The DRIP

ORLANDO GIVES BACK. Magic Moments. December was a big month for DOP members. The Orlando Magic and FAIRWINDS  Credit Union teamed up with the City of Orlando to strengthen our community. On Saturday, Dec. 19 the Magic and FAIRWINDS teamed up with the City of Orlando to give District 6 residents a much-needed boost for the holiday season. At the…

NEW YEAR, NEW OFFICE. Visit DOP’s New Home at e|spaces Orlando. Please join the Downtown Orlando Partnership on Friday, January 22, for a tour of e|spaces and our new DOP office. We also welcome you to meet our new Executive Director, Jill Vaughan. Tours are limited to 8 people for each one hour time slot.…

AROUND TOWN. Out and About in Orlando. Bynx (NOW OPEN) Bynx, highly anticipated coffee, music and book shop at 420 Church Street is now open. The unique space is part coffee shop, part record shop, and part book shop. There is even a live performance stage set up in the front corner. Welcome to the…

DOP MEMBER SPOTLIGHT. Giving Back. This year on Giving Tuesday, AdventHealth announced a $1.9 million investment in 14 Central Florida organizations significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and those addressing mental health services, food insecurity, access to care and community development. This unique take on Giving Tuesday was announced on Facebook Live by Daryl Tol, President and CEO…

LET’S GET DOWN WITH DTO DESIGNERS. This week we take a look at the different approaches our design members take to transform and create a space. From curating comfortable yet aesthetically pleasing surroundings, to branding and maximizing efficiency, here are what our DOP designers had to say. For the Design of it. The CI Group What makes your space? It’s…

WINNER, WINNER, TURKEY DINNER. Thanksgiving to go. In 2020 fashion, Thanksgiving may not look the same this year. Orlando Health shared tips about reducing the impact Covid has on your family gatherings, such as eating outside or hosting a Zoom event. But what about Nanna’s sweet potato mash or Uncle Frank’s fried turkey? Have no fear. Thankfully, we…

DID YOU KNOW? Not Your Typical Window Treatments. UCF Downtown’s newest art installation, ‘If We Can Truly Remember, They Will Never Forget,’ by artist Nancy Gutkin O’Neil features community members, iconic landmarks and milestones dating back to the 1920s. Thanks to a partnership with Parramore residents and business owners and UCF and Valencia College leaders, the art displayed as…

GETTING GREENER AND GREENER. For a Cleaner Orlando. This week, we did some digging to discover how DOP members are greening up around town. In fact, there are too many green projects in Orlando to fit into one issue! From buildings to awards and solar panels to carbon-neutral, DOP members definitely have their green foot in the game. Stay…

FIELD TRIP TIME. Arts and Culture Round Up. Thanks to technology, visiting our local museums and galleries is a snap. Most offer online ticket sales and timed entry to maintain safety and social distancing. From augmented reality to Pompeii, Orlando has a line up of world-class art and cultural exhibits that will leave you wanting…

BOO AROUND TOWN. Candy Ready. Boo-lieve it or not, Halloween is just around the corner and you will find there is plenty of spooktacular events in Downtown Orlando to get the entire family excited. The History Center and Orlando Public Library The History Center and any OCLS location | Now through October 31 | Business Hours Pick up Halloween…