[Orlando Restaurants & Bars]

Anyone know any locations in Central Florida where they will have the Cotto-Margarito boxing fight tonight?

[Metro Orlando Headlines]

How about "The Grande" ? I think both buildings are a waste of prime real estate and will probably end-up just like the metropolitan.

[55 West]

As far as the ugliest building downtown, 55W does not even come close to the 2 kings of ugly Solaire and the VUE.

[55 West]

I've heard from a couple of sources that due to the death of a primary investor of 55 West as well as some other financial difficulties, that 55 West is going to be refunding deposits and moving forward as apartments. This doesn't sound logical to me, so I need someone to confirm to deny these rumors. If true, this is going to leave a lot of people scrambling this far into construction.

So, is this a joke or is this refunding of deposits for real?

Who was this primary 55W investor that died?

[55 West]

Has anyone noticed that some units for 55WEST have increased recently in square footage on their site. At least the EOLA and Phillips models have by about 50 sqft. I think this is the first time that I have seen that a builder is adding instead of subtracting after what is stated in initial contracts.

[55 West]

I don't know if you mean March for topping off, but I read that the devleoper already said he expected construction to finish around September of 2008.

[The Plaza]

I keep reading ads on craigslist of people saying that they just want their money back (deposit), and selling for purchase price. What is that all about? Is there something wrong with this building or is it just because of the bad market?

[The Plaza]

If you look back at some of the postings from a couple of weeks ago there is a realtor website that has many "1BRs" (more like studios to me) for less than 300k.

[55 West]

Wow, they did 3 floors in 4 days!!! That pace they will surely be done by the end of the summer...

[The Plaza]

Am I missing something here? Looking at all the floorplans for the 1BRs they all look like studios to me. None of them have a door, they all have a partial wall. There are only doors for the 2 BRs.

[55 West]

This fat chick might just turn out to be the prettiest chick in town.

[THE Orlando Photo Thread]

How many years have they been working on this Majest Bldg? I think I lost count.....

[The Plaza]

I would prefer to have a Publix like the Paramount than a Movie Theater.

[Tampa Development Thread]

Any info on the new "Venu" condo tower which I read is supposed to rival the TRUMP tower? The model looks really nice...

[55 West]

Which tower should finish first 55W or Paramount? 55W has a head start but the Paramount is smaller, at least in floors.

[55 West]

I have not seen this posted yet. New tenants announced for the Esplanade:

Barnie's Coffee and wine bar

Panchero's Mexican Grill

Gino's Pizza & Brew

[55 West]

Things are moving along for 55W

Downtown parking

As of Monday, Aug. 1, those who are used to parking in the Market Garage at 60 W. Pine Street will have to find a new place to stash their cars while working and playing downtown.

The popular 380-car garage is closing during construction of 55 West on the Esplanade, which will include a new 1,000-space parking garage.

Fear not, though -- the city of Orlando is offering alternate parking in 12 lots and garages throughout downtown for $1 per hour.

[Other Metro Area Projects]

Any opinions on the Vista Cay at Harbour Square project, next to OCCC. It seems like a great location. They have townhomes and condos.