Live! at Pointe Orlando hires local entertainment guru
Brittany Graham’s track record over seven years in Orlando show she holds the reins of influence.
Why it took over 2 years to open new Sixty Vines
CEO Jeff Carcara – in town to sample some new brunch items set to hit the menu next month – sat down with Orlando Business Journal to tell us more about his plans for Dr. Phillips.
Interim CFCArts leader to chart path 'a day at a time'
On July 11, the same day CFCArts shared with its members news that its CEO Terrance Hunter had departed and the nonprofit’s financial situation is unsteady at best, Muchoney spoke with Orlando Business Journal about money, people and the future.
Wine Spectator recognizes almost three dozen Orlando restaurants
Wine Spectator magazine's current special issue has recognized almost three dozen Orlando restaurants on its latest list of eateries with notable wine menus.
Winter Garden roaster Otus Coffee acquired by Jeff’s Bagel Run
Otus Coffee — the Winter Garden-based roaster from which Jeff’s Bagel Run has sourced coffee for four years — is now owned by the Orlando bagel chain.
New hip-hop music festival Orlando Only to launch in August
In a city well-known for its music events — from Electric Daisy Carnival to Universal Mardi Gras — Orlando event promoter Demetrius Martin thinks the time is ripe for a hip-hop festival.
Universal Orlando shares details about Epic Universe tickets
Universal Resort Orlando has released to third-party sellers its first wave of information about ticketing for Epic Universe.
Orlando restaurant Bloodhound Brew to close this month
Co-owner Gavin Patel said he and his Bloodhound Brew business partner and family member Jay Dudhiya accepted a buy-out offer.
Kentucky restaurant group adds another Blaze Pizza in Orlando
Louisville, Kentucky-based Millennial Restaurant Group LLC, a Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza franchisee with 28 locations in three states, will open another one this summer in east Orlando.
Inside a new Club Wyndham experience for SeaWorld fans
Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek rolled out a suite concept designed to draw niche enthusiasts attracted to Penguin Trek, the family coaster opening July 7 at SeaWorld Orlando.
Unicorp’s Chuck Whittall names contractor for I-Drive Wyndham site
Finfrock President Bill Finfrock confirmed the firm is slated to be the design-build general contractor for a yet-to-be-named project on International Drive in Orlando.
Disney World, Universal Orlando try tactics to lower wait times
Until now, Disney guests couldn’t reserve Lightning Lane access in advance.
Electric Daisy Carnival to drive stiff competition for hotel rooms this fall
The three-day event, scheduled to run Nov. 8-10, should attract about 100,000 attendees per day, if numbers from recent years hold steady.
Epic's Dark Universe could be spookier with this tech
A variety of technology advancements — including the use of compressed air — can create steam effects without boilers.
Tim Tebow joins Winter Park venture capital group
Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow has joined a Winter Park venture capital firm.
New details emerge in Disney employee lawsuit
De la Cruz and Fong filed a class-action lawsuit against Disney (NYSE: DIS) in Los Angeles County Superior Court on June 18.
Tijuana Flats' lease negotiations reach critical point
An agreement has been reached in the Tijuana Flats Restaurants LLC Chapter 11 bankruptcy case where the chain's landlords received June rent at locations planned to remain open.
Posh English pub to open on I-Drive in Orlando
A bar concept from Live! Hospitality & Entertainment will take shape at Pointe Orlando.
Universal Orlando offers 1st look at Epic’s Dark Universe attractions
These rides and restaurants will be part of a newly unveiled section of Epic Universe.
Teriyaki Madness to open more restaurants near Orlando
Multi-unit franchisee Al Desai on why he’s poised to expand Teriyaki Madness in Central Florida