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Friday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
› LGBTQ landmark Parliament House resort says it will close Monday
Orlando’s Parliament House resort will shut down Monday, after a court this week ordered the operators of the famous LGBTQ nightclub and theater to leave. The landmark on Orange Blossom Trail, which celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2015, said it would reveal its plans for the immediate future in the coming weeks. A “Last Dance” is scheduled for Sunday.
› Historic global wealth management firm acquires Naples company
A New York City wealth and money management firm that dates back to before the Civil War has acquired Naples Wealth Planning, a registered investment advisor (RIA) with four offices in Florida. Terms of the deal — Laidlaw Wealth Management buying Naples Wealth Planning —weren’t disclosed.
› Orange County's convention biz eyes major events coming in fall and winter
The winter season may bring some holiday cheer to Orlando's convention industry. A slate of upcoming shows has the potential to draw more than 74,000 attendees to the region and generate more than $71.3 million in economic impact. That would be a huge boon to the area that has seen convention activity slow to a crawl due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
› Appeals court upholds ruling on law determining how candidates are listed on ballots
A federal appeals court has refused to reconsider a ruling that upheld a decades-old Florida law that determines how candidates are listed on election ballots, nailing down a win for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration and Republican groups. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday issued a one-page order denying a request by Democratic organizations and other plaintiffs for a hearing by the full court, known as an “en banc” hearing, in a challenge to the constitutionality of the law.
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