Orlando Housing Market Report – July 2020

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Orlando’s housing market in July saw a surge in buyer activity that tipped home sales back into the black after three months of precipitous year-over-year declines caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The median price of homes sold in Orlando continued on its upward path, while inventory fell to its lowest level this year. Data provided by the Orlando Regional Realtor …

Florida Town Center Coming to Apopka

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A highly-anticipated, roughly 100-acre project is expected to start work next year. Winter Park-based Benge Development Corp. and Gainesville-based The Colliers Cos. aim to begin horizontal construction first-quarter 2021 on its $500 million-plus Floridian Town Center mixed-use project, President Tony Benge told Orlando Business Journal. Currently, the developers are seeking approvals with the city of Apopka and other state agencies. …

Kitchen Trends: Open Shelving

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Open shelving is one the most popular—and also the most controversial—kitchen trends of recent years. There’s a lot to like about it: it can make a kitchen feel more light and open, and it’s a great way to display dishes, if that’s your thing. But open shelving can also look a bit… unfinished. That’s why we love this new twist …

Fine Dining with Central Florida’s #1 Steakhouse

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This delightful spot was founded in 2012 from very humble beginnings. Today, it is a fine dining experience in an unpretentious environment. Owned and operated by Ed Conlan, this venture represents a lifelong dream to provide a high quality dining experience with exceptional personalized service in an unpretentious environment. Aged, black angus steaks are the cornerstone of their menu complimented …

Sweet Tooth Cravings? Gideon’s is the Place to Go!

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Many Disney fans know of Gideon’s Bakehouse. The sweet shop is pretty darn famous for selling their loaded cookies at The Polite Pig in Disney Springs. But soon, this award-winning bakery will be opening its very own location in The Landing, across from Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar at Disney Springs. Just a bit of history – Steve Lewis, the bakery …

Authentic & Fresh Turkish Cuisine in Central Florida

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Looking for something original? Bosphorous – which is the original Turkish Restaurant in Central Florida opening in Winter Park in 2004. Today you will find four locations in the greater Orlando area all with the same “Polished Casual” feel. You will be surrounded by authentic pottery, silk carpets, handmade glassware with warm yet vibrant tones. The food you will come …