News of the passing of Orlando hotelier Harris Rosen – one of the area’s most notable businessmen and philanthropists as well as a military veteran – sparked an outpouring of heartfelt tributes from community leaders.

Harris Rosen, who built Florida’s largest independent hotel chain and was one of Orlando’s preeminent philanthropists, died Monday, his business partner announced. He was 85. Rosen, the Orlando Sentinel’s Central Floridian of the Year in 2011,

Harris Rosen, the former Disney executive who created a hotel empire in Orlando and gave millions to help lift people out of poverty, has died.

Harris Rosen, founder of Rosen Hotels & Resorts plus a well-known Central Florida philanthropist, has died at 85.

Harris Rosen, the founder of Rosen Hotels & Resorts and a major philanthropist in Central Florida, died Monday morning, according to a statement from his family. He was 85 years old.

Harris Rosen, a beloved philanthropist and hospitality industry leader in Central Florida and beyond, died Monday morning at the age of 85, his family announced.

Rosen Harris, an Orlando hotelier and philanthropist, died Monday at age 85, his company announced. Harris was the CEO of Rosen Hotels and Resorts, which runs nine properties in Orlando, primarily near the tourism corridor.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Famed Florida philanthropist and hotel mogul Harris Rosen has passed away at the age of 85. The founder of Rosen Hotels & Resorts passed away "surrounded by family and loved ones," hotel Vice President Frank Santos announced in an X post.

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Harris Rosen, renowned Orlando hotelier and philanthropist, passed away at 85 due to complications from surgery. His significant contributions spanned hospitality and education, enhancing community welfare and offering support to underserved areas.

Remembering Harris Rosen