Procedural Issue Postpones Pico Beach Hearing

Posted by Orlando News Center on Dec 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment

Citing a procedural issue regarding proper notice to abutters and the public, the Mattapoisett Planning Board agreed not to vote on a request by Diane D’Orlando for approval of a repetitive petition in their meeting on Monday evening. A repetitive action meant that the applicant was... 

Chris Tucker Cracks Jokes As He Faces Foreclosure

Posted by Orlando News Center on Nov 09, 2011 | Leave a Comment

By Lyneka Little Getty The housing crisis has hit home for comedian Chris Tucker who is faced with the prospect of losing his multimillion dollar mansion in Florida, according to various reports. The “rush... 

Chicago-Based Food-Testing Company Silliker Opens Lab in Lakeland

Posted by Orlando News Center on Apr 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment

Silliker, which operates an international network of food testing and consulting laboratories, recently opened a small lab here at 2525 Drane Field Road. "With Tampa and Orlando, Lakeland forms an impressive triad of cities along Interstate 4 in Central Florida," said... 

LongHorn Steakhouse Opens New Restaurant in Spartanburg, S.C.

Posted by Orlando News Center on Feb 09, 2011 | Leave a Comment

Press Release Source: LongHorn Steakhouse on Monday February 7, 2011, 9:31 am EST ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LongHorn Steakhouse today announced the opening of its first location in Spartanburg, S.C. The restaurant, best known for its atmosphere and flavor of the American West, is located at 1504 W. O. Ezell Blvd. in Spartanburg. As... 

Mosaic to transform Polk mine site into luxury resort

Posted by Orlando News Center on Dec 08, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Published: November 17, 2010 Updated: 11/17/2010 07:41 pm AUBURNDALE - Land scarred from years of excavators gouging the earth for phosphate deposits will soon be home to a luxury resort with 160 guest rooms, five villas and a 20,000-square foot convention center Hills and quarries, created to mine... 

Florida’s largest ‘green’ home built in St. Petersburg

Posted by Orlando News Center on Nov 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment

ST. PETERSBURG --  A St. Petersburg home proves luxury living can also be green, as it's now the only Platinum LEED certified home in the Bay area. It took Jimmy Brattain, owner of Design Works inc., 19 months and nearly $2 million to build the home in a Snell Isle neighborhood.  "At 5,900 square feet air conditioned,... 

Daily Commercial

Posted by Orlando News Center on Jul 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment

published: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 New Lake County Judicial Center called 'bargain' TAVARES -- It's not often spending nearly $40 million is considered a steal, but that's about how Lake County officials are characterizing the price of their new judicial center. At their last meeting,...