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2022 FLORIDA LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Thank you to everyone who attended the 2022 Florida Legislative Update hosted by the Downtown Orlando Partnership and Dean Mead. Special thanks to our panelists: Representative Kamia Brown Representative David Smith Representative Keith L. Truenow Senator Jason Brodeur Stay tuned for more upcoming DOP and community partner events! DOWNTOWN BUZZ 2022 SPORTYS For the first…
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UPCOMING DOP EVENT Almost Sold Out! Register Today! JUNE 23: DOP Florida Legislative Luncheon with Dean Mead :: 11:30AM-1PM DOWNTOWN BUZZ 2026 FIFA World Cup Host City Announcement TONIGHT, June 16 at 5pm EST, FIFA will host an internationally televised, one-hour show to announce and reveal the host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Orlando is one of…
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UPCOMING DOP EVENTS Register Today! JUNE 16: Third Thursday @ Macbeth Studio :: 5-6:30PM JUNE 23: DOP Florida Legislative Luncheon with Dean Mead :: 11:30AM-1PM DOWNTOWN BUZZ Juneteenth Block Party on Wall Street Celebrate Juneteenth in Downtown Orlando. Support small, black owned businesses, enjoy live music, and explore Wall Street. The event will take place from 1-10pm…
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UPCOMING DOP EVENTS Register Today! JUNE 16: Third Thursday @ Macbeth Studio :: 5-6:30PM JUNE 23: DOP Florida Legislative Luncheon with Dean Mead :: 11:30AM-1PM DOWNTOWN BUZZ Orlando 2022 Special Olympics Don’t miss out on the exciting opportunity to attend the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games Opening Ceremony on June 5 at Exploria Stadium. This event will include appearances…
Read More UPCOMING DOP EVENTS Save the Date! JUNE 16: Third Thursday @ Macbeth Studio : 5-6:30PM JUNE 23: DOP Florida Legislative Luncheon with Dean Mead : 11:30AM-1PM DOWNTOWN BUZZ Gorillaz New Tour Announced with a Debut Performance at Amway Center Gorillaz has confirmed its historic, rare, and not-to-be-missed North America Tour Fall 2022. This is the…
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UPCOMING DOP EVENTS Save the Date! MAY 19: Third Thursday :: 5-6:30pm @ Big Storm Brewing Company DOWNTOWN BUZZ ArtWalk Orlando Join Ace Cafe on Saturday, May 14, from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm for ArtWalk Orlando. This event will feature local visual artists and musicians showcasing their latest work. Orlando Farmers Market This Sunday, May…
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MEET THE 2021 DOP DOWNTOWNER OF THE YEAR Thomas C. Chatmon Jr. On behalf of the Downtown Orlando Partnership, it is an honor to present Thomas C. Chatmon, Jr. with the Downtowner of the Year Award. Since joining the City of Orlando in 2007 as Executive Director of the Downtown Development Board (DDB) and…
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CHEERS TO YOU, DOWNTOWN ORLANDO! A Message from DOP Executive Director, Jill Vaughan THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the 2021 Golden Brick Awards presented by AdventHealth. It was an honor to gather at Steinmetz Hall and celebrate Downtown Orlando’s achievements. Each submission, finalist, and winner reminds us that Downtown Orlando continues to be a leading…
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LAST CALL! 2021 GOLDEN BRICK AWARDS Ticket sales end TOMORROW, Friday, April 29 at midnight. Thank you again to our event sponsors: Addition Financial, Downtown Development Board, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando Business Journal, Orlando Magic, Orlando Museum of Art, and OUC – The Reliable One. Purchase GBA Tickets UPCOMING DOP EVENTS Save the Date! MAY 6: First Friday Coffee ::…
Read More LAST CALL FOR PROJECTS! GBA Project Submissions Close April 24 @ 11:59pm Any project completed between January 1 and December 31, 2021 that positively impacts Downtown Orlando is eligible for entry in the Golden Brick Awards, presented by AdventHealth. Apply today! ARTS – HKS Architects COMMUNITY – First Presbyterian Church of Orlando COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT – Dean Mead…
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