Saint Cloud
Saint Cloud, FL · Real Estate
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...
hoodline.com
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.
luxuryguideusa.com
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.
villages-news.com
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...
theapopkavoice.com
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...
villages-news.com
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...
orangeobserver.com
Tildens Grove estate tops Windermere-area home sales from July 27 to Aug. 2
A Tildens Grove estate topped all Windermere-area residential real-estate transactions from July 27 to Aug 2. The home at 12720 Jacob Grace Court, Windermere, sold July 30, for $2,500,000. Built in 2005, it has six bedrooms, six-and-one-half baths and 5,882 square feet of living area. Days on market: 115. The sellers were represented by Adrian Jacob, Redfin Corporation.
hoodline.com
270-Unit Gateway Apartments Rise Near Orlando Airport Amid Housing Crunch
Construction has broken ground on The Gateway, a 270-unit market-rate apartment complex rising at 7250 Shadowridge Drive in Orlando, directly north of Orlando International Airport. The five-story, 417,000-square-foot project will include studio through three-bedroom layouts designed for young professionals and small families. Builders expect to wrap the roughly 16-month construction timeline by late 2027.
theapopkachief.com
Apopka DRC recommends approval of Paulucci Acres plan for more than 500 lots
The Apopka Development Review Committee recommended approval for the Paulucci Acres plan, proposing 501 lots on about 171.55 acres. The Paulucci Acres project must still receive Planning Commission and City Council approval due to its size exceeding 25 lots. Two special events were reviewed: a car show on Nov. 7...