Rumors that Publix is pulling out of the Paramount condo downtown Orlando are untrue according to both companies – who started a new rumor last week that despite the delays, the supermarket will open at the Paramount on East Lake Avenue this summer.

But downtown residents aren’t holding their breath, they’ve been hearing a similar rendidtion about the new downtown movie theatre for the last year or more.

But when both the grocery store and the movie theatre are finally in place, developers may find that there is finally some demand for those towering condos. 

After all, man doth not live by nightclubs alone. Movies and food are also necessary.