Regions Southeast | Orlando
$70M All-Suite Hotel Debuts Near Disney World in Orlando
Aug. 15, 2008
The Mona Lisa Suite Hotel has opened its doors in Celebration, Fla., adding 240 guest rooms to the market surrounding Walt Disney World.
Local Habitat for Humanity Chapter to Build its First M-F Project
Aug. 01, 2008
Habitat for Humanity Orlando has just announced plans for the development of Staghorn Villas, a 58-unit affordable housing property to be located at the intersection of Staghorn Drive and Silver Star Road.
Hilton Orlando Hotel Hits Construction Milestone
July 25, 2008
Hilton Hotels Corporation has celebrated a new milestone in the construction of the Hilton Orlando with a topping off ceremony. The 19-story building broke ground in May of 2007 and is scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2009. The hotel, connected to the Orange County/Orlando Convention Center, will increase the convention center’s size and will add 1,400 hotel rooms for guests.
Off-Price Retailer to Join List of Anchors at 336,000SF Clermont Landing
July 25, 2008
Ross Dress for Less has signed a lease to occupy one of the anchor positions at Clermont Landing, a 366,000-square-foot in Clermont, Fla., at the intersection of Route 27 and Route 50, about 20 miles west of Orlando.
Orlando Industrial Property Sold
July 18, 2008
Delta Properties Intl. L.L.C. has acquired the industrial facility at 1815 Cypress Lake Drive in Orlando, Fla., from LDL Holdings Florida L.L.C.
HFF Handles Over $200M in Florida Deals for Flagler
July 11, 2008
Flagler Development Group of Coral Gables, Fla., has made more than $200 million in office and industrial space acquisitions recently, including the purchase of two Orlando office properties for a total of $92.5 million.
Marriott Breaks Ground on Orlando Timeshare
July 11, 2008
Marriott Vacation Club International, the vacation ownership division of Marriott International Inc., broke ground yesterday on Marriott’s Lakeshore Reserve at Grande Lakes in Orlando, Fla.
Office and Industrial Markets Take a Hit in Q2
July 11, 2008
According to reports by Cushman & Wakefield, the office and industrial markets in Metropolitan Orlando did not fare very well in the second quarter.
Orlando's First Nordstrom Rack to Anchor New 100,000SF Shopping Center
July 03, 2008
Millennia Crossing, a 100,000-square-foot shopping center scheduled to debut in Orlando, Fla. next spring, will become the home of the city's first Nordstrom Rack and the State of Florida's second such store.
Nemours Unveils Children's Hospital Master Site Plan
June 30, 2008
Nemours unveiled the Nemours Children’s Hospital master site plan for its health care campus that will be located in the Lake Nona medical city.
Crazy Pianos to Open First U.S. Location in Florida
June 26, 2008
Crazy Pianos, a Netherlands-based dueling piano bar and restaurant concept, has signed a 10-year lease to occupy 7,000 square feet at CocoWalk in Coconut Grove, Fla.
Orlando Office Trades in TIC Transaction
June 20, 2008
Flagler Development Group has acquired Reserve at Maitland, a Class A office property with three single-story buildings in Orlando’s Maitland submarket, in a tenant-in-common exchange, according to Grubb & Ellis Realty Investors L.L.C.
Nemours, Skanska Team Up for $400M Children's Hospital in Orlando
June 18, 2008
Nemours has finalized the acquisition of 60 acres of land in the heart of Lake Nona's medical city in Orlando, and plans to build a $400 million top-tier pediatric health care facility, anchored by a children's hospital. The pediatric health system company tapped Skanska USA Building Co. as the construction manager to oversee the building process for the facilities.
Crowne Plaza to Fly Flag in Downtown Orlando
June 17, 2008 - Source: Orlando Business Journal
The owner of the 227-room Lexington Orlando CityPlace hotel has inked a 10-year license agreement to operate the property under the Crowne name.
Alion Science Leases 12,617SF in Orlando
June 16, 2008
Alion Science and Technology Corp. leased 12,617 square feet of space in East Orlando, Fla. With two locations in Orlando, the company was looking to consolidate its office space without disrupting its  operations.
Florida Hospital Buys 100-Acre Plot for Possible Future Hospital Site
June 12, 2008 - Source: Orlando Business Journal
The acreage near Lake Nona has been rezoned to allow hospital use.
Disney Plans Huge Bowling Stadium for Wide World of Sports
June 11, 2008 - Source: Orlando Sentinel
The 100-lane alley would offer a restaurant and stadium-style seating.
Orlando Land Sold
June 09, 2008
On behalf of the seller, Downtown Plaza L.L.C., Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida negotiated the sale of 5.641 acres of land at Downtown Plaza, 400 N. Orange Avenue in Orlando, Fla.
Orlando-Based Nuclear Pharmacy Firm Expanding
June 06, 2008 - Source: Orlando Business Journal
Triad Isotopes Inc. plans to build and open four new facilities during the third quarter and may acquire as many as six others by year's-end.
UCF Awards Design Contract to Baker Barrios
June 05, 2008 - Source: Orlando Business Journal
The architecture firm will design the $5.2 million, 45,000 square foot professional development center for educators.
Darden Restaurants' Orlando HQ On The Rise -- And So Is The Stock
June 04, 2008 - Source: Orlando Sentinel
The casual-dining operator is building its new headquarters on 57 acres south of Orlando.
282,100SF Industrial Space Snapped Up Suburban Davenport
June 03, 2008
A new tenant is on the roster at Park 27 Distribution Center II in Orlando, Fla., now that hhgregg Inc. has committed to 282,100 square feet at the 396,700-square-foot industrial facility in Davenport.
Orlando Sun Resort Becomes a Ramada Property with New Manager
June 02, 2008
The former Orlando Sun Resort, a 950-room hotel in Kissimmee, Fla., has been reinvented as the Ramada Orlando Celebration Resort & Convention Center, with Tecton Hospitality at the helm as manager.
Orlando Marriott Gets Green Lodging Certification
May 30, 2008 - Source: Orlando Business Journal
The certification was given by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, which sets standards for water and energy conservation measures.
Robert Jarc Joins Perkins+Will
May 29, 2008
Perkins+Will has brought in new talent at its Orlando, Fla., office, scooping up 25-year industry veteran Robert Jarc from HKS Inc.
 

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