This week marks the opening of Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe

Epic Universe, Universal Orlando – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Ward Aerial Works Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, Universal Orlando Resort will open the doors to its Universal Epic Universe theme park on Thursday. On May 22, Epic Universe, the fourth attraction in Universal Orlando’s Florida portfolio, will open to the public, transporting

In its first year, Universal’s new Epic Universe park is expected to bring in $2 billion for Florida

Epic Universe, Universal Orlando – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Ward Aerial Works Orlando is about to experience epic things. In just over a month, Universal will formally open its newest theme park, the first significant theme park in the Florida region in 25 years, which will cause a significant upheaval in the travel and

Five eateries in Florida win Michelin stars

Michelin starred restaurants (Not pictured) – Miami Beach’s Ocean Drive restaurants – Photo Credit: baileyc1/Shutterstock.com The prestigious Michelin Star designation has been awarded to five restaurants in Florida, expanding its top-notch food scene. Many people acknowledge it as a measure of culinary brilliance. The announcement was made Thursday night at Disney’s opulent Orlando resort. According

This massive builder is lowering prices because the Florida real estate market is so fragile

South Florida – Housing Market – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by pisaphotography Homebuilders are starting the 2025 spring housing market more slowly than usual. The massive homebuilder KB Home, which is rated No. 545 on the Fortune 1000, informed investors that last month. Earlier in the month, the even larger homebuilder Lennar expressed a similar

Fourteen new eateries are added to the Florida Michelin guide

Michelin Guide – Couple cheering glasses at dinner table – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Aleksandar Milutinovic Ahead of the big star show next month, Michelin has added four additional Tampa restaurants to its Florida guide. Orlando, Tampa, and Miami were among the 14 new “recommended” restaurants in the state that were added to the

The expansion of the MICHELIN Guide to include more cities in Florida

Michelin guide – Couple cheering glasses at dinner table – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Aleksandar Milutinovic Today, the Michelin Guide announced that it will expand its scope by adding three more Florida locations in 2025. In addition to Greater Miami, Orlando, and Tampa, the 2025 menu will have restaurants in Greater Fort Lauderdale, The

Sprouts Farmers Market, a specialty grocery store, has huge aspirations for Florida

Sprouts Farmers Market Grocery Store — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Kristi Blokhin This week, the shop based in Phoenix said that it plans to establish seven additional locations in the state this year, with the first one scheduled to open in St. Johns on Friday. Other locations around Palm Beach County, St. Petersburg, and

This city in Florida has the highest retirement rate in the country

Couple Enjoying Retirement On the Beach – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Daniel Myjones According to a recent study, a Florida city offers a variety of leisure activities in a relaxed atmosphere, making it the perfect spot to retire. According to U.S. News & World Report, Naples is the top city in the country for retirees to

This Weekend in Orlando: Disney Jr. Live, Movie Nights, and Other Exciting Activities for Families

Disney Springs in Orlando, FL – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by pauloalberto82 Are you trying to find the greatest things to do this weekend in Orlando? You should include these family-friendly activities and events on your list! This weekend, host outdoor movie night events to bring the family together! Take advantage of movie screenings on

Florida is home to three of the top college towns in the US

Orlando, Florida, USA downtown skyline at Eola Lake at dusk during Christmas season — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Sean Pavone Students are giving careful thought to where they want to spend the next phase of their lives as the college application season begins. Analysts at WalletHub examined over 400 U.S. cities of all sizes