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This Florida Farmers Market Is the Perfect Excuse to Get Out of Bed on Sunday

Fresh coconut water poured straight from the coconut is a real Sunday morning option here. That alone sounds like a better plan than hitting snooze. I like a market that starts with something that playful. The stalls don’t stay on one road, either. They stretch along a downtown main street...

Clermont, FL · 4d
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Trader Joe's opening new Florida store Nov. 5, more coming in 2027

Attention shoppers ! Florida's newest Trader Joe's is opening Nov. 5 in Orlando. It's one of dozens of locations nationwide that the quirky grocer is opening at the end of 2026, but it's not the only Florida location on its way. A Sarasota location will open by the end of 2026, according to company spokesperson Nakia Rohde, and more are planned for 2027. "Next year, we plan to add new Trader Joe’s in Boynton Beach, Orlando, Kissimmee, Maitland, Central Naples, and Vero Beach," Rohde said. "We are actively looking at hundreds of neighborhoods across the country as we hope to open more new neighborhood stores each year." Shop Trader Joe's with Instacart Trader Joe's recently opened locations in West Palm Beach in June, in Melbourne last December, and Daytona Beach a year ago. The popular California-based grocery chain, known for its private-label " unique and interesting products ," along with seasonal favorites and its highly sought-after totes, invited customers to join "Captain Randy and Crew" for the 8 a.m. opening. Trader Joe's prides itself on "low prices, every day" with no loyalty programs or membership cards. Here's what to know. Where is the new Florida Trader Joe's? .oembed-frame { width:

Orlando, FL · 1d

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Proposal infuses ‘1980’s vibe’ into derelict Orlando shopping plaza Colonial Promenade

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando’s Colonial Promenade shopping plaza may be going retro with a new plan to redevelop the derelict plaza on East Colonial Drive. The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, owner of the property is considering a proposal to redevelop and rebrand the shopping plaza. The Wideman Company presented design renderings at a committee meeting Wednesday.

Orlando, FL · 2d
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Construction begins on 252-unit Gateway Osceola apartment community

Construction has started on Gateway Osceola, a 252-unit apartment development in Osceola County, Florida. Muirfield Development announced the start of construction on the four-storey, Class A multifamily community, which will occupy approximately 12 acres in the NeoCity and NeoVation corridor near Osceola Heritage Park in the Kissimmee area. BBL Building...

Osceola County, FL · 2d
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British Blinds Maker Louvolite Picks Apopka for First-Ever U.S. Operation

102 Semoran Commerce Pl. — Approximate Site of Louvolite U.S. Facility. A window-covering manufacturer founded above a butcher's shop in England more than five decades ago has picked Apopka for its first-ever operation on American soil. Louvolite has acquired a 55,390-square-foot facility at 102 Semoran Commerce Place, a $7.5 million capital investment that currently supports 15 jobs, with plans to grow that number to 50 in the coming years.

Apopka, FL · 3d

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Paychecks for Patriots job fair set for Nov. 10 in Orlando

CareerSource Central Florida hosts its Paychecks for Patriots job fair on Nov. 10 at Orange Technical College in Orlando.

Orlando, FL · 1d

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Meet Gregg Hill: The Winter Park Investor Behind One of the Nation’s Top Venture Capital Firms

With an office on Park Avenue in downtown Winter Park, Parkway Venture Capital is more than an investment firm. It is a partner to some of the most successful and ambitious technology companies in the world, from humanoid robotics to fusion energy. Co-founded in 2019 by Gregg Hill and Jesse Coors-Blankenship, the firm is headquartered in New York and built on concentrated, high-conviction investments and hands-on support for the founders it backs.

Winter Park, FL · 2d

Extended Reach USA

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Southern Tire Mart Eyes 45,000-Square-Foot Apopka Development as Central Florida Commercial Real Estate Expands

A proposed 45,000-square-foot Southern Tire Mart facility in Apopka, Florida, is drawing attention to the growing importance of automotive services, commercial trucking infrastructure, and transportation-oriented real estate across Central Florida. The proposed development, located at 1291 South Orange Blossom Trail, would accommodate tire services for passenger vehicles and semi-trucks, representing a substantial commercial investment along …

Apopka, FL · 1d

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OUC Pitches Fuel Rate Cut That Could Trim Orlando Bills by $5 a Month

Orlando Utilities Commission customers could see a smaller electric bill by next spring under a newly proposed fuel rate decrease that the utility says would save a typical residential customer about $5 a month. The plan would also deliver nearly $3.3 million in combined monthly savings across OUC's entire electric customer base if it clears a vote set for next month.

Orlando, FL · 18h

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Truffles and Trifles Closing After 40 Years in College Park

After 40 years of bringing Orlando together around the table, longtime College Park cooking school Truffles and Trifles will close at the end of 2026. Founder Marci Arthur, who opened the business in March 1986, announced the decision in a heartfelt farewell, explaining that at 84 years old, it’s time for a change.

Orlando, FL · 2d

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World's largest Build-A-Bear Workshop comes to Orlando

Orlando is now home to the world's largest Build-A-Bear Workshop. Located at ICON Park, the multi-level store features themed shopping areas, a bake shop and a new Design Studio. FOX 35's David Martin gives us a preview before the grand opening.

Orlando, FL · 2d

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MAX POWER Aerospace Expo and Air Show to Launch at Kennedy Space Center November 6

Central Florida’s aerospace industry will take center stage as MAX POWER, a new aerospace expo and air show, launches Friday, November 6, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island. The event brings together the aerospace community, industry innovators, and space enthusiasts for a series of activities highlighting...

Merritt Island, FL · 4d

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Galloway Company's Tim Galloway Joins the 2026 Candy Hall of Fame

Behind every candy bar, pie filling and pumpable dessert syrup is an ingredient supplier most consumers never think about. On Oct. 24, 2026, in Orlando, one of those quiet operators got a very public salute: Tim Galloway, longtime leader of Wisconsin's Galloway Company, was inducted into the Candy Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

Orlando, FL · 4d

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Attention East Orange County shoppers: Trader Joe’s opens Thursday in Waterford Lakes

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Trader Joe’s latest Central Florida location opens Thursday. The specialty grocer with a cult following is opening its third Orange County store in Waterford Lakes, at 1444 North Alafaya Trail. The location used to be a Party City store. Trader Joe’s already has stores...

Orange County, FL · 4d

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Muirfield Breaks Ground on Orlando-Area Opportunity Zone Multifamily Development

Muirfield Development has started construction on Gateway Osceola, a 252-unit multifamily community in Osceola County, Fla., in the Kissimmee area. Completion of the Greater Orlando community is slated for summer 2028. The four-story development is being built on about 12 acres, and will offer a mix of one-, two- and...

Osceola County, FL · 4d

Tallahassee Democrat

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Aldi opening 2 Florida stores Oct. 29, 3 more in November

Discount grocery giant Aldi continues its Florida invasion, with five more Florida stores coming in the next few weeks to help stretch your shopping dollars . Stores in Madison and Zephyrhills open Thursday, Oct. 29, while more locations in Longwood, Sebring, and Tavares open Nov. 12. At each grand opening, the first 200 customers in line will get a Golden Ticket that could be worth up to $100, and an eco-friendly bag full of Aldi goodies. For the rest of the day, anyone can get a free Aldi shopping tote bag while supplies last. Doors open at 9 a.m., but the grand openings are generally at 8:45 a.m. Shop Aldi with Instacart Counting these locations, there will soon be 355 Aldi stores in Florida , more than in any other state. The German-owned chain has opened about 60 new locations here this year, on top of 60 in 2025, as part of its goal to reach 3,200 stores nationwide by the end of 2028. New Aldi stores opening in Florida Oct. 29 - Madison , at 729 West Base Street Oct. 29 - Zephyrhills , at 38901 County Road 54 Nov. 12 - Longwood , at 951 West State Road

Florida · 9d

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RoseArts District breaks ground on Phase 1

One of the biggest housing developments in Central Florida is underway. City officials, community representatives and members of the developer team gathered in late September to break ground on Phase 1 of the RoseArts District, located in the Rosemont neighborhood, just north of the Packing District. In total, the 128-acre...

Orlando, FL · 4d

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The Massive Central Florida Antique Market Where Treasure Hunters Spend Hours Browsing

A single Central Florida market tells summer shoppers to bring their own boxes, because a good haul gets heavy fast. That tip alone tells you how this place operates. Over 180 dealer booths sit inside one air-conditioned antique building. Outside, hundreds more vendors spread across the property selling everything from Depression-era glass to fresh produce.

Central Florida, FL · 4d

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Built Different Brands Places a 36-Unit Bet on Birria, Bringing Mike’s Red Tacos to Florida

Built Different Brands has signed a 36-unit development agreement to bring Mike's Red Tacos — the San Diego-born birria fast-casual concept — to Florida, the two companies announced October 27. CEO Kal Gullapalli, who leads a platform of more than 80 franchise locations spanning Dave's Hot Chicken, Marco's Pizza, and PopUp Bagels, will develop the brand across the greater Tampa and Orlando markets and along the state's East Coast corridor. The first location is planned for 2027.

Florida · 3d