It is no secret that I can always have fun at Universal Orlando and this weekend was no different. The long weekend gave me a perfect opportunity to take a few hours and escape into the parks. At Universal Studios, of course the new Springfield remains an instant favorite for… [read more]
There are still a lot of questions regarding Major League Soccer in Orlando. Orange County Commissioners remain frustrated as it is still hard to find any information or data confirming the claims and misrepresentations being made by Mayor Teresa Jacobs or the team representatives. They are weighing in through memos,… [read more]
It’s a known business model. Owner wants new stadium to make more money and increase value of franchise (or to join the MLS). Owner threatens to move. Politicians save face by pretending they won’t offer millions of dollars in subsidies (enter Mayor Teresa Jacobs). Politicians eventually offer millions of dollars in… [read more]
There were no surprises this morning when Orange-Osceola State Attorney Jeff Ashton released his office’s report on FDLE’s texting investigation into Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and other Commissioners. Even though the report says that officials like Jacobs did violate Florida law in regards to public records and sunshine laws,… [read more]
The Orlando Weekly alternative paper is going up for sale as its parent company tries to shed all its alternative weekly papers. The shrinking size of the weekly has been noticeable and the latest move puts the paper on the market with Orlando’s daily newspaper, the Orlando Sentinel. News must not… [read more]
A diverse group is standing together to fight corporate welfare in Orange County and to stop Orlando’s attempt to spend tens of millions of dollars on a new soccer stadium, which will only further gentrify historic Parramore.
There is no doubt Universal Orlando knows how to put on a show – and yesterday’s Grand Opening of Transformers: The Ride 3D was fit for Hollywood. Even Steven Spielberg walked the red carpet and enjoyed a front row seat alongside Universal Orlando executives. In an awesome display of theatrics,… [read more]
Walking through the Universal Orlando Resort, it is clear times are good. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has transformed Universal Orlando and brought the Islands of Adventure park back to life. And the fun is just getting started.
This week, buzz around downtown Orlando has been swirling around the giant Transformer Megatron on the Fairwinds Building right along I-4.
The music played all night this past Saturday night at Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras concert featuring Matchbox 20. Led by front man Rob Thomas, the group promised to “play until they pull the plug” and they delivered, continuing their show until the theme park closed at 10pm. Matchbox 20 performed… [read more]