Anne-Marie Hayward named publisher of Orlando Business Journal

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Orlando Business Journal?on Tuesday announced the promotion of?Anne-Marie Hayward?to be the new publisher of the downtown publication, effective April 24.

Hayward replaces?Donna Dyson, who had announced her departure last month and whose last day at?OBJ?is today, April 21.

“I look forward to continuing the great work the team has been doing, serving the business community of Central Florida and beyond,” Hayward said.

Go here to learn more about Hayward.

And now onto other big business deals, transactions and activity headlines from the week.

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Real estate news of the week

• See what just entered the pipeline for Tavistock's Sunbridge community: The 746,000-square-foot project will be built on 64.8 acres at the corner of Innovation Way and Monument Parkway.

• Bacardi rum heiress lists home in Disney's Golden Oak for $19M (PHOTOS): It has 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 3 half-bathrooms, a pool, a Star Wars-themed home theater and more.
• Here's what's next for the Floridian Town Center development in Apopka: Plans are progressing for a key component of a $500 million, 65-acre project in one of metro Orlando's fastest-growing suburbs.

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Orlando news bites

You don't want to miss these top stories:

• Georgia company moves HQ to Orlando, plans growth: The company invested $350,000 into its new facility and plans to add more than 24 jobs by the end of 2023.
• Reedy Creek board's latest move raises questions, experts say: The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District’s latest move to wrest control from the Walt Disney Co. may not be as easy as suggested, several experts say.
• Top of the List: Orlando's largest family-owned businesses: Check out the region's largest family-owned firms, ranked by 2022 Central Florida revenue.

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Restaurant news & notes

Check out the latest news on popular local places to eat:

• Red Robin restaurant at center of ongoing lawsuit to close: The litigation centers on the eatery's lease renewal at the shopping center and whether it successfully exercised its option to extend the lease by 3 to 5 years within the appropriate window.
• Orlando City Hall restaurant space to get new concept: The new eatery will offer breakfast and lunch.
• Lake Nona Town Center to get new restaurant and a Starbucks drive-thru: Tavistock Restaurant Collection has dining concepts across the U.S.

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Nominations & Events

Things to put on your busy calendar:

• Sign up for OBJ's Meet the Editor?event, which will be held at the Citrus Center on May 9.
• Register now for the 2023 Diversity in Business Awards event, to take place on May 11.
• Nominate now for the 2023 Inno Under 25, which recognizes the top founders, entrepreneurs, innovators and leaders under 25 in Orlando. The deadline is July 21.

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This weekly round-up of Orlando business news was compiled by Susan Lundine, managing editor. Questions? Comments? Concerns? News tips? Send them to [email protected].