bic 87 Report post Posted August 1, 2005 (edited) Taking a cue from the Miami forum (ok, blatantly ripping off) I'm starting this thread so we have a place to post random news articles that don't really fit in any other topic. Rather than not posting the article at all or making a billion new threads each time an interesting article comes out, everybody can just post it here. I'll start off by posting a couple... EDIT: Apparently the forum rules have changed and have further reduced the length of articles that can be quoted. "Articles" I post on here will now be limited to the headline, the first sentence, and a link to where you can read it in its entirety. Edited August 1, 2005 by bic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bic 87 Report post Posted August 1, 2005 (edited) Port's cruise industry steers business all over New study counts 54,000 jobs, economic impact of $2.3 yearly. Chris Kauffmann Staff Writer Port Canaveral's ship has come in -- the economic cruise ship that is -- and that means a lot of business for all of Central Florida. Read More - Orlando Business Journal Edited August 1, 2005 by bic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bic 87 Report post Posted August 1, 2005 (edited) Has Orlando home market reached peak? Noelle C. Haner Senior Staff Writer ORLANDO -- Central Florida's residential real estate market could use a good dose of Haldol. That's because the once-scorching market appears to have lapsed into a schizophrenic state, which some believe may bring the market back into balance. Read More - Orlando Business Journal Edited August 1, 2005 by bic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retorsky 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2005 (edited) Deleted Edited August 1, 2005 by metroboi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRS1 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2005 I've been following Port Canaveral's growth since 1998 and its staggering. VOLUSIA COUNTY: The are spending $$$ in their transportation budget on a preliminary study to construct an east-west connector from 417 in Sanford to I-95 near New Smyrna or Edgewater. Also included is $$ towards the construction of Commuter Rail stations. sorry, no article to post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRS1 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2005 (edited) Deleted Edited August 1, 2005 by metroboi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
depechecureguyorl 1 Report post Posted August 1, 2005 (edited) Rep. John Mica kills planned I-4 toll lanes bill State must find another way to fix clogged freeway[ The sounds of singing and rejoicing are heard throughout Central Florida!!! 3 Cheers for JOHN MICA! No Toll Lanes on I-4 Edited August 1, 2005 by depechecureguyorl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prahaboheme 1440 Report post Posted August 1, 2005 Now they can come up with a real plan to solve congestion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 626 Report post Posted August 1, 2005 Gosh, that's a good news. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRS328 20 Report post Posted August 1, 2005 Now they can come up with a real plan to solve congestion. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That's exactly what I thought! Mica's forcing the local gov's hand(s), which is great... although sad it had to come to such tactics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRS328 20 Report post Posted August 1, 2005 Growing concern Planning experts have predicted a bleak future for Central Florida. At our current rate and methods of development, we will pave over most of the available land by 2050. Is it too late to stop the sprawl? By Linda Chapin | Special to the Sentinel Posted July 31, 2005 Across the Central Florida region, citizens are telling us that they are uneasy about growth and development that seem to be transforming our landscape with no plan in place to manage it. As subdivisions and strip malls replace orange groves and cattle pastures, there are increasing concerns about the direction we are taking. Central FL growth (UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, DEPARTMENT OF CITY AND REGIONAL PLANNING) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bic 87 Report post Posted August 1, 2005 For those who won't click on the link to the full article above, the right most graphic that says "2050: If We Follow Research Proposal" is showing "development managed by using light rail and other transit, building with higher densities and buying critical open space." That's a pretty dramatic change... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bic 87 Report post Posted August 1, 2005 Orlando Performing Arts Center relocates office The nonprofit Orlando Performing Arts Center has relocated to new offices in downtown Orlando at 445 S. Orange Ave., across from Orlando City Hall. Read More - Orlando Business Journal Summary: Basically Orlando Performing Arts Center, Inc. (OPAC) has relocated their offices to the CNL building across from Orlando City Hall as part of its campaign to show commitment to downtown revitalization. The office space was donated by the city and CNL Dickenson, Ltd. ( moved to this thread) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monsoon 1 Report post Posted August 1, 2005 I have reopened this thread based on a couple of requests. Read the forum rules before you post in this thread. I have pinned a link at the top of the Orlando section. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hisma 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2005 thx we'll be sure to follow the rules Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bic 87 Report post Posted August 2, 2005 Why the rush? Our position: It's premature for Orange to bless controversial growth policies today. Posted August 2, 2005 It comes as little surprise that an advisory committee will give Orange County's "pay-as-you-go" growth policies a clean bill of health today. Read More - Orlando Sentinel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bic 87 Report post Posted August 4, 2005 (edited) Orlando-area roads among nation's most deadly In 2003, metro Orlando had a rate of 17.6 traffic fatalities per 100,000 residents, a survey finds. Experts say simple and cheap fixes can alleviate deadly problems on urban roads. By Scott Powers | Sentinel Staff Writer Posted August 3, 2005 There's more bad news for folks who drive in Central Florida: Orlando roads again are being tagged as some of the deadliest in the nation. Read More - Orlando Sentinel Edited August 4, 2005 by bic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bic 87 Report post Posted August 10, 2005 Bill ladles cash into local road projects By Scott Powers | Sentinel Staff Writer Posted August 4, 2005 Drivers are going to get some relief on Sand Lake Road and the southern entrance to Orlando International Airport from the new federal highway bill approved by Congress last week. Read More - Orlando Sentinel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bic 87 Report post Posted August 12, 2005 Chance to speak up Our position: The region's explosive growth is something that deserves lots of public input. Posted August 12, 2005 They're coming. No question about that. In a short few decades, an astonishing 7.2 million people are expected to call Central Florida home -- more than double the number of folks who live here now. Read More - Orlando Sentinel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bic 87 Report post Posted August 16, 2005 Orlando's home prices 4th hottest in nation Jack Snyder | Sentinel Staff Writer Posted August 16, 2005 Link to Orlando Sentinel Article In Brief Orlando was the nation's 4th hottest housing market in the U.S. during the 2nd quarter of 2005. Home values in metro Orlando rose to $232,200, up 36.5% from $170,100 during the April-June period of last year. Top 10 Hottest U.S. Markets During the 2nd Quarter 1. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, 47.0% 2. Cape Coral-Fort Myers, 45.2% 3. Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, 40.0% 4. Orlando, 36.5% 5. Sarasota-Bradenton-Venice, 34.3% 6. Reno-Sparks, Nev., 32.1% 7. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Miami Beach, 31.7% 8. Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, 31.2% 9. Durham, N.C., 30.9% 10. Tucson, Ariz., 30.0% Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bic 87 Report post Posted August 17, 2005 OIA tops state in nonstop domestic destinations Link to Orlando Business Journal Article In Brief Orlando International Airport now serves more nonstop domestic destinations than any other airport in Florida, with 88. It is now the 13th-busiest airport in the U.S. for scheduled direct nonstop destinations, ahead of Newark, St. Louis, and Washington Dulles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRS1 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2005 MCO is impressive. They still manage to maintain almost 32 million passengers per year in a recession-sensitive market. Vegas's McCarran was not affected by 9/11 much at all vs. MCO which lost 4-5 million passengers in 2001/2002. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bic 87 Report post Posted August 31, 2005 Ruth's Chris corporate relocates to Orlando Link to Orlando Business Journal Article Summary In an unusual event, Ruth's Chris corporate headquarters has been forced to temporarily relocate to Orlando because the original headquarters located in Metarie, LA has been so badly damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bic 87 Report post Posted August 31, 2005 While the article above may seem like a trivial bit of news, I find it very interesting because it shows that corporations have confidence in Orlando. This is further strengthened by the announcement that FEMA is making Orlando its headquarters for its massive Katrina rescue operations. With the destruction in New Orleans fresh in peoples' minds, businesses and homeowners may think twice about setting up shop along Florida's coast. I think we could start seeing several corporations who wish to have a presence in Florida choose Orlando and other inland cities to try and mitigate the effects of being struck by a strong storm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UPSDAN 31 Report post Posted September 10, 2005 A few things of note from this weeks OBJ: -Ron Jons will begin construction this fall on a 100,000 sq ft surf park at Festival Bay. Financing has been secured and it will be done in summer 2006. -Ripley's is looking to expand locally. One of the expansion ideas is an aquarium. Something that would be smaller then Sea World but larger then Epcot's Living Seas. They mentioned something on the size of Baltimore's National Aquarium. This would be awesone somewhere downtown, maybe over by the science center... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
