Disney unveils unlimited annual pass

An all-in-one annual pass to Disney attractions in California and Florida was announced at a Walt Disney Co. annual shareholders meeting March 10. (DIS) Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:12:38 GMT

United Arts awards $33K to 37 artists

United Arts of Central Florida has awarded $33,025 to 37 artists and arts administrators. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:30:07 GMT

Daytona Beach February airport traffic up 15 %

Passenger traffic at Daytona Beach International Airport increased 15 percent in February compared with the same month last year. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:30:24 GMT

Orlando jobless rate hits 12.4%

Orlando area jobless numbers continued to rise, with a 12.4 percent rate recorded in January — up from 11.8 percent in December. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:44:09 GMT

Wyndham to sell, market S.C. resort units

Wyndham Vacation Ownership has entered into an agreement with Towers on the Grove LLC in which it will be the exclusive sales and marketing agent for 137 condominium-style units in North Myrtle Beach, S.C. (WYN) Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:39:08 GMT

Disney’s ‘Give a Day’ reaches goal

The Walt Disney Co.’s “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” has reached its goal of getting 1 million people in 2010 to give back to their communities through volunteer service in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. (DIS) Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:08:10 GMT

SeaWorld, PETA trade jabs over park animals

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) criticized SeaWorld over its practice of using whales and dolphins in its shows in a banner towed by a plane over the theme park Tuesday. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:58:14 GMT

Old Florida moves headquarters to Orlando

Old Florida National Bank moved its corporate offices from Longwood to downtown Orlando. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:50:14 GMT

Panther Properties pays $26.5M for Hunters Creek complex

A Massachusetts real estate investment firm bought a 306-unit apartment complex in Hunters Creek for $26.5 million. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:58:12 GMT

Darden Foundation gives $125K to Hispanic College Fund

The Darden Restaurants Inc. Foundation has awarded a $125,000 grant to the Hispanic College Fund. (DRI) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:12:12 GMT

Harris, Jotron pursuing $200M contract

Harris Corp. and Jotron AS are partnering to pursue a five-year, $200 million Federal Aviation Administration contract for next-generation radios. (HRS) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:44:04 GMT

Publix issues recall on 4 seasoning mixes

Publix Super Markets Inc. issued a voluntary recall for four varieties of seasoning mixes manufactured with hydrolyzed vegetable protein supplied by Basic Food Flavors of Las Vegas, Nev. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:36:38 GMT

January airport traffic up nearly 3%

Orlando International Airport’s January passenger traffic — both domestic and international combined — was up nearly 3 percent compared to the same time last year. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:36:05 GMT

AirTran to add service to Huntsville

AirTran Airways is adding service between Huntsville, Ala., and Baltimore and Orlando May 27. (AAI) Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:50:18 GMT

Orlando hotel occupancy at 65%

Orlando hotel occupancy for the week of Feb. 21-27 was 64.9 percent, a slight increase of 0.6 percent from 64.5 percent in the year-ago period, said Smith Travel Research. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:39:52 GMT

Cold Stone to open co-branded store at Florida Mall

The local franchisee of five Cold Stone Creamery stores in Central Florida plans to relocate and upgrade its existing store on Sand Lake Road into the Florida Mall. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:34:27 GMT

Harris Corp. gets $10.7M Navy order

Harris Corp. has received a $10.7 million follow-on order from the U.S. Navy for 23 shipboard terminals to help sailors stay better connected to their families and handle routine activities online. (HRS) Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:56:36 GMT

AAA: Gas prices on the rise

An uptick in the price of crude oil to $81.50 last week should push fuel prices upward as well, according to AAA Auto Club South. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:48:50 GMT

AirTran adds Des Moines service

AirTran Airways has launched nonstop service from Des Moines International Airport to Orlando International Airport on Saturday and Sunday. (AAI) Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:38:14 GMT

Kosmas to announce new jobs program

U.S. Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas will announce a new job creation program in Orange County on March 8, that is receiving funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:12:18 GMT

Grace Medical Home gets $50,000 grant

Grace Medical Home, a new clinic that will offer primary care for the working uninsured, was approved for a matching grant request for up to $50,000 from the Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:17:26 GMT