Massive site along I-4 finds new buyer; Potential impacts of Florida's property tax reform; Days on market increases for area homes & more

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Thanks to a proposed land purchase by Dr. Phillips Charities, a long-stalled redevelopment is finally coming up.

A 100-acre site and an additional 17.6-acre parcel in Eatonville was agreed to be purchased by the nonprofit, in a move that Dr. Phillips Charities President and CEO Ken Robinson said is not-for-profit.

"We are here to serve as stewards of this historic opportunity," said Robinson in a prepared statement.

See the full details of the phased plan, local support and the strategic advantages in the full story from Staff Writer Ryan Lynch.

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Real estate news of the week

• Construction start for Orange County Convention Center's $560M expansion
• Here's how Florida property tax reform might affect the region
• Conservation deal preserves 1,000+ acres in Volusia off table for development
• Rivian facility with Amazon ties sells in Orlando
• Days on market increase for local homes. These neighborhoods sold the fastest.
• UCF may redesign this key campus building
• Former Rockledge Hospital nears demolition. Here's what's next.
• Vineland Pointe shopping center attracts national brands as big space is available
• Viera land deals pave way for hundreds of new homes
• Denny’s closes coastal Central Florida location amid nationwide shutdowns
• Orlando seeks bids for city's 'largest construction project ever'

Orlando news bites: Don't miss these other top stories

• Brightline Cocoa station advance as funding sought for mixed-use rail development
• SpaceX to bring Starship launches, 'airport-like' operations to Space Coast
• Downtown nightclub lawsuit against Orlando dismissed. Here's what's next.
• UCF hits major milestone, joining elite group in state university system
• Cybersecurity firm ThreatLocker sues financial giant Charles Schwab
• Highest-paid School District of Osceola County employees
• Orlando awaits FIVB decision amid bid to host volleyball world championship
• Oviedo firm lands simulated grenades contract, mines for Army, double workforce
• Harold Mills faces legal battle over Urban Air parks deal
• Spirit Airlines slashes Orlando workforce amid bankruptcy restructuring

Restaurant, retail and tourism news & notes — Check out the latest news on popular local places to eat, drink, shop and be entertained

• Epic Theaters brings groundbreaking 4D movie experience to region
• Space Coast attraction finds new home, plans immersive upgrades
• Popular MacDinton's Irish Pub to open in Orlando
• Darden CEO dishes on Olive Garden's new 'test menu'

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That's all for this week's top headlines, and thanks for supporting OBJ. This weekly round-up of Orlando business news was compiled by Logan Dragone, data reporter. Questions? Comments? Concerns? News tips? Send them to ldragone@bizjournals.com.