Leadership shake-up at NeoCity nonprofit Bridg in Kissimmee
Bridg — which stands for Bridging the Innovation Development Gap — is partly responsible for steering the 500-acre, mixed-use business park NeoCity in Kissimmee.
Zero-proof cocktails more than a Dry January trend
Mocktails are good for business and have been swiftly added to the menu throughout Disney Springs and beyond.
Spaceflight firm Celestis regroups after Star Trek celeb ashes lost
Peregrine, the lunar lander made by Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic Technology, will not be landing on the moon, thanks to a propellant leak that dramatically altered its course.
Check out the 10 most popular restaurants in each Central Florida county
To make one of these lists is no small feat. Today, there are 12,666 restaurant licenses active in OBJ's six-county coverage area, so making it to the top 10 for the year in any of these counties is a big deal.
20 acres of inland beach a big draw for new Evermore Orlando Resort
As of Jan. 1, the nearly $1 billion Evermore Orlando Resort at 1590 Evermore Way is officially open.
Bull & Bear transforms décor, updates menu
Chef Juan Suarez has introduced new menu items designed to engage diners more fully.
Orlando Improv is now Funny Bone
It’s official! Orlando Improv has a new name. Learn more.
10 restaurants that opened in Central Florida in 2023
Here are 10 eateries that opened in Central Florida this year.
French company Dronisos deploys holiday drone show at Lake Eola
On the evening of Dec. 23, the sky above Lake Eola was buzzing with 500 drones embellished with lights.
Fogo de Chão to open 2nd Orlando eatery
Fogo de Chão will be a tenant at the new Vineland Pointe shopping center.
After-school tech cohort helps inspire future careers
Frontline Innovation Studios educates kids from Orlando's Greater Washington Shores area on technology.
The Avenue Viera attracts three more high-end retailers
Upgrades made to a Brevard County shopping plaza may be paying off, as new tenants with cachet are signing leases.
Surfing Santas not just a passing wave for Brevard County
People all around the world are fascinated by Surfing Santas, and it’s good for Brevard County.
How breakthrough technology could shorten theme park wait times parks
Tourists and annual passholders have something in common: they don’t like waiting in lines at amusement parks. Can you blame them?
Gainesville group opens 11th Zaxby's, this one in Orlando
BSBC Chicken LLC — a Gainesville-based Zaxby’s franchisee — opened a new restaurant at 13969 Landstar Blvd. in Orlando on Dec. 18. The location is central to Hunter’s Creek, Meadow Woods and Buena Ventura Lakes.
Global Japanese chain Pepper Lunch coming to Orlando
Pepper Lunch has 500 locations in 15 countries and features a unique concept: Customers use induction cookers and iron plates to cook their own food.
Lockheed, Amazon and Tupperware topped Orlando tech news in 2023
OBJ’s three most-read tech stories of 2023 were about activities at Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT), Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN) and Tupperware Brands Corp. (NYSE: TUP) and involved jobs, growth and real estate development.
Newest Chipotle in Apopka opens with drive-thru "Chipotlane"
The new Apopka restaurant will feature the brand’s drive-thru pick-up lane Chipotlane, a centerpiece of Chipotle's growth strategy.
Central Florida restaurants with New Year's Eve specials
New Year’s Eve is one of the biggest money-making nights of the year for the restaurant industry, and area restaurants have cooked up special menus and experiences to attract patrons.
Darden promises continued expansion in quarterly earnings call
According to the company’s 2nd quarter 2024 earnings call on Dec. 15, things are looking good for Darden Restaurants Inc.