Tim3167

We stayed at Cabana Bay this summer for a few nights and I was surprised how disconnected I felt from City Walk and the parks. On the first days attempt we attempted a walkway with a bridge over that busy road to Sapphire Falls to catch a boat. It was a pretty long walk with no wayfinding signs at all. On the way back from the parks that day we decided to try a bus to the hotel and were sent to a third party Mears like bus. The experience felt disconnected and really fell short in my eyes. We just decided the next day to literally drive over to the parking garages from the hotel because we just didn’t feel the transportation or walking options were intentional enough.

The article I found referenced a test kitchen similar to the Red Lobster one.

Well last I knew, that Hawkers was just their corporate offices, not an actual location but if that is still the case, that is very misleading.

Hey thanks a bunch! I used to enjoy heading downtown once a month to do those updates.

I inadvertently linked to an older article. Here is the one I meant to post. A bit updated, https://www.google.com/amp/www.orlandosentinel.com/news/orange/os-oakland-west-orange-trail-restrooms-20180817-story,amp.html

Oakland is building an Arts and History Center along the West Orange Trail with public restrooms. Construction should start any time now. here are pics of the area now along with rendering. http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/orange/os-oakland-art-museum-20170717-story,amp.html

Wow, could this be our new tallest if not a possible 500 footer?!

Are we sure there is only a 25’ difference? This was from World of Beer in Dr Phillips.

I’m pretty sure the one in Ocoee is using the old Borders bookstore in front of West Osks mall

The building next to Plant Street Market is done with 2 of the three announced restaurants open. Something happened with Burger Craft I believe and the agreement falling through.

Pretty sure I recall that being cut from initial plans due to neighbor concerns. The Cineopolis in the Hamlin development that is under construction will be nice.

Where the heck is this fence that was mentioned...Boo!

Sooooo.... is the fence up around the site yet?

It's funny, I live in Oakland right on the West Orange Trail and walking hasn't been an issue. I can walk right into downtown Winter Garden on the trail without issue. My biggest issue is the interesection of Oakland Ave with old 50. It's a disaster not helped by the test drive routes of all the new car dealerships up 50 in Lake County.

I recall seeing the model of this in the lobby. That larger tower and that small lower on top of that parking pedestal were both planned along Orange. The pic showing current building and the rendering are not from the same side of the property. The current tower is actually diagonally positioned behind that new tower in the rendering. I used to drive by that lot watching for activity of this.

I believe the article stated they could possibly extend the parking deck into ballroom space and build on top of that.

I finally budged and subscribed. The article states a second tower possibility as a second phase after initial 28 story tower.

So... maybe some positive signs?

The post above mine. I really do have to figure out the quote functionality on here.

That's just kind of an odd thing to throw out there.

Any good or bad news ?

Small update as I was walking by

Nooooooooo!!!

With I4 being higher wouldn't you actually be able to see the stadium better from it?

I dunno, for it's location I kinda like the design. Looks a little Dubai-ish. I wouldn't like it downtown, but downtown this corner is not.