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Publix buys warehouse near airport for $8.4M, pharmacy D.C. planned

The site is part of $15 million local expansion planned by Publix. Contractors have yet to be chosen for build-out work.

By Bob Moser

Jul 7, 2015

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Top 10 List: Orange County and Orlando's highest assessed properties

Orange's list is dominated by tourism companies; Orlando's list has owners of office towers, outlet malls and residential development.

By Karen Talley

Jul 6, 2015

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Eatonville gets another chance to guide development on I-4 parcel

The Orange County School Board gave Eatonville another year to control development of a 100-plus acre property at a high-profile spot next to I-4, with new deadlines.

By Teresa Burney

Jun 30, 2015

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Lake Pickett projects ultimately go separate directions

Next steps for Lake Pickett South, aka The Grow, are clear after the Orange County Commission gave it the green light for state approvals. Lake Pickett North can try to win approval in six months.

By Karen Talley

Jun 29, 2015

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Skyplex developer passes first phase of rezoning approval with DRC

Wallack Holdings project heads next to P&Z, Universal Studios doubles down on fight for height restriction.

By Bob Moser

Jun 25, 2015

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I-4 Ultimate gets ready to heat up

Nearly six months into the I-4 Ultimate project, much of the prep work has been done in anticipation of major construction during the summer.

By Karen Talley

Jun 8, 2015

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Robust sales of Orlando's million-dollar homes stir "genuine excitement"

Isleworth, Keene's Pointe and Golden Oak did the best in Orange County in moving multi-million dollar homes.

By Karen Talley

Jun 8, 2015

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Rick Singh

By Karen Talley

Jun 2, 2015

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Economic incentives a work in progress for Osceola County

"Project Fresh" is in the county's economic development pipeline with about 10 other packages in the works.

By Bob Moser

Jun 1, 2015

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Land deal prepped for next major anchor hotel to Convention Center

The 20 acres alone could go for $52 million, say commercial brokers who will start marketing it Monday to top hotel chains and developers.

By Bob Moser

May 29, 2015

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State of Orange County real estate: Booming by all accounts, but panelists urge caution

Property Appraiser Rick Singh's event Thursday gave detailed report, cited growth spots.

By Karen Talley

May 29, 2015

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Universal Studios speaks out against Wallack's Skyplex coaster height

The theme park, via its attorney, doesn't think Skyplex should be able to use Overlay District to avoid height restriction.

By Bob Moser

May 28, 2015

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Time running out for Eatonville on prized property

Time is running out for the Town of Eatonville to have a say in whom and how, or even whether a 100-acre former school site at I-4 is developed.

By Teresa Burney

May 21, 2015

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Property appraiser looking at SunRail's effect on land valuations

Orange County is early in its study of property around its 5 depots but notes positive economic activity.

By Karen Talley

May 20, 2015

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Horizon West developer seeks different path for Wellness Way

One of the architects of Horizon West is involved with planning the next big development across the line in Lake County: Wellness Way.

By Teresa Burney

May 18, 2015

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Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores

Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores, an outlet mall located east of Walt Disney World on SR 535, is expanding its existing shopping center by 110,000 square feet of leasable space.

By Bob Moser

May 15, 2015

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Rezoning helps Unicorp move forward on Westside Shoppes, housing development

Unicorp received initial approval on the 117-acre mixed use development known as Westside Shoppes, Venetian Isle apartments and more.

By Bob Moser

May 14, 2015

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Aviation-related companies on EDC's short list of targets

EDC's Rick Weddle and David Porter discuss their targeted industries and tactics.

By Karen Talley

May 8, 2015

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Wekiva Parkway

The Wekiva Parkway (SR 429) is a 25-mile toll road that will connect to SR 417, completing the beltway around northwest metropolitan Orlando.

By Karen Talley

Apr 23, 2015