Orlando
CBRE Closes Multifamily Deal, Consolidates Market Leader Position
By Georgiana Mihaila, Associate Editor
CB Richard Ellis Central Florida Multi-Housing Group, now simply known as CBRE, recently closed its second successful sale of an Orlando multifamily property. At the beginning of last month, Shelton Granade Jr. and Luke Wickham of the […]
Orlando Magic Eyes Downtown for New Entertainment Complex, HQs
By Georgiana Mihaila, Associate Editor
Following a successful first year at the new Amway Center, Orlando Magic is considering an adjacent entertainment complex. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the Magic has won the exclusive right to buy a parking garage that […]
Disney World to Become Home to Largest Four Seasons Resort
By Georgiana Mihaila, Associate Editor
A $360 million Four Season Resort Orlando is in the works for Walt Disney World, with construction start set for the end of the year. The long-awaited project will rise on the northeast portion of Disney […]
Amway Arena’s Demolition Makes Way for Mini-Metropolis
By Georgiana Mihaila, Associate Editor
The major Creative Village development may finally be one step closer to fruition, as the city of Orlando will be approving the demolition of the Amway Arena next week. According to the Orlando Business Journal, the […]
Embassy Suites Opening September 2012
By Georgiana Mihaila, Associate Editor
Opening is approaching for the new Embassy Suites hotel, as developer Sierra Land Group announced that the $51.7 million project will be completed September 2012. The 300-room hotel, dubbed Embassy Suites Orlando-Lake Buena Vista South is […]
American Campus Plans 500 Student Units for University of Florida
By Georgiana Mihaila, Associate Editor
American Campus Communities bought the University Shoppes across from the University of Florida and plans a major redevelopment for the 14-acre property. The shopping center, located on the northwest corner of University Boulevard and Alafaya Trail, […]
Baker Barrios Selected for New 247-Unit Complex and Second Harvest Food Bank HQs
By Georgiana Mihaila, Associate Editor
Baker Barrios Architects prides itself with two major projects currently underway, as it was recently selected to design both a new 247-unit apartment community and a new headquarters for Second Harvest Food Bank.
Hawthorne, N.Y.-based GDC Properties […]
Millenia Plaza On the Market
By Georgiana Mihaila, Associate Editor
The largest open-air retail center in the Millenia trade area has been on the market for less than a week and rumors about its sale price have already been released. The 411,534 square-foot Millenia Plaza, built […]
Full Sail University Adds $17.5M Office Park and New On-Campus Facility
By Georgiana Mihaila, Associate Editor
Full Sail University recently purchased a $17.5 million office park close to its University Boulevard campus, adding 225,550 square feet of office space to its portfolio. Silver City Lakeview LLC, the real estate arm of the […]
SunRail Approval Draws New Transit-Oriented Mixed-Use Project; Southridge IX to be Added to EastGroup’s Commerce Park
by Georgiana Mihaila, Associate Editor
Along with the approval of the SunRail commuter rail project, many developers have started revising stalled plans or drafting new ones for transit-oriented developments. Florida Hospital is the first to make an official announcement, surprising the […]