Central Florida Players - December 2010

Diane Sears | 12/1/2010

Ray Gilley

» Ray Gilley, who resigned from the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission in August over differences with the agency, has joined local marketing and public relations company Thompson Wesley Wolfe on an "of counsel" basis to help develop business opportunities and serve current clients.

» SeaWorld Orlando has a new president: Terry Prather, formerly head of the parent company's Virginia water park. He succeeds Dan Brown, who was promoted to a new position overseeing all three SeaWorld parks.

» Mark Russell was named editor of the Orlando Sentinel. The former managing editor, who has been with the newspaper since 2004, replaces Charlotte Hall, who retired.

» William G. Oakley has been named president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Central Florida. He formerly held the top post at the Goodwill operation in Savannah, Ga. He replaces Rick Coleman, who retired.

Tags: Trendsetters, Central

A Florida health provider says better building design can help patients heal

FHSAA to potentially sanction esports in Florida schools

Florida home values have more than doubled in the past decade

Florida invests $850 million to advance Everglades restoration

For SUBSCRIBERS

READ THE April Issue » Access An Issue

FLORIDA TREND MAGAZINE

· LAST MONTH'S ISSUE · SUBSCRIBE NOW! · BUY A SINGLE ISSUE · GET DIGITAL ACCESS

Florida Business News

Insurance rates stabilizing but homeowners still feeling pain
Lawsuits against property insurers declined by more than 20% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter but homeowners say they haven’t seen rates ease yet.
Hertz reports higher-than-expected losses, will sell off more EVs
Hertz has upsized its sale of electric vehicles, as it looks to improve its financial performance. The news came as part of the Estero-based company's earnings announcement.
International migration to Orlando at 5-year high
Central Florida has become a top destination for international migrants, with over 32,000 people coming here from other countries in a 12-month period that ended last July.
Scottish tech firm opening U.S. headquarters in Tampa, hiring 100
Glasgow-based Systal Technology Solutions, which specializes in managed network, cloud and security transformation, is opening an office and operations center in Tampa.
Ten Miami hotels just won bragging rights in a new Michelin guide
Ten hotels in Miami-Dade County won bragging rights this week, singled out in a new but prestigious ratings system that is a holy book for foodies.