Berkshire Hathaway sues Orlando medical practice
Omaha-based Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company has filed a lawsuit against Medsurg Consultants LLC.
Disney launches new data team
Walt Disney World is leveraging guest feedback and data analytics to refine and enhance the visitor experience.
Downtown Orlando bars seek injunction against police protection fees
Downtown bar and club owners have asked for a preliminary injunction against the continued collection of police protection fees.
Voodoo-themed restaurant Curio to replace former Soundbar in Orlando
Curio Orlando, a New Orleans-inspired restaurant with voodoo-style ambiance, is headed to downtown Orlando, replacing the former Soundbar.
Allure Lounge nears downtown Orlando debut
The new fine-dining restaurant Allure Lounge is nearing completion after months of delays, with plans to open in downtown Orlando soon as it finalizes permits and begins hiring staff to enhance the local dining scene.
Walt Disney World Swan completes guest room renovations
The Walt Disney World Swan hotel has finished remodeling all 756 guest rooms and suites, according to a March 18 news release. The renovation is part of a larger $275 million investment to update and expand the Swan and Dolphin hotel complex.
Center for the Performing Arts closes a volatile 1st decade on a high
In 10 years, 5,000 performances have been held at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, ramping up from 307 performances during the 2014-15 inaugural season to 700 in the 2023-24 season.
Visit Orlando shifts Canadian marketing strategy amid tariff tensions
Tariffs on Canadian imports established by the Trump administration last month have led Visit Orlando, the area’s tax-funded tourism promoter, to change tactics and steer clear of Canadians’ ire.
Voyage wine shop to replace former juice bar
Daniel Torres and Gamaliel Mercado want to turn a former juice bar in Thornton Park into Voyage, a wine and gourmet retail shop.
Heatwave secures alcohol sales exception after zoning debate
Heatwave has secured an exception to zoning restrictions previously blocking its ability to sell alcohol.
Three Odd Guys Brewing plans Creative Village brewery, restaurant
Apopka-based Three Odd Guys Brewing is looking to open a location at UnionWest at Creative Village.
U.S. Attorney for Northeast Florida Roger B. Handberg fired by DOJ
Northeast Florida's U.S. Attorney — a federal prosecutor with a reputation for pursuing white collar crime — was removed from his position Feb. 17 by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Candy shop I Love Sugar hit with lawsuit
A lawsuit filed Jan. 31 in the Middle District of Florida alleges a Daytona candy retailer’s websites are not accessible to blind customers.
Renovated Inn at Celebration debuts as part of Autograph Collection
The Inn at Celebration — now part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection — has unveiled a multimillion-dollar redesign completed by Vision Hospitality Group.
Harold Mills on risk, reinvention and investing in the future
"Turns out, starting a business is difficult," he said. "This is particularly true if your expected customers are large global corporations.”
From stationery to STEM: Laine Powell's path to impact
Laine Powell, the founder of Tech Sassy Girlz embodies the spirit of entrepreneurship and the power of persistence.
Bootstrap beginnings: The rise of Rhodes+Brito Architects
In 1996, longtime colleagues Ruffin Rhodes and Max Brito founded Rhodes+Brito Architects Inc. in Orlando.
Full Sail grad gets a Grammy for Christian album
Dominique Jones secured the Best Contemporary Christian Music Album award for her solo project, "Heart of a Human."
Full Sail grads get Grammys for work on Beyoncé’s 'Cowboy Carter'
Two Full Sale University grads were honored for their contributions to production on Beyoncé’s 'Cowboy Carter.'
Warped Pour rocks downtown Orlando's Wall Street
On Dec. 26, Warped Pour had its soft opening. Only two weeks had passed between concept and reality.