Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium [Renovation Completed]

[spenser1058]

3 minutes ago, JFW657 said:

If it's so "campy", where is Divine???

Where are the pink flamingos??? 

Where is Dr. Frank N. Furter??? 

And Brad and Janet????

Aside from those cheesy steel girder boxes on the sides with  their 60's pop art color scheme, I don't see anything remotely "campy" about the place!!!!

Well, it is located between Parliament House and Stonewall. Does that help?

[Xander]

1 hour ago, dcluley98 said:

Campy-land is not a bad stadium, but was designed to be very utilitarian and flexible. Everything they did was from a "cheap but functional" standpoint. Also, because there is not a permanent tenant, they designed it to be rather plain and to be flexible for many different functions and customizable in places. If it were a purpose built stadium for a particular NFL team, you would expect it to have fancier features and branded signage throughout that matches that team. But it isn't, so it's very plain jane throughout. This was done on purpose.  I think it works pretty well for what they were trying to do so that it can get the most use out of many different events, such as pro-bowl, soccer games, concerts, monster trucks, WWE, college bowl games, etc. etc. etc. 

That's exactly it. 

[JFW657]

Renderings of Lorna Doone Park upgrades:

Being described as "Eola Park West".

Something mentioned about a fountain(s), too.

Work to begin right after Pro Bowl.

[spenser1058]

22 minutes ago, JFW657 said:

Renderings of Lorna Doone Park upgrades:

Being described as "Eola Park West".

Something mentioned about a fountain(s), too.

Work to begin right after Pro Bowl.

And the ciry’s first splash pad. Woohoo!

[JFW657]

I am like, soooooo there, dude!!!! 

[orlandouprise]

Can a landscaping code enforcement agency be created to monitor newly planted trees and shrubs planted by developers? There are existing requirements for number of trees, thickness of trunks ,etc... but does anybody go back and make sure people are maintaining them??? Half the trees and shrubs in city are dead and a lot of them are that way right after being newly planted.  Developers plant them to pass inspection and then they let them dry up and die.

[JFW657]

I think a couple of the saplings they planted in front of Zoe's at Orange & Michigan to replace the old ones they cut down, have already died and been removed.

[aent]

9 hours ago, orlandouprise said:

Can a landscaping code enforcement agency be created to monitor newly planted trees and shrubs planted by developers? There are existing requirements for number of trees, thickness of trunks ,etc... but does anybody go back and make sure people are maintaining them??? Half the trees and shrubs in city are dead and a lot of them are that way right after being newly planted.  Developers plant them to pass inspection and then they let them dry up and die.

The problem is sometimes the wrong plant is picked for the area. I worked on a project, the ROW trees specified were just not appropriate for the ROW (and the DOT had a problem with them as well), but we were unable to get it changed. Every single one died or was removed, not because of a lack of attempt to maintain them, just because the requirements were incompatible with the life of the tree. Infact, after we were a few years into the project, the inspector recommended we just move the tree around for the different inspections so we stop killing so many trees.

[orlandouprise]

This is a real problem in this city. If you really pay attention next time you are driving around...If we removed all dead or dried/dying trees/shrubs in the city...literally half of the trees in this city would gone. Look at roadways, shopping centers, parks...its bad

other states require licenses for landscaping...here you just need a mower to be a "landscaper".

[JFW657]

4 hours ago, orlandouprise said:

This is a real problem in this city. If you really pay attention next time you are driving around...If we removed all dead or dried/dying trees/shrubs in the city...literally half of the trees in this city would gone. Look at roadways, shopping centers, parks...its bad

other states require licenses for landscaping...here you just need a mower to be a "landscaper".

Not sure, but I think in order to trim or remove trees on city owned property, you have to be an arborist. Don't know about licensing requirements for tree trimming on private property.

[dcluley98]

Not sure if it has been reported here, but Florida Citrus Sports has requested to do $60 million more of renovations to Camping World Stadium.

“We want to make it better for fans,” said Steve Hogan, CEO of Florida Citrus Sports. “We want to remain competitive.”

The upgrades would provide the final additions needed for the stadium including:

• Adding another 1,500 seats on the mid-upper level for a total of 6,500 seats
• Upgrading the ground floor operations facilities used by event operators for storage, merchandise and more
• Improving restrooms on the upper Terrace level built in 1989 and the only seating level that remained from the original stadium
• Improving fan amenities and club amenities on various levels

The money will be spent on things like premium seating and bathroom and concession upgrades. The county’s Tourism Development Council unanimously recommended the plan at a meeting in September. If the funding is approved the updates will likely be completed in 2020.

https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2018/09/21/breaking-60m-camping-world-stadium-upgrades-one.html

http://www.wmfe.org/camping-world-stadiums-asks-for-60-million-tourism-tax-dollars-for-upgrades/91456

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/orange/os-camping-world-stadium-60-million-upgrades-20180921-story.html

Edited January 21, 2019 by dcluley98

[spenser1058]

11 minutes ago, dcluley98 said:

Not sure if it has been reported here, but Florida Citrus Sports has requested to do $60 million more of renovations to Camping World Stadium.

“We want to make it better for fans,” said Steve Hogan, CEO of Florida Citrus Sports. “We want to remain competitive.”

The upgrades would provide the final additions needed for the stadium including:

• Adding another 1,500 seats on the mid-upper level for a total of 6,500 seats
• Upgrading the ground floor operations facilities used by event operators for storage, merchandise and more
• Improving restrooms on the upper Terrace level built in 1989 and the only seating level that remained from the original stadium
• Improving fan amenities and club amenities on various levels

The money will be spent on things like premium seating and bathroom and concession upgrades. The county’s Tourism Development Council unanimously recommended the plan at a meeting in September. If the funding is approved the updates will likely be completed in 2020.

https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2018/09/21/breaking-60m-camping-world-stadium-upgrades-one.html

http://www.wmfe.org/camping-world-stadiums-asks-for-60-million-tourism-tax-dollars-for-upgrades/91456

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/orange/os-camping-world-stadium-60-million-upgrades-20180921-story.html

Sounds like they heard Hank and company complaining about the bathrooms and concessions...

Wonder if you can make bathrooms with a brise soleil?

Edited January 21, 2019 by spenser1058

[spenser1058]

Maybe things are looking up for Hank’s next culinary adventure at the Citrus Bowl:

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/consumer/os-cfb-4-4-rivers-disney-world-20190122-story,amp.html

From the Sentinel 

In this article about two new 4 Rivers locations at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, it’s also noted the chain is now serving at Camping World Stadium.

[sunshine]

Can they use that 60 millions and build an art museum instead?

 

 

[spenser1058]

6 minutes ago, sunshine said:

Can they use that 60 millions and build an art museum instead?

 

 

An upgraded stadium puts more heads in beds than an art museum ever would and that’s why the I-Drive crowd supported it (if grudgingly).

[spenser1058]

Back before the Great Recession when the three venues were approved, I was ticked that the performing arts center got sideswiped by the arena and the stadium upgrades, given the PAC was the most popular of the three and had gone the longest without upgrades to predecessor Bob Carr. (Not to mention the soccer stadium butting in before Phase 2 of DPAC got started but then OCSC took responsibility for things and solved that problem).

Nevertheless, today DPAC is well on its way to being completed, if 7 years or so late.

That being the case, if we’re going to have a stadium, let’s bring it up to NFL quality if we can. Without a regular tenant, it may simply not be possible but, as the nation’s entertainment capital, we should do everything we can to make it state of the art.

Once that’s done (and given the pie for the TDT continues to grow), then we may need to revisit the revenues (and the new generation of leaders in the attractions area) to see if we can’t look at additional arts funding.

Personally, I want to see the Morse neon collection accessible to patrons as soon as possible. Others may differ and that’s a discussion that needs to take place.

[smileguy]

2 hours ago, spenser1058 said:

Personally, I want to see the Morse neon collection accessible to patrons as soon as possible. Others may differ and that’s a discussion that needs to take place.

 

Others like the CH Morse / Elizabeth Morse Genius foundation boards?  The Museum is currently self sustaining out of endowed monies, with extra left over to re-invest in the community. I think adding a facility for the neon collection (not to mention operating costs) is viewed as a drain of resources from keeping the Tiffany collection accessible AND pumping so much money into an anemic philanthropic climate. They don't want to be fundraising, they want to be funding.

[spenser1058]

30 minutes ago, smileguy said:

Others like the CH Morse / Elizabeth Morse Genius foundation boards?  The Museum is currently self sustaining out of endowed monies, with extra left over to re-invest in the community. I think adding a facility for the neon collection (not to mention operating costs) is viewed as a drain of resources from keeping the Tiffany collection accessible AND pumping so much money into an anemic philanthropic climate. They don't want to be fundraising, they want to be funding.

Which is why we may need to look for other sources. Frankly, I think they wish Hugh McKean had never recognized the value of neon as an art form (ironic, given Tiffany was once looked at the same way).

I think we’re detecting a hint of Winter Park snobbery. “Oh, we’re happy to embrace it so long as no one ever sees it”. It might as well not exist.

Let’s get it in the hands of someone who can make it accessible if they can’t look down their noses to recognize the treasure they have locked away.

A great move in that direction would be to turn it over to the History Center. The collection is a very real part of local history and the county already supports it so there’s a bridge to additional public support.

Edited January 23, 2019 by spenser1058

[codypet]

Have OUC or Duke Energy sponsor the Neon Museum with day to day operations run by OCHC.  I feel like an energy sponsor would be a no brainer for a neon sign museum. 

Edited January 24, 2019 by codypet

[spenser1058]

25 minutes ago, codypet said:

Have OUC or Duke Energy sponsor the Neon Museum with day to day operations run by OCHC.  I feel like an energy sponsor would be a no brainer for a neon sign museum. 

Great point!

[orange87]

I'm going to the Pro Bowl this Sunday with some friends. It'll be my first time at Camping World Stadium.

[spenser1058]

15 minutes ago, orange87 said:

I'm going to the Pro Bowl this Sunday with some friends. It'll be my first time at Camping World Stadium.

Have a great time- let us know how the 4 Rivers ‘cue is there.

[HankStrong]

I'll be there, too.

I'm glad there have heard my wishes and I hope it really improves it.  It's a single step up from a world-class dump at this point, so it can only go up.

[spenser1058]

2 minutes ago, HankStrong said:

I'll be there, too.

I'm glad there have heard my wishes and I hope it really improves it.  It's a single step up from a world-class dump at this point, so it can only go up.

C’mon, Hank, tell us what you REALLY think.

[jgardnerucf]

Sound system still sucks.