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Single Largest Residential Project in Downtown Orlando Expected to Break Ground This Month

Mark Baratelli, Editor

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Single Largest Residential Project in Downtown Orlando Expected to Break Ground This Month

The project will contain 889 residential units, 85,000 SF of retail, 35,000 SF of co-working space, and approximately 1,516 parking spaces.

A New Downtown 368-Unit Apartment Building Is Under Construction

Mark Baratelli, Editor

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A New Downtown 368-Unit Apartment Building Is Under Construction

The 11 story building currently called Orange and Robinson Apartments will have 368 units and a 729 space parking garage.

Mike Bloomberg Campaign Field Office Takes Over Former City Arts Factory Space

Mark Baratelli, Editor

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Mike Bloomberg Campaign Field Office Takes Over Former City Arts Factory Space

Ahead of the March 17th Florida presidential primary, the Michael Bloomberg campaign set up a field office in downtown Orlando.

New Development Incentive Could bring More Convention Traffic Downtown

Mark Baratelli, Editor

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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.

Swan City Boulders to Open 15,000 SF Bouldering Gym Downtown

Mark Baratelli, Editor

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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...

Bike Share Remains Downtown After Scooter Arrival

Mark Baratelli, Editor

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Bike Share Remains Downtown After Scooter Arrival

While Lime did remove all their rentable bikes, Hopr is present with bike rentals all over downtown.

Win Prettiest Hair, Prettiest Eyes, and Prettiest Smile at this Downtown Inclusive Beauty Pageant

Mark Baratelli, Editor

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Win Prettiest Hair, Prettiest Eyes, and Prettiest Smile at this Downtown Inclusive Beauty Pageant

Titles to be won include Prettiest Hair, Prettiest Eyes, and Prettiest Smile. There are 42 titles in all.

30-foot Tall Inflatable Poop Emoji Coming to Lake Eola Park

Mark Baratelli, Editor

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30-foot Tall Inflatable Poop Emoji Coming to Lake Eola Park

It will contain a "mind-blowing, transformative, immersive 360° experience" that guides people to push the bad sh*t out of their lives.

Scooter Share is Now Rolling in Downtown Orlando

Mark Baratelli, Editor

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Scooter Share is Now Rolling in Downtown Orlando

Downtown Orlando officially has scooter share rentals. Users locate their desired scooter with an app, scan it with their phone, and go.

DTO GO Downtown Orlando Public Restroom Pilot Program Approved by City Council

Mark Baratelli, Editor

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DTO GO Downtown Orlando Public Restroom Pilot Program Approved by City Council

The pilot program will alleviate "protein incidents" downtown while allowing time for the exploration of permanent solutions.

Mark Baratelli, Editor

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Downtown Graffiti Junktion Closed

The space has been emptied of all chairs and tables. The restaurant's website lists the location as closed.

Electric Motorized Scooter Share Pilot Program Approved by Orlando City Council

Mark Baratelli, Editor

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Electric Motorized Scooter Share Pilot Program Approved by Orlando City Council

The second reading of the City of Orlando Pilot Program for electric scooter-share services was approved by City Council.

Two Local Bars Transformed Into Pop Up Holiday Cocktail Bars for the Season

Mark Baratelli, Editor

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Two Local Bars Transformed Into Pop Up Holiday Cocktail Bars for the Season

Over-the-top Christmas decor and holiday-themed cocktails served in kitschy glassware attract locals to these pop ups.

Great Harvest Bread Company Coming to Downtown Orlando

Mark Baratelli, Editor

1 min read

Great Harvest Bread Company Coming to Downtown Orlando

The bakery menu feature muffins, cookies, brownies, scones, biscuits, cinnamon rolls, and more.

Westbound I-4 Exit to Colonial Drive Shifting to Temporary Configuration

Mark Baratelli, Editor

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Westbound I-4 Exit to Colonial Drive Shifting to Temporary Configuration

The Florida Department of Transportation is shifting the westbound Interstate 4 right-hand exit ramp to Colonial Drive to a temporary config