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Universal’s ‘epic’ plans to bring affordable housing to the tourist district
Read full article: Universal’s ‘epic’ plans to bring affordable housing to the tourist districtAs Universal Orlando approaches the opening of its largest theme park ever built, a groundbreaking project nearby is set to address the critical need of affordable housing for service and hospitality workers.
Epic Universe development boom: Check out what’s being built near Central Florida’s newest theme park
Read full article: Epic Universe development boom: Check out what’s being built near Central Florida’s newest theme parkIt's been more than 10 years since a new major theme park opened in the Orlando area. Here's what's cooking as Universal nears the grand opening of Epic Universe.
Annexing Veranda Bay would double Flagler Beach’s population. Why residents are worried
Read full article: Annexing Veranda Bay would double Flagler Beach’s population. Why residents are worriedThe developer is asking the city to annex the land where the Veranda Bay development would be built. The developer has already cleared land for housing and commercial space on the East side of John Anderson Highway but is now looking to add more homes on about 900 acres on the West side of John Anderson.
‘It’s changed a lot:’ How a Pine Hills affordable housing complex helped part of the community
Read full article: ‘It’s changed a lot:’ How a Pine Hills affordable housing complex helped part of the communityAlong Silver Star Road in the heart of Pine Hills is where you'll find Hawthorne Park — a 120-unit affordable housing development exclusively for seniors.
Orlando Fashion Square Mall is up for sale. Residents hope it will finally lead to a new chapter
Read full article: Orlando Fashion Square Mall is up for sale. Residents hope it will finally lead to a new chapterA Dallas-based real estate brokerage is helping to sell Orlando Fashion Square Mall, long the subject of redevelopment plans that never came to fruition.
Volusia County Council chair wants to ban new development to slow flooding
Read full article: Volusia County Council chair wants to ban new development to slow floodingResidents in Volusia County suffered serious flooding problems due to Hurricane Milton, but some have grappled with worsening flooding issues in recent years. Some say it is due to overdevelopment.
Orlando delays vote to annex 52,000-acre Deseret Ranch land
Read full article: Orlando delays vote to annex 52,000-acre Deseret Ranch landThe city of Orlando is delaying a decision on whether to annex a piece of east Orange County property until just before the November election, when county voters could approve two charter amendments that will make annexation harder.
‘Leesburg’s time in the crosshairs:’ How The Villages is driving population growth nearby
Read full article: ‘Leesburg’s time in the crosshairs:’ How The Villages is driving population growth nearbyNestled in the heart of Lake County, Leesburg is experiencing a significant surge in both population and development.
Osceola County to launch down payment program for local homebuyers. Here’s what you need to do
Read full article: Osceola County to launch down payment program for local homebuyers. Here’s what you need to doWith the area's housing market stabilizing, Osceola County is launching its Purchase/Down Payment Assistance Program.
Activists fight annexation request from Mormon Church that could expand Orlando
Read full article: Activists fight annexation request from Mormon Church that could expand OrlandoOrlando City Council is deciding on whether or not to grant an annexation request that has many community members and activists upset.
St. Cloud needs new fire, public safety facilities. The question is, how to pay for it
Read full article: St. Cloud needs new fire, public safety facilities. The question is, how to pay for itSt. Cloud city leaders are considering borrowing $90 million to build new a fire headquarters, three new fire stations, as well as a public safety complex.
Commissioners vote to approve developing former Titusville golf course into housing
Read full article: Commissioners vote to approve developing former Titusville golf course into housingBrevard County commissioners voted to approve a controversial plan to develop a former golf course into a site for hundreds of homes.
Brevard commissioners to vote on controversial plan to develop former golf course into new housing
Read full article: Brevard commissioners to vote on controversial plan to develop former golf course into new housingBrevard County commissioners are voting on a controversial plan to develop a former golf course into a site for hundreds of homes.
This strange Florida ghost town was built on stilts. Here’s what it looks like
Read full article: This strange Florida ghost town was built on stilts. Here’s what it looks likeThose taking a trip to Biscayne Bay in South Florida may spot an odd sight on the horizon. Far out in the water, six shacks stand on rickety-looking stilts.
Developers sue to block Orange County rural boundary measures from November ballot
Read full article: Developers sue to block Orange County rural boundary measures from November ballotThe developers behind a controversial proposal to build nearly 1,800 homes near Lake Pickett have sued to block Orange County from letting voters decide whether it should be more difficult to get such projects approved in rural areas.
A mysterious bank vault sits abandoned on this Seminole County road. Here’s why
Read full article: A mysterious bank vault sits abandoned on this Seminole County road. Here’s whyThose who drive deep into Geneva will find a curious sight along the roadway: a decrepit bank vault sitting in a small field of grass.
DeLand SunRail station holds grand opening celebration
Read full article: DeLand SunRail station holds grand opening celebrationA grand opening celebration is planned at the new SunRail station in DeLand just days before service is set to begin, connecting the quaint city to points south, all the way to Poinciana.