Orange County agreed its STAR rapid transit plan deserves a feasibility study, Kissimmee approved Toho Square, Orlando school zone cameras began warnings, and Orlando ranked No. 2 for moving interest.
Orlando Growth News: RoseArts Breaks Ground, Brightline Restructures and Home Prices Slip $10,000
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.
Clermont Housing Market and Growth Update | Jared Jones Team
Lake County approved the 2,241-acre Panther Run community, SR 516 targets a spring 2027 partial opening, and North and South Clermont are telling two very different pricing stories in 34711 and 34714.
A First Look Inside Mattel’s Indoor Waterparks, and Where the Orlando Project Stands
Mattel’s first Wonder Indoor Waterpark concepts, from a Barbie surf pool to a Hot Wheels slide tower, are for a Bellevue, Nebraska, park planned to open at the end of 2027. Orlando is one of four confirmed locations, and Orange County records show a land development plan for the State Road 535 site.
Johns Lake Urban Village: What Winter Garden Approved for 613 Homes
Winter Garden approved the Johns Lake Urban Village: 613 homes, a 31.6-acre resort district and a future city park on about 337 acres, with occupancy tied to New Independence Parkway.
Orlando Real Estate Outlook: What the State of Real Estate Numbers Say Now
The Orlando real estate outlook after ORRA’s State of Real Estate event: sales running ahead of 2025, a $176.9 billion residential tax roll in Orange County and steady population growth.
Vold Vision Horizon West: A 17,102 SF Eye Surgery Center Is Planned on Porter Road
Vold Vision plans a 17,102-square-foot eye surgery center on Porter Road in Hamlin, near Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital and the Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine.
ChampionsGate Crossing Brings a Village-Style Dining Hub to ChampionsGate West
RIDA Development has started building ChampionsGate Crossing, a 56,000-square-foot village-style dining and retail center in ChampionsGate West, with Jeff’s Bagel Run signed and a mid-2027 opening target.
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.
Carbon Car Club: A Private Country Club for Car Collectors Is Planned in Dr. Phillips
Carbon Car Club is a planned private club in Orlando’s Dr. Phillips area where members could store exotic cars and socialize with fellow collectors, with a groundbreaking targeted for 2027.
Orlando Resale Home Inspection: 5 Traps Buyers Should Check in 2026
Buying an Orlando resale home in 2026? Look past cosmetic updates and verify the systems, permits, insurance questions, and inspection findings that can change the real cost of ownership.
SR 408 Widening in Orlando | Jared Jones Team
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.
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.