Orlando
Crescent Central Station to Be Built by Winter Park Construction
With pedestrian connectivity to LYNX and the highly anticipated SunRail commuter rail service, a linear park and a pedestrian plaza nearby, Crescent Central Station will be Downtown Orlando’s first truly transit oriented development. Crescent Communities picked Winter Park Construction to construct the luxury urban infill, mid-rise/mixed-use project.
The Marketing Directors to market Mirasol at Celebration
The Marketing Directors, LLC expands its condominium portfolio by providing residential sales and marketing for Orlando’s Mirasol at Celebration and three other neighborhoods in Florida and Texas. The addition consists of 353 units valued at more than $110M in Tampa’s Town Park Villas, The Palazzo on St. Johns in Jacksonville, The Strand Lofts of Galveston in Texas and the above community.
Howard Haynes Joins Hill International’s Orlando Office
Howard H. Haynes Jr., P.E. (Professional Engineer), CCE (Certified Cost Engineer), has joined the Hill International as senior vice president, the company announced last Wednesday. Haynes is now in charge of the firm’s Construction Claims Group operations in Florida.
HGI’s Recent Acquisition Includes Two Orlando Communities
Harbor Group International, LLC announced that affiliates of the company have acquired three Florida apartment communities. Two of the properties, the 272-unit West Winds and the 210-unit Verandahs at Hunt Club are located in Orlando, while the 146-unit Forestlake Apartments is in Daytona Beach, within walking distance from Daytona Beach International Airport and Bellevue Business Park.
Marriott Grande Pines Golf Club Redevelopment on the Horizon
Apartments, timeshares, hotel rooms and commercial space are included in the plan.
Site Work Has Begun on Darden HQ Hotel
Darden Restaurants’ headquarters already has a gym, and a cafeteria with take-home meals. The company giant recently started development on its long-awaited headquarters hotel project too.
LATA Acquires Sunshadow Apartments in Casselberry
Landmark Apartment Trust of America, Inc. announced Thursday that it has acquired Sunshadow Apartments in Casselberry in conjunction with three other multifamily properties located in Florida, Texas and Alabama, through two separate transactions totaling $98.2 million.
Orlando One Step Closer to Kicking-off on New MLS Stadium
Only the spending plan is left to be approved by the Orange County Commission, as city leadership accepted plans for Orlando’s new professional soccer stadium with a unanimous vote, Orlando Sentinel reports. According to a press release, the October 22 vote takes place at 201 S Rosalind Avenue at the County Administration Building. If the spending plan goes through, The Lions stand a good chance of putting the fresh lawn to the test during their 2015 season. By that time, the minor league team hopes to make it to the MLS.
AA Metals Inc. expanding and bringing new jobs to Orlando
Asian American Metals Inc., an Orlando-based fabricated sheet metal distributor bought a 12.8-acre industrial site in Jetport Industrial Park near Orlando International Airport.
The Grove at Isleworth Kicks Off 2nd Phase, Adds New Tenants
Owner Tavistock Development Company decided to celebrate The Grove at Isleworth’s success by doubling the mixed-use center’s space.