Orlando growth news for October 2026: RoseArts breaks ground in Rosemont, Brightline restructures through Chapter 11, Old Town Kissimmee sells and the August median slips.
RoseArts District Breaks Ground in Rosemont: What Phase 1 Actually Includes
Construction has started on RoseArts District at the former Lake Orlando Golf Course in Rosemont. Here is what Phase 1 includes, how big the full master plan is, and what is still open.
Which Orlando growth projects are actually happening in 2026, and which ones should buyers be careful about?
Orlando is growing fast, but not every headline should influence where you buy. Jared Jones breaks down the confirmed, stalled, and rumored Central Florida projects buyers should understand in 2026, including Horizon West, Davenport, I-Drive, Ocoee, NeoCity, and Ovation Orlando.
What Will Orlando Look Like by 2050?
What will Orlando look like by 2050? Jared Jones breaks down the growth stories shaping Central Florida, from Disney and Universal expansion to Downtown Orlando redevelopment, Horizon West, Lake Nona, Sunbridge, transportation changes, and new land-use laws buyers need to understand before choosing where to live.
What Darden’s $25M Bahama Breeze Conversion Plan Means for Orlando
Darden Restaurants is spending $25 million to convert 14 Bahama Breeze locations into other brands within its portfolio. With six Orlando-area sites involved, this is more than a restaurant update. It is a Central Florida business and growth story worth watching.
Cañonita Lake Nona West: Tavistock Invests $4.5M in New Restaurant Concept
Tavistock is bringing its Las Vegas restaurant concept Cañonita to Lake Nona West, with a $4.5 million buildout planned inside a 9,321-square-foot space. The restaurant is expected to open in late 2026 as the new lifestyle center continues to line up major retail tenants.
A New Chapter for Sycamore Resort
After years of sitting abandoned, Kissimmee’s Sycamore Resort is back on track. A Miami-based firm just bought the half-built condo-hotel for $9.5 million and is exploring plans to complete or reimagine it. Here’s what’s next for this high-profile property.
How the O-Line Trail Will Redefine Orlando’s Downtown and SoDo Neighborhoods
Orlando is turning an overlooked industrial corridor near Orlando Health into the O-Line Trail — a shaded, walkable, bike-friendly path that could reshape downtown and SoDo. With public art, green space, and safer streets, the O-Line marks a bold step toward a more connected, vibrant Orlando.
Orlando’s $50 Billion Boom: 15 Projects That Will Redefine Central Florida by 2030
From smart highways to a fifth Disney park, these 15 Orlando development projects in 2025 are reshaping Central Florida’s future.
Universal Orlando Rumored to Team with Elon Musk’s Boring Company for I-Drive Tunnel
Rumors suggest Universal Orlando may partner with Elon Musk’s Boring Company for a Vegas Loop-style tunnel along International Drive.