DOP'S UPCOMING EVENTS
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS
Good Salt Group Restaurants Recognized as James Beard Semifinalists
Yesterday, the James Beard Foundation announced four Orlando semifinalists for its 2025 restaurant and chef awards. Among those recognized, Good Salt Restaurant Group – owners of The Monroe, Reyes Mezcaleria, The Osprey, and others – are semifinalists in the Outstanding Restaurateur category, an honor they also received in 2022. They will compete against 19 other restauranteurs for the title, and the winners will be announced at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony in Chicago on June 16th. Congratulations, co-founders and DOP members Jason and Sue Chin!
WESH 2 News Features United Arts as a Community Champion
Each week, WESH tells the story of a different person or group working to make a difference in the lives of others in Central Florida. United Arts of Central Florida was recently featured as a “Community Champion,” highlighting their dedication to fostering creativity and their support for the arts across the region. For 35 years, United Arts has been the backbone of Central Florida’s creative community, providing critical funding to 125 local nonprofits and ensuring the arts are accessible to all. Watch the feature here!
ParkDTO Extended Through 2025
The City of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board recently announced the extension of its Park DTO program through the end of May 2025. The program allows visitors to downtown to park for free up to 12 times using the ParkMobile app, using the code “ParkDTO,” which covers two hours of parking.
Free 2025 Historic Preservation Calendar
The Orlando Historic Preservation Board has released their annual Historic Preservation Calendar for 2025. The topic this year was College Park and the featured photos are selected from submissions by community residents. The calendar, produced since 1989, can be picked up for free at City Hall, Leu Gardens, and the Orange County Regional History Center while supplies last!
DTO EVENTS
Free Tickets to Orlando City SC FC Series Match!
We have teamed up with Orlando City SC to offer you up to four complimentary tickets to their match against Brazilian Powerhouse Atletico Mineiro on Saturday, January 25th! This match is part of the FC Series at Inter&Co Stadium with the winner taking home the inaugural Inter&Co Trophy. Click here to redeem your tickets and cheer on the Lions!
Gravity Taproom's First Anniversary Party
Come celebrate Gravity Taproom's first anniversary this Friday, January 24th as they kick off Orlando Beer Week! The party will go from 6pm-12am and include exclusive beer releases, food specials, live music, and plenty more. Click here to see all of Gravity Taproom's upcoming events!
Orange County Heritage Day
The Orange County Regional History Center continues its annual tradition of celebrating our county’s official beginnings with live performances and fun activities for the whole family on Saturday, January 25th from 10am-3pm. Orange County Heritage Day will highlight the special stories, traditions, and contributions of these communities through dance, spoken word, and other performances. Admission is free through the support of History Center Members.
10th Annual MLK Gospel Concert
The 10th Annual MLK Concert, presented by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and the Mayor’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission, is this Sunday, January 26th at the Dr. Phillips Center. Witness the powerful message of Dr. King's legacy come alive through this gospel concert produced and directed by Grammy Award Winner, Dr. Jeffrey Redding. Admission is free, but attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations for United Against Poverty which will be distributed to various local community and school food pantries.
OBJ's 2025 Mentoring Monday
Join Orlando Business Journal's Mentoring Monday on Monday, February 24, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport to gain valuable insight from Orlando's leaders. Learn from a lineup of women who have paved the way in business, leadership, and entrepreneurship, including DOP's CEO & President, Jill Vaughan. From C-Suite executives to successful entrepreneurs, these accomplished mentors bring unique skills and experience to help you take the next step in your professional journey. Click here to meet your mentors and register today!
DOPERKS
Discounted Venue Fee at Eola View
Enjoy 10% off the venue fee and new packages at Eola View! New premium upgrades include valet, entertainment, and much more. Click here to see all of the new packages and take advantage of this exciting offer by reaching out to events@eolaview.com today.
DOWNTOWN VOICES
The Downtown Orlando Partnership and Downtown Development Board have teamed up to create new social media series; Downtown Voices. This video series features local downtown business to highlight their services, unique spaces, and more! Click below to see our latest posts!
