Mark Baratelli, Editor
Publix 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...
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Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Feb 23, 2021
- 3 min
City Place in Winter Park to Open, Become New Social Hub
VIDEO WALK THROUGH: City Place, the social hub project in the works by Garber Communities, will feature 4 retail spaces, an outdoor...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Sep 24, 2020
- 1 min
Milk District to take on more businesses and streets
The Milk District is working on expanding its borders to include businesses between Orlando Executive Airport and Colonial Drive and...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Sep 23, 2020
- 1 min
Weekday 20% discount available for Central Florida Zoo
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens (Website) today announced its 20 Days of 20% Off promotion. The deal grants all single-day...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Sep 16, 2020
- 1 min
Soft Opening of Axiom Bank Winter Park branch is September 21
Florida's first black-owned financial institution started in 1963, Axiom Bank, opens its Winter Park branch September 21.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Aug 19, 2020
- 1 min
Cyclebar is opening a Dr Phillips location of its luxury boutique fitness studio concept
A socially distant Cyclebar class with Nancy Ruggeri, owner and lead instructor, at CycleBar Wellesley. Courtesy Cyclebar Wellesley...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Aug 2, 2020
- 3 min
RoseArts District - New Urban Hub and $1.7B in Economic Impact in the Works for Orlando
Westside 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, Editor
- Jul 30, 2020
- 2 min
Mills50 Getting More Retail Spaces Near Busy Intersection
According 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, Editor
- Jul 29, 2020
- 1 min
Seven New Retail Spaces Coming to Mills50 Thanks to Upcoming Redevelopment Project
A 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, Editor
- Jul 24, 2020
- 1 min
First of Three Perspire Sauna Studios Opening in Winter Park
The nation’s first and largest infrared sauna and light therapy company in the country is opening a location in Winter Park.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jul 23, 2020
- 1 min
Lake Nona Gets a New 25,000 Square Foot Goodwill Store
On Thursday Goodwill Industries of Central Florida opened a new 25,000 SF retail store in the Lake Nona area.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jul 22, 2020
- 1 min
Holden Hub to Bring Food Hall, Deli and More to New Project Just South of SODO District
An Orlando food hall, grocery store, deli and outdoor dining areas are coming to a busy corner south of downtown.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jul 13, 2020
- 2 min
Gideon's Bakehouse Disney Springs Location In Works - Hot Cookie Hour & Victorian Whimsy Coming Soon
Internationally-recognized cult cookie brand Gideon's Bakehouse (Website | Instagram) announced it will be opening its second-ever...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jul 10, 2020
- 1 min
BRIEF: Recharge Juice Bar and Smoke Shop Moving Into Mills50 District
A new business is moving into the Mills50 District.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jul 9, 2020
- 4 min
4Roots Farm in Packing District - 18 Acres of Greenhouses, Classrooms and More
An $8 million dollar 18 acre urban farm campus in The Packing District is one step closer to reality.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jul 7, 2020
- 1 min
City's New Online Store Sells Merch By Local Makers
City of Orlando's Downtown Development Board just launched a new online shopping portal featuring products that celebrate and promote the...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jul 1, 2020
- 1 min
PPE Vending Machines Installed at Orlando International Airport
Orlando International Airport installed six new personal protective equipment vending machines this week.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jun 5, 2020
- 3 min
Lake Orlando Project to Transform 128 Acres Inside Rosemont Neighborhood
A 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, Editor
- Jun 4, 2020
- 1 min
Oxford Eyes to Move and Expand in Ivanhoe Village
Ivanhoe Village eyewear shop Oxford Eyes will move a couple doors down and open Summer 2020.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- May 28, 2020
- 1 min
What 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, Editor
- May 6, 2020
- 2 min
Winter Park Restaurants and Retail Move Outdoors This Weekend
Winter Park restaurants and stores with a new permit can extend business activity outdoors May 8th thru 10th.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Apr 1, 2020
- 23 min
Every Essential Service & Activity You Can Do In Orlando During the Statewide Safer At Home Order
The Safer at Home Florida Statewide Executive Order Executive Order 20-91 was announced Wednesday April 1st by Governor Ron DeSantis...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Mar 30, 2020
- 1 min
Conn's HomePlus to Open In Colonial Plaza
Conn's HomePlus (Website), a specialty retailer of furniture, mattresses, home appliances, and consumer electronics, will be opening a...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Mar 26, 2020
- 1 min
New Downtown Store in the Works Will Sell Coffee, Records, and Books
A 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, Editor
- Mar 21, 2020
- 1 min
Farmers Market Will Continue Every Week in Winter Garden
The Winter Garden Farmers Market took place Saturday March 21st and will continue to take place each week according to the organizers....
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Mar 21, 2020
- 1 min
City 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, Editor
- Mar 18, 2020
- 3 min
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer's Message to Businesses March 18, 2020
The 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, Editor
- Mar 17, 2020
- 4 min
2020 Guide to Local Orlando Makers & Vintage Markets
What is a Makers Market? Makers markets offer shoppers the chance to peruse locally designed t-shirts, screen printed art, vintage...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Mar 11, 2020
- 1 min
Mini 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, Editor
- Mar 10, 2020
- 1 min
New 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, Editor
- Mar 4, 2020
- 2 min
Two New Restaurant Spaces and More to Replace Ranch Mall in Winter Park
Two 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 Staff
- Mar 2, 2020
- 1 min
New Bridal Shop Opens in Baldwin Park
White Blossom Bridal (Website) opened recently in downtown Baldwin Park at 4844 New Broad Street (MAP). It's a mother and daughter owned...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Feb 24, 2020
- 1 min
Porter 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, Editor
- Feb 24, 2020
- 1 min
Leonardo 5th Avenue Made-To-Order Suit and Tux Store Opens in Winter Park
Customers get 30 measurements taken, a pattern for each piece made and cut, and the suit is ready in 30-45 days.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Feb 22, 2020
- 1 min
New Store and More Coming to Busy Mills50 Corner
The building under construction at Mills & Virginia in the Mills50 District will soon house a new store and more.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Feb 19, 2020
- 2 min
Hourglass Social House One of 7 Most Beautiful Gas Station Conversions
The Hourglass Social House was named one of America's 7 most beautiful gas station conversions last year by Architectural Digest. The...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Feb 13, 2020
- 2 min
Orlando International Airport Gets An On-Site Non-Price-Gouging Gas Station
According to the Orlando International Airport, one of the biggest concerns from travelers was the lack of a gas station on the property.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Feb 9, 2020
- 1 min
How 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, Editor
- Feb 6, 2020
- 1 min
Prime Retail Spot Up For Grabs on Colonial
The 2,500 SF retail space is located in between the Mills50 District and the Fashion Square Mall area.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Feb 5, 2020
- 3 min
Winn Dixie Parent Buying Lake Mary and Melbourne Lucky's Locations, Seabra Buying Hunters Creek
The parent company of Winn Dixie, Southeastern Grocers, is buying Lucky's Markets in Melbourne and Lake Mary.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Feb 3, 2020
- 2 min
EōS Fitness Gym May Take Orchard Hardware Spot at Fashion Square Mall
A new gym called EOS Fitness may be taking the Orchard Hardware space at Fashion Square Mall according to marketing materials.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Feb 3, 2020
- 2 min
Earth Fare Closing All Locations Across Country
Earth Fare (Website), the organic specialty grocery store chain, announced Monday that it will be shutting down all of its stores....
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Feb 2, 2020
- 1 min
New Development Incentive Could bring More Convention Traffic Downtown
An incentive to benefit developers and meant to increase hotel and visitor activity downtown goes before the City in February.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Feb 2, 2020
- 1 min
Cap on Number of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Orlando Could Go Away With New Amendment
A Medical Marijuana Land Development Code Amendment that deletes the caps on medical marijuana treatment centers and removes restrictions...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Feb 2, 2020
- 1 min
Swan City Boulders to Open 15,000 SF Bouldering Gym Downtown
A 15,000 SF bouldering gym called Swan City Boulders (Website | Facebook) is coming to the Creative Village in downtown Orlando at 400...
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jan 30, 2020
- 2 min
Aldi Acquiring Colonial Landing Lucky’s Market Location
Aldi is taking the Colonial Landing shopping center spot currently housing the soon-to-close Lucky's Market in Orlando.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jan 30, 2020
- 2 min
Publix 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, Editor
- Jan 27, 2020
- 1 min
What You Can Do About Lucky’s Leaving Orlando
Kroger must document all feedback it receives. Employees of the chain say calling in about the Lucky's Market loss is advisable.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jan 24, 2020
- 1 min
Mall at Millenia Papyrus Stationery Store Closing Along With All Locations in the Country
The Mall at Millenia location of Papyrus will be closing along with every other location in the country.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
- Jan 24, 2020
- 1 min
How to Become a Chik-Fil-A Cow
Ever wondered how the Chik-Fil-A cows that appear at sporting events, concerts, festivals, and other community events get their start?
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