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Developer gets OK on affordable housing site plan on US 192

Roundstone Development and Cross Architects rethought their plan to meet Osceola County's needs and is applying for federal tax credits to move forward.

By Laura Kinsler

Oct 12, 2015

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W192 leader seeks revenue bonds to pay for new roadside signs

Bonds could also pay for facade grants and building demolition if the Osceola County Commission approves the W192 Development Authority's idea for dramatically improving the look of the 15-mile stretch.

By Laura Kinsler

Oct 11, 2015

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Apartment developer under the gun to revise site plan on US 192

Proposed complex would add 80 units of affordable housing near the Florida Turnpike but the whole project is at risk if it can't meet a deadline next week.

By Laura Kinsler

Oct 7, 2015

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Poinciana property near SunRail station on the market for $25 million

Land near future SunRail station is on the market for $25 million

By Laura Kinsler

Oct 7, 2015

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Retail, restaurant construction to start on Tupperware's Osceola Parkway land

Tupperware subsidiary Deerfield Land Development said it stepped up its timeline to beat Osceola County's new mobility fees.

By Laura Kinsler

Oct 6, 2015

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Kissimmee Walmart Supercenter project moving forward (Updated)

Despite initial hesitation, Osceola County approved a rezoning request for the 25-acre site on Old Lake Wilson Road and U.S. 192, a few miles south of Disney property.

By Laura Kinsler

Oct 4, 2015

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Osceola to seek design firm for master plan at Judge Farms; hotel partner at Heritage Park

The county wants applicants to have creative consultants in "place-making" for the 540-acre Judge Farms property, site of the Florida Advanced Manufacturing Research Center.

By Laura Kinsler

Sep 29, 2015

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Osceola flooded with building permits as mobility fee deadline approaches

Any building permit approved before Oct. 1 will be exempt from the mobility fees, which add thousands of dollars to the cost of any new home or building in unincorporated Osceola.

By Laura Kinsler

Sep 23, 2015

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Bids go out for new $75 million high school

Osceola County needs a construction manager for the 345,000-square-foot high school located on N. Boggy Creek Road.

By Karen Talley

Sep 23, 2015

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SunRail puts out bids for Osceola expansion

SunRail's expansion to the south is nearing the building phase, with the Florida Department of Transportation taking bids for the extension into Osceola County.

By Karen Talley

Sep 18, 2015

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Osceola planners voice support for Greenpointe commercial project near SunRail station

Developers of the 399-acre project near the future Poinciana rail station seek a high density zoning designation for its mixed-use project.

By Laura Kinsler

Sep 17, 2015

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Osceola lakefront property slated for 700-home marina development sells for $3.375 million

The owners bought the land on Lake Gentry as an investment, says their representative Daryl Carter, and may resell it for development when the time is right.

By Laura Kinsler

Sep 14, 2015

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Osceola Medical Center plans $7M pediatric project

Osceola Regional Medical Center is spending $7 million to create a combination pediatric unit and pediatric intensive care unit that will more than triple the size of services it now offers.

By Karen Talley

Sep 11, 2015

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Intram pursues permits, retailers for part of 238-acre Kissimmee project

Following a $22 million-land buy in early June, Intram progresses on lining up retail and apartment partners for a major 238-acre development in Kissimmee.

By Bob Moser

Sep 11, 2015

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GreenPointe Holdings in early stage of master-planned community in NW Osceola

Up to 2,200 acres could be developed for mixed-use that neighbors a future SunRail Poinciana station.

By Bob Moser

Aug 31, 2015

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With USSSA all but gone, Osceola County works to recover sports tourism revenue

The county is scrambling to replace 75,000 guaranteed room nights it will lose from youth sports tournaments.

By Bob Moser

Aug 6, 2015

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Upscale senior living center coming to Casselberry

Welbro Building Corp. of Maitland will start construction in the fall on a senior living facility offering a "resort" style of life in Casselberry.

By Karen Talley

Aug 3, 2015

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Advanced Manufacturing Research Center to lay foundation in September

Plans for FAMRC in Osceola County won't be derailed after missing out on a federal photonics contract, official says.

By Bob Moser

Jul 29, 2015

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Osceola offers businesses financial carrot to convert US 192 signage

Pole signs must be replaced by monuments within six years in the W192 CRA, and property owners can get grant money to convert them in a few months.

By Bob Moser

Jul 28, 2015

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Osceola agency wants developers to use digital tool to qualify for incentives

The evaluation tool helps the W192 Redevelopment Agency decide who should get development incentives.

By Bob Moser

Jul 28, 2015

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GrowthSpotter adds new sections

GrowthSpotter has introduced new sections by topic and geography. New additions include Residential, Retail & Restaurants, Hotels, Offices, Industrial, Downtown Orlando, I-Drive, Kissimmee, Lake County, Osceola County, Seminole County and Brazil.

By Julie Anderson

Jul 19, 2015

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Developer of Xero Gravity Action Sports Resort eyes land outside Osceola

Sterling-Sotheby's in Orlando is identifying alternative sites; a California-based branding firm was hired for marketing strategy.

By Bob Moser

Jul 16, 2015

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Tramell Webb pursues re-zoning of 440 acres in Osceola for homes

Two residential projects are in the early planning stages with general contractors and homebuilders yet to be chosen.

By Bob Moser

Jul 14, 2015

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Demand for massive vacation rental homes drives market in Osceola

Builders say demand is highest for 8+ bedrooms, a trend the Osceola County Property Appraiser's office has started tracking.

By Bob Moser

Jul 8, 2015

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N.C.-based Ag investor buys Osceola citrus land for $19.8 million

More than 2,700 acres traded hands, and declining citrus production could prompt other Ag use for land.

By Bob Moser

Jul 7, 2015

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Valencia College close to hiring planner-architect for Poinciana

Applications for Construction Manager to be sought in December, with construction on pace for August 2016.

By Bob Moser

Jul 1, 2015

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Upscale senior living community coming to Osceola

Work will begin by the end of this year on a senior living complex in Osceola County whose builders say will "break the mold" for luxurious living.

By Karen Talley

Jun 25, 2015

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Intram Investments spends $22 million for 238 acres in Kissimmee

Orlando-based developer plans mixed-use project for a site that was slated in the past for Osceola County Convention Center.

By Bob Moser

Jun 10, 2015

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Osceola in jeopardy of losing U.S. Specialty Sports Association

Youth sports tournament organizer with $37 million economic impact annually in Osceola is close to moving to Brevard County.

By Bob Moser

Jun 1, 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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Plans for boating community on Lake Toho face approval today

Developer has concept plan ready for 297-acre Bella Tara but may wait on site development until market heats up.

By Bob Moser

May 20, 2015

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Dewberry Engineers wins contract on Judge Farms Property development plan

The Orlando-based office will help Osceola County identify how the land could be redeveloped.

By Bob Moser

May 12, 2015

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Owner of 130 acres near Disney and Celebration gets rezoning nod

The property owner was coy about intentions and hired Kissimmee engineering firm Hanson, Walters & Associates to start work.

By Bob Moser

May 11, 2015

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Florida Advanced Manufacturing Research Center

The Florida Advanced Manufacturing Research Center in Kissimmee will be a 100,000-square-foot facility set to open in 2016, that focuses on the development and production of cutting-edge products like smart sensors and photonics devices.

By Bob Moser

Apr 23, 2015