Sep 13
Red Huber/Orlando Sentinel Via Mark Schlueb of the Orlando Sentinel: When the Orlando Arena opened in 1989, few people had heard of the newfangled Internet, and mobile phones were the size of bricks. When its replacement opens Oct. 1, the technology inside the new Amway Center will have changed as much as it has in …
Sep 10
Fernando Medina/Orlando Magic Via the Orlando Magic: On Friday, October 1, the new Amway Center will open its doors to the Central Florida community for the first time. Opening Weekend at Amway Center will feature a series of free, community events that showcase all of the fan amenities and state-of-the-art technology available only in Downtown …
Sep 02
Via the Orlando Magic: The new Amway Center in downtown Orlando meets another milestone as the traditional “Royal Flush” will be held September 8, 2010 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the construction site (corner of Church Street and Hughey). Drano is sponsoring the event. The purpose of the Drano “Royal Flush” event is to observe …
Aug 30
Via the Orlando Magic: The Orlando Magic announced today a new, multi-year relationship with GEICO as the auto insurer joins the franchise and the new Amway Center as a ‘Champions of the Community’ partner. The ‘Champions of the Community’ designation represents an elite tier of brands committed to Central Florida and the Parramore community. As …
Jul 28
George Diaz of the Orlando Sentinel: “There will be some reactionary backlash to the expensive pile of contract extensions and promotions that keep the Orlando Magic leadership team in play for a few more seasons. The ghost of Fran Vázquez will rise up from Spain. John Weisbrod will show up wearing a hockey mask. Little Penny will …
Jul 28
Via the Orlando Magic: Orlando Magic Chief Executive Officer/Vice Chair Bob Vander Weide has announced that Alex Martins has been promoted to Team President and Otis Smith has been promoted to President of Basketball Operations. In addition, Head Coach Stan Van Gundy has agreed to a multi-year contract extension. All contracts run through the 2012-13 …
Jul 27
Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images Via Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel: The Orlando Magic will put their title hopes into the hands of coach Stan Van Gundy and General Manager Otis Smith for a while longer. The Sentinel has learned that the Magic will announce Wednesday that Van Gundy and Smith have had their …
Jun 28
Via the Orlando Magic: The Orlando Magic and PepsiCo announced today a new, multi-year relationship, making the company a ‘Champions of the Community’ partner for the new Amway Center. ‘Champions of the Community’ partners represent an elite tier of brands committed to Central Florida and the Parramore community. The fully-integrated relationship includes community programming, unparalleled …