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Maki Hibachi Restaurant Planning Downtown Orlando Location

Mark Baratelli, Editor

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Maki Hibachi Restaurant Planning Downtown Orlando Location

Maki Hibachi has plans to open a new location in downtown Orlando.

Downtown Park Renovations to Include Ecology Walk, Community Garden and More

Mark Baratelli, Editor

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Downtown Park Renovations to Include Ecology Walk, Community Garden and More

The park will feature an ecology walk, community garden, Orlando’s first splash pad in a park, and more.

City's New Online Store Sells Merch By Local Makers

Mark Baratelli, Editor

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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...

VIDEO: Orlando Police Release Footage of #BlackLivesMatter Mural Being Altered

Mark Baratelli, Editor

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VIDEO: Orlando Police Release Footage of #BlackLivesMatter Mural Being Altered

Two mounted IRIS cameras captured footage of people spraying graffiti onto the large scale mural June 26th.

Downtown Former Auto Repair Shop Property Getting Remediation System

Mark Baratelli, Editor

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Downtown Former Auto Repair Shop Property Getting Remediation System

A remediation system is being installed on a downtown Orlando property at the corner of Robinson Street and Orange Avenue at 1 E Robinson...

City to Hold First Ever Virtual City Council Meeting

Mark Baratelli, Editor

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City to Hold First Ever Virtual City Council Meeting

Orlando City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting Monday, March 30, at 2pm by teleconference to help prevent the spread of...

Two Restaurants Offering 50% Off for Hospital Workers, First Responders, Military

Mark Baratelli, Editor

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Two Restaurants Offering 50% Off for Hospital Workers, First Responders, Military

Two Orlando area restaurants are offering 50% off deals for healthcare/hospital workers, first responders, and military service members....

10 Stories That Will Get You Excited About Living in Orlando

Mark Baratelli, Editor

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10 Stories That Will Get You Excited About Living in Orlando

Orlando‘s Ghost Kitchen Scene, Orlando’s Food Hall Scene, Downtown's largest apartment building, and more!

The I-4 / 408 Interchange to Open This Summer

Mark Baratelli, Editor

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The I-4 / 408 Interchange to Open This Summer

The I-4 Ultimate project anticipates opening the new Interstate 4 State Road 408 interchange to traffic summer 2020 according to a...

Mini Grocery Store Opens in Downtown Orlando Called DGX

Mark Baratelli, Editor

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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.

4 New Vegan Items Added to Grand Bohemian Hotel's Restaurant Menu

Mark Baratelli, Editor

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4 New Vegan Items Added to Grand Bohemian Hotel's Restaurant Menu

New vegan items added to the menu: Spiced chickpea and lentil soup, Vegan Linguini Blognese, Beet Poke Bowl, and Blueberry Lavender Gelato.

The Single Largest Residential Project in Downtown Orlando Has Broken Ground

Mark Baratelli, Editor

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The Single Largest Residential Project in Downtown Orlando Has Broken Ground

The single largest residential project in Downtown Orlando has officially broken ground. The first two towers of the 19-story three-tower...

How to Report Incorrectly Parked Scooters and Bikes Downtown

Mark Baratelli, Editor

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How to Report Incorrectly Parked Scooters and Bikes Downtown

Some Orlando locals are enjoying the new scooter share pilot program and the existing bike share programs, zipping and zooming around...

3 Trees Cut Down by City Will be Replaced as Part of Sidewalk Improvements

Mark Baratelli, Editor

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3 Trees Cut Down by City Will be Replaced as Part of Sidewalk Improvements

Three trees were cut down this week in front of the building at 50 E. Central Blvd. (MAP) in downtown Orlando. It's part of a City...

London House Private Club Coming to Downtown Penthouse

Mark Baratelli, Editor

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London House Private Club Coming to Downtown Penthouse

A private club called London House is in the works to take over an entire penthouse space on the 21st floor of the The Plaza at 189 S....

Mark Baratelli, Editor

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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...

New Program to Help Keep and Attract High Wage Jobs Downtown Goes Before City Council Next Week

Mark Baratelli, Editor

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New Program to Help Keep and Attract High Wage Jobs Downtown Goes Before City Council Next Week

The program would incentivize businesses (particularly those with high-wage and sector specific jobs) to stay or move downtown.

New Wayfinding Signage Coming to 5 Downtown City Parking Garages

Mark Baratelli, Editor

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New Wayfinding Signage Coming to 5 Downtown City Parking Garages

Five downtown Orlando parking garages will be receiving new wayfinding signage packages if City Council votes February 24th to authorize...

Fulcrum Adaptive Reuse Project to Bring Offices, Retail and Food to Busy Downtown Corner

Mark Baratelli, Editor

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Fulcrum Adaptive Reuse Project to Bring Offices, Retail and Food to Busy Downtown Corner

Fulcrum will bring a large mural, new food options, retail, and modern creative office space to downtown Orlando.

New Downtown Bakery and Coffee Shop in Soft Opening

Mark Baratelli, Editor

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New Downtown Bakery and Coffee Shop in Soft Opening

There's a new bakery and coffee shop in downtown Orlando offering up pastries and savory baked & fried treats from Columbia.