Mark Baratelli, EditorSep 3, 20211 minPublix Announced as Grocer for The Packing District Dr. Phillips Charities, the community builder behind the $700-million Packing District project, has announced Publix as the grocer that...
Mark Baratelli, EditorFeb 23, 20213 minCity Place in Winter Park to Open, Become New Social HubVIDEO WALK THROUGH: City Place, the social hub project in the works by Garber Communities, will feature 4 retail spaces, an outdoor...
Mark Baratelli, EditorSep 24, 20201 minMilk District to take on more businesses and streetsThe Milk District is working on expanding its borders to include businesses between Orlando Executive Airport and Colonial Drive and...
Mark Baratelli, EditorSep 23, 20201 minWeekday 20% discount available for Central Florida ZooThe Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens (Website) today announced its 20 Days of 20% Off promotion. The deal grants all single-day...
Mark Baratelli, EditorSep 16, 20201 minSoft Opening of Axiom Bank Winter Park branch is September 21Florida's first black-owned financial institution started in 1963, Axiom Bank, opens its Winter Park branch September 21.
Mark Baratelli, EditorAug 19, 20201 minCyclebar is opening a Dr Phillips location of its luxury boutique fitness studio conceptA socially distant Cyclebar class with Nancy Ruggeri, owner and lead instructor, at CycleBar Wellesley. Courtesy Cyclebar Wellesley...
Mark Baratelli, EditorAug 2, 20203 minRoseArts District - New Urban Hub and $1.7B in Economic Impact in the Works for OrlandoWestside Capital Group, a real estate investment holding firm based in Miami, has submitted its plans to the city for a project we told...
Mark Baratelli, EditorJul 30, 20202 minMills50 Getting More Retail Spaces Near Busy IntersectionAccording to city documents, big plans are in the works for the property at 723 N Mills Avenue (MAP). We told you in 2019 when the...
Mark Baratelli, EditorJul 29, 20201 minSeven New Retail Spaces Coming to Mills50 Thanks to Upcoming Redevelopment ProjectA major overhaul of an office building at 1222 Woodward Street (MAP) in the Mills50 District is in the works according to city documents....
Mark Baratelli, EditorJul 24, 20201 minFirst of Three Perspire Sauna Studios Opening in Winter ParkThe nation’s first and largest infrared sauna and light therapy company in the country is opening a location in Winter Park.
Mark Baratelli, EditorJul 23, 20201 minLake Nona Gets a New 25,000 Square Foot Goodwill StoreOn Thursday Goodwill Industries of Central Florida opened a new 25,000 SF retail store in the Lake Nona area.
Mark Baratelli, EditorJul 22, 20201 minHolden Hub to Bring Food Hall, Deli and More to New Project Just South of SODO DistrictAn Orlando food hall, grocery store, deli and outdoor dining areas are coming to a busy corner south of downtown.
Mark Baratelli, EditorJul 13, 20202 minGideon's Bakehouse Disney Springs Location In Works - Hot Cookie Hour & Victorian Whimsy Coming SoonInternationally-recognized cult cookie brand Gideon's Bakehouse (Website | Instagram) announced it will be opening its second-ever...
Mark Baratelli, EditorJul 10, 20201 minBRIEF: Recharge Juice Bar and Smoke Shop Moving Into Mills50 DistrictA new business is moving into the Mills50 District.
Mark Baratelli, EditorJul 9, 20204 min4Roots Farm in Packing District - 18 Acres of Greenhouses, Classrooms and MoreAn $8 million dollar 18 acre urban farm campus in The Packing District is one step closer to reality.
Mark Baratelli, EditorJul 7, 20201 minCity's New Online Store Sells Merch By Local MakersCity of Orlando's Downtown Development Board just launched a new online shopping portal featuring products that celebrate and promote the...
Mark Baratelli, EditorJul 1, 20201 minPPE Vending Machines Installed at Orlando International AirportOrlando International Airport installed six new personal protective equipment vending machines this week.
Mark Baratelli, EditorJun 5, 20203 minLake Orlando Project to Transform 128 Acres Inside Rosemont NeighborhoodA new "urban oasis" with grocery stores, retail, public art and more is in the works for a former golf course in the Rosemont neighborhood.
Mark Baratelli, EditorJun 4, 20201 minOxford Eyes to Move and Expand in Ivanhoe VillageIvanhoe Village eyewear shop Oxford Eyes will move a couple doors down and open Summer 2020.
Mark Baratelli, EditorMay 28, 20201 minWhat Disney Springs Looked Like On Memorial Day 2020 (Photos)Though Disney Springs (Website) was open for Memorial Day on May 25, 2020, very few ventured out to the large outdoor shopping and dining...
Mark Baratelli, EditorMay 6, 20202 minWinter Park Restaurants and Retail Move Outdoors This WeekendWinter Park restaurants and stores with a new permit can extend business activity outdoors May 8th thru 10th.
Mark Baratelli, EditorApr 1, 202023 minEvery Essential Service & Activity You Can Do In Orlando During the Statewide Safer At Home OrderThe Safer at Home Florida Statewide Executive Order Executive Order 20-91 was announced Wednesday April 1st by Governor Ron DeSantis...
Mark Baratelli, EditorMar 30, 20201 minConn's HomePlus to Open In Colonial PlazaConn's HomePlus (Website), a specialty retailer of furniture, mattresses, home appliances, and consumer electronics, will be opening a...
Mark Baratelli, EditorMar 26, 20201 minNew Downtown Store in the Works Will Sell Coffee, Records, and BooksA new 2,943 SF store called Bynx (Instagram | Facebook) is in the works on the first floor of the Camden Thornton Park Apartments at 420...
Mark Baratelli, EditorMar 21, 20201 minFarmers Market Will Continue Every Week in Winter GardenThe Winter Garden Farmers Market took place Saturday March 21st and will continue to take place each week according to the organizers....
Mark Baratelli, EditorMar 21, 20201 minCity of Winter Garden Launched a Curbside Pick Up Service for Its Downtown Restaurants and Shops Shoppers can order online or by phone, park, call, and have their food or items waked to their car in downtown Winter Garden.
Mark Baratelli, EditorMar 18, 20203 minOrlando Mayor Buddy Dyer's Message to Businesses March 18, 2020The letter below was published on the City of Orlando website March 18, 2020. You can read it HERE as well as below. Dear Business Owner,...
Mark Baratelli, EditorMar 17, 20204 min2020 Guide to Local Orlando Makers & Vintage MarketsWhat is a Makers Market? Makers markets offer shoppers the chance to peruse locally designed t-shirts, screen printed art, vintage...
Mark Baratelli, EditorMar 11, 20201 minMini Grocery Store Opens in Downtown Orlando Called DGX DGX is a micro grocery store/bodega that packs a lot of product categories into small retail footprint in downtown Orlando.
Mark Baratelli, EditorMar 10, 20201 minNew Lake Copeland Apartments Project in the Works for SODO - Senior Living Facility A new mixed use senior living facility called Lake Copeland Apartments is in the works for a 1.36 acre property across from the Orlando...
Mark Baratelli, EditorMar 4, 20202 minTwo New Restaurant Spaces and More to Replace Ranch Mall in Winter ParkTwo ordinances and a Conditional Use were approved at the February 24th Winter Park City Council meeting which will allow Hill/Grey Seven...
The Daily City StaffMar 2, 20201 minNew Bridal Shop Opens in Baldwin ParkWhite Blossom Bridal (Website) opened recently in downtown Baldwin Park at 4844 New Broad Street (MAP). It's a mother and daughter owned...
Mark Baratelli, EditorFeb 24, 20201 minPorter Paints Sign Wrapped in Red Vinyl UPDATED 2/25/20 9:45AM A sign from 1956 has been saved in a unique way - for now. Last summer Domino's Pizza, the new tenant of the...
Mark Baratelli, EditorFeb 24, 20201 minLeonardo 5th Avenue Made-To-Order Suit and Tux Store Opens in Winter ParkCustomers get 30 measurements taken, a pattern for each piece made and cut, and the suit is ready in 30-45 days.
Mark Baratelli, EditorFeb 22, 20201 minNew Store and More Coming to Busy Mills50 CornerThe building under construction at Mills & Virginia in the Mills50 District will soon house a new store and more.
Mark Baratelli, EditorFeb 19, 20202 minHourglass Social House One of 7 Most Beautiful Gas Station ConversionsThe Hourglass Social House was named one of America's 7 most beautiful gas station conversions last year by Architectural Digest. The...
Mark Baratelli, EditorFeb 13, 20202 minOrlando International Airport Gets An On-Site Non-Price-Gouging Gas StationAccording to the Orlando International Airport, one of the biggest concerns from travelers was the lack of a gas station on the property.
Mark Baratelli, EditorFeb 9, 20201 minHow is the Earth Fare Inventory Liquidation Sale So Far?Earth Fare announced it'd be shutting down all of its stores across the country last week. This means sales! But how good are they?
Mark Baratelli, EditorFeb 6, 20201 minPrime Retail Spot Up For Grabs on ColonialThe 2,500 SF retail space is located in between the Mills50 District and the Fashion Square Mall area.
Mark Baratelli, EditorFeb 5, 20203 minWinn Dixie Parent Buying Lake Mary and Melbourne Lucky's Locations, Seabra Buying Hunters CreekThe parent company of Winn Dixie, Southeastern Grocers, is buying Lucky's Markets in Melbourne and Lake Mary.
Mark Baratelli, EditorFeb 3, 20202 minEōS Fitness Gym May Take Orchard Hardware Spot at Fashion Square MallA new gym called EOS Fitness may be taking the Orchard Hardware space at Fashion Square Mall according to marketing materials.
Mark Baratelli, EditorFeb 3, 20202 minEarth Fare Closing All Locations Across CountryEarth Fare (Website), the organic specialty grocery store chain, announced Monday that it will be shutting down all of its stores....
Mark Baratelli, EditorFeb 2, 20201 minNew Development Incentive Could bring More Convention Traffic DowntownAn incentive to benefit developers and meant to increase hotel and visitor activity downtown goes before the City in February.
Mark Baratelli, EditorFeb 2, 20201 minCap on Number of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Orlando Could Go Away With New AmendmentA Medical Marijuana Land Development Code Amendment that deletes the caps on medical marijuana treatment centers and removes restrictions...
Mark Baratelli, EditorFeb 2, 20201 minSwan City Boulders to Open 15,000 SF Bouldering Gym DowntownA 15,000 SF bouldering gym called Swan City Boulders (Website | Facebook) is coming to the Creative Village in downtown Orlando at 400...
Mark Baratelli, EditorJan 30, 20202 minAldi Acquiring Colonial Landing Lucky’s Market LocationAldi is taking the Colonial Landing shopping center spot currently housing the soon-to-close Lucky's Market in Orlando.
Mark Baratelli, EditorJan 30, 20202 minPublix Buying SODO Lucky’s Market Lease - Unknown if it Will Become Greenwise or Publix A new SODO Publix or Greenwise Market could be on the horizon now that Publix is buying the Lucky's Market lease.
Mark Baratelli, EditorJan 27, 20201 minWhat You Can Do About Lucky’s Leaving OrlandoKroger must document all feedback it receives. Employees of the chain say calling in about the Lucky's Market loss is advisable.
Mark Baratelli, EditorJan 24, 20201 minMall at Millenia Papyrus Stationery Store Closing Along With All Locations in the CountryThe Mall at Millenia location of Papyrus will be closing along with every other location in the country.
Mark Baratelli, EditorJan 24, 20201 minHow to Become a Chik-Fil-A CowEver wondered how the Chik-Fil-A cows that appear at sporting events, concerts, festivals, and other community events get their start?