Construction is underway on a major SR 408 project near Camping World Stadium. The work adds a fifth eastbound lane, rebuilds the Tampa Avenue interchange, and improves nearby streets through early 2029.
CATEGORY: Orlando Growth
Terian Group Orlando Projects | Jared Jones Team
Terian Group is advancing Dream Lofts at Full Sail University and Emi on 50 with $155 million in combined construction financing. The two Central Florida projects are targeting completion in 2028.
Tamara Heritage Orlando | Jared Jones Team
Tamara Heritage is preparing to bring an elevated Indian dining concept to 55 W. Church Street in downtown Orlando. The ownership team is targeting an opening before the end of 2026.
Inside Green District: The $2 Billion Smart City Envisioned for Historic Parramore
A developer has pitched Green District, a roughly $2 billion smart city for Orlando’s historic Parramore neighborhood, with housing, hotels, a grocery store, mobility hubs and rooftop pads for electric air taxis. Here is what is proposed and where it stands with the City.
Mattel’s Toy-Themed Indoor Water Park Near Disney Keeps Growing
New Orange County plans show Mattel’s first Wonder indoor water park on State Road 535, next to Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores, growing taller and larger with a new support building, more parking and space for about 200 jobs near Disney.
St. Cloud, Florida Growth and Housing Market Shift: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know in 2026
St. Cloud, Florida is undergoing major change in 2026. Explore new development, road projects, retail, schools and infrastructure, plus the latest housing market trends across 34769, 34771 and 34772 to understand where the city may be heading next.
Orlando Added 20,600 Jobs in a Year and Led the State: What the Q3 2026 Market Insights Say About Central Florida
Orlando led Florida in job growth at midyear 2026 with 20,600 jobs added in 12 months, even as business confidence fell to a two-year low. A charted breakdown of the Q3 2026 market insights and what they mean for Central Florida real estate.
H Mart Doubles Its Orlando Food Hall With Six New Kitchens
Phase 2 of the H Mart Orlando food hall opens Friday, August 21 at 10:30 a.m. on West Colonial Drive, adding six new kitchens: Curry 88, Mari Mari, Seoul Hotteok, bb.q Chicken, Dduk Dabang and SORIMMARA.
Is Living in Dr. Phillips, Florida Worth the Premium in 2026?
Is living in Dr. Phillips worth the higher price? This 2026 guide breaks down the lifestyle, housing, traffic, convenience, neighborhood differences, and trade-offs buyers should understand before choosing Dr. Phillips, Orlando.
PopStroke Brings Its Boldest Mini Golf Yet to Orlando’s International Drive This December
Tiger Woods-backed PopStroke unveils its International Drive flagship: two 18-hole courses with a flowing river, 13-foot waterfalls, a cave, and a shark tank, opening this December in 32819.
Savvy Sliders and Fat Boy’s Pizza Are Coming to Kissimmee: A Co-Branded First for Sunset Walk
Savvy Sliders and Fat Boy’s Pizza are combining under one roof at the Promenade at Sunset Walk in Kissimmee, taking over the former BurgerFi space with plans to open within about 60 days.
A Music Exec Who Discovered Creed Is Opening a School in Winter Garden: Inside Musicology
Jeff Hanson, who discovered Creed and managed Paramore, opens Musicology, a contemporary music school on Stoneybrook West Parkway in Winter Garden, with a grand opening Sept. 1.
What Is It Really Like to Live in St. Cloud, Florida in 2026?
Moving to St. Cloud Florida in 2026? This relocation guide breaks down 34769, 34771 and 34772, including traffic, CDDs, new construction, lakefront living, acreage homes, commuting and the lifestyle differences buyers should understand before deciding where to live.
Florida Ranks a Top-10 State to Live in 2026, With the No. 3 Quality of Life in America
Florida placed 10th on WalletHub’s 2026 Best States to Live In study, powered by a No. 3 quality-of-life finish. See Florida’s full category scorecard and where all 50 states landed.
UCF Wants $119 Million in Tourist Tax Dollars to Turn Its Campus Into a Sports Destination
UCF is asking Orange County for $119 million in tourist-tax funding to upgrade athletics broadcasts and build new soccer, track and softball venues on its East Orange County campus. County leaders decide which pieces to recommend within days.
Dr. Phillips Center Pitches a $1.4 Billion Master Plan to More Than Double Its Visitors
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has laid out a $1.4 billion master plan that would grow its downtown Orlando campus from nine venues to twenty and lift annual attendance past two million, funded in part by a roughly $750 million tourist-tax request to Orange County.
FEATURED PROPERTY: 9457 RANDAL PARK BOULEVARD, ORLANDO, Florida 32832
Now for sale in gated Randal Walk, 9457 Randal Park Boulevard is a beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 3-bath corner townhome built in 2020. This move-in-ready Orlando home features approximately 1,600 square feet, a 2-car garage, fresh interior paint, a private covered balcony and convenient access to Lake Nona, Medical City and Orlando International Airport.
Orlando Dreamers Reveal New Stadium Details: A Rail Station and a Bridge Over the 528
The Orlando Dreamers returned to Orange County with fresh renderings and new details: a rail station, a covered bridge over State Road 528, and a $975 million public funding request for a domed ballpark near SeaWorld.
A Synagogue, a Preschool and Five Townhomes: Inside the El Cortez Plan for Downtown Winter Park
Downtown Winter Park’s historic El Cortez site at 210 E. Morse Blvd could become a synagogue, a preschool and five townhomes. See the plans and the revised design.
What’s New and Coming Soon in Dr. Phillips, Orlando, in 2026 and What Does It Mean for Buyers?
Dr. Phillips is entering a new growth cycle in 2026, led by Epic Universe, Restaurant Row redevelopment, O-Town West, and new luxury housing. Jared Jones explains what these projects—and a two-speed housing market—mean for buyers, sellers, and homeowners in 32819 and 32836.