As we speculated in a post the other week, Orlando-based SeaWorld is going public. The move seems to indicate that as we emerge from our national recession, consumers feel a bit more free to spend their money on vacations and entertainment, which, of course, is SeaWorld's bread and butter.
Florida's NHL franchise ranked near bottom of most-valuable list
Sports franchises exist to provide people with amusement and entertainment, of course. At the same time, anyone who says they are not big business is not getting the picture.
Orlando-based SeaWorld mulls going public
SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, the Orland-based company that owns Busch Gardens and SeaWorld, is rumored to be exploring the possibility of an initial public offering.
Osceola mixed-use development has $1.2B price tag. Will it be cost-efficient?
On Dec. 10, the Osceola board of county commissioners approved the $1.2 billion Center for International Commerce. The 1.5 million square-foot, 94-acre project will begin construction in June 2014 across from Osceola Heritage Park and is expected to be finished five years later.
Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill to open first Florida franchise
Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill recently signed a deal to open its first Florida franchise.