Community Impact Thank you to everyone who attended Chow on Church, presented by the City of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board! We were thrilled to bring together local restaurants, downtown professionals, and community members for an afternoon of food and connection at…

Join Us Today for Chow on Church 🍽️ Last Call for Tickets! Join the Downtown Orlando Partnership this afternoon for Chow on Church, presented by the City of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board. Enjoy bites from local restaurants, connect with downtown professionals, and support the Parramore District and Parramore Community Engagement Council through every ticket sold. Event Details:…

Chow on Church Returns Next Week 🍽️ Bring the Team, Your Newest Clients, or Your Foodie Friends! Get ready to sample some of Orlando’s favorite bites at the Downtown Orlando Partnership’s Chow on Church, presented by the City of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board. This annual event brings together local restaurants, downtown professionals, and community connections for…

The Ultimate Downtown Food Experience Is Back Chow on Church Returns to Inter&Co Stadium on May 28 Get ready to sample some of downtown Orlando’s favorite bites at the Downtown Orlando Partnership’s Chow on Church, presented by the City of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board. This annual event brings together local restaurants, downtown professionals, and Orlando Pride…

2025 Golden Brick Awards   Thank You For Another Great Year!  The Downtown Orlando Partnership’s 2025 Golden Brick Awards, presented by AdventHealth, brought together the downtown community for a morning of celebrating the people, projects, and initiatives shaping downtown Orlando.Congratulations to this year’s winners and to Ryan Young, AIA, Co-Founder and CEO of Interstruct Design + Build, for being…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Beth Hobart Named OBJ Businesswoman of the Year The Orlando Business Journal has named DOP Trustee, Beth Hobart of Mainframe Real Estate, as its Businesswoman of the Year, recognizing her professional excellence and community impact both inside and outside the real estate market. In 2025 alone, Hobart closed nearly $30 million across 50 transactions with a…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Orlando Health Breaks Ground on New Downtown Institute Orlando Health has started construction on a two-story, 28,000-square-foot Weight Loss & Bariatric Surgery Institute at 55 W. Gore St., with services spanning weight-loss surgery, obesity medicine, endoscopic procedures, and surgical body contouring. The $13 million facility is expected to open in spring 2027…