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 "_generated_by": "tools/build_changelog_page.py from website/changelog/posts/ (do not edit)",
 "generated": "2026-09-28",
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  {
   "slug": "the-beacon-at-creative-village-opens-downtown",
   "headline": "The Beacon at Creative Village, 115 income-restricted apartments, opens downtown",
   "summary": "The Beacon at Creative Village, 115 income-restricted studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments at 670 West Amelia Street in downtown Orlando, was open and welcoming residents as of September 15, 2026.",
   "category": "housing_development",
   "scope": "orlando",
   "place": "670 West Amelia Street, Orlando (Creative Village)",
   "kind": "opened",
   "date_effective": "2026-09-15",
   "date_found": "2026-09-27",
   "status": "in effect",
   "before": "ConcordRENTS began pre-leasing in May 2026 for an early fall 2026 opening.",
   "after": "Open and welcoming residents; units listed as available now.",
   "last_checked": "2026-09-27",
   "featured": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "name": "ConcordRENTS via Newswire, September 15, 2026",
     "url": "https://www.newswire.com/news/the-beacon-at-creative-village-now-open-bringing-115-affordable-apartment-homes"
    },
    {
     "name": "The Beacon at Creative Village website (checked September 27, 2026)",
     "url": "https://www.beaconatcreativevillage.com/"
    },
    {
     "name": "ConcordRENTS via ACCESS Newswire, May 21, 2026",
     "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/sectors/healthcare/articles/beacon-creative-village-now-pre-140000939.html"
    },
    {
     "name": "AffordableHousing.com listing (checked September 27, 2026)",
     "url": "https://www.affordablehousing.com/orlando-fl/beacon-at-creative-village-1021059/"
    },
    {
     "name": "City of Orlando, CRA meeting minutes",
     "url": "https://pub-orlando.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=7848df2c-8711-4b56-864a-30784d3038d1&Agenda=PostMinutes&lang=English"
    }
   ],
   "kind_label": "Opening",
   "url": "https://vibeagentmaking.com/changelog/the-beacon-at-creative-village-opens-downtown/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "watermark-park-opens-in-horizon-west",
   "headline": "Watermark Park, a new county park in Horizon West, has opened",
   "summary": "Orange County's Watermark Park, a 5.69-acre neighborhood park at 9940 Seidel Road in Winter Garden, opened on August 31, 2026, across from Panther Lake Elementary School; it was planned as a walk-up park with no parking or restrooms.",
   "category": "outdoors_community",
   "scope": "orlando",
   "place": "9940 Seidel Road, Winter Garden (Horizon West)",
   "kind": "opened",
   "date_effective": "2026-08-31",
   "date_found": "2026-09-27",
   "status": "in effect",
   "before": "Orange County Parks and Recreation broke ground on the park on July 30, 2025.",
   "after": "Open Sunday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in summer and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in winter.",
   "last_checked": "2026-09-27",
   "featured": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "name": "Orange County Government, Watermark Park page (checked September 27, 2026)",
     "url": "https://www.ocfl.net/cultureparks/parks.aspx?m=dtlvw&d=146"
    },
    {
     "name": "West Orange Times & Observer, August 26, 2026",
     "url": "https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2026/aug/26/orange-county-parks-and-recreation-to-host-grand-opening-of-new-horizon-west-park/"
    },
    {
     "name": "West Orange Times & Observer, September 1, 2026",
     "url": "https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2026/sep/01/photos-watermark-park-grand-opening/"
    },
    {
     "name": "West Orange Times & Observer, August 6, 2025",
     "url": "https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2025/aug/06/watermark-park-breaks-ground-in-horizon-west/"
    },
    {
     "name": "Hoodline",
     "url": "https://hoodline.com/2026/08/horizon-west-s-new-watermark-park-opens-without-a-single-parking-spot/"
    }
   ],
   "kind_label": "Opening",
   "url": "https://vibeagentmaking.com/changelog/watermark-park-opens-in-horizon-west/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "colonial-promenade-salon-leaves-last-shop-on-notice",
   "headline": "Colonial Promenade's hair salon leaves; its last open shop is on 30 days' notice",
   "summary": "The airport authority's board approved ending Emporium 7's lease at the Colonial Promenade Shopping Center on East Colonial Drive, with the salon to be out by September 18; Aerus Electrolux, the last business still open there, has a 30-day notice.",
   "category": "government",
   "scope": "orlando",
   "place": "Colonial Promenade Shopping Center, East Colonial Drive, Orlando (at the entrance to Orlando Executive Airport)",
   "kind": "closed",
   "date_effective": "2026-09-18",
   "date_found": "2026-09-26",
   "status": "in effect",
   "before": "Two businesses still open in the plaza: Emporium 7 (a hair salon) and Aerus Electrolux.",
   "after": "Emporium 7 has left; Aerus Electrolux has a 30-day notice and GOAA is helping it find a new location.",
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "featured": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "name": "Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, revised board agenda packet, September 16, 2026",
     "url": "https://downloads.ctfassets.net/qiecpoxp4bka/5rEZrfpmCPd96VuopPyxtT/916644d54112edbe96cdd7b238e5be9e/REVISED_Board_Agenda_Packet_20260916_v3.pdf"
    },
    {
     "name": "Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, board meeting documents",
     "url": "https://flymco.com/airport-business/sunshine-meetings/documents/"
    },
    {
     "name": "News 6 (WKMG), September 16, 2026",
     "url": "https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2026/09/16/derelict-orlando-shopping-center-poised-for-new-life-as-last-businesses-prepare-to-leave/"
    },
    {
     "name": "Bungalower, September 17, 2026",
     "url": "https://bungalower.com/2026/09/17/colonial-promenade-is-nearly-empty-and-orlando-remembers-what-it-used-to-be/"
    },
    {
     "name": "Aerus of Orlando (checked September 26, 2026)",
     "url": "https://www.aerusoforlando.com/about-us"
    }
   ],
   "kind_label": "Closing",
   "url": "https://vibeagentmaking.com/changelog/colonial-promenade-salon-leaves-last-shop-on-notice/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "frontier-plans-orlando-nonstops-to-colombia",
   "headline": "Frontier plans Orlando nonstops to Bogotá, Medellín and Cartagena from December",
   "summary": "Frontier Airlines plans nonstop flights from Orlando International to Medellín (Dec. 10), Bogotá (Dec. 14) and Cartagena (Dec. 19), pending government approval; Cartagena is a route no airline flies from Orlando today.",
   "category": "getting_around",
   "scope": "orlando",
   "place": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)",
   "kind": "route/closure",
   "date_effective": "2026-12-10",
   "date_found": "2026-09-26",
   "status": "upcoming",
   "before": "Orlando to Bogotá and Medellín on Avianca (and LATAM to Bogotá); no nonstop to Cartagena.",
   "after": "Frontier adds Medellín and Bogotá, and Orlando's only nonstop to Cartagena, pending government approval.",
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "featured": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "name": "Frontier Airlines news release, September 10, 2026",
     "url": "https://news.flyfrontier.com/frontier-announces-major-international-expansion-with-first-ever-service-to-colombia/"
    },
    {
     "name": "Frontier Airlines newsroom (checked September 26, 2026)",
     "url": "https://news.flyfrontier.com/"
    },
    {
     "name": "Orlando International Airport, New and Resuming Service (checked September 26, 2026)",
     "url": "https://flymco.com/new-resuming-service/"
    },
    {
     "name": "Orlando International Airport, International Service (checked September 26, 2026)",
     "url": "https://flymco.com/international-service/"
    },
    {
     "name": "ClickOrlando (WKMG), September 10, 2026",
     "url": "https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2026/09/10/frontier-airlines-announces-new-nonstop-flights-from-orlando-to-colombia/"
    },
    {
     "name": "Aviation A2Z, September 11, 2026",
     "url": "https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2026/09/11/frontier-airlines-makes-history-with-first-ever-flights-to-colombia/"
    }
   ],
   "kind_label": "Changed",
   "url": "https://vibeagentmaking.com/changelog/frontier-plans-orlando-nonstops-to-colombia/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "hollywood-studios-opens-the-magic-of-disney-animation",
   "headline": "Hollywood Studios opens The Magic of Disney Animation",
   "summary": "Disney's Hollywood Studios opened The Magic of Disney Animation on September 14: four animation experiences, including an Olaf drawing class, in the reimagined Animation Courtyard.",
   "category": "theme_parks",
   "scope": "orlando",
   "place": "Disney's Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World",
   "kind": "opened",
   "date_effective": "2026-09-14",
   "date_found": "2026-09-26",
   "status": "in effect",
   "before": "No Magic of Disney Animation at Hollywood Studios.",
   "after": "The Magic of Disney Animation is open in Animation Courtyard, with four experiences.",
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "featured": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "name": "Walt Disney World press release, July 15, 2026",
     "url": "https://disneyexperiences.com/disneyworld-press/release/new-details-revealed-for-the-magic-of-disney-animation-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/"
    },
    {
     "name": "Walt Disney World press release, September 9, 2026",
     "url": "https://disneyexperiences.com/disneyworld-press/magic-of-disney-animation/"
    },
    {
     "name": "Disney Parks Blog, September 9, 2026",
     "url": "https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/disney-animation-inspired-experience-coming-to-disneys-hollywood-studios/"
    },
    {
     "name": "Walt Disney World attraction page (checked September 26, 2026)",
     "url": "https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/hollywood-studios/magic-of-disney-animation/"
    },
    {
     "name": "MickeyBlog, September 14, 2026",
     "url": "https://mickeyblog.com/2026/09/14/the-magic-of-disney-animation-is-officially-open-at-hollywood-studios"
    },
    {
     "name": "WDW News Today, September 9, 2026 (updated September 16)",
     "url": "https://wdwnt.com/2026/09/photos-video-olaf-draws-full-show-featuring-back-to-neverland-clips-at-magic-of-disney-animation-in-disneys-hollywood-studios/"
    }
   ],
   "kind_label": "Opening",
   "url": "https://vibeagentmaking.com/changelog/hollywood-studios-opens-the-magic-of-disney-animation/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "papa-llama-on-curry-ford-road-has-closed",
   "headline": "Papa Llama on Curry Ford Road has closed",
   "summary": "Papa Llama, the Peruvian restaurant at 2840 Curry Ford Road that held a Michelin star in 2024 and 2025, has closed, its owners said on September 4.",
   "category": "food_drink",
   "scope": "orlando",
   "place": "2840 Curry Ford Road, Orlando",
   "kind": "closed",
   "date_effective": "2026-09-04",
   "date_found": "2026-09-26",
   "status": "in effect",
   "before": "Papa Llama, a Peruvian restaurant, served at 2840 Curry Ford Road.",
   "after": "Closed. The owners gave no reason and announced no new location.",
   "last_checked": "2026-09-26",
   "featured": false,
   "sources": [
    {
     "name": "Bungalower, September 4, 2026",
     "url": "https://bungalower.com/2026/09/04/papa-llama-is-closing-after-nearly-10-years-in-orlando/"
    },
    {
     "name": "Orlando Weekly, September 4, 2026",
     "url": "https://www.orlandoweekly.com/food-drink/openings-closings-moves/two-time-michelin-starred-papa-llama-closes/"
    },
    {
     "name": "Hoodline, September 7, 2026",
     "url": "https://hoodline.com/2026/09/papa-llama-closing-after-nearly-10-years-months-after-losing-its-michelin-star/"
    },
    {
     "name": "Florida DBPR, restaurant licence and inspection records (checked September 26, 2026)",
     "url": "https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/public-records/"
    },
    {
     "name": "Papa Llama's website (checked September 26, 2026)",
     "url": "https://www.papallamaorl.com/"
    },
    {
     "name": "Wikipedia, Papa Llama",
     "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papa_Llama"
    }
   ],
   "kind_label": "Closing",
   "url": "https://vibeagentmaking.com/changelog/papa-llama-on-curry-ford-road-has-closed/"
  }
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}