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Orlando Opinions – #17 – Breweries Are The New Fro-Yo

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PFT Media Podcast NetworkTranscript of episode 17: “I’m Mark Baratelli owner of Orlando’s longest running indie new blog and the biggest (expletive removed) in my apartment and I’ve got something to say. Hit it!

A production microbrewery called Ellipsis Brewing opened its doors near the airport at 7500 TPC Blvd Suite #8. The brewery specializes in hand crafted beers and cost $650,000 to create.

The project consisted of a complete interior renovation of the approximately 7500 sq ft space. 5 jobs were created because of the project. In addition to the 60-seat bar, Ellipsis will sell its original recipe brand beers to local restaurants and retail establishments. It is a member of the Florida Brewers Guild and received $10,000 from the City through the Business Assistance Program. The LLC’s office is located in St Cloud at 130 Montana Ave. Continue Reading …

Orlando Opinions – #16 – A Message For Downtown Developers

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TranscriptPFT Media Podcast Network for Episode 16: “It’s Mark Baratelli and hey let’s cut the crap eh? Let’s cut the crap, drop the fanfare, put down the horns, light the lights, raise the curtain, breathe the air, schelack the ornaments and let’s GET – TO – THE -NEWS!

Brian Grandstaff of Millenia Partners, Mary Ashy and Maria Bonomo, individual brokers and consultants, and DoveCote owner Clayton Miller were scheduled to open a 5,000 sq ft food hall inside Maitland City Centre called Spindrift Food Hall. Originally when they announced it, they said it’d be “an ideal fit based on lack of foodie competition.”Continue Reading …

Orlando Opinions – #15 – Googie Hellscape

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PFT Media Podcast NetworkTranscript of episode 15:

I’m Mark Baratelli and I’m here to make it clear. I know you love me baby. That’s why you brought me here… (PAUSE)…. Now onto the news!

This episode is all Winter Park news, so tighten your ascot and dust off your penny loafers. We’re going to rich-ville!

A PDQ chicken-based fast food restaurant is coming to Winter Park at 925 S. Orlando Ave. The property currently houses a shuttered Seacoast Bank. PDQ’s menu includes chicken tenders, nuggets, sandwiches and salad, very much in the vein of Chik-Fil-A. Their chicken is steroids and hormone free… like my men! They also serve milkshakes and cookies. No expected opening date has been announced. Continue Reading …

Orlando Opinions – #14 – The Acai Bowl Bubble

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PFT Media Podcast NetworkTranscript of Episode 14:

The CitiTower apartment building in Thornton Park has 6,916± sq ft of combined ground floor space  for lease. It can be divided into three separate spaces or kept as one. All 3 spaces are on the first floor. CitiTower has 25 stories and 233 apartments.

And speaking of CitiTower, The Healthy Scratch is occupying is a 2,400 sq ft. space on the same floor. The Healthy Scratch is a restaurant that serving acai bowls, smoothies, cold pressed juices and gourmet toasts, overnight oats, yogurts and other healthy grab-and-go food options.

A new 2018 agreement between the City of Orlando and Orlando Economic Partnership was approved by City Council. The partnership is an independent contractor. OEP will not be acting as the alter ego of the City and is not authorized to commit the City or its funds to any agreement. Continue Reading …