CENTRAL FLORIDA

The over a century-old St. Cloud Hotel has been under renovation for years, with construction planning to resume as the city puts a March 2027 deadline on the project to be completed.

A $10.7 million portfolio of downtown Mount Dora commercial buildings is hitting the market, offering investors a mix of retail, restaurant and office tenants in the city's walkable downtown.

A fully leased historic Cocoa Village retail building with long-term tenants has hit the market for $2.8 million, reflecting the area's growing investment appeal and rising commercial property values.

Blue Origin plans new storage structures on 11 acres in Brevard County as part of continued expansion, despite recent setbacks.

An entrepreneur who transformed a historic train depot into one of Sanford's most popular gathering spots is putting the property on the market. Here are the details.

An Orlando restaurant is expanding to Clermont, replacing the former GoodTown Buffet with an all-you-can-eat sushi concept.

The Palm Bay City Council plans to begin negotiations to acquire a portion of a now-closed golf course to be used for public infrastructure purposes.

The hotel project is part of a larger mixed-use development that sold for $6.4 million in 2023, and the developer has franchise partnerships with major hotel brands including Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt.

A technology firm with a focus on providing services to mortgage companies is leasing space in Lake Mary.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has approved changes to expand a statewide affordable and workforce housing law.

The formal bidding process with the city will launch this fall, giving interested developers time to study the opportunity and craft proposals that could bring new life to the 10-story structure with 255 historic windows.

Plans for one of Clermont’s fast-growing corridors are shifting, with more homes, new retail and a surprise change to the project’s original anchor tenant.

Another downtown Winter Garden restaurant has closed its Plant Street location as property ownership changes continue reshaping the area’s small business landscape.

WD Capital Group arranged $101 million in construction financing for Visions Orlando Resort & Spa, a 70-acre master-planned luxury resort community in Davenport, Florida. Sponsored by Urban Network Capital Group (UNCG) and Vertical Developments, the project features a mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and condominium residences complemented by an extensive amenity program and neighborhood-serving retail. ... The post Joint Venture Inks $101M Construction Loan for Davenport Mixed-Use Venture appeared first on Connect CRE.

Hedrick Brothers Development secured a $56.5 million construction loan for The Hedrick at Lake Toho, a 366-unit luxury multifamily community planned along Toho Grande Boulevard in Kissimmee.   Located on approximately 21.7 acres, The Hedrick at Lake Toho will feature a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom residences. Initial leasing is expected at the end of ... The post Hedrick Brothers Secures Loan for 366-Unit Kissimmee Rental Community appeared first on Connect CRE.

Avison Young arranged the sale of Maitland 200, a 207,000-square-foot four-story atrium-style class A office building located at 2301 Maitland Center Parkway in the Maitland submarket of Orlando, Florida, for $17.8 million. Brookwood Financial Partners was the seller. Avison Young’s Michael T. Fay, David Duckworth, John K. Crotty, Brian C. de la Fé, Greg Morrison ... The post Brookwood Offloads 207K-SF Orlando Office Building appeared first on Connect CRE.

S3 Capital provided a $101 million construction loan for Visions Orlando Resort & Spa, located just outside of downtown Orlando. The project is being co-developed by Urban Network Capital Group (UNCG) and Vertical Developments.  The resort integrates a mix of luxury single-family homes, townhomes, and condo residences, wellness-focused amenities, retail spaces, and a broad range of recreational experiences.  The ... The post S3 Inks $101M Construction Loan for Orlando Residences appeared first on Connect CRE.

Unity Stone Group appears ready to take over a stalled hotel-condo project in Kissimmee. The Sycamore Orlando Resort property has changed hands a few times after the original developer declared bankruptcy in 2024. There are two incomplete towers on the site at 2961 Sycamore Resort Drive. Now Unity Stone Group is aiming for a fourth-quarter ... The post New Owner to Kickstart Stalled Kissimmee Hotel/Condo Project appeared first on Connect CRE.

Coke Florida has completed an $84 million renovation of an Orlando distribution and bottling center. The 180,000-square-foot facility at 3095 Eunice Ave. was completely gutted and rebuilt to support new state-of-the-art equipment. The Orlando Business Journal reports the upgraded facility includes advanced automated warehouse technology designed to improve efficiency, order accuracy and overall service reliability. Coke Florida ... The post Coke Bottler Completes $84M Orlando Warehouse Upgrade appeared first on Connect CRE.

PEBB Enterprises and Banyan Development completed the sale of the 134,000-square-foot Lowe’s Home Improvement building, including its garden center, at Shoppes at Southern Grove in Port St. Lucie’s master-planned Tradition community. A. Duda & Sons Inc. purchased the property from PEBB and Banyan. The sale price was $10.5 million.  The Lowe’s store opened on June ... The post PEBB, Banyan Sell Off Port St. Lucie Retail Center Asset appeared first on Connect CRE.