Pointe Orlando saddles up mechanical bull riding venue PBR Country Bar
The decked-out country bar has 16 nightclubs around the U.S., including one in Miami that opened last June.
Ambiance stands out at The Vineyard Wine Bar & Bistro for business lunches
A diverse menu and quiet, cozy environment make this Lake Mary restaurant a favorite for business lunches.
Three Orlando hotels honored by Michelin's newest guide
Competition for excellence in hospitality got fiercer on April 24 when the Michelin Guide announced a new list based on new distinctions: Michelin Key Hotels.
Celebration a hot spot for incoming restaurants
Here's why these six eateries chose the Disney-area town for new restaurants.
Ride Lynx from Disney Springs to Orlando airport
I was on a mission to get from the tourist corridor to Orlando International Airport 18 miles away by bus so I could write about the experience for this special Advance Central Florida issue on transportation in the region.
Orlando City Soccer to train staff using AI content platform
The locally-developed content creation platform uses an AI synthesizer to create versions of training courses.
Orlando firm ThreatLocker scores $115M in funding
Orlando-based ThreatLocker Inc. closed a $115 million series D funding round, as announced during an April 24 press conference at the company’s headquarters at 1950 Summit Park Dr. in Maitland.
Tijuana Flats founder Brian Wheeler reacts to his first restaurant's closure
Brian Wheeler, a local entrepreneur who achieved legendary status thanks to his incredibly popular taco chain, heard sad news about the restaurant he opened in 1995: The first Tijuana Flats — at 7608 University Blvd. — was permanently shuttered.
A second act for downtown Orlando’s iconic furrier LaBelle Furs
A fixture on Orange Avenue, LaBelle Furs is run by the great-grandson of the man who founded the business in 1919. Alex LaBellman is enthusiastic about his profession, having devoted himself to the fur trade for decades.
Lynx bus ridership is low. Here's how data can help.
Central Florida’s Lynx bus system had only 20% of its full capacity ride last year. Here’s what could help.
New Marriott Bonvoy hotel adds 400 rooms to Epic Universe-area inventory
The redesign of the property for new Marriott Bonvoy hotel includes new interiors and restaurants.
Epic Universe hotel demand expected to skyrocket
Universal Orlando's two new resorts under construction that will open in early 2025 — and their 1,500 rooms — are but a drop in the bucket to satisfy next year’s hotel demand.
Tech firm Go X to debut EV rental called the Dragon
Micro-mobility solution firm Go X's new electric vehicle called the Dragon to debut.
2 new Universal hotels near Epic Universe
Guests now can book rooms and packages in advance at two new Universal Orlando resorts slated to open in 2025.
Greek restaurant franchise owner opens Maitland location. Celebration’s next.
Maitland has a new restaurant: The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill. Here’s what the franchisee has to say about it.
Huge influencer marketing demand boosts Izea's client pipeline
Huge influencer marketing demand boosts Izea's client pipeline — Bookings are up by 53% said the Orlando agency's CEO Ted Murphy.
Disney's Soarin' theme park ride at Epcot likely to get this thrilling upgrade
Looks like Disney is advancing its flying theater ride Soarin’, according to a recent patent filing.
Orlando biotech firm to offer at-home test for endometriosis
Flowintell, an Orlando startup developing an innovative endometriosis test using menstrual blood, won the 2024 Crummer Venture Plan Competition.
Tupperware SEC filing raises serious questions about company's future
Tupperware's accounting department has eroded significantly, resulting in the evaporation of institutional knowledge.
How Disney, DeSantis relations devolved before March 27 state lawsuit settlement
For several years, Disney's battle with the district and state leadership was under the national microscope.