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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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mark Baratelli, Editor
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Great Harvest Bread Company Coming to Downtown Orlando
The bakery menu feature muffins, cookies, brownies, scones, biscuits, cinnamon rolls, and more.
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
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