THE SION JOURNAL
A closer look at housing in Orange County, the Orlando area and Florida.
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A new shopping center has broken ground in North Port's Wellen Park area. The plans include a grocery anchor, 14,000 square feet for smaller shops and five outparcels. The site is near West Villages Parkway and Manasota Beach Road. The developer is targeting completion in the fourth quarter of 2027.
Read full article →Clearwater City Council approved a $10.4 million construction contract on November 5. The project covers Osceola Avenue between Court and Drew streets. Plans replace aging drinking water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure. The city expects work to start in January 2027 after a notice to proceed.
Read full article →Broward County commissioners have a November 10 vote on a Plantation housing covenant. The proposal keeps 49 homes in the affordability commitment. It sets aside 48 homes at up to 120% of area median income and one at up to 80%. The county item concerns the terms to be recorded for the project.
Read full article →St. Petersburg has transferred parcels tied to The Central, St. Pete Catalyst reports. The project occupies the former police headquarters site on Central Avenue. A parking garage is complete; plans have included a hotel, offices and workforce apartments. The land closing is a milestone for the project, with construction obligations still outstanding.
Read full article →Construction has started at Faena Residences Miami, according to Florida Construction News. Plans call for 434 condominiums in two 68-story towers. The developers announced the start after closing an $817 million construction loan. The site is at 24 SW Fourth Street in the City of Miami.
Read full article →Florida approved an average 12.8% decrease for American Modern Home HO-4 policies. The Orange County average is 13.4%. The change applies to new policies and renewals starting October 11. These are renters-insurance rates, not a statewide cut to landlords’ building insurance.
Read full article →A lower or higher premium alone does not explain a policy renewal. Florida’s consumer guidance highlights property characteristics, coverage and mitigation credits that can affect pricing.
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