Astatula
Astatula, FL · Real Estate
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Winter Springs Neighbors Fear Flooding If Jetta Point's 46 Wooded Acres Get Sold
A vacant 46-acre wooded greenbelt just west of State Road 417 along the south side of S.R. 434 is now a step closer to being sold off by Seminole County, and neighbors in Winter Springs say they are bracing for what that could mean for their flood-prone yards. Jetta Point sits at a slightly higher elevation than the surrounding neighborhoods, and residents worry that commercial development on the site could send even more stormwater rushing toward their homes.
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Dyer Warns Orlando Could Lose $80M a Year If Amendment 3 Passes
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer used his 2026 State of the City address to make the case that the city's property taxes are a bargain — costing residents fewer than $7 a day — even as he warned that a statewide ballot measure could soon force painful cuts to police, fire protection, road repaving, and park hours. Dyer delivered the speech at The Plaza Live, arguing that Orlando's property tax revenue is spent efficiently and represents a wise investment in local services that residents rely on daily.
Florida Today
Popular Florida resort under contract for whopping $1.38 billion
A popular Florida resort is under contract for a staggering $1.38 billion. Yes, that’s billion, with a b. Ryman Hospitality Properties is a definitive agreement to purchase Grand Lakes Orlando Resort. The seller is Trinity Investments. The 409-acre complex includes a JW Marriott, a Ritz-Carlton and a Greg Norman-designed 18-hole golf course. “Grande Lakes is a terrific asset and one that fits all of our ownership criteria,” said Mark Fioravanti, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ryman Hospitality Properties. “The transaction strengthens our JW Marriott and Gaylord Hotels customer rotation strategies, expands our presence in the nation’s top meetings market and creates the opportunity for meaningful portfolio synergies. Building on the success of our growing JW Marriott platform, Grande Lakes establishes a nationwide rotational network for the JW Marriott brand within our hotel portfolio. Grande Lakes also introduces Ritz-Carlton as a new luxury brand within our portfolio, providing access to a high-value customer segment and unique customer insights that can further strengthen our platform and support long-term value creation across the portfolio.” Trinty bought the resort in December 2018 for $870 million. “This transaction is a testament to Trinity’s ability to identify complex, large-scale opportunities and execute on a value-add
villages-news.com
I never expected so many homes to become rentals
I bought into The Villages expecting a 55+ community with shared standards. I never expected so many homes to become rentals or for transient occupants with little long-term investment in our neighborhoods. Now the impact is clear with neglected lawns, poor maintenance and a noticeable decline in appearances. Residents raised...
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H Mart Orlando Food Hall Phase 2 Opens August 21
H Mart’s Orlando food hall is about to get a lot bigger. The Asian supermarket giant has finished construction on a Phase 2 expansion of its food hall at 7501 W. Colonial Drive, adding six new vendors that will open to the public on August 21 at 10:30 a.m.
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Ambar Residences Orlando | Inside Marriott’s New Residential Hospitality Model
Orlando welcomed a record 76.7 million visitors in 2025, the highest visitation total in the destination’s history, as the theme park capital continues to evolve into a broader leisure and business destination. With a growing convention sector and demand for longer, multigenerational stays, Orlando presented an opportunity for a different kind of Marriott hospitality offering, combining the space of a residence with the service and infrastructure of a global hotel brand.
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New owner appears to be dragging feet at fire-damaged home in The Villages
A new owner appears to be sticking to the same old story with regard to a fire-damaged home in The Villages. Visibly frustrated Community Development District 9 supervisors are at their wits’ end with the lack of progress at 3292 Sylewood Ave. in the Village of Charlotte. “It’s a...
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How Apopka Homeowners Are Creating the Perfect Sunshine State Sanctuary
Apopka homeowners are transforming their properties into personalized retreats by blending outdoor living spaces, backyard features, and energy-efficient indoor comforts. From patios and pools to smart cooling solutions, modern upgrades help create homes designed for relaxation and year-round enjoyment. Apopka has quickly earned a reputation as one of the most...
multifamilybiz.com
Capstone Building Corp Begins Construction on 270-Unit The Gateway Luxury Multifamily Apartment Development in Orlando, Florida
BIRMINGHAM, AL – Capstone Building Corp., a premier general contractor headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, has officially begun construction on The Gateway, a luxury multifamily apartment development located in Orlando, Florida. JBL Development, LLC is the developer for the project, alongside architect Baker Barrios Architects. "The Gateway will be a...
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Real estate firm buys 1,450 acres south of The Villages for $40 million
A South Florida-based real estate investment company has acquired over 1,450 acres of land just a few miles south of The Villages for $40 million. Citrus Springs Industrial Holdings, LLC, which is managed by Sassoon Equities, purchased the expansive tract from Sumter Cement Co. LLC on June 26. According to deed records filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Courts, the transaction was officially recorded on July 6, incurring $280,000 in state documentary stamp taxes.
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Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on affordable homes in Orlando's Parramore community
ORLANDO, Fla. – Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County is marking a major milestone in one of Orlando’s most historic neighborhoods. The nonprofit hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Friday morning to celebrate the start of construction on two new affordable homes in the Parramore community. Habitat Orlando...