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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.