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[jrs2]

6 minutes ago, JFW657 said:

Orange County Public Schools does the same thing.

Out behind the big school bus depot at Oak Ridge and JYP.

Lots of good stuff cheap.

that's where I need to be

[JFW657]

Call them up or Google it and see if they still do it and when.

[HankStrong]

I've always dreamt of making a tailgating bus out of an old school short bus.

[spenser1058]

29 minutes ago, HankStrong said:

I've always dreamt of making a tailgating bus out of an old school short bus.

*Imagines HankStrong singing, "C'mon Get Happy" just like David Cassidy in his Partridge Family painted bus as the girls swoon*

[jrs2]

1 hour ago, HankStrong said:

I've always dreamt of making a tailgating bus out of an old school short bus.

I was thinking more along the lines of an old ice cream truck ala the Sweet Tooth character from the Sony game Twisted Metal.  But, that might be a little too creepy now that I think about it.

[HankStrong]

4 hours ago, spenser1058 said:

*Imagines HankStrong singing, "C'mon Get Happy" just like David Cassidy in his Partridge Family painted bus as the girls swoon*

My earliest TV crush was Laurie Partridge.  Great bus!

[JFW657]

36 minutes ago, HankStrong said:

My earliest TV crush was Laurie Partridge.  Great bus!

I rubbed a few out fantasizing about her back in my early teens, too.   

[John Hargrove]

My god

[JFW657]

34 minutes ago, castorvx said:

My god

Problem?

[jrs2]

19 hours ago, JFW657 said:

I rubbed a few out fantasizing about her back in my early teens, too.   

Laurie Partridge.  I've got a buddy who was really into her, in a Paul Rudd's character from 40 Year Old Virgin- sort of way.

[JFW657]

23 hours ago, jrs2 said:

Laurie Partridge.  I've got a buddy who was really into her, in a Paul Rudd's character from 40 Year Old Virgin- sort of way.

She was the quintessential 70's era hottie.

[spenser1058]

State of the City video - if this doesn't make you feel good about Orlando, it's time to move.

From the City of Orlando and You Tube

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=60EEocxU2qQ#action=share

 

Edited July 21, 2017 by spenser1058

[spenser1058]

Channel 9 reporting I4 Ultimate updates including the Garland Ave "bend" straightening out and new westbound FL408 lanes near downtown:

https://wftv.relaymedia.com/amp/news/local/3-changes-coming-to-i-4-near-downtown-orlando/580233132

[John Hargrove]

We've talked about that bend a few times. I think it is a much needed addition. Gets a little crazy over there near Church Street, especially since the Church Street curb juts out into traffic at Garland. 

[spenser1058]

Downtown rents come in third behind average rent for UCF and Baldwin Park, suggesting that added capacity is not yet dampening profitability of developers trying to slake the demand of those who want to live in the core.

The article points out the statistic does not note how many occupants per apartment, so what income levels may be (a key metric to attract retailers) is still open to question.

From the Sentinel:

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/classified/realestate/os-bz-orlando-rents-20170807-story.html

[jrs2]

Martin Lockheed R&D Building II:

Not sure if we post to this thread anymore, but Martin Lockheed is building a new R&D building at the main campus; $50M 255k sqft fronting SLR.  It's at least 5-7 stories.  They plan to hire 500 workers; average salary, $87k.

I didn't post this under the Attractions thread b/c although it's adjacent to the...Eye, it's not an attraction.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/technology/os-bz-lockheed-martin-research-20180214-story.html

This article by the Post is good; give national exposure to Orlando:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/business/wp/2018/02/14/lockheed-martin-to-build-new-facility-in-florida-hire-1800/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.c252fbbfcc7c

Below is the article from the Orlando EDC:

http://blog.orlandoedc.com/blog/lockheed-martin-builds-new-research-and-development-facility-in-orlando

Florida construction news:

https://www.floridaconstructionnews.com/lockheed-martin-begins-construction-on-50m-facility-in-orlando/

 

Edited June 12, 2018 by jrs2

[codypet]

I'm kind of curious as to why they have shrunk their campus when they have expanded twice since 1998.  Although I'm assuming the new building will replace the 2 story one that was knocked down in the mid 00's.

[JFW657]

A pic would be nice...

Nothing special, though.

[spenser1058]

The original idea was to eventually close the Sand Lake facility because the land was potentially so valuable for other (tourism) uses.

As they opened other facilities in East Orange and Ocala, that plan proceeded apace.

My guess is that the brownfield issues (some of the property is a bit of a toxic mess) probably slowed selling anything way down. Also, when the Lockheed merger came along, that just threw more bureaucracy in the mix. Finally, since it's a tech business, having facilities so close to the theme parks and a straight shot to the beach probably doesn't hurt recruiting college kids.

[jrs2]

^^

Fine!  JFW657.

Next time I'm loitering in the general vicinity, I'll snap a photo of it (probably from SLR EB.

[spenser1058]

For those who believe we're just a one-trick pony,  the most recent Metro Orlando unemployment numbers offer some surprises.

We of course lead the state for the 38th consecutive month in job growth, but here's the twist: job growth in construction, manufacturing and finance all beat out tourism growth.

Orange, Seminole jobless rates dip to 2.9 percent
http://bit.ly/2HUgeEQ

From the Sentinel

[spenser1058]

Even if you don't love McItalian, someone sure does. Olive Garden parent Darden (our biggest Orlando HQ) had a 14+% increase in share price this morning on an upbeat earnings report. Breadsticks for everyone!

https://www.marketwatch.com/amp/story/guid/5EDD3630-7512-11E8-BB86-C86DAFB3B4C6

From Market Watch

[JFW657]

On 6/13/2018 at 11:48 AM, jrs2 said:

^^

Fine!  JFW657.

Next time I'm loitering in the general vicinity, I'll snap a photo of it (probably from SLR EB.

Hey..... I managed to find one.  

[HankStrong]

14 hours ago, spenser1058 said:

Breadsticks for everyone!

Fazoli's had better breadsticks IMO.  I miss them.

[JFW657]

I remember Fazoli's and their all u can eat spaghetti!!!!