Orlando City SC, Orlando Pride score big with premium offerings

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Among other upgrades Orlando City SC and the Orlando Pride debuted at Inter&Co Stadium earlier this year was The Terrace — a premium seating section that is 90% sold and replaced seats that were usually about 60% full.

Jarrod Dillon, president of business operations for both clubs, spoke with OBJ about what the section includes, how it came to be — and what other upgrades might be in store.

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On the cover

This week's Orlando Business Journal cover story dives into the evolving thinking among wealth managers regarding the use of AI and includes insight from the managing partner of Winter Park-based Grafton Wealth Advisors.

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Real estate news of the week

• Tampa developer makes big buy in Groveland: What to know about around 600 acres sold in the Lake County suburb — including what it will be used for.
• 'It's not a moratorium' : Here's what to know about the proposed "pause" in development applications in Orange County and how it might effect projects.
• Building confirmed for Travel + Leisure's downtown HQ: Here's where the publicly-traded company intends to move in Orlando's urban core.

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Orlando news bites

Don't miss these other top stories:

• Pair of Central Florida hospitals up for sale: Following the news earlier this week that Steward Health Care filled for Ch. 11 bankruptcy , all of its hospitals are for sale — including two here.
• Port Canaveral to build 2 new cruise terminals: The port has major development plans, including more than one new terminal.
• Seminole County to push 1st-of-its-kind tourism tax: The Central Florida county would be the first in Florida to implement the district countywide. Meanwhile, Orange County is eyeing new incentives for businesses , as well as for the TV and film industry .

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Restaurant news & notes

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

• Citrus Club's lunch spot debuts major overhaul (PHOTOS): Lunch has taken on new dimensions at the downtown Orlando business club, thanks to a new chef and new menu. Here's what's being offered.
• I-Drive nightclub to add fine-dining restaurant: Mango's Tropical Cafe, the popular Latin dance club, has partnered with Argentinian restaurant brand Baires Grill. Here's how it will work.
• Raising Cane's coming to UCF area: The growing chicken finger chain has a new location lined up near the university's east side campus. Here's what it would replace.

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Nominations & Events

Things to put on your busy calendar:

• Register now for the 2024 40 Under 40 Awards celebration and networking event as we honor the top professional Central Florida "up and comers." Event date: May 22.
• Nominate for the 2024 Inno Under 25 awards , a recognition of the top founders, entrepreneurs, innovators and leaders under age 25. Deadline: May 23.
• Nominate for the 2024 Veterans of Influence , recognizing military veterans who have made a significant achievement in their careers in the past year, have a strong record of innovation or outstanding performance in their work, and are involved in our community. Deadline: May 30.
• Nominate for the 2024 Most Influential Leaders , which will recognize outstanding Central Florida executives who use their cachet to better the region. Deadline: June 20.

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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 , digital producer. Questions? Comments? Concerns? News tips? Send them to [email protected] .