Winter Park & Maitland

[spenser1058]

13 minutes ago, codypet said:

I could have sworn I remember it being a Maryland Fried Chicken.  (maybe my memory is deceiving me)

It was indeed an MFC originally. Next door was a Taco Rancho.

[codypet]

Yea but how long ago was that?  I have only been here since the late 90's and it was already BBB by the time 2007 rolled around.  It could very well be its been BBB since I've been in town and I just recognized the architecture and my mind just automatically filled in the blanks.

[spenser1058]

9 minutes ago, codypet said:

Yea but how long ago was that?  I have only been here since the late 90's and it was already BBB by the time 2007 rolled around.  It could very well be its been BBB since I've been in town and I just recognized the architecture and my mind just automatically filled in the blanks.

Oh, it opened in ‘86. You are psychic for MFC and “it’s all coming back to me now” as the song says. Of course, those wonderful chicken livers will live in my heart forever so I get it!

it’s quite possible as you point out that  you remember an MFC from elsewhere in town, though. I think at one point we had more of those in town than KFCs, although that definitely wasn’t the case by the ‘90’s (btw, the first one was on OBT - my usual one was at Pine Hills Rd just north of Silver Star).

[klstorey]

I stopped by MLK Park in Winter Park to check out the progress of the new library and events center. The exterior looks to be complete with just minor work left on the inside from what I could tell. Landscaping was mostly all in. I love how the exterior walls reference older buildings, the entire complex has a great retro-Florida vibe. 

This complex really enhances Morse Blvd. I hope it has a good lighting package at nighttime. 

Does anyone know if the plans for the rest of the park remodel are still happening? The landscaping around the library/events complex really makes the rest of the park look dated. I love the solar sidewalk lights near the complex, they seem to be play off of the design of the buildings. 

 

 

[codypet]

Meet George Jetson!

[spenser1058]

3 minutes ago, codypet said:

Meet George Jetson!

*looks around for Jane, his wife, daughter Judy and his boy Elroy*

[spenser1058]

Meanwhile, oh-so-trendy (or it was several years ago, so as usual we’re a bit behind the curve, but nevertheless) Warby Parker is coming to Park Ave.

The best part of this is that retail is at last making a comeback on Winter Park’s high street. For a bit, it looked like it would become just another restaurant row.

https://bungalower.com/2021/10/03/warby-parker-opening-store-on-park-avenue-by-see-eyewear/
 

From Bungalower 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 4, 2021 by spenser1058

[codypet]

Isn't SEE (within the frame of that photo) an eyeglasses store?  Also I have Warby Parker glasses since 2014 and I swore it was online only.

[spenser1058]

14 minutes ago, codypet said:

Isn't SEE (within the frame of that photo) an eyeglasses store?  Also I have Warby Parker glasses since 2014 and I swore it was online only.

SEE is apparently right by them. They started out online and then dipped their toe in the brick and mortar a few years back. Millenia has one.

Fun fact: one of the Harry’s founders did Warby also. Interestingly, they tried a location in NYC, decided against it and started selling at Target and (egad!) Walmart.

Edited October 4, 2021 by spenser1058

[spenser1058]

Mister Rogers’ sculpture has been unveiled and you can visit it starting tomorrow at Rollins:

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/arts-and-theater/os-prem-et-mr-rogers-sculpture-unveiled-20211028-vxbwrlozojcfbgt2nrqxtpbxmu-story.html

From The Sentinel

Everybody sing: “It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood….”

[spenser1058]

Lombardi’s, probably the first name that comes to mind locally for seafood (much like Petty’s Meats for the items that moo), has closed its in-house cafe.

As a result, they’ll be expanding their retail offerings:

https://bungalower.com/2021/11/01/lombardis-seafood-closes-cafe-space/

From Bungalower 

It seems like a lot of comings and goings on West Fairbanks lately, what with Bad As’s closing and @codypet’s beloved UFO relocating. It will be interesting to see how that stretch will shake out when all is said and done.
 

[spenser1058]

From one Pig to another - the late, great Winter Park Bubbalou’s Bodacious BBQ will become Pig Floyd’s:

https://bungalower.com/2021/11/09/pig-floyds-taking-over-former-bubbalous/

From Bungalower 
 

[spenser1058]

I had to get this in for @prahaboheme since his favorite architects are working on this successor to the Fred Stone Theatre at Rollins:

https://bungalower.com/2021/11/10/rollins--ground-on-new-tiedtke-theatre-and-dance-centre/

From Bungalower 

Apparently B&B has now taken control of WP also…

Edited November 13, 2021 by spenser1058

[prahaboheme]

51 minutes ago, spenser1058 said:

I had to get this in for @prahaboheme since his favorite architects are working on this successor to the Fred Stone Theatre at Rollins:

https://bungalower.com/2021/11/10/rollins--ground-on-new-tiedtke-theatre-and-dance-centre/

From Bungalower 

Apparently B&B has now taken control of WP also…

Cannot say I’m surprised that Rollins has gone the way of B&B as of late given the Mc’style they’ve gravitated to over the last decade for the campus.

[JFW657]

I'm trying to  figure out what is so wrong with this desdign....

Looks pretty much like the rest of Winter Park's architecture going back decades. 

[spenser1058]

A look at the changes in store coming with Luma On Park’s replacement:

https://www.scottjosephorlando.com/news/5845-chef-designs-announced-for-ava-mediterragean

From Scott J.
 

[AmIReal]

A mixed use urban designed development is being discussed for I4 and Fairbanks. Per the Mayor "an undisclosed development group has expressed interest in building apartments, commercial buildings, open park space and a parking garage".

FKA the "Formosa Triangle" is formed by Fairbanks at the top, Formosa to the right and I4 as the hypotenuse and includes roughly 13 acres (10 of which would need to be annexed by WP), is owned by a dozen entities (mostly related to 1 party) and straddles OC, Orlando and WP borders.

More on GS- https://www.growthspotter.com/news/residential-property-developments/multi-family/gs-news-west-fairbanks-gateway-corridor-veigle-assemblage--20211122-4zmvzcngzrb73d5hz5nzzk7xfy-story.html

[JFW657]

5 hours ago, AmIReal said:

A mixed use urban designed development is being discussed for I4 and Fairbanks. Per the Mayor "an undisclosed development group has expressed interest in building apartments, commercial buildings, open park space and a parking garage".

FKA the "Formosa Triangle" is formed by Fairbanks at the top, Formosa to the right and I4 as the hypotenuse and includes roughly 13 acres (10 of which would need to be annexed by WP), is owned by a dozen entities (mostly related to 1 party) and straddles OC, Orlando and WP borders.

More on GS- https://www.growthspotter.com/news/residential-property-developments/multi-family/gs-news-west-fairbanks-gateway-corridor-veigle-assemblage--20211122-4zmvzcngzrb73d5hz5nzzk7xfy-story.html

[spenser1058]

Dang - we even teach geometry here at UP Orlando. We ain’t just pretty!

“FKA the "Formosa Triangle" is formed by Fairbanks at the top, Formosa to the right and I4 as the hypotenuse..”

[spenser1058]

Maitland acknowledges there’s no “there, there” in its office park:

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/orange-county/os-ne-maitland-urban-land-instute-20211124-fisudnyjabaq5gp7l3remslz7m-story.html

From The Sentinel 
 

[spenser1058]

The new Winter Park Library and Events Center are having their grand opening Monday. 

The Sentinel article has a video and a photo gallery:

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/orange-county/os-ne-winter-park-library-opening-20211209-eqpd3rgrnfavhd3cwaxilbnise-story.html

[JFW657]

Will there be free food? 

[FLClarkKent]

Interesting design, but much smaller in person than renderings and photos suggest. 
 

 

[jgardnerucf]

It's the Mesa Verde state park rest stop! Lol

[JFW657]

6 hours ago, FLClarkKent said:

Interesting design, but much smaller in person than renderings and photos suggest. 

I could tell it was pretty small even in the renderings.