Here’s how many jobs Orlando has attracted in 2016
As of the mid-year mark, Orlando attracted companies expected to create more than 2,700 jobs within the next two to five years, according to the Orlando Economic Development Commission. Companies … Continue reading
Here’s when SpaceX may build 2 new C. Fla. landing pads
SpaceX has not released details on when it wants to start building two proposed landing pads in Cape Canaveral— but its rocket launch schedule may offer a hint. The Hawthorne, … Continue reading
Lake County should ditch Wellness Way plan
The lingering, foolish proposal to dump 40,000 more people into south Lake County under the Wellness Way Area Plan is one big fat hot mess being tested this week by … Continue reading
Lake Eola illuminates fountain to honor France after terror attacks
On Friday, Lake Eola illuminated the fountain in blue, white and red to honor the victims of the Nice, France, terror attack that killed over 70 people when a truck … Continue reading
Facebook could be all video in five years
Nicola Mendelsohn, Facebook’s vice president of operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, predicted the radical shift at a conference in London on Tuesday, according to Quartz. “The best … Continue reading
WeWork gets into housing
WeWork’s footprint is getting even bigger. The real estate company has made a name for itself as a coworking mecca, leasing buildings and turning them into collaborative work spaces for … Continue reading
Earth Fare, 24 Hour Fitness lining up for $200M Lake Mary project
Unicorp National Developments Inc. appears to be in talks with two major retailers — including a specialty grocer that has now been named — for its $200 million mixed-use project … Continue reading
Orlando Tech Week bringing thousands to downtown Orlando
Hold on to your laptops, smart devices and geeky glasses, Orlando: The city’s tech-focused extravaganza is coming back, and local businesses ought to be interested. Orlando Tech Week, created and … Continue reading
Cat café lines up coffee operator for purrfect marriage of business, animal-rescue
If you love coffee and cats, this business is targeted to you. Axum Coffee in Winter Garden will operate the coffee shop at Orlando Cat Café, set to open this … Continue reading
Exclusive: Specialty grocer, shops and more planned for Ocoee
A local developer has plans in the works that would bring a specialty grocer, shops and restaurants to a former eyesore in the city of Ocoee. Orlando-based Elevation Development LLC … Continue reading