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See Grand Bohemian Orlando hotel's updated pool
Sarah Kinbar 8/26/24 Sarah Kinbar 8/26/24

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. 

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Red Lobster to close 23 restaurants within days — here’s where they are
Sarah Kinbar 8/23/24 Sarah Kinbar 8/23/24

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.

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Why Universal has called Halloween Horror Nights its '13th month'
Sarah Kinbar 8/22/24 Sarah Kinbar 8/22/24

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.

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Universal reveals new details about Helios Grand Hotel
Sarah Kinbar 8/22/24 Sarah Kinbar 8/22/24

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

new Orlando theme park

set to open in 2025. 

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Why Universal has called Halloween Horror Nights its 13th month
Sarah Kinbar 8/22/24 Sarah Kinbar 8/22/24

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.

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Oceanfront hotel in Cocoa Beach gets $10 million renovation
Sarah Kinbar 8/21/24 Sarah Kinbar 8/21/24

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.

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TikTok influencer 'Mrs. Blinks' gave Visit Orlando’s summer campaign 5.4 million views
Sarah Kinbar 8/21/24 Sarah Kinbar 8/21/24

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

Orlando-focused content

. 

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Unicorp to develop 2 upscale hotels at I-Drive Wyndham site
Sarah Kinbar 8/20/24 Sarah Kinbar 8/20/24

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

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Tijuana Flats CEO unveils restaurant’s future after Ch. 11 bankruptcy
Sarah Kinbar 8/19/24 Sarah Kinbar 8/19/24

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.

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Why attendance has surged at Disney's Epcot
Sarah Kinbar 8/18/24 Sarah Kinbar 8/18/24

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.

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What we know about Rick Scott, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell's Senate campaign finances
Sarah Kinbar 8/16/24 Sarah Kinbar 8/16/24

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.

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Port Canaveral leaders to deliberate Terminal 7 conflict
Sarah Kinbar 8/13/24 Sarah Kinbar 8/13/24

Port Canaveral leaders to deliberate Terminal 7 conflict

Plans for Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal 7 may be in flux.

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How Epic Universe's immersive technology will make its rides stand out
Sarah Kinbar 8/13/24 Sarah Kinbar 8/13/24

How Epic Universe's immersive technology will make its rides stand out

Omnidirectional ride vehicles, motion simulation, real-time control systems and more will bring Epic Universe to life.

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Legoland Florida adds drone show after Disney, Universal theme parks
Sarah Kinbar 8/12/24 Sarah Kinbar 8/12/24

Legoland Florida adds drone show after Disney, Universal theme parks

Legoland Florida Resort spokeswoman Stephanie Bechara said Dronisos is involved with its forthcoming Halloween treat, Monster Skytacular.

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Disney reveals details on Orlando expansion plans, new rides and more
Sarah Kinbar 8/11/24 Sarah Kinbar 8/11/24

Disney reveals details on Orlando expansion plans, new rides and more

Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro on Aug. 10 offered big reveals for Disney fans at the D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, Calif.

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Downtown Orlando divide grows as city moves to further regulate nightlife
Sarah Kinbar 8/11/24 Sarah Kinbar 8/11/24

Downtown Orlando divide grows as city moves to further regulate nightlife

Some entertainers believe recent and proposed Orlando city ordinances are intended to bring downtown nightlife to a halt.

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Graffiti Junktion founder Greg Peters finds his next act, with a view
Sarah Kinbar 8/9/24 Sarah Kinbar 8/9/24

Graffiti Junktion founder Greg Peters finds his next act, with a view

The owner of The View plans to expand nationally, and is looking aroud Nashville for spot No. 2.

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Kimpton luxury hotel coming to downtown Orlando's Westcourt
Sarah Kinbar 8/7/24 Sarah Kinbar 8/7/24

Kimpton luxury hotel coming to downtown Orlando's Westcourt

Machete Group and JMA Ventures will bring a Kimpton hotel to the Westcourt mixed-use project in downtown Orlando.

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BEA Architects to design Port Canaveral's next terminal
Sarah Kinbar 8/6/24 Sarah Kinbar 8/6/24

BEA Architects to design Port Canaveral's next terminal

This won’t be BEA’s first rodeo at the port. The firm designed five out of the port’s existing six terminals.

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ThreatLocker to add 1,000+ jobs; eyes Orlando Magic's Westcourt for space
Sarah Kinbar 8/6/24 Sarah Kinbar 8/6/24

ThreatLocker to add 1,000+ jobs; eyes Orlando Magic's Westcourt for space

ThreatLocker Inc. has been in its current spot only since November 2022, but already is running out of space.

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