This week in Orlando metro real estate.
The freshest development, infrastructure, retail, school, and market activity across Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Lake counties, summarized from public reporting and official sources by our team and linked to the original coverage. Updated weekly. Last updated July 17, 2026.
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- July 16, 2026DevelopmentOrange County
Crosland Southeast files a master plan for 331 residences at Princeton Commerce Center
Charlotte based Crosland Southeast filed an administrative master plan to redevelop the roughly 6 acre Princeton Commerce Center at Princeton Street and Orange Blossom Trail, inside the 202 acre Packing District owned by Dr. Phillips Charities. The concept pairs a 303 unit, four story apartment building with seven four unit rental townhome buildings, for 331 residences in total, plus about 17,080 square feet of restaurant and retail space at the Princeton and Diversified Way corner. GrowthSpotter reports the deal with Dr. Phillips Charities is not finalized, and the late 1950s grocery and bowling alley buildings on the site would be razed.
Source: GrowthSpotter - July 16, 2026CivicOrange County
Orange County tourist tax task force meets July 21 with a stadium application among those under review
Orange County's Tourist Development Tax Citizen Advisory Task Force is scheduled to hold its first meeting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21, starting a review that will eventually produce recommendations on tourist tax project applications. One application came from the Orlando Dreamers, the group seeking a Major League Baseball team, which is targeting a roughly 35.5 acre site north of Aquatica for a stadium and surrounding development. No vote has been taken and no funding has been awarded, and the group says the balance of the project cost would come from private money.
Source: Spectrum News 13 - July 15, 2026Builder ActivityLake County
Pulte starts site work at the 290 lot Stonehill community and files phase 2
Pulte has begun site development at Stonehill, a 290 lot single family community on about 133 acres along State Road 19 at the southern edge of Howey in the Hills, and has filed construction plans for the second phase. Phase 2 covers 84 lots on roughly 52.84 acres along the east side of SR 19 south of Revels Road, following a 118 lot first phase at the southeast corner of SR 19 and Revels Road. Pulte bought the property from Revels Road Investors LLC in March for 16 million dollars.
Source: GrowthSpotter - July 15, 2026DevelopmentOrange County
Orlando approves the sale of eight newly built Parramore homes at 345,000 dollars
The City of Orlando approved the sale of eight newly built three bedroom, two and a half bath homes in Parramore, the latest round of a for sale housing program the city started in 2014. The price is 345,000 dollars per home, which District 5 Commissioner Shan Rose said is below the roughly 380,000 dollars the city spent to build them. Qualifying first time buyers may receive a purchase buy down of up to 150,000 dollars depending on eligibility, and an application process is open for the remaining homes.
Source: WKMG News 6 - July 15, 2026CivicSeminole County
Sanford tax rebate dispute over SunRail area apartments set for September trial
The owner of The Henry, a 294 unit complex at 2995 Railside Loop across from Sanford's SunRail station, is suing the city over a canceled 10 year property tax rebate originally granted in 2021. Sanford argues the incentive lapsed because the buyer did not notify the City Commission in writing within 10 days of the 74.97 million dollar 2024 sale. A Seminole County circuit judge moved the trial to Sept. 14 after denying summary judgment and after mediation failed.
Source: GrowthSpotter - July 14, 2026CivicLake County
Minneola advances a one year pause on new data centers
Minneola has moved a proposed one year moratorium on new data centers to a second and final reading at its July 21 council meeting. The city attorney said the pause is meant to give staff time to research and draft regulations for future applications rather than to take a position on data centers. The Lake County Board of County Commissioners has separately backed a one year moratorium of its own.
Source: GrowthSpotter - July 13, 2026Parks & AmenitiesOrange County
County weighs a 2.7 million dollar wetland purchase off Winter Garden Vineland Road
Orange County placed a consent item on its July 14 agenda to acquire nearly 85 acres on the north side of Winter Garden Vineland Road, west of Apopka Vineland Road, for 2.7 million dollars through the Green PLACE conservation program. The parcel is more than 99 percent wetlands and would link existing conservation holdings near the Butler Chain of Lakes. The county reports 3,417 acres preserved to date under the program.
Source: Orange County Government Newsroom - July 13, 2026Retail & DiningOrange County
Racket sports venue to reuse the former Vans Skatepark on International Drive
Smash Point Club is converting the former Vans Skatepark building on International Drive into an 11 court padel and pickleball facility, with five indoor padel courts, four indoor pickleball courts and two outdoor padel courts. An expanded mezzanine brings usable area to about 60,550 square feet and will hold a social bar and warming kitchen. The operator targets an October opening.
Source: GrowthSpotter - July 13, 2026DevelopmentOsceola County
300 income restricted apartments proposed on Fortune Road church land
Balsam Green is seeking expedited site plan approval for Palmera, a 300 unit apartment community on a 9 acre church owned parcel at 2231 Fortune Rd. in Kissimmee. All units would be restricted at or below 60 percent of AMI. The developer anticipates breaking ground in late 2027 with first deliveries in 2029.
Source: GrowthSpotter - July 10, 2026DevelopmentOrange County
OCPS teacher housing plan near Catalina Elementary heads to a July 23 public meeting
Orange County Public Schools has signed a lease for a 100 unit apartment project intended for teachers on an 8.5 acre district connected site next to Catalina Elementary, land currently zoned for single family homes. The Warwick Commons project may proceed under the state Live Local Act, which can override some local zoning for qualifying income restricted housing, and the district has scheduled a public meeting for July 23 after nearby owners raised traffic and process questions.
Source: WKMG News 6 - July 9, 2026Retail & DiningLake County
Minneola council advances a grocery anchored plaza at US 27 and Sullivan Road
Minneola City Council voted 4 to 1 to approve the preliminary plat and site plan for a 21 acre grocery anchored shopping center by Blackfin Partners at US 27 and Sullivan Road. Plans include a roughly 48,000 square foot grocery store with an attached 3,000 square foot liquor store, a 7-Eleven convenience store with fuel and eight outparcels, with conditions covering an FDOT reviewed traffic signal, drainage work and a lighting plan.
Source: GrowthSpotter - July 9, 2026DevelopmentOsceola County
Construction restarts at the stalled Magic Village 3 in Kissimmee
Work has resumed at the Magic Village 3 resort townhome project after years of delay, with Sagewood Corporation taking over as general contractor and starting in May on units that already held approved permits. Owner Jose Augusto Schincariol, who invested 40 million dollars to acquire Magic Development and its assets, says phase 3 is now targeted for late 2026 completion, with phase 2 and the clubhouse starting in early 2027. The company still faces about a dozen investor lawsuits and will not open sales on future phases until pre sold units are delivered.
Source: GrowthSpotter - July 9, 2026Retail & DiningPalmetto Pointe
Costco demolition expected to begin at Seminole Towne Center
Sanford economic development staff say the Costco team estimated starting site demolition at Seminole Towne Center in July, ahead of building a warehouse of more than 156,000 square feet on the former Macy's parcel. The city's Planning and Zoning Commission was set to vote on a comprehensive sign program for a roughly 49 acre section, but the meeting was canceled and the item moved to Aug. 6. Ardent Companies bought the 76 acre property and plans a phased redevelopment with Costco as phase one.
Source: WKMG News 6 - July 9, 2026Retail & DiningPine Ridge at Sugarloaf Mountain
Minneola clears the plat and site plan for a US 27 retail plaza
The Minneola City Council approved the preliminary plat and site plan for a 21 acre retail center at U.S. 27 and Sullivan Road, developed by Palm Beach Gardens based Blackfin Partners. Plans include a 48,000 square foot grocery anchor with an attached 3,000 square foot liquor store, a convenience store and gas station, and eight outparcel lots. The anchor tenant is unnamed.
Source: GrowthSpotter - July 9, 2026Retail & DiningSeminole County
Costco demolition work at Seminole Towne Center targeted for July as a sign vote moves to August 6
Sanford officials say the Costco team estimates starting demolition this month at the largely vacant Seminole Towne Center, the first phase of Ardent Companies planned redevelopment of the 76 acre mall property. A Planning and Zoning Commission vote on a comprehensive sign program for a roughly 49 acre section was rescheduled to August 6, and phase one includes a more than 156,000 square foot Costco that would be the largest in Central Florida.
Source: WKMG News 6 - July 8, 2026CivicLake County
Lake County holds community workshops on its draft 2050 Comprehensive Plan
Lake County received the draft of its 2050 Comprehensive Plan from consultant Kimley-Horn and opened a public engagement window with workshops, including sessions at Umatilla High School on July 8 and Aurelia M. Cole Academy in Clermont on July 9. The plan will guide future land use, housing, transportation, conservation and infrastructure decisions over the next 10 to 25 years.
Source: Lake County Economic Development - July 8, 2026Retail & DiningOsceola County
Kissimmee approves a 76,000 dollar grant to convert a former bank into a Brazilian restaurant
The Kissimmee City Commission approved 76,000 dollars through its Downtown Kissimmee CRA Pioneer Project Incentive Program to help convert a former bank at 30 Broadway Ave. into Nosso Quintal Brazilian Bar and Grill. The recipient is targeting an August 2026 opening, pending permits. It is the fourth award under the program, which helps update older downtown buildings.
Source: Spectrum News 13 - July 7, 2026DevelopmentOrange County
Developer seeks a 5.5 million dollar incentive grant for workforce housing on the former Parliament House site
The Simkins Group is seeking about 5.5 million dollars in Orange County grants and incentives for a 294-unit multifamily community with 2,000 square feet of commercial space at 410 N. Orange Blossom Trail. The Orange Blossom Trail Development Board voted in June to recommend approval of the Lions Garden package. The roughly 80 million dollar project would include 166 one-bedroom and 130 two-bedroom units across three buildings.
Source: GrowthSpotter - July 6, 2026CivicOsceola County
Osceola County approves a 22 million dollar loan to expand the ChampionsGate convention center
Osceola commissioners approved a resolution using a 22.05 million dollar TD Bank loan to add a 60,000 square foot extension to the RIDA conference center near ChampionsGate. The loan will be repaid with Tourist Development Tax dollars plus a 1 percent self-assessment RIDA charges on its hotel rooms, not from general property taxes. Payments begin October 1, 2026, with the debt maturing October 1, 2046.
Source: Spectrum News 13 - July 2, 2026DevelopmentOrange County
Apopka commission delays the third phase of The Ridge at Lake Bronson over road capacity
The Apopka City Commission postponed a vote on phase three of The Ridge at Lake Bronson, a 363-unit apartment plan with 11 three-story buildings on about 14.4 acres, until August 5. The delay centers on the capacity of Boy Scout Road and Ocoee Apopka Road, where the city holds a 17.4 million dollar federal grant for a future widening and is studying interim traffic measures.
Source: GrowthSpotter - July 1, 2026DevelopmentLake County
Hanover consolidates Leesburg holdings into a roughly 2,000 home district
Hanover is combining its Banning Ranch project with other communities it controls in the Leesburg area into a coordinated district planned for about 2,000 homes, with a community development district structure in the works. The framework ties together several land positions including the 74 acre Blake Ridge property bought in 2025.
Source: GrowthSpotter - July 1, 2026DevelopmentOsceola County
Hedrick Brothers lands a 56.5 million dollar loan to start The Hedrick at Lake Toho in Kissimmee
Hedrick Brothers Development secured a 56.5 million dollar construction loan for The Hedrick at Lake Toho, a 366-unit apartment community on about 21.7 acres along Toho Grande Boulevard in Kissimmee. The project is moving into vertical construction, with initial leasing anticipated by the end of 2027 and completion expected by the end of 2028.
Source: Florida YIMBY - June 29, 2026DevelopmentLake County
Lake planners advance Tiger Paw Estates single family plan near Groveland
Lake County's Planning and Zoning Board unanimously backed a developer request to replace unbuilt vacation homes and duplexes with estate style single family homes in a Groveland area subdivision. The proposed Tiger Paw Estates would hold 29 single family units on 47.8 acres straddling Phillips Road just south of County Road 565A. The change now heads to county commissioners.
Source: GrowthSpotter - June 29, 2026DevelopmentOsceola County
NRP Group breaks ground on the 88-unit income-restricted Alora Lofts in Kissimmee
NRP Contractors broke ground on Alora Lofts, an 88-unit income-restricted apartment community at 1300 Windsor Drive in Kissimmee, with units set aside at between 30 percent and 70 percent of area median income. The four-story concrete building, designed by FK Architecture, closed on nearly 30 million dollars in financing as part of roughly 149 million dollars in apartment construction loans reported that week across Orlando and Kissimmee.
Source: GrowthSpotter - June 26, 2026DevelopmentLake County
UP Development files plans for Clermont Hills townhomes and a Wawa on SR 50
Tennessee-based UP Development is seeking City of Clermont permits for Clermont Hills, a roughly 45-acre mixed-use planned unit development at SR 50 and Emil Jahna Road planned for up to 244 fee-simple townhomes. The plan also includes a Wawa fuel station, a self-storage facility and several commercial lots, with a pool and cabana as community amenities.
Source: GrowthSpotter - June 26, 2026CivicSeminole County
Wall raising marks progress at Legacy Square homeownership project in Sanford
Seminole County joined Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka and Wharton-Smith Construction Group for a wall raising at Legacy Square in Sanford, a project of 19 single family homes built as income restricted homeownership units. Ten of the homes are supported by a 1.4 million dollar county investment.
Source: Seminole County Government - June 25, 2026CivicOrange County
Orange County set to extend Live Local style housing to institutional land
Orange County is preparing to broaden its Live Local housing provisions so residential projects can be built on land owned by houses of worship and government entities. The measure would open underused institutional sites countywide to attainable housing development.
Source: Mast Orlando - June 24, 2026DevelopmentOrange County
Greystar files plans for the 307-unit West Nona Village at Tyson Ranch on Boggy Creek Road
Greystar filed construction plans for West Nona Village, a 307-unit apartment community within the 75-acre Tyson Ranch mixed-use development on Boggy Creek Road in southeast Orange County near Lake Nona. The redesigned plan shows five four-story residential buildings, six garage buildings and an amenity center, and the county's Development Review Committee approved the changes with conditions.
Source: GrowthSpotter - June 23, 2026DevelopmentSeminole County
Seminole County approves smaller lot standards and a voluntary density bonus
The Board of County Commissioners approved a housing code package on June 23 allowing alternative lot standards down to 5,000 square feet in low density subdivisions in exchange for a 20 percent open space set aside. It also created a voluntary density bonus granting two market rate units per income restricted unit, raising possible density from 4 to 7 units per acre in Low Density Residential areas, and expanded allowable accessory dwelling sizes.
Source: Mast Orlando - June 22, 2026DevelopmentSeminole County
Seminole County approves an 80-unit income-restricted senior community in Sanford
Seminole County commissioners approved a rezoning for Harwick Place, an 80-unit complex for residents aged 55 and older on six acres off West 10th Street near Mulberry Avenue in Sanford, the site of former public housing. Units will carry income restrictions below 80 percent of area median income. Planned amenities include a pool, library, fitness center, salon and theatre room, with construction expected to take about 18 months.
Source: WKMG News 6
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