A new survey of 16 downtown Orlando condominium towers, with a combined 3,236 units brought to market since 2001, shows that about one-third of the units remain unsold — with most of those in four relatively recent projects caught in the ongoing real-estate slump.

Nearly 40 percent of the 1,054 vacant units are in one building, the 55 West tower on Church Street, said Paul Sexton, president of Sexton Realty Advisors Inc. in Winter Garden. Read the rest of this entry »

Parking for local Church street attractions just got closer. The 55 West Parking garage(located on 60 West Pine | between Garland and Orange Ave.) is now open and accessible 24 hours a day.

Here is what it will cost you:

Standard Rates*(as of 2/18/09)

$1.00 for the first 30 minutes.

Per Hour: $2 hour / $15 max.

Evening: $10.00 Cash only. Pay at entrance.

Event: $10.00 flat fee. Cash only. Pay at entrance.

Monthly: Call the Parking Division at 407-246-2155 for monthly parking. The monthly limited rate is $110 + tax, unlimited $165 + tax.

Diner’s Special (enter between 6pm & 10pm). $6.00

Evening Rate $10, Event Rate $10

Early Bird $8

* Rates and hours subject to change.