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Dozens of new townhomes are planned to rise in Orlando less than two miles from the gates of SeaWorld Orlando. Reported Orlando Business Journal. Orlando-based law firm Lowndes filed an application, on behalf of the developer, for 43 townhomes at 11314 Westwood Blvd....

Pandemic or not, Fisher Island remains one of the richest communities in the country. Reported Miami Herald. The 33109 ZIP Code ranked 16th among the 130 wealthiest ZIP Codes in the United States, according to a 2020 report by the New York-based residential...

If you are an AirBnB host, you must read this post. In this article we bring you valuable tips for those who bought a vacation home in Orlando or a condo that allow airbnb in Miami and are making money through Airbnb. The emergence of Airbnb, in addition to bringing a...

MIAMI NEW TIMES - No one can argue sunning yourself on the deck of a boat beats sweating in traffic, and throwing a line over a cleat beats trolling the streets for a parking spot. Dock-and-dine restaurant service has its perks and MIAMI NEW TIMES brought some nice...

ORLANDO BUSINESS JOURNAL - The Windermere mansion of retired basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal is on the market — again. Reported Orlando Business Journal. The former Orlando Magic star’s 31,000-square-foot home was listed on Sept. 9. The sprawling home on the shores...

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL - Star Island - a small spit of sand connected to South Beach via a causeway - has always lived up to its name. Past and current residents of its roughly 30 homes include NBA commentator Shaquille O’Neal, hip-hop artist Sean “Diddy” Combs,...

Investing in Florida real estate to earn income from vacation rentals is now one of the best real estate investments in the world. According to Forbes Magazine, the city of Orlando was considered the best destination for investments in real estate in 2018. In 2019,...

THE REAL DEAL - Art Basel Miami Beach usually generates $5 million in revenue for Miami-Dade’s largest hotel, the iconic Fontainebleau resort. The 1,500-room property is always sold out during the first week of December, as visitors flood the area, said executive...

The Star Wars decor of this Orlando home became famous on the Airbnb website and is only 15 minutes away from Disney's Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. The house is in a huge "Star Wars" themed village. The rental space has 5 bathrooms and 9 bedrooms, each designed to look...

For those of you who have already purchased or are thinking of buying a home in Orlando near Disney and earn income from vacation rentals, this article will give you some tips on how to decorate it inspired by Disney. Orlando homes usually have a minimum rental return...

Disney stores are establishments that sell products licensed by Disney. Disney stores in Orlando are a real attraction apart. For you who enjoy Disney characters and themes, be sure to visit them. You will find, in addition to toys, items for your home (bed, table and...

Orlando Business Journal just reported that the owner of Margaritaville Resort Orlando plans to add hundreds of apartments and townhomes in Osceola County.  Rolling Oaks Splendid LLC, a related entity to Boca Raton-based developer Encore Housing Opportunity Fund...

THE NEW YORK TIMES - Citing the continuing death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in South Florida, organizers of the Art Basel Miami Beach fair — which each year attracts the global stars of the art world — said on Wednesday that they were canceling this year’s...

At last!! Diners in Miami-Dade County can enjoy their favorite meals inside their favorite restaurants, thanks to the ‘flattening the curve’ of COVID-19. Divieto Ristorante in the Aventura Mall joined the many hundreds of restaurants in the county who were previously...

Anyone who thinks Florida comes down to Orlando and Miami will be surprised to learn that there are several other cities near Orlando and Miami that offer diverse attractions, cultural wealth and a lot of history. Did you know that it is in the state of Florida that...

In this article we explain in detail what the weather in Orlando is like in the different months and seasons. The state of Florida is known as the Sunshine State. The title has to do with the warmer and more pleasant climate, especially when compared to the central...

The supply of unsold condos is growing in downtown Miami, as the pandemic continues to pummel South Florida’s economy. Reported The Real Deal. Greater Downtown Miami has more than 30 months — or two-and-a-half years — of supply of condos, and 100 months — or more than...

Knowing the best time to go to Disney is essential to avoid long lines at the parks, high prices or unpleasant weather. The city of Orlando receives more than 75 million people every year. And this number grows every year. Disney parks alone receive more than 100,000...

Florida’s housing market continued its positive momentum in July despite the coronavirus pandemic, with more closed sales, more new pending sales, higher median prices and more new listings compared to a year ago, according to Florida Realtors latest housing data....

Every first Friday of the month, from 6 pm to 9 pm, several local Lake Nona artists gather at the Lake Nona Town Center to share their artwork at the Art After Dark event. Privilegedly located between the delicious Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen and the Bosphorus Turkish...

Orlando offers a huge variety of attractions and tours to do. However, many Orlando attractions are expensive, especially when traveling as a family. Fortunately, Mickey's Land also brings incredible experiences totally free! In this post we list some. Keep reading...

Lake Eola Park in Downtown Orlando is a large park, open to the public, with great nature and lots of things to do for the entire family. It is a great suggestion for a walk in Orlando and enjoy some of the things Orlando has to offer besides the parks and outlets....

Splash Mountain ride at Magic Kingdom Orlando is considered one of the main and most traditional attractions of Disney parks. The toy mixes the magic of Walt Disney's design “Song of the South” (Song of the South 1946) with the fun and exciting waterfalls that leave...

Vero Beach is a very quiet, hospitable seaside town with stunning views of the ocean. Located in Indian River County, the city is near Orlando, just 170 km away. The city is a true oasis to rest and relax with the whole family. The population of Vero Beach Florida is...

Tropical storms Laura and Marco will remain far away from Central Florida, but that doesn’t mean they won’t have any impacts here. Reported ClickOrlando. “Aside from added tropical moisture leading to rain off and on, we expect to see issues at our East Coast beaches...

New Smyrna Beach, or NSB as it is also known, is located in Volusia County, on the east coast of Florida. The city is famous for being one of Florida's top surfing destinations. It is very close to Orlando - 115 km away (less than an hour by car). So close that it is...

For those looking for different itineraries, besides theme parks in Orlando, Cocoa Beach is undoubtedly the perfect destination to enjoy a pleasant day at the beach, play sports, like surfing and have fun in the varied attractions that the place offers. Cocoa Beach is...

After a day as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Marco approached Louisiana for an expected landfall around midday Monday, while Tropical Storm Laura was forecast to move along Cuba’s southern coast during the day before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the...

Today we are going to talk about Popcorn Flicks in the city of Winter Park Orlando. We have already talked about this city here on the blog and the various reasons for you to visit it. Popcorn Flicks is one more! This is one of those places that are missing nowadays:...

Have you ever imagined experiencing the experience of parachuting without the risk of free fall? In Orlando, at iFLY Indoor Sydiving you can participate in a parachute simulator. IFly is basically a wind tunnel that simulates parachuting. Everything is very well...

St Petersburg, Florida, is known as the “Sunshine city” because of its pleasant climate most of the year. Located in the famous Tampa Bay on the Gulf of Florida, St Pete is 40 km away from Tampa and just 1 hour 40 minutes drive from Orlando. The destination attracts...

Works by renowned artists and a beautiful mural that has just opened make Aventura Mall, north of Miami Beach, more than one of the largest shopping centers in the United States. It is a true paradise for art lovers. The mall even offers a specific tour on the theme,...

Yes, it looks like the forecast is for snow in Florida next year! Of course, it won't be that amount of snow expected from a state like Colorado, but it will be enough to guarantee the fun! A snow park, called Snowcat Ridge, will open in Dade City, in the Tampa area....

Clearwater Florida is the ideal place to relax and enjoy a beautiful beach, for those looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of Orlando and enjoy different attractions beyond the parks and shopping. Clearwater is one of the beaches in Orlando near Disney that...

South Florida’s traditional afternoon summer thunderstorms stirred up something massive in Miami on Wednesday. The National Weather Service had preliminarily classified a giant white funnel that formed near Sunny Isles Beach and Golden Beach as a waterspout, but later...

The famous couple Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez chose the exclusive island of Star Island in Miami to buy their new mansion! The couple has been buying and selling real estate for some time since the beginning of the pandemic. Star Island is one of the most...

St Augustine, Florida, is considered the oldest city in the United States and has a beautiful history. It was founded by Spanish colonists in the 16th century, on August 28, 1565 and incorporated by the United States only in 1822. It is important to reserve at least...

Orlando offers a variety of outlets, stores and malls for shopping. Foreigners and outsiders often go to stores with a huge list of things to buy. Some even take suitcases to accommodate so many bags. Already knowing that the appetite for shopping in Orlando is great,...

The historic Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, as well as several others in Miami, are suffering the consequences of the pandemic. The museum, considered one of the most important and traditional in Miami, is calling for donations and funds to try to save the place. As...

Finding a home to buy in Orlando, in these pandemic times, is starting to be difficult. The inventory of properties for sale has declined sharply and prices have risen. According to the latest report from the Orlando Regional Realtors Association, the average price of...

Florida Mall in Orlando is one of the most traditional in the city and the largest in central Florida, with approximately 30 years of existence. With more than 250 stores, several restaurants and attractions, the mall attracts around 20 million visitors every year....

On this, the night before Florida’s statewide primary election day, America’s largest electronic U.S. flag and an enormous L.E.D. “VOTE” lapel button image are lighting-up the “Magic City” skyline from high atop the 700-foot tall, 60-story, $600-million Paramount...

Visit Florida held the first edition of Florida Connection, a series of chats with partners from the destination promotion agency in order to update tour operators about their products. The meeting was attended by representatives from St. Pete / Clearwater, Tampa and...

To facilitate your shopping at the two main Premium Outlets in Orlando, we created this post with the link for you to print outlets maps with stores. Access the Orlando outlets map through the links below and make a short tour of the stores you intend to visit, so you...

Orlando offers some of the best outlets and malls in the world for shopping, as well as numerous department stores with excellent prices and qualities. It is possible to buy designer products at considerably cheaper prices. In this post we bring some fundamental tips...

Miami real estate market might just be officially back showing four important economic indicators performing above pre-COVID-19 levels, according to realtor.com’s Weekly Recovery Report. Reported Miami Agent Magazine. With January 2020 as the baseline for comparison,...

Original Article: SunSentinel (link at the end of the post) A penthouse unit in Sunny Isles Beach, listed for $16.5 million, is on the 44th and 45th floors of Porsche Design Tower. The unit has an attached four-car “sky garage” that allows the owners to whisk their...