cwetteland 228 Report post Posted May 18, 2017 4 hours ago, HankStrong said: I was told there would be balloons. Obscure reference time. Lol 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack 223 Report post Posted May 18, 2017 5 hours ago, HankStrong said: I was told there would be balloons. Obscure reference time. I laughed out loud when I read that. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dale 2645 Report post Posted May 20, 2017 Did WP today and the place has never looked better. First time for my wife and she was especially blown away by Park Ave. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prahaboheme 1399 Report post Posted May 20, 2017 In some ways, Winter Park seems to have morphed into what Thornton Park once promised it would become. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dale 2645 Report post Posted May 21, 2017 Moving back to Charlotte Tuesday. And for all its strengths, there is nothing remotely close to Park Avenue in Charlotte. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orlandouprise 245 Report post Posted May 21, 2017 Dale, why ya leaving? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dale 2645 Report post Posted May 22, 2017 6 hours ago, orlandouprise said: Dale, why ya leaving? I moved to Charlotte in 2013. Moved to Cocoa Beach last year, temporarily, to help my wife with her ailing mother. I've found professional opportunities in Charlotte that were difficult to find in Orlando. Plus, all my wife's peeps are in NC. But, much as I like Charlotte and NC, I will always be a Florida boy. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bulldogger 84 Report post Posted May 25, 2017 Does anyone know what is being built and going into the new space that was formerly Eat More Produce in Winter Park on South Orlando Avenue? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
codypet 1085 Report post Posted May 25, 2017 Orchard Supply Hardware. Ie baby Lowe's 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jernigan 2447 Report post Posted June 4, 2017 Just drove 17-92 from 414 to Orlando. Guys, if you haven't been up there in person, check it out. The photos here will never tell the story. I'm humored that Maitland was more outspoken against density than any other SunRail city and man did their worst fears come true. I'm all for it but man they went all in. And i don't even mean Raudavage. Just from 414 to Horacio. Wow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aleonrivera 29 Report post Posted June 4, 2017 14 hours ago, Jernigan said: Just drove 17-92 from 414 to Orlando. Guys, if you haven't been up there in person, check it out. The photos here will never tell the story. I'm humored that Maitland was more outspoken against density than any other SunRail city and man did their worst fears come true. I'm all for it but man they went all in. And i don't even mean Raudavage. Just from 414 to Horacio. Wow. It is impressive. It already has a completely different feel. I took the drive about two weeks ago and you are totally right of their fears coming true. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bulldogger 84 Report post Posted June 5, 2017 You two are going to make me get in my car just to see. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spenser1058 4310 Report post Posted June 5, 2017 First, we get everyone out to WG and now Maitland? The Economic Partnership needs to hire us. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jernigan 2447 Report post Posted June 5, 2017 Perhaps @UngaBungalow or @Mark Baratelli could do a driving tour but even with a video camera out of a sunroof, if you are in the area just get over there. It's something else 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UngaBungalow 113 Report post Posted June 5, 2017 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Jernigan said: Perhaps @UngaBungalow or @Mark Baratelli could do a driving tour but even with a video camera out of a sunroof, if you are in the area just get over there. It's something else haha i love it but it's out of my 'hoods. I bet we could get the Townie Tourist over there though and do a Facebook Live walking tour. Edited June 5, 2017 by UngaBungalow 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jernigan 2447 Report post Posted June 5, 2017 Good idea. Take train to Maitland, walk south. Not the most fun walk but I mean...it can't be worse than the milk trek 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JFW657 3852 Report post Posted June 5, 2017 I like the video camera out of the sunroof idea myself. Each direction. Either that or a dashcam. Somebody here must have one of those... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Baratelli 74 Report post Posted June 5, 2017 2 hours ago, Jernigan said: Perhaps @UngaBungalow or @Mark Baratelli could do a driving tour but even with a video camera out of a sunroof, if you are in the area just get over there. It's something else Ask and ye shall receive! Here's a dash cam-ish view using a wide angle lense driving both ways. I happened to be in the area! https://www.facebook.com/TheDailyCity/videos/10156155591272388/ 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jernigan 2447 Report post Posted June 6, 2017 So I get two more wishes, right? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metal93 243 Report post Posted July 5, 2017 I found myself driving down this stretch of 17-92 yesterday, haven't been in the area since December, things are really starting to get vertical and urban between the 414 bridge and Orange Ave. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spenser1058 4310 Report post Posted July 12, 2017 Rollins' Alfond Inn made #2 on Travel & Leisure's list of best city hotels. Not a bad feat for a relatively new facility. It also shows we're making steady progress in acquiring the amenities great cities should have. http://www.travelandleisure.com/worlds-best/city-hotels-in-us#archer-hotel-new-york 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jernigan 2447 Report post Posted July 12, 2017 The Maitland project between Publix and the senior living complex on 17-92 north of Horatio. Taken from the patio of Starbucks. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrs2 2186 Report post Posted July 12, 2017 18 hours ago, spenser1058 said: Rollins' Alfond Inn made #2 on Travel & Leisure's list of best city hotels. Not a bad feat for a relatively new facility. It also shows we're making steady progress in acquiring the amenities great cities should have. http://www.travelandleisure.com/worlds-best/city-hotels-in-us#archer-hotel-new-york That's such an important project just because of the dynamics of the neighborhood and how it changes them. It was supposed to be The Regent originally. But, that was then. If they maintain a good occupancy rate, I wouldn't rule out Winter park getting another hotel and then steadily building up that identity as the direct destination- or at least- the desired location of hotel for the actual destination (if its the attractions). I was told during it's construction that the lot to the east is for future expansion plus garage. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jernigan 2447 Report post Posted July 12, 2017 Quick picture looking south at the Maitland City Center project - SW corner of Horatio and 17-92 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UngaBungalow 113 Report post Posted July 12, 2017 2 hours ago, jrs2 said: That's such an important project just because of the dynamics of the neighborhood and how it changes them. It was supposed to be The Regent originally. But, that was then. If they maintain a good occupancy rate, I wouldn't rule out Winter park getting another hotel and then steadily building up that identity as the direct destination- or at least- the desired location of hotel for the actual destination (if its the attractions). I was told during it's construction that the lot to the east is for future expansion plus garage. I was just speaking with someone about that. Should be happening in the next couple of years, if not sooner. Could involve CFAM moving over too. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
