Publix buys land in Lake County; 2024 Most Influential Leaders announced; NFL's Pro Bowl Games to return here & more

Welcome to Orlando Business Journal's LinkedIn newsletter. I'm Associate Managing Editor Steven Ryzewski, rounding up business news to keep you in the know when time is short.

Veteran commercial real estate executive John Crossman, president of CrossMarc Services , likes to say that for every 10,000 new residents to Central Florida an additional grocery store is needed. It should not be surprising, then, to see Lakeland-based grocery powerhouse Publix Super Markets making a land acquisition in fast-growing Lake County, where it confirmed it has plans for a new grocery store.

For more on the deal — and where the store will be built — check out the full story.

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On this week's cover

"Follow the money" has been a journalism catchphrase ever since it was popularized in the 1976 movie "All the President's Men." That doesn't make it any less useful, though — especially if you're wanting to better understand the rapid transformation taking place in the Central Florida market.

For this week's cover story, Data Reporter Logan Dragone dove into the numbers behind where population, wealth and home values are rising most in the region — and what it means for business in those areas.

Give it a read — and don't forget to check out our digital e-edition, as well.

Announced: Meet Orlando's 2024 Most Influential Leaders

Orlando Business Journal is bringing you the first rendition of our awards program identifying 49 people on contributions to their business's success, community involvement and industry leadership. These Central Florida executives use their cachet to help better the region and the business community for all.

To see the list of our 2024 honorees, click this link.

Real estate news of the week

• Former Buca di Beppo Maitland location listed for sale
• Here's how Horizon West compares to the fastest-growing housing markets in the U.S.
• Central Florida's largest architecture firms ranked
• Developer suggests land values in Lake, Polk counties nearly at peak
• Parramore warehouse space across from Inter&Co Stadium listed for lease

Orlando news bites

Don't miss these other top stories:

• Orlando to host NFL Pro Bowl Games in 2025
• Defense contractor to triple workforce in Brevard
• Two downtown Orlando streets could see major design changes
• American Airlines to end this nonstop flight in Orlando
• UF, Florida Tech partner to advance space manufacturing

Restaurant and retail news & notes

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

• Mexican restaurant Talkin' Tacos expands to Maitland
• Hollerbach's German Restaurant to open nearby burger concept in Sanford
• Local group expands with upscale Japanese tapas restaurant
• The Restaurant Store opens 1st Orlando location
• Primark sets opening date for Florida Mall store

Nominations & Events

Things to put on your busy calendar:

• Are you on The List? Each week we bring you our popular Lists. Upcoming survey deadlines to be considered for Lists include August 8 for Construction Cos./General Contractors and August 9 for Modeling Simulation & Training Cos. Email OBJ Data Reporter Logan Dragone for more information at ldragone@bizjournals.com.
• Register now for the 2024 Best Places to Work in Central Florida celebration and networking event, where we'll recognize which companies have the best climate, team atmosphere, benefits and most importantly, engaged employees.
• Nominate for the 2024 Inno Under 25 awards, a recognition of the top founders, entrepreneurs, innovators and leaders under age 25. Deadline: August 30.

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, associate managing editor. Questions? Comments? Concerns? News tips? Send them to sryzewski@bizjournals.com.