55 West

[ORLANDOJBBOY]

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I think the point is that location is unique, which it is, as it is in the heart of Church St.

I think they should get rid of the art areas they had put aside turn that into meeting space and open the freaking building already...screw the art it doesnt bring in money and right now money and people are more important than some space they have set aside for art that will never get looked at, there are plenty of other places in this town to put art on display.

[jack]

The art space is minimal and will probably go into the South building. They have plenty of space for meeting space.

[JRS1]

What in the hell (think Bubba Whoop-Arse Wilson) are the boys at Euro-American Advisors thinking putting blue neon on top of 55W?

so white is too bright so lets do blue? why not dim the white instead? Blue is at Dynetech. I think they need to mix a strand of white in all that blue. Marina Grande in Daytona is all blue with nothing else and looks unfinished (maybe b/c it is unfinished). At least Dynetech has white accents mixed in with the blue.

talk amongst ya selves... I'm feeling verklempt...

[mrh3]

What in the hell (think Bubba Whoop-Arse Wilson) are the boys at Euro-American Advisors thinking putting blue neon on top of 55W?

so white is too bright so lets do blue? why not dim the white instead? Blue is at Dynetech. I think they need to mix a strand of white in all that blue. Marina Grande in Daytona is all blue with nothing else and looks unfinished (maybe b/c it is unfinished). At least Dynetech has white accents mixed in with the blue.

talk amongst ya selves... I'm feeling verklempt...

You got a picture?

[FLheat]

You got a picture?

I think the blue neon does a good job tying the buildings together. 55W, Dynetech, Bus Station--even the Firestone. The Waverly, the Vue and the Paramount and the new Events Center all (will) have the ability to project blue light as well.

[Hisma]

thats a neat picture.

[codypet]

I think the blue neon does a good job tying the buildings together. 55W, Dynetech, Bus Station--even the Firestone. The Waverly, the Vue and the Paramount and the new Events Center all (will) have the ability to project blue light as well.

Geez look at those clouds! FLheat, how are lightning storms up there? With all that glass in the place I'd imagine the views are something else!

[FLheat]

Geez look at those clouds! FLheat, how are lightning storms up there? With all that glass in the place I'd imagine the views are something else!

It is an amazing perspective during storms. First you can see the different storm cells 20 miles out--it is almost like looking at doppler radar. It is also cool when the storms have low clouds and they pass beneath, and of course seeing all the cloud to ground lightening strikes is a sight to behold. I just wish I was a better photographer.

[JRS1]

wow. what an incredible photo. that was from yesterday early evening. we're on 12 at PTP and I took a shot of Dynetech also or tried to atleast with those ominous black clouds; focus kept screwing up. I know, user error...

55W's blue was not lit last night-- but it was early this am. and it might still be lit now... hard to tell.

verdict is still out of course; there are blue-grey looking lights under 55W's "hat" so it might blend in. not sure; gotta see it again;

I would've snapped a photo 2 nights ago, except I didn't notice it until I was on the 408 ramp and did a double-take.

[FLheat]

wow. what an incredible photo. that was from yesterday early evening. we're on 12 at PTP and I took a shot of Dynetech also or tried to atleast with those ominous black clouds; focus kept screwing up. I know, user error...

55W's blue was not lit last night-- but it was early this am. and it might still be lit now... hard to tell.

verdict is still out of course; there are blue-grey looking lights under 55W's "hat" so it might blend in. not sure; gotta see it again;

I would've snapped a photo 2 nights ago, except I didn't notice it until I was on the 408 ramp and did a double-take.

Ahhhh, I see what you mean, on the top there are two strips of neon (not captured well on the photo). It is the same color as Dynetech and I like it.

[JRS1]

the floorplates are that tan color on 55W. they finished painting them on the E and W sides of the building yesterday, towards the northern half where there is a wide concrete wall going up the sides of the building. it looks much better.

[prahaboheme]

So what is happening w/ the retail and restaurant space? Is it held up pending a hotel tenant? Is construction complete?

[demon]

Ahhhh, I see what you mean, on the top there are two strips of neon (not captured well on the photo). It is the same color as Dynetech and I like it.

And they're Magic blue. Although I doubt that's why they picked the colors. It would be nice if it was though.

[JRS1]

Ahhhh, I see what you mean, on the top there are two strips of neon (not captured well on the photo). It is the same color as Dynetech and I like it.

boy, that lot between Dynetech and Copper Whopper is prime for a new Orlando's tallest...

[demon]

boy, that lot between Dynetech and Copper Whopper is prime for a new Orlando's tallest...

I'm giving that honor to Robinson & Orange.

[smileguy]

To echo prahaboheme, what is going on with this project?

It looks like the City gave Mad Cow Theatre $50,000 today to help with rent in their current space (through August) pending their move to 55 West. Does this put opening that far out?

[JRS1]

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ex-squeeze me... baking powder... missed the update... Mad Cow is going to 55W? since when?

[bulldogger]

They can't handle the space they are occupying now. How on Earth can they handle rents at 55W? Does this mean the city will subsidize an even larger amount to keep Mad Cow alive?

On the note of 55W, drive by, walk by, or pedal by if you get the chance. It looks very nice and they look ready for retail ground level build out.

[Boomer136]

They can't handle the space they are occupying now. How on Earth can they handle rents at 55W? Does this mean the city will subsidize an even larger amount to keep Mad Cow alive?

Yeah. I can see helping the Shakespeare Festival out to get them downtown, but a theme park actor hobby theatre?

[demon]

They can't handle the space they are occupying now. How on Earth can they handle rents at 55W? Does this mean the city will subsidize an even larger amount to keep Mad Cow alive?

On the note of 55W, drive by, walk by, or pedal by if you get the chance. It looks very nice and they look ready for retail ground level build out.

Maybe they think they'll be more profitable in that location?

[JRS1]

well, 55W needs to get their stuff together with this hotel business and get a C/O to get retail downstairs to form the link with CSS. Honestly, I think it will be a dead zone until the Events Center opens up.

from what I hear, the Hilton proposal is still alive...

[jack]

In the agreement between the City and 55 West made before construction began, 55 West has to give the City rent free space to be used for the arts. So Mad Cow just needs to hang on until they can move.

[JRS1]

I heard also that Mad Cow may move above the Amura's portion at CSS and won't pay rent until they figure out where they'll eventually go once 55W is done.

[demon]

Had lunch at Church St last week, saw this patio. Did I miss it before or is it new? Anyone know if something is going in there?

[codypet]

Had lunch at Church St last week, saw this patio. Did I miss it before or is it new? Anyone know if something is going in there?

Demon, its been there a while. I frequent Pancheros every week but I havn't heard anything was going in there. It would be perfect for a restaurant.