Historic Park Avenue property sells in record deal; Central Florida's top private companies revealed; Tupperware bankruptcy latest & more

Welcome to Orlando Business Journal's LinkedIn newsletter. I'm Associate Managing Editor Steven Ryzewski, rounding up business news to keep you in the know when time is short.

A historic building along one of Central Florida's ritziest commercial corridors sold this week in an off-market deal. The 102-year-old building at 307 S. Park Avenue, home to Winter Park's iconic Park Plaza Hotel and 12,000 square feet of retail space, traded hands Sept. 25.

Orlando Business Journal's Trevor Fraser and Ryan Lynch have all the details on the deal — including who the new owner is, the transaction in perspective to previous deals along Park Avenue and what's next for the property. Get the full story here.

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On the cover: Meet the 2024 Golden 100

This week, Orlando Business Journal celebrates the 2024 Golden 100, Central Florida's largest privately held and locally based companies. This year's recipients combine for a total of $11.9 billion in revenue in 2023, up 17% from 2022. These companies employ almost 25,000 locally, and almost 50,000 globally.

More information, including a full list and profiles of each company recognized, can be found here — and be sure and check out our digital e-edition of this week's newspaper , as well.

Orlando news bites

Don't miss these other top stories:

• As Tupperware Brands Corp. navigates its Chapter 11 bankruptcy, OBJ's Sarah Kinbar has been diving deep into the proceedings, including a look at how the company evaded foreclosure by filing for bankruptcy and why creditors are clashing over cash in the case.
• Another local company immersed in bankruptcy proceedings — Orlando restaurant chain Hawkers Asian Street Food — revealed this week its intent to move forward with opening five new restaurants despite its challenges. Here's where.
• PODCAST: The restaurateur and entrepreneur behind one of Central Florida's best known eateries — Hollerbach's German Restaurant — sat down with OBJ Editor in Chief Richard Bilbao to discuss growth for her company, frustrations with local government and whether another city here is courting her business.
• All signs point to a dockworkers strike next week — what does it mean for operations at Port Canaveral?
• Space industry here grapples with workforce shortage as demand soars
• Orlando reportedly a host city for FIFA Club World Cup
• U.S. News & World Report ranks Florida's top colleges

Real estate news of the week

• Winter Park mansion sale breaks ZIP code record (PHOTOS)
• Longwood industrial site sells for $31M, buyer plans renovations
• Lake County golf course sold to CEO for out-of-state contractor
• Large property near West Oaks Mall under contract
• Downtown building home to Sly Fox, Jam Eng sells amid bankruptcy
• Osceola Heritage Park land available for sale or lease as county seeks mixed-use redevelopment

Restaurant and retail news & notes

Check out the latest news on popular local places to eat, drink, shop and be entertained:

• The Florida Mall lands Sip Fresh, one of 2023's hottest fast-casual brands
• Don Julio restaurant chain expands to Sanford
• Permit docs hint at Disney's proposed hotel project
• Timeshare offerings, opening date for Polynesian Villas expansion
• The Picklr lines up Central Florida pickleball concept expansion
• Pisco Peruvian Gastrobar to debut in Lake Mary
• Orlando breweries ride wave of Florida's craft beer growth

Nominate now: OBJ's 2025 Commercial Real Estate Awards

Now's your chance to celebrate the best in Central Florida real estate for Orlando Business Journal's 2025 Commercial Real Estate Awards. Go here to nominate before the Oct. 7 deadline.

Nominations are welcome from all sources, and companies are eligible for nomination in more than one category. Real estate categories will include five main fields of expertise: industrial, multifamily, land, office and retail.

That's all for this week's top headlines, and thanks for supporting OBJ. This weekly round-up of Orlando business news was compiled by Steven Ryzewski , associate managing editor. Questions? Comments? Concerns? News tips? Send them to [email protected] .