By Richard Bilbao and Ryan Lynch A long dormant pedestrian bridge project slated for Orlando’s popular tourist corridor appears to be back on track. For years, major stakeholders on International Drive have discussed the possibility of an iconic pedestrian bridge — estimated at $15 million or more — that would connect the four corners of…
By Richard Bilbao Angel de la Portilla knows 2021 will hold additional challenges for many businesses — especially property owners. This year, annual commercial property bills come due at a time when business owners and the overall economy are struggling due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. That’s why de la Portilla, 53, a well-known government…
In 1986, Orange County voters elected to adopt the charter form of government. As a result, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), conducts a new charter review by a commission appointed by the BCC every four years. West Orange Chamber of Commerce member Angel de la Portilla, President of Central Florida Strategies, has been appointed to the Charter Review…