Orlando
The Park View Hotel Rebrands as Magnuson Grand Conference Hotel
Magnuson Hotels recently announced the complete rebranding of The Park View Hotel in Winter Haven, Florida. The 174-room property will continue operations as Magnuson Grand Conference Hotel. By joining the Magnuson Hotels portfolio, the hotel will upgrade its local, regional, and national market to attract more guests.
Avison Young Debuts in Orlando with Acquisition of Morrison Commercial
The acquisition, Avison Young’s second in Florida this week, marks the service firm’s entry into Orlando.
Venue Apartment Community Acquired by Joint Venture
Carroll Organization has recently entered a joint venture with Bluerock Real Estate LLC to acquire Venue, a 306-unit Orlando multifamily property located on Central Florida Parkway, adjacent to John Young Parkway and State Road 528.
Insula Companies Grabs Two C-Fla Communities
Sarasota-based Insula Companies has recently announced two multifamily acquisitions. One of the properties is located in the Orlando Metropolitan Area in Kissimmee and the other in Lakeland, around halfway between Orlando and Tampa.
Atlas Residential Picks Up Two Orlando Communities for $150M
Alexandria Parc Vue and Crowntree Lakes, two apartment communities in Orlando changed hands recently, Atlas Residential acquired the portfolio.
Waste Pro Signs Lease to Expand Lakewood Headquarters
Waste Pro USA Inc. has recently signed a lease agreement for close to 15,000 square feet of Class A office space at The Springs office building, where the company has resided in the past fifteen years.
Embraer Breaks Ground on 236,000-Sq.-Ft. Aircraft Assembly Complex
Melbourne, Florida will soon welcome a new industrial complex as aviation firm Embraer just broke ground on an assembly facility for its Legacy 500 and Legacy 450 models. The addition more than doubles the company’s presence in the Melbourne International Airport area, where Embraer already operates a 212,000 square-foot campus.
Balfour Beatty Communities Picks Up Carmendy Square Townhomes
The company acquired the 152-unit boutique multifamily property in joint venture with the ApexOne Growth & Income Fund I of Houston-based real estate investment firm ApexOne Investment Partners.
UCF – Valencia College Partnership Plans Shared Campus Downtown
The University of Central Florida has recently announced that they are planning to create a new campus in downtown Orlando. UCF will share space with Valencia College in the new facility.
Duffy’s Enters Orlando Market and Plans Further Expansion
Duffy’s Sports Grill has recently announced the grand opening of their first location in Orlando.

