Downtown Drip

BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS City of Orlando Workshops  Every February, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and City Commissioners celebrate Black History Month by highlighting the lasting contributions and positive influence of Black Americans in the Central Florida community. This year, out of an abundance of caution, the city has moved its celebration online through a series of virtual…

THIS IS DOWNTOWN RECAP.  Thank you! Thank you to everyone who tuned into our first 2021 session of This is Downtown: New Kids on the Block, showcasing the SunTrust Plaza at 333 S. Garland Avenue in Downtown Orlando. We had a wonderful panel featuring amazing DOP Members: Rob Allen: Business Development Manager, Austin Commercial Wayne Allred: Principal/Regional Director,…

ORLANDO GIVES BACK. Magic Moments. December was a big month for DOP members. The Orlando Magic and FAIRWINDS  Credit Union teamed up with the City of Orlando to strengthen our community. On Saturday, Dec. 19 the Magic and FAIRWINDS teamed up with the City of Orlando to give District 6 residents a much-needed boost for the holiday season. At the…

NEW YEAR, NEW OFFICE. Visit DOP’s New Home at e|spaces Orlando. Please join the Downtown Orlando Partnership on Friday, January 22, for a tour of e|spaces and our new DOP office. We also welcome you to meet our new Executive Director, Jill Vaughan. Tours are limited to 8 people for each one hour time slot.…

AROUND TOWN. Out and About in Orlando. Bynx (NOW OPEN) Bynx, highly anticipated coffee, music and book shop at 420 Church Street is now open. The unique space is part coffee shop, part record shop, and part book shop. There is even a live performance stage set up in the front corner. Welcome to the…

DOP MEMBER SPOTLIGHT. Giving Back. This year on Giving Tuesday, AdventHealth announced a $1.9 million investment in 14 Central Florida organizations significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and those addressing mental health services, food insecurity, access to care and community development. This unique take on Giving Tuesday was announced on Facebook Live by Daryl Tol, President and CEO…

LET’S GET DOWN WITH DTO DESIGNERS. This week we take a look at the different approaches our design members take to transform and create a space. From curating comfortable yet aesthetically pleasing surroundings, to branding and maximizing efficiency, here are what our DOP designers had to say. For the Design of it. The CI Group What makes your space? It’s…

WINNER, WINNER, TURKEY DINNER. Thanksgiving to go. In 2020 fashion, Thanksgiving may not look the same this year. Orlando Health shared tips about reducing the impact Covid has on your family gatherings, such as eating outside or hosting a Zoom event. But what about Nanna’s sweet potato mash or Uncle Frank’s fried turkey? Have no fear. Thankfully, we…

DID YOU KNOW? Not Your Typical Window Treatments. UCF Downtown’s newest art installation, ‘If We Can Truly Remember, They Will Never Forget,’ by artist Nancy Gutkin O’Neil features community members, iconic landmarks and milestones dating back to the 1920s. Thanks to a partnership with Parramore residents and business owners and UCF and Valencia College leaders, the art displayed as…

GETTING GREENER AND GREENER. For a Cleaner Orlando. This week, we did some digging to discover how DOP members are greening up around town. In fact, there are too many green projects in Orlando to fit into one issue! From buildings to awards and solar panels to carbon-neutral, DOP members definitely have their green foot in the game. Stay…