Sometimes, despite planning and zoning efforts to the contrary, housing and business districts wind up colliding. This isn't always a bad thing -- in fact, sometimes "mixed use" neighborhoods are among the most desirable -- but it does often present its own unique obstacles.
Orlando's arts district slowly taking shape
Moving into a new space isn't always easy. Just as Orlando's Mad Cow Theatre.
Cargo airline mulling relocating HQ to Orlando
Any time a new business relocates to Central Florida, it's a good thing. New businesses in our area mean more jobs for residents, more occupied commercial real estate to boost our tax receipts and more intelligence and business savvy for our business community (it's the opposite of a brain drain, if you will.)
South Florida cities might soon see what are now suburbs-only businesses
South Florida shoppers are probably used to heading out to the suburbs when they need to go to a big-box chain store like Best Buy, Target, Home Depot or Walmart. Big-box retailers are more prominent in the suburbs because commercial real estate there is cheap and available, at least when such areas are compared to urban cores.
Tomato grower to spend $140,000 expanding Lake Mary office
Those tomato slices on your sandwich aren't just a garnish; they're actually pretty big business. Florida is one of the top producers of hydroponically grown tomatoes (i.e. those grown in a soil-less greenhouse, not on a farm).
The Fresh Market to move into downtown Orlando's north side
The grocery store will open in Mills Park, a mixed-use development on which construction is supposed to begin later this year. Company officials would not comment on the neighborhood revitalization groups
Florida's commercial real estate market making slow recovery
It could be because it's an election year or the economy is slowly starting to rebound, but the outlook for Florida's commercial real estate market is improving according to a survey conducted by the University of Florida.
Federal program could spur commercial real estate development
With commercial real estate lending still considered soft, many investors have been coming into the marketplace through a federal program that allows foreign nationals a green card in exchange for investing in job-creating ventures. This program, known as the Immigrant Investor Program, or ED-5 visa, could be the answer to many commercial real estate investors in the Orlando, Florida, area.
Investor planning to auction 25 Florida properties
With the Florida commercial real estate market making a slow recovery, some investors are taking advantage of the upswing to sell their investments. Odyssey Entities LLC has decided to take advantage of the commercial real estate market and auction Lakeland's Palm Center in order to return money to investors.
Florida's commercial real estate market slowly recovering
With the economy making a slow recovery, there are signs that the commercial real estate market in Florida is also starting to rebound from the recession. With a recovery in the commercial real estate markets, we should start seeing demand for office, industrial and retail commercial space, which equates to more businesses growing and expanding.
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