How this TDT change could land Camping World Stadium $400M for improvement, canopy and more

By Richard Bilbao  As collegiate sports facilities like Camping World Stadium and the University of Central Florida athletics seek to grow and improve, it’s likely Orange County’s lucrative tourist development tax will be a sought-after funding source — something that already has happened this year. However, there are very strict rules that can limit how the…

Orange County discusses charter changes

By Annabelle Sikes Orange County elected officials, staff and the public gathered to make recommendations at a Charter Review Commission public hearing Monday, Oct. 16, at Windermere High School.  Orange County has been governed by the charter since its creation in 1987. The county’s charter is like its constitution and grants citizens and citizen-elected officials control over local…

Hotelier of the Month … and more In Your Neighborhood

Celebration Celebration resident Antonio Baez, managing director of Meliá Orlando Celebration, was named a hotelier of the month by the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association. He was nominated by the regional board of directors and Allied Ambassadors Committee for the organization’s Orlando chapter. Antonio will receive an award of recognition at the FRLA December Members of…