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[Go Gators]

As I was going North on the 429 betwen US 192 and the Orange County National, I noticed 2 cranes which appeared to be behind the Magic Kingdom and The Contemporary. I know my description is very vague, but does this ring any bells?

Edited September 19, 2007 by Go Gators

[bulldogger]

As I was going North on the 429 betwen US 192 and the Orange County National, I noticed 2 cranes which appeared to be behind the Magic Kingdom and The Contemporary. I know my description is very vague, but does this ring any bells?

I would assume that is the expansion of The Contemporary.

[lauderdale75]

For those that were keeping track of progress at Lake Eve (www.lakeeveresort.com) - well the second story was just put in:

and a day later:

[JRS1]

was at Festivay Bay yesterday... I'm impressed. the Cinema is busy; Bass Pro Shops is always busy; Universal opened their store there; Criketers Arms Pub opened up as did Bergamo's. the water fountain is back on. I think 60 stores are open now. It's starting to come alive like Frampton.

It's no Millennia, but it's got a fun atmosphere (no, I don't have a financial interest in it).

Ron Jon's Surf Park is still under development- design; I spoke with another person recently in the know regarding it. yet, not much of any activity on it's site.

Festival Bay needs about a handful of "magnet stores" still (stores that people absolutely need to shop at). I'm thinking Gamestop. Maybe a few more outlet stores like the Kaspar and Nine West and Jones NY stores. Nine West would have been a great draw b/c of it's proximity to DT, except for the fact that Prime opened one up also.

The Bergamo's/Dixie Crossroads/Fuddrucker's/Criketers Arms is a good set of eateries to attract people. But they need at least 20 stores still to fill a majority of the gaps in retail.

[sunshine]

Drove pass Aquatica yesterday.Aquatica is looking awesome. They have a flyer of it inside sea world and a scale model at the free beer area. Hopefully this will force Universal to upgrade Wet & Wild.

[sunshine]

Vista Royale Resort Remains on Track

posted by Chris Boyd on Sep 27, 2007 10:33:43 AM

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/business_...-royale-re.html

[JRS1]

Vista Royale Resort Remains on Track

posted by Chris Boyd on Sep 27, 2007 10:33:43 AM

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/business_...-royale-re.html

vista royale-- wyndham; in kissimmee. so wyndham has this project and the midtown project as well... didn't know about this project.

[JRS1]

The Bass Masters Elite Series on ESPN2 is at Lake Toho. It's airing now actually.

[Supermetro]

Care to weigh in? Which projects in the tourist district do you think will be built?

Blue Rose

Amalfi

Peabody expansion

The Wheel / The Venetian

Palazza De Lago

Wyndham Twins

Ravallo

Four Seasons

Correct me if I'm wrong, but none of these have broken ground yet.

I'm sure there are lots more. Which ones carry weight and which ones have no chance?

Edited October 3, 2007 by Supermetro

[That Crazy Guy]

^^

Would be nice if Blue Rose, Peobody, and Wyndham got going. They would be the first 30 story hotel towers for Orlando.

Even if only half those projects get built it would be great for the tourist district.

[JRS1]

Care to weigh in? Which projects in the tourist district do you think will be built?

Blue Rose

Amalfi

Peabody expansion

The Wheel / The Venetian

Palazza De Lago

Wyndham Twins

Ravallo

Four Seasons

Correct me if I'm wrong, but none of these have broken ground yet.

I'm sure there are lots more. Which ones carry weight and which ones have no chance?

most likely: Peabody

next most likely: Four Seasons

then: The Wheel, since they bought the lot already.

then: Blue Rose/ Palazzo/ Wyndham/ Ravallo--- as a group... require deposits, therefore who knows...

[uncreativeusername]

most likely: Peabody

next most likely: Four Seasons

then: The Wheel, since they bought the lot already.

then: Blue Rose/ Palazzo/ Wyndham/ Ravallo--- as a group... require deposits, therefore who knows...

Was there an actual announcement re: Four Seasons, or is it speculation? I might've missed it since I'm not living in town anymore. But if there was any sort of announcement, I'd say Four Seasons is the most likely, just because it's an established company/brand with the capital to pull it off.

[JRS1]

Was there an actual announcement re: Four Seasons, or is it speculation? I might've missed it since I'm not living in town anymore. But if there was any sort of announcement, I'd say Four Seasons is the most likely, just because it's an established company/brand with the capital to pull it off.

Crofton of WDW announce a joint marriage with Four Seasons to go north of the MK adjacent to a couple of the golf courses... I'd say that means it's getting built.

[ymbp]

most likely: Peabody

next most likely: Four Seasons

then: The Wheel, since they bought the lot already.

then: Blue Rose/ Palazzo/ Wyndham/ Ravallo--- as a group... require deposits, therefore who knows...

Has'nt Blue rose also purchased their land? (they have however posponed their groundbreaking!)

[leclercnmillenia]

I noticed land that is sectioned off adjacent to Dr.Phillips Marketplace. It shows a Unicorp retail coming soon. Does anyone have any ideas what this project is going to be? I tried to find it on the Unicorp website but it doesn't list it.

[bic]

It's called Dellagio and there is a little bit of information on the Unicorp web site if you look hard enough, as well as a number of posts about it within this thread.

[MaXxlife]

Clarion Resort Water Park and Conference Center is scheduled to open in Dec. It's way down 192 but seems like a pretty good idea, especially in the summer. The address is 2261 E. Irlo Bronson Hwy. , Kissimmee.

[MaXxlife]

Back to The Future The Ride Tribute on Youtube. Good ride, It will be missed!

[Boomer136]

Pillars rising out of the ground at the new Orlando Hilton. Land clearing on a large scale next to the UCF Rosen school of Hospitality. Sorry no pics, but will endeavor to do better next time. Along with the construction across from Shingle Creek, if your idea of a nice drive is by construction sites, this would be the place to make a picnic of it.

[shardoon]

regarding the new school impact fees just recently approved. does anybody know when they are going to take effect? i recently submitted plans for a single home building permit and it got rejected yesterday for lack of a few supplemental documents from my architect. i am turning in everything they wanted to the building dept tomorrow. i already have a tracking number and my application is dated from before this most recent orange county vote. do you all think there is a possibility that i am grandfathered into the old impact fees?

thanks in advance for your input.

[Supermetro]

I noticed there are 2 more tower cranes at the sight for the Hilton near Sand Lake Hospital. They now have a total of four cranes on the sight. They may have began construction on a 2^nd tower.

[neon9]

regarding the new school impact fees just recently approved. does anybody know when they are going to take effect? i recently submitted plans for a single home building permit and it got rejected yesterday for lack of a few supplemental documents from my architect. i am turning in everything they wanted to the building dept tomorrow. i already have a tracking number and my application is dated from before this most recent orange county vote. do you all think there is a possibility that i am grandfathered into the old impact fees?

thanks in advance for your input.

Shardoon, I would call the county (Planning) to make sure, but I think you would be ok. Looks like there is typically a 2 month lag even if you are not 'grandfathered' in. I believe you have to pay whatever impact fees are applicable when the permit is issued, however.

[bic]

Phillips View to tower over Sand Lake

Le Royal Development plans 15-story office building.

Orlando Business Journal - by Dan Ping Staff Writer

SUMMARY:

$48 million, 15-story Class A office building on Sand Lake Road, next to the gourmet McDonalds.

[JRS1]

Phillips View to tower over Sand Lake

Le Royal Development plans 15-story office building.

Orlando Business Journal - by Dan Ping Staff Writer

SUMMARY:

$48 million, 15-story Class A office building on Sand Lake Road, next to the gourmet McDonalds.

the renderings only show about 11 floors. still, I'm pretty excited about this building. I think it will help define this neighborhood much the same way similar sized office bldgs. have defined other neighborhoods in other larger metros.

[bic]

I think it will help define this neighborhood much the same way similar sized office bldgs. have defined other neighborhoods in other larger metros.

Not so sure about that anymore. If you made this comment more than 3 years ago, I definitely would have agreed but now that Dellagio, Rialto, and the Whole Foods shopping center under construction--and with Walmart recently opening--there isn't much available land in that immediate area. And with most buildings along that stretch of west Sand Lake Road being constructed in the last 15 years, I don't think we're going to see anything get demolished anytime soon. That corner of Sand Lake and Turkey Lake is going to be a fine example of poor zoning and planning-- a mish-mash of Class A office, condos, retail, fast food, gas stations, strip malls, restaurants, and even a storage facility.

That said, I just heard today that a new office building has started construction at the corner of Dr. Phillips Blvd. and Della Dr. (across the street from Steinmart/Public Library).