Karen Talley

• Winter Springs

Meritage plans 31 home-private community in Winter Springs

Learn where the major home builder has land under contract, and which lead executive will call it his swan song in Greater Orlando.

• Seminole County

Winter Park dairy farmers seek residential developer for 14 acres

Learn what these local property owners are looking for in a good development partner.

Nashville firm pays $23.3M for Winter Springs apartments, begins reno work

Learn which new private equity owner bought in to the Seminole city, and what property manager was hired to oversee the asset.

• Commercial Real Estate

Seminole County tax roll rises 5.6 percent, driven by home value gains

Insight into what drove taxable value gains across the cities of Seminole County.

• Sanford

Simulation center planned for Sanford Airport to train Allegiant Air staff

Details on the big local investment being made by Orlando Sanford International Airport's top airline.

Southwest seeks GC for new airport project

Learn how Orlando International Airport's largest carrier is expanding its local footprint.

• Lake Nona

Women's Care Florida building office in Lake Nona

Learn what new medical office is planned near the growing Lake Nona Village.

• Sanford

Horse veterinary clinic in Sanford may become townhomes

Details on how interest from homebuilders is prompting a horse clinic owner to rezone its land for future sale.

• Sanford

Sanford seeks contractors to revamp 'Paw Park'

Sanford's Paw Park needs dog-minded builders

• Lake Mary

Cirque du Soleil-style entertainment center planned for Lake Mary

Learn what unique attractions are planned for the development in one of Seminole County's fastest growing cities.

• Sanford

Diocese of Orlando plans another land sale along Sanford's S.R. 46

Orlando's Diocese is on a bit of a selling spree, learn how much land they're ready to move next in Sanford.

• Sanford

Former Sanford airport CEO selling 65 acres for development

The colorful Larry Dale plans a big land sale in Seminole as he heads to retirement.

City Furniture planning first Orlando-area store in Altamonte Springs

Learn what the retail group will need this year in a general contractor and future land opportunities in the region.

• Housing Market

Orlando's housing shortage becoming acute, ramifications arise for economy

The region's home sale inventory in April saw its biggest monthly drop in three years. Details on the latest data, and its impact on growth and development.

Duke Energy, feeling the heat, needs to expand in area

Subcontractors will be sought by the company's GC on a $10 million expansion of a local substation.

• University of Central Florida

UCF seeks lenders for $2.5M to fund arena enhancements

Learn what the lending opportunity involves, and why the university opened this up to public bidding.

• Longwood

Longwood throwing open welcome mat to developers by lowering fees

One city that has missed Central Florida's building boom plans to power back by lowering development fees.

• Lake Mary

Lake Mary to direct developer impact fees to fund public park

Levies on developers will be put to pastoral use, with a general contractor to be sought in the coming months.

• Sanford

Sanford bronze foundry land goes for $1.3M to loyal customer

A long-time business releationship and appeal of bronze spurred this investor to spend $1.3 million.

• Commercial Real Estate

Apopka grocery store planned by Taurus following $4M land purchase

A high-end grocer and apartments could be coming to Apopka with the new development.

• Commercial Real Estate

Country may see growth slowing, but Central Florida not participating

Developers are enjoying a robust building environment, but agree they must continually innovate to maintain their edge in Orlando.

• Longwood

43-acre sale in Longwood falls through with homebuilder, returns to market

Details on the 43.5 acres that were under contract to a major homebuilder until the last few days, and what their plans indicate for buildout potential.

Longwood takes initiative to list available local real estate on city website

Its an attempt by city leaders to help properties in Longwood stand out to the real estate investment community.

• Commercial Real Estate

Buyer of Winter Park apartment complex seeks financing

Details on an Atlanta real estate investment firm's pending deal for a $30 million apartment complex, and the financing they seek.

Park Square plans two residential developments for Seminole County

The homebuilder found two parcels in the north and south parts of the county for its newest projects.

• Commercial Real Estate

Industrial complex in northwest Orlando sells for $10.7M to local investors

Learn which local real estate developers made up most of the buyer group, and where occupancy stood at time of sale.

• Commercial Real Estate

Sanford's old Royal Inn & Suites under contract, planned for two new hotels

Learn which buyer is set to close on the property in May, and what hotel flags they expect to apply to the new development.

• Commercial Real Estate

One of Seminole's largest parcels up for mixed-use development on 269 acres

Details on the $300 million-plan by developer SunTerra Communities for the Catholic Diocese land they bought in March.

• Casselberry

Casselberry Sam's Club up for major renovation work

Inside and out, this Sam's Club will be revamped with a multi-million dollar makeover, for which contractor opportunities should open soon.

• SunRail

Sanford becomes next city for Transit-Oriented Development along SunRail path

Details on the new developer trying to position 12 acres in Downtown Sanford as a TOD for the city.

• Altamonte Springs

Tennessee hotel developer plans second Altamonte Springs property

The Chattanooga-based hotel builder and manager is doubling down on Altamonte Springs as its entry point to the Central Florida market.

At $7.7M, Lake Mary retail sale spurs buzz about premium pricing

At $1,000 per square foot, learn why this New York investor paid a premium for a modest strip center in the heart of Lake Mary's retail corridor.

• All Aboard Florida

All Aboard Florida takes permitting steps for Orlando maintenance facility

All Aboard Florida is beginning to line up permitting approvals from a water management district for the first segment of its train line in Orlando.

• Architecture

UCF project to expand student union sets high standard for contract bidders

UCF isn't fooling around when it comes to demanding only the best from architects and engineers for its next campus expansion project.

Developer chooses nontraditional approach to new Oviedo custom homes project

Learn more about this new custom homes project, and how this developer thinks his product will stand out from the rest.

• Hotel and Accommodation Industry

Gaylord Palms spending $4.2 million on water park enhancements

The Gaylord Palms will be adding three more thrill rides to upgrade its water park this summer.

• Maitland

I-4 rebuilding shaking up Greater Orlando's office market

The daily disruptions of I-4 Ultimate construction work are causing notable shifts in how businesses are choosing where to lease office space.

• SeaWorld Orlando

Complex $80 million widening project for Sand Lake Road needs GC

Learn what experience is expected in a winning GC, and what the project's size and scope will entail.

• Amway Center

Electrical contractor or GC sought for LED install project at Amway Center

With bids due next week, learn how much the installation project is expected to save the city in arena energy costs.

• Commercial Real Estate

Broker turned developer prepares town homes for Sanford area

A longtime real estate broker has turned to development, with town homes in Sanford his first project.

• Housing Market

Orlando's $250K-and-less housing leads March sales, supply paper thin

March sales data show Orlando's so-called 'housing avaiability' crisis is actually very confined -- to the entry-level segment.

UP to develop new Walmart in Altamonte, city holding project to high standard

To Altamonte Springs, tangling with Walmart is just another day at the office.

• Oviedo

Developer proposes second phase for Oviedo's Clifton Park

A local developer has 15 acres under contract for the development effort, but recent history shows it could face opposition from nearby homeowners.

• Winter Garden

Winter Garden's Dillard Street revamp to prompt millions in redevelopment

The planned revamp of one of Winter Garden's main arteries should spur millions of dollars of future development work.

Amazon new distribution space in South Orlando used for 1-2 hour shipping

Learn where the web retail giant has leased roughly 100,000 square feet, and what local sources say is their timeline for buildout and operation.

• Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A preparing to seek GC for Sanford project

The restaurant chain will soon seek a general contractor for a new Sanford location, learn who makes the choice and how to reach them.

• Commercial Real Estate

Intram seeks GC for rebuild of old Budget Inn property in Winter Garden

Vertical construction should start within the next two to three months on the mixed-use development, which has commitments from a Wawa and Culvers.

• Sanford

'Escape Artists' attraction planned for Downtown Sanford

The increasingly popular escape game concept is being brought to Sanford's historic downtown by two Longwood entrepreneurs.

• SeaWorld Orlando

Economic concerns raised during airport conference

Airport leaders across the country, including here at home, are keeping a wary eye on global economic conditions and what that might mean to capital projects.

• Lake Mary

Differing opinions on CNA's full leasing potential of new Lake Mary office building

CNA is backing away from initial enthusiasm last year for all four floors of its future Lake Mary office now under construction.