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Travel startup ideas take flight in Orlando - Orlando Sentinel

A new generation of entrepreneurs in Orlando is trying to capitalize on the obvious economic strength of the region: travel and tourism.And local travelers may be among the first to benefit. Recent startup companies such as Trveler and Flight Fishing are drilling down into airline ticketing and hotel inventory data to find good deals.The travel world is already full of tech innovation. It was among the first industries hit by mobile and web technology, starting with Travelocity and Expedia in the mid-'90s. Another challenge for entrepreneurs is that Orlando is dominated by big names such as Disney, Universal, leading hotel chains and airlines that serve the airport.But Orlando residents like..
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Orlando Ballet money problems cancel music - Orlando Sentinel

In a dramatic downturn for Orlando Ballet, the 42-year-old organization confirmed Wednesday it had terminated interim director James Cundiff, canceled two performances of perennial favorite "The Nutcracker" and called into question the future of live music with its shows.The ballet has been heavily promoting its first season with live orchestral accompaniment, rather than recorded music, at each performance."We are working with an outside business expert, and our hope is that we continue with live music," wrote Andrea Batchelor, president of the ballet's board of directors, in an email. She declined to answer questions and did not identify the "business expert."It's a setback for the organiz..
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Orlando City offseason roster evaluation: Defenders - Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Cityfinished just two wins shy of the playoffs in 2015, and it now pushes into the offseason with the belief that a bit of tinkering and a few additions can turn an expansion team into anMLS Cupcontender.The Lions front office continues to go through its own roster evaluations, but we will take a position-by-position look at the team and address what Orlando City might look to add going into 2016.DEFENDERS2015 Depth ChartRafael Ramos Aurélien Collin Seb Hines Brek SheaTyler Turner Tommy Redding David Mateos Luke BodenConor Donovan ..
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Evan Fournier's nickname might gross you out

Evan Fournieris having quite a week.TheMagicguard had a career-high 30 points in Orlando’s win over New Orleans on Tuesday night and 29 more on Wednesday night against the Rockets.Now his nickname is weirdly elevating Fournier’s national profile. Though chances are you won’t hear it when he is introduced at the next Magic home game.“At shooting guard from Saint-Maurice, France, Evan “Never Google” Fournier!”Never Google?Trust us, you want to follow that advice when it comes to Fournier’s name.Fournier gangrene is a “necrotizing infection involving the soft tissue of the male genitalia,” according to the Royal Society of Medicine Journal.In layman’s terms, it means a man’s crotch rots away.As..
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UCF postpones pitch for downtown Orlando campus - Orlando Sentinel

Amid lingering questions about the project, theUniversity of Central Floridadelayed its pitch to state officials for the proposed downtown Orlando campus.The Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the state's public universities, was scheduled to vote this afternoon to give approval for the university to move forward on the project.But during a committee meeting this morning, UCF PresidentJohn Hittasked for more time to examine campus' enrollment projections and provide more specific details on fundraising efforts for the project."We look forward to bringing this project back at a future meeting," Hitt said, although he did not specify when.A state board analysis showed there were concer..
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Orlando event shows off city's tech companies

Business executives, elected officials and community leaders gathered in downtown Orlando to celebrate everything that makes the City Beautiful special.Orlando's Economic Development Commission's BBQ on the Boulevard is their signature annual event, drawing more than 1,000 people who mingle, wine and dine."It really brings out the community to have some fellowship and networking and be able to enjoy some great barbecue," said Laureen Martinez with the Orlando Economic Development Commission.But this year's event was about more than pulled pork and mixed drinks - it was also a way for the EDC to showcase locally-made technologies and highlight the region's robust tech scene."We really want pe..
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Woman killed, 2 injured in Orlando crash | News - Home

ORLANDO, Fla. -A woman was killed and two others were seriously injured late Wednesday in a two-vehicle crash in Orlando, the Florida Highway Patrol said.The fatal wreck happened near the intersection of Edgewater Drive and Eggleston Avenue near Lee Road.Troopers said Darrin Verrett, 31, of Orlando, was driving a Dodge Charger at a high rate of speed and crashed into a white Nissan Maxima near Lee Road. A woman riding in the Charger died, and Verrett was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center, according to the FHP.The driver of the Maxima, a 73-year-old woman, was also taken to ORMC with serious injuries, troopers said.Witnesses told News 6 that the Charger was going as fast as 100 mph b..
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Shots fired during 7-Eleven armed robbery in Orlando, police say | Local News - WESH Home

Orlando police are searching for two men who they say fired several shots early Thursday morning while robbing a convenience store near Orlando International Airport.The clerk at the 7-Eleven store on Dixie Belle Drive told investigators that two masked men entered the store shortly after 4 a.m. and demanded money. The clerk emptied the register and the men ran away while firing shots at the store, hitting a window.No one was injured, and no arrests have been made.Anyone with information is asked to call Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.
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Missing Orlando woman found safe | News - Home

A missing 90-year-old Orlando woman was found safe in Central Florida, according to ... Orlando police said Luz Alamo Martinez, who was reported missing ...
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Arrival of Armando Carneiro signals big things to come for Orlando City SC | MLSsoccer

ORLANDO, Fla. – Just in case MLS needed a reminder of how its international profile is gaining traction, the arrival of Armando Carneiro with Orlando City SC as Chief Soccer Officer this week is another significant signpost to the league’s fast-growing appeal.Carneiro is fresh from building a stellar reputation as one of Europe’s top talent creators after six years with Benfica, having helped to turn the fallen Portuguese powerhouse back into a dominant force once again.When he announced he would be leaving the Lisbon club “for new challenges” last month, most assumed he would be going to another big European outfit, with Manchester City strongly rumored to be a likely destination.His arriva..
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