Iconic restaurant chain to open on Sundays
4 Rivers Smokehouse CEO John Rivers told Orlando Business Journal it will start opening its Central Florida locations on Sundays, beginning Sept. 22, with the exception of the SODO location.
Orlando ice cream scene gets sweeter with The Original Rainbow Cone's arrival
A Chicago dessert chain will soon have three Orlando locations, the first of which will open in Waterford Lakes Town Center.
See what's next for Red Lobster's downtown headquarters
While transfer of operations can take months, Fortress could be at the wheel as soon as October, thanks to details refined in the reorganization plan.
Cast & Crew will open in Daytona
James Beard-nominated restaurateur to open oceanfront 'tide-to-table' eatery in Daytona Beach
Halloween thrills at Harry P. Leu Gardens with immersive events
For the second year in a row, Harry P. Leu Gardens is all-in for Halloween, transforming for Happy Frights and Haunting Nights.
International Drive to debut 4 new bars
Live! at Pointe Orlando will feature new bars, cocktail lounges, restaurants and more. One of the new Live! at Pointe Orlando venues is the decked-out country-themed PBR Cowboy Bar.
What Red Lobster will pay each of its bankruptcy attorneys
Invoices from Orlando-based
’s attorneys and other advisers are piling up, now totaling over $15.5 million.
Royal Caribbean to build more Icon-size ships
The Miami-based cruise operator Royal Caribbean, which sets sail from four Florida ports including Port Canaveral near Orlando, has contracted with Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku
See Grand Bohemian Orlando hotel's updated pool
Grand Bohemian Orlando's downtown revamped sixth floor pool deck, now open to the public rather than just the hotel's guests, has seen a lot more traffic in recent months.
Red Lobster to close 23 restaurants within days — here’s where they are
Red Lobster is exercising its right to reject leases at locations it says are unprofitable, according to an Aug. 22 court filing.
Why Universal has called Halloween Horror Nights its '13th month'
Universal recognized Halloween Horror Nights’ potential early on, moving to refine its brand by changing the name from Fright Nights to Halloween Horror Nights.
Universal reveals new details about Helios Grand Hotel
Universal Parks & Resorts on Aug. 22 released more details about Universal Helios Grand Hotel — the centerpiece of Epic Universe, the
set to open in 2025.
Why Universal has called Halloween Horror Nights its 13th month
Universal recognized Halloween Horror Nights’ potential early on, investing capital into bringing new experiences to guests every year.
Oceanfront hotel in Cocoa Beach gets $10 million renovation
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront has unveiled a significant renovation, giving all 295 rooms and its lobby an upgrade while also revamping 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting space.
TikTok influencer 'Mrs. Blinks' gave Visit Orlando’s summer campaign 5.4 million views
Diana Blinkhorn, a.k.a. Mrs. Blinks, leads the pack when it comes to Visit Orlando’s summer influencer marketing campaign that leveraged four social media influencers whose audiences are prime targets for
.
Unicorp to develop 2 upscale hotels at I-Drive Wyndham site
Unicorp National Developments will put a Kimpton hotel alongside an InterContinental hotel at the International Drive site where Wyndham Orlando Resort recently ceased operations, two sources with knowledge of the deal told Orlando Business Journal
.
Tijuana Flats CEO unveils restaurant’s future after Ch. 11 bankruptcy
Court records show Tijuana Flats is serious about its future coming out of the period earlier this year where it was acquired and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Why attendance has surged at Disney's Epcot
Among the highlights from this year's report is the success of Walt Disney World's Epcot in the midst of softer performances from some other local parks.
What we know about Rick Scott, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell's Senate campaign finances
An analysis of Sen. Rick Scott's and Debbie Mucarsel-Powell's campaign finances reveals
the strategies that could be in play as we get closer to November's election.
Port Canaveral leaders to deliberate Terminal 7 conflict
Plans for Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal 7 may be in flux.