Laura Kinsler

Canadian developer pays $34M for land to build Muslim-friendly Disney-area resort

The developer plans to invest up to $700 million in the project, which also includes a commercial town center on Kissimmee's W192 tourism corridor.

Planning board approves pair of downtown towers and I-Drive resort

When it's all said and done, the three projects could be worth over $500 million.

Long-closed Mystery Fun House near Universal Studios to be demolished

In its heyday, the Mystery Fun House drew 500,000 visitors a year. It's been closed since 2001.

Osceola brings “audacious” vision to life with NeoCity OC

Osceola County built the $21 million Class A office building to attract high-tech employers to NeoCity.

Tavistock prepping for more townhomes in Lake Nona’s Laureate Park

The developer is also planning an upscale subdivision with 90-foot-wide estate lots.

Bainbridge prepping for its third luxury apartment community on Lake Whippoorwill

The luxury rental communities across from Lake Nona will make the most of their lake views.

New retail center planned for busy Narcoossee intersection

This would be the first major grocery store on Narcoossee Road between St. Cloud and Lake Nona.

Kissimmee’s W192 corridor draws developer interest for affordable housing

Find out what each developer has proposed to build on Kissimmee's tourism corridor and how much they expect to spend.

Townhomes and apartments planned in Orlando’s Rosemont neighborhood

The design team wants to create a community on the cutting edge, with a modern style, in Orlando's suburbs.

Mattamy pays Disney $16M for second phase of Celebration Island Village

Orlando-based Unicorp also paid over $13 million for the shopping center site at Disney's World Drive interchange in Celebration, where it's going to build a Dave and Buster's.

St. Cloud names finalists for Stevens Plantation land

Six developers made their pitch to St. Cloud on Wednesday. Half were eliminated from consideration for the nearly 200 acre offering.

West Virginia developer building new apartments on Osceola’s E192 corridor

The developer chose the site near NeoCity because it's in an Opportunity Zone. Find out what he plans to build there.

Prime property between ChampionsGate and Reunion being prepped for development

The proposed land use change would allow for the maximum density of over 4,000 residential units.

Trammell Crow planning new apartment complex in Orlando’s Conway neighborhood

The developer wants to annex 24 acres on Hoffner Avenue into the City of Orlando for the new apartment complex.

Beverly Hills investment group scoops up third apartment complex in Waterford Lakes

The California buyer revealed a strategy years ago to focus exclusively on properties around Waterford Lakes Town Center.

Wisconsin developer closes land sale in Posner Village for new apartment complex

This will be the developer's second new apartment complex in Central Florida. The Posner site is just off I-4 and is walking distance to shopping, dining and transit facilities.

Dominium eyeing site near UCF for up to 346 affordable senior apartments

This developer has three local projects in the pipeline and hopes to deliver 1,000 units of affordable housing to seniors in need.

St. Cloud Canoe Creek offering draws multiple bidders

Find out which companies are bidding for nearly 200 acres of vacant land in St. Cloud and what they plan to build there.

Land sold for new self-storage in DeLand and Davenport

Learn which companies will be developing the new facilities and how the two projects will differ.

Poinciana SunRail area drawing developer interest

A new mixed-use development and a 7-story apartment building could be in the works near the SunRail station.

Dallas-based Streetlights Residential tapped for new Celebration apartments

Learn more about the newest player in Central Florida's booming multifamily scene.

Mixed-use project eyed for key intersection on Narcoossee Road

The 27.5-acre site on Narcoossee Road was on the market for $8.4 million.

Auto dealer will spend $2M on environmental cleanup at site of new Subaru Sport

The site has been an illegal dumping ground for decades. Now the developer is pledging to remove over 1,000 truckloads of hazardous waste.

Tavistock adds 17th floor to new hotel in Lake Nona Town Center

The developer is seeking FAA approval for the added height to the hotel tower.

City planning staff support new Dezerland master plan at former Artegon mall

If approved, the vast parking lots at Artegon could be redeveloped with over a thousand apartments, a new hotel and more shops.

Senior living communities planned in St. Cloud, Narcoossee

Plans for a 7-story apartment building in Stevens Plantation have been on the books for years. Learn what step the City of St. Cloud took to get it to the finish line.

Osceola to invite all three bidders to make presentations for E192 hotel sites

The county's selection committee hasn't ruled anyone out yet. They want a partner who can take it across the finish line.

Alabama investor pays $61.7M for newly completed apartment complex in Kissimmee

The deal represents the highest price per unit paid for an apartment complex in Osceola County this year.

Osceola School Board allays commission concerns about school capacity

Find out what Osceola's School Board had to say about school overcrowding, and why "seeing red" isn't always a bad thing.

National homebuilder joins Hanover with $1.5M takedown in boating community on Alligator Lake

The boating community on Osceola's Alligator Lake is approved for over 500 homes.

Osceola to review hotel bids for NeoCity and Heritage Park

Get a look at the potential hotel brands and concepts being proposed to serve the arena and neighboring technology park.

Developer shares vision for $62M marquis tower in Parramore

Get the story behind the name of the "DXV Central" tower, and find out what's going to make it unique in downtown Orlando.

Developer planning 1 million square foot flex industrial park in Auburndale

The owner still needs to win site plan approval from the city for the proposed Auburndale Commerce Center.

Elevation Development planning nearly 500 homes west of Lake Toho

The 120-acre community will have road connections to Lennar's new Storey Creek community and will have its own school.

Unicorp closes $49M deal for O-Town West land and preps for construction

Developer Chuck Whittall said he plans to start construction in January on the $1 billion mixed-use district in the heart of Orlando's tourism corridor.

Marriott Courtyard on Palm Parkway sells for $33.5M

The buyer is a Philadelphia-based firm that already has three hotels in greater Orlando.

BTI pays $40 million for 1,400-acre Edgewater land in Osceola

Find out how soon construction could start on this new mixed-use community, and what might force a delay.

Tampa developer plans mixed use on 85 acres in Kissimmee’s LOOP market

The new mixed-use project on Kissimmee's Osceola Parkway would be called The Loop South.

Lincoln plans second hotel in Church Street tower phase 2

The new tower would be 400 feet tall with a penthouse-level ballroom and roof terrace.

Inverlad prepping for next phase of Yard at Ivanhoe

Find out when the first residents will be moving into The Yard at Ivanhoe, and learn what the developer has planned there for 2020.

Lennar files master plan for new resort on 77-acre I-Drive site

Lennar is one of the biggest vacation home builders in Osceola County. Now it's looking to bring that model to Orlando's I-Drive tourism corridor.

Owner of UFO-shaped gift shop pays $1.9M for his I-Drive property

The Bargain Planet owner wants to stay at the prime I-Drive location, but he's open to redeveloping the site.

Praedium Group snags another Orlando-area apartment complex

This luxury apartment complex in Maitland is attracting renters who were priced out of the Winter Park market.

City planning board OKs senior affordable housing project after second hearing

The Fern Grove project will provide 138 apartments for low-income seniors in West Orlando.

Highland Homes buys Osceola County subdivision for $8M

This stretch of Jones Road in Osceola County's East Narcoossee area is slated to get over 1,550 new homes across four new subdivisions.

Fashion Square redevelopment concept includes about 1,000 apartments

Find out what developer Chuck Whittall has planned for the Orlando Fashion Square mall in 2020.

Downtown Orlando office portfolio hits market

The Plaza portfolio includes an executive penthouse office with a 10,000-square-foot garden terrace overlooking downtown Orlando.

New townhouse communities coming to Four Corners market

The two projects would add more than 400 new townhomes to Davenport and Kissimmee.

Vision plan preps Curry Ford Road for redevelopment

The vision plan will shape the future development of one of Orlando's most established east-west corridors.

Developer releases more details about mixed-use project at Tupperware SunRail station

Developer says construction will start this year on mixed-use development at Tupperware SunRail station.