UP|Orlando http://www.urbanplanet.org/forums/forums.html Sun, 11 May 2008 19:14:30 -0500 15 UP|Orlando http://www.urbanplanet.org/forums/forums.html The Montage on Lake Avenue? I think downtown could be filled with rentals and be successful. If there were affordable rentals downtown when I graduated from UCF in 99, I would have much rathered live downtown than any other part of Orlando. At the time, I rented over by the airport at Lee Vista. These developers just need to have realistic expectations on what they can charge for rent but the demand is definitely there. Once the performance center is built, the Montage will have an easy time converting these to condos since this is only a block away. Sat, 10 May 2008 23:18:18 -0500 scottb411 The Montage on Lake Avenue? All the negativity on this sight is annoying.

]]> Sat, 10 May 2008 22:13:30 -0500 FLKP The Montage on Lake Avenue?
Talk about pretentious sounding.

Actually it sounds like they were trying to come up with a "cool" name & that was the least stupid sounding one.



]]> Sat, 10 May 2008 22:01:35 -0500 JFW657 Master List: Downtown Orlando
QUOTE (bulldogger @ May 10 2008, 12:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes, but I can't remember the name of it. May need Jack on this one.

ORLANDO LUTHERAN TOWERS - PHASE C1]]> Sat, 10 May 2008 17:05:33 -0500 FLheat Central Florida Commuter Rail Transit Sat, 10 May 2008 13:56:49 -0500 Boomer136 Central Florida Commuter Rail Transit
QUOTE (FlaNatv @ May 10 2008, 01:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I heard that if Orlando got this CSX deal to go through that it would help Tampa and Lakeland get rail transit. I did not here how that would work out though. If you have more freight demand on those rails in Tampa-Lakeland how is that goning to leave room for Transit? Sorry, if I missed the answer on a previous post. The word did not get out here in Tampa as to HOW we benefit.


I think the premise of that statement was that if the project isn't approved for Orlando based on issues with liability, etc., no future projects would be approved elsewhere in the state because CSX would still make the same requests w/ regard to liability. Also, it would be hard for Florida to get additional Federal support if we're perceived to have squandered this opportunity for federal funding.]]> Sat, 10 May 2008 13:39:16 -0500 uncreativeusername Central Florida Commuter Rail Transit I heard that if Orlando got this CSX deal to go through that it would help Tampa and Lakeland get rail transit. I did not here how that would work out though. If you have more freight demand on those rails in Tampa-Lakeland how is that goning to leave room for Transit? Sorry, if I missed the answer on a previous post. The word did not get out here in Tampa as to HOW we benefit. Sat, 10 May 2008 13:01:50 -0500 FlaNatv <![CDATA[Orlando Attractions Area News & Developments]]>
Tonight is the movie premiere for RoboDoc, which was filmed a couple years ago in Orlando under the National Lampoon banner. The premiere will take place at Universal City Walk. Expected stars include Allan Thicke (Growing Pains), David Faustino (Married with Children), David Deluise (too many credits to count, but best known for being Dom's kid), and Michael Winslow (Police Academy and actually lives in Altamonte Springs). All proceeds from the premiere screening tonight are going to the UCF Medical School. The writer and director Doug Gordon is a local doctor.]]> Sat, 10 May 2008 11:46:24 -0500 bulldogger Master List: Downtown Orlando Sat, 10 May 2008 11:29:48 -0500 bulldogger Master List: Downtown Orlando ^is that the retirement home? Sat, 10 May 2008 11:25:05 -0500 prahaboheme Master List: Downtown Orlando


This is the Gibson Guitar place on Court and Central. As part of the Florida Music Festival, there will be a drawing for a Les Paul, so I wonder if they plan on giving it away at a grand opening ceremony???



And this was taken Friday afternoon at Lake Eola. An artist was creating a sidewalk chalk sign for the Rotary Sidewalk Art fest or show today (going on right now as I type). Not sure exactly what it is called. Art can come in many different forms and it is good to see that art is being incorporated more and more at different functions. In this case, it is the draw. Yeah, punny, I know.





]]> Sat, 10 May 2008 11:06:00 -0500 bulldogger Central Florida Commuter Rail Transit
QUOTE (bic @ May 1 2008, 12:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The price of premium here in South Beach has already hit $4.23/gallon so I wouldn't be surprised to see $5 by the end of the year.


Nine days later, the price of premium at the same gas station has gone up to $4.43/gallon. Not relevant to Orlando so much but just thought it was interesting.]]> Sat, 10 May 2008 02:35:18 -0500 bic Central Florida Commuter Rail Transit
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/10/business...nyt&emc=rss

By CLIFFORD KRAUSS
Published: May 10, 2008

DENVER — With the price of gas approaching $4 a gallon, more commuters are abandoning their cars and taking the train or bus instead.

Mass transit systems around the country are seeing standing-room-only crowds on bus lines where seats were once easy to come by. Parking lots at many bus and light rail stations are suddenly overflowing, with commuters in some towns risking a ticket or tow by parking on nearby grassy areas and in vacant lots.]]> Sat, 10 May 2008 01:51:52 -0500 uncreativeusername The Montage on Lake Avenue?
QUOTE (FLheat @ May 9 2008, 04:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
...not all of us get the stupid, political welfare check written on borrowed funds.


Same here. I was SO looking forward to single handedly improving our economy by taking the check and making 1/2 of a car payment! Oh well, better luck next year...]]> Fri, 09 May 2008 22:32:51 -0500 steve_o Central Florida Commuter Rail Transit Fri, 09 May 2008 19:41:58 -0500 mgsports State of the Orlando arts
QUOTE (slapdash09 @ May 9 2008, 12:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
how about that lovely, small stage on floor 2 of the cityarts factory? any opinion as to why it's not used as much as it could be?


Its more of an events space. The 'stage' is at floor level, small, with poor lighting positions. And the sound system is your standard low rent night club couple of traps l+r that is best used introducing acoustic ensembles that don't use it, singer songwiter solo acts, or as a playback system for pas de deux. Hard to put anything other than comedy or other 1 to 2 person acts in there before sound overwhelms the audience. Load in/out is through a small elevator that last time I put a show into it broke halfway through load in, so we had to haul more stuff up that darn stairway (the stuff that was too big for the elevator in the first place). No dressing rooms. Nice bar area though.

On another note I am excited to find out that Joe Volte has joined Theatre Projects Consulting. The concert/ballet/opera house at the DPPPAC will be better for it I'm sure.]]> Fri, 09 May 2008 19:16:05 -0500 Boomer136 The Montage on Lake Avenue?
QUOTE (bulldogger @ May 9 2008, 04:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Don't get me wrong, I like when the check passes through me first, but it is only making up for the increase in the cost of goods.


...not all of us get the stupid, political welfare check written on borrowed funds.]]> Fri, 09 May 2008 16:52:56 -0500 FLheat State of the Orlando arts Fri, 09 May 2008 16:12:27 -0500 bulldogger The Montage on Lake Avenue?
On the economy topic, aren't we borrowing from the Chinese already? So if we borrow money to give out to our taxpayers to spur the economy and then buy all kinds of products from Japan (Best Buy) and China (Walmart), we're kinda just giving money to other countries that we borrowed from them in the first place. Maybe when the economy is going bad next year, too, we can just give a few million dollars straight to China and skip the middleman.

Don't get me wrong, I like when the check passes through me first, but it is only making up for the increase in the cost of goods.

Tangent...

Since everyone follows UAE projects, there was a little story on NPR today about Masdar City. Read the story (or listen to the audio) and check out the video (at least the part in English).
Abu Dhabi Aims to Build First Carbon-Neutral City]]> Fri, 09 May 2008 15:42:38 -0500 bulldogger Freeways, Traffic, Air Pollution, Construction
QUOTE (bulldogger @ May 9 2008, 09:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
On Friday (today), May 9th, the entrance ramp from Orange Avenue at Lucerne Circle to westbound SR 408 will close at 7:30pm so construction crews can mill and resurface Lucerne Circle and the approach to the SR 408 entrance ramp. The ramp will remain closed 24 hours each day until Tuesday, May 13th. A few parking spaces in front of the OUC Building will be closed during the same period.



On a similar note, this weekend the SR 408 Holland east toll plaza will close and the new Conway toll Plaza will open. The Conway toll plaza will have the ORT Epass open as well (in the eastbound direction).]]> Fri, 09 May 2008 15:12:09 -0500 codypet The Montage on Lake Avenue? Fri, 09 May 2008 15:07:07 -0500 Dale Construction Thread-Orlando-The Plaza Fri, 09 May 2008 14:13:42 -0500 bulldogger Construction Thread-Orlando-Paramount Or the fountains work on an activation system, triggered by rainstorms. Fri, 09 May 2008 14:06:21 -0500 bulldogger Construction Thread-Orlando-The Plaza
QUOTE (JRS1 @ May 9 2008, 07:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
think about it, though, Urban Flats and Bento are gangbusters during lunch... lines going out the door.

Cool Blue Burrito also attracts a decent lunch crowd. Volcanos sees action during morning hours and lunch. and now Cold Stone is joining the fray.

But Bento and the Flats are always busy--- from the get-go.

and in late afternoon and evening, Corona and the Flats are both packed with patrons, and Bento sees action as well.

Plaza is doing better than people realize... you gotta be here during the day and early evening to see what I'm talking about. there's always people down in the plaza of the plaza.


It would be fun if you could take some pictures around the Plaza showcasing the new establishments (for those of us non-locals).]]> Fri, 09 May 2008 12:09:57 -0500 prahaboheme Construction Thread-Orlando-Paramount
QUOTE (bulldogger @ May 9 2008, 11:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You are obviously referring to a water fountain. We use them for drinking, but those are usually inside the stores. </wise remarks>


Maybe they get around that by displaying pallets of Zephyr Hills and Aquafina outside the entrance like they do at the Colonial Store.]]> Fri, 09 May 2008 12:07:42 -0500 FLheat State of the Orlando arts Fri, 09 May 2008 11:41:00 -0500 slapdash09 Construction Thread-Orlando-Paramount
QUOTE (bulldogger @ May 9 2008, 11:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You are obviously referring to a water fountain. We use them for drinking, but those are usually inside the stores. </wise remarks>


Back at the same time that Mayor Bill's administration required something besides a flat roof (resulting in the now infamous visors), there was also a requirement, I believe, for a water feature (Mayor Bill had a love affair going with KC and all its fountains). Either they figured out a way to make those so tiny as to be insignificant in recent buildings, or that requirement got dropped along the way. It would be interesting to know what happened with that as I liked the sudden explosion of fountains we got in the mid-late 1980s.
]]> Fri, 09 May 2008 11:11:20 -0500 spenser1058 Construction Thread-Orlando-Paramount Fri, 09 May 2008 10:33:48 -0500 bulldogger Construction Thread-Orlando-Paramount
QUOTE (bulldogger @ May 9 2008, 09:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I can't say for sure, but there is supposed to be a sculpture out front there by the Publix entrance. I wonder if the original plans didn't call for it and someone forgot to look at the newer plans that do. dunno.gif


I thought the new buildings were also supposed to have some sort of water feature?]]> Fri, 09 May 2008 10:16:55 -0500 FLheat Construction Thread-Orlando-The Plaza
QUOTE (prahaboheme @ May 7 2008, 11:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Happy to hear that the Plaza has slowly picked up the pace.

think about it, though, Urban Flats and Bento are gangbusters during lunch... lines going out the door.

Cool Blue Burrito also attracts a decent lunch crowd. Volcanos sees action during morning hours and lunch. and now Cold Stone is joining the fray.

But Bento and the Flats are always busy--- from the get-go.

and in late afternoon and evening, Corona and the Flats are both packed with patrons, and Bento sees action as well.

Plaza is doing better than people realize... you gotta be here during the day and early evening to see what I'm talking about. there's always people down in the plaza of the plaza.]]> Fri, 09 May 2008 08:56:36 -0500 JRS1 The Montage on Lake Avenue? you're kidding me... right? they are really going forward? if so, that's great news.]]> Fri, 09 May 2008 08:50:57 -0500 JRS1 Freeways, Traffic, Air Pollution, Construction On Friday (today), May 9th, the entrance ramp from Orange Avenue at Lucerne Circle to westbound SR 408 will close at 7:30pm so construction crews can mill and resurface Lucerne Circle and the approach to the SR 408 entrance ramp. The ramp will remain closed 24 hours each day until Tuesday, May 13th. A few parking spaces in front of the OUC Building will be closed during the same period. Fri, 09 May 2008 08:13:07 -0500 bulldogger Construction Thread-Orlando-Paramount ]]> Fri, 09 May 2008 08:08:50 -0500 bulldogger The Montage on Lake Avenue? They think a July/August groundbreaking Fri, 09 May 2008 07:47:04 -0500 jack Construction Thread-Orlando-Paramount so does anyone know why the sidewalk in front on Central (that looked finished and was opened and I walked along a week or so ago) was closed and re-fenced off? it seemed to have been re-dug up and is now being re-pavered? Thu, 08 May 2008 18:31:06 -0500 pip The Montage on Lake Avenue? So, I just noticed that they fenced in the lot directly behind paramount...is this a sign of progress? Thu, 08 May 2008 18:24:42 -0500 stevecrew0518 Construction Thread-Orlando-Paramount
QUOTE (bulldogger @ May 8 2008, 11:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I talked to someone on site a few weeks ago and he said they will finish in June. When asked about the Publix, he said that would obviously take much longer due to buildout, but he did say June for the building. I don't know what that means as far as buildout for individual condo units, though. I didn't buy into it and therefore didn't care to ask about that. I only care about the Publix and the WAMU. smile.gif



I talked with Lynn Anello at ZOM a couple weeks ago and again today. She said they are on schedule for the TCO for June. She also said the Publix will be open approx 6 weeks after they get the regular CO for the building.]]> Thu, 08 May 2008 17:11:40 -0500 DowntownDarryl Construction Thread-Orlando-55 West ^Yeah that glass is just a tad 80s. Thu, 08 May 2008 15:00:30 -0500 prahaboheme Construction Thread-Orlando-Paramount ]]> Thu, 08 May 2008 11:34:30 -0500 bulldogger **May 24th - ORLANDO/Central Florida POKER RUN**


Original thread found here: CFBMW.ORG • View topic - Official CFBMW Poker Run 5/24/2008 Info and "List"

Well the time has finally arrived! It is time to gear up for the 4th Annual CFBMW.ORG Poker Run!

Over 70 cars participated last year and we had over 100 people in attendance!
MAY 24 2008
CFBMW.ORG and Angelflight SE has paired up together to produce what is expected to be CFBMW's biggest Poker Run yet! This is the first time that the poker run will be pairing up with a charity. Angel Flight Southeast, Inc. is a non-profit volunteer pilot organization involved in "public benefit flying." We provide a variety of services to the community, but mostly we arrange free air transportation by private aircraft to distant medical facilities when commercial service is not available, impractical or simply not affordable. So, lets get together and try to raise the most money we can for such a great cause. We will be taking donations at the event and your donations are 100% tax-deductible!!

Meet at the Orlando Executive Airport at 11am
365 Rickenbacker Drive
Orlando, FL 32803-5258


What is a poker run?
Simply put, you start at a given destination, and receive a playing card. . .you then proceed to 4 more locations and will receive a playing card in an envelope at each location; the best 3 poker hands at the final destination will win a prize!! At each location there will be a prize drawing as well for the participants in the poker run.

What time and what date is the poker run?

Mark your calenders now - the poker run is on Saturday, May 24th. We are meeting at the Orlando Executive Airport at 11:00AM. Hotdogs/Chips/Soda/Water will be sold by Angelflight.

We will be having dinner at the final destination at the end of the poker run, which is where all the hands will be judged, as well as some final prize drawings as well! As a heads up, the average price of a dinner will be about $20, so please bring cash!

"Sounds great! Where do I sign up and how much is this gonna cost me to run?"

Like all CFBMW events, this is no exception; it is totally free to participate in the poker run! Since, this is the first year we are pairing up with a charity, we would love for you to come with open hearts and donate freely to the AngelFlight Charity. Your donations are 100% Tax Deductible. The prize drawing will be an optional $5 per entry(raffle ticket), but is not at all required to run!! Make all checks payable to "AngelFlight Southeast"

Interested in sponsoring the Poker Run? You will be allowed to setup a tent/booth for a $50 donation to AngelFlight, PM me if interested!

Sponsors
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You can sign up right here!

it is time to start the list...let us know if you are coming and who you are bringing with you, so we can make sure to prepare the ending location for the amount of people we will have.

CFBMW Poker Run 2008 List
0. Panzer_M (maybe looking to ride with someone)
1. n54monteg0
2. turbo m3
3. SCCU Commissioner Tudo
4. Bruse Wayne + Tent: Euro Image
5. robmpulse (volunteering for stop)
6. m3malcolm, sponsor: automotiveaddicts.com
7. antinym + 1
8. Teh Sheik²
9. Kkyntmoon + Tent: Labgfx.com
10. sniper (volunteering for stop)
11. 01 E39 Chris (looking to roll with someone)
12. pope (volunteering for a stop)
13.Robbe +1
14. Wessica + Jess
15. LAfabritto325ci + 1
16. LDadrenaline (volunteering for a stop)
17. M24U2NV
18. Joey (who doesn't follow directions)
19. Michael +1
20. 944attack
21. cishark
22. 19666falcon+2
23. espaz11 (volunteering for a stop)
24. The Fello +1
25. bmxrider945
26. Octave +1
27. The Sequal/Shwell
28. Hybridbmw
29. BMWE30 + space coast crew
30. Milla +1, also talking into my friend who came out last year to join us again this year!
31. Junktech + Jesse and his new E46 M3!
32. JELBMW330I+1
33. bassrebel (volunteering for whatever)
34. pissdrunx321
35. 1clean335i + a few floridagerman peeps
36. Schmutzfänger +1
37.bmw_katie +1
38. xer0trigger +1

the list is way longer already! come on out!
]]> Thu, 08 May 2008 10:25:13 -0500 frankieb96 The Orlando Magic Thread
Is that actually the one on north end of Magnolia?]]> Thu, 08 May 2008 10:06:20 -0500 codypet Construction Thread-Orlando-Paramount Does anyone know if they will meet the June 30th deadline...If not I will walk Thu, 08 May 2008 10:03:18 -0500 reguy State of the Orlando arts No money. And the new owner may decide to do what ever they want with it. They may decide to partner with UCF and deliver a public amenity. Thu, 08 May 2008 07:16:51 -0500 jack Construction Thread-Orlando-55 West
QUOTE (bulldogger @ May 7 2008, 07:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Doesn't matter.

Lipstick on a Pig.



Reminds me of the VAB building, except with an ugly paint job. and the worlds most massive above ground parking deck stuck on the side....

BTW: rendering looked better because they didn't show this ugly dark smoked glass on the crown....]]> Thu, 08 May 2008 07:14:28 -0500 GregoryMCSE State of the Orlando arts Thu, 08 May 2008 01:06:42 -0500 Whipp State of the Orlando arts
As with the ill-fated (at least so far) movie theaters at the plaza, the cheapest bit of a theater is the box it lives in. Especially in live theater with a fly system, you have to have to have structures to support great live loads and the rigging to transfer moving scenery to those structures. Then the power, lighting, sound, and in the case of movie theaters the lighting is replaced by the projection systems. Just something to think about as we contemplate what tearing down a working theater really means as to its ease of replacement, as well as getting the 12 movie theater multi-plex off the ground.

I find it sad that our city leaders think the new PAC means no need for the Carr. NYC has 38 broadway houses, multiple off-broadway, opera, ballet, concert, etc houses. Are we such a hick town that it is thought we cannot support two working major procenium theatres plus an opera/symphony/ballet house?]]> Thu, 08 May 2008 00:40:24 -0500 Boomer136 Construction Thread-Orlando-The Plaza Happy to hear that the Plaza has slowly picked up the pace. Wed, 07 May 2008 22:00:03 -0500 prahaboheme Construction Thread-Orlando-55 West
QUOTE (bulldogger @ May 7 2008, 06:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Doesn't matter.

Lipstick on a Pig.


Agreed, this didn't turn out well. Hopefully the Esplanade will be a success.]]> Wed, 07 May 2008 21:57:43 -0500 prahaboheme State of the Orlando arts do have a rather top notch film, video, and animation school right down the road, don't you? I don't know, maybe I am missing something here, but it would seem to me that a school like that should be more than able to keep a small theater like the Carr going if they specialized in independent and anime movies. And maybe bring a lot of that creative culture downtown to where one wants to build a creative village.]]> Wed, 07 May 2008 21:53:58 -0500 cloudship Construction Thread-Orlando-55 West so is this thing a hotel or condo now? Wed, 07 May 2008 20:26:35 -0500 downtowninvestor