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.

C/O CB Richard Ellis:

On MONDAY, DECEMBER 15^th

Orlando’s City Council will have a crucial vote on the Plaza.

On the agenda is the Community Redevelopment Agency’s presentation to complete the first Downtown Orlando Movie Theater!

We are introducing a one-of-a-kind, entertainment concept within the Orlando/CentralFlorida Region…and a new destination for Downtown!

Please come and show your support!

2:00 MONDAY, DECEMBER 15^th

Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of City Hall, 400 South Orange Avenue

The new Plaza Owner is committed to making this project a success, but needs your help to show City Council that a Downtown Movie Theater is good for business.

Projections for the Plaza Theater are that it will attract approximately 600,000 people to Downtown Orlando each year. The indirect spending and jobs which flow from these visitors is significant…over $12 million annually by one conservative estimate. This could result in the infusion of millions of dollars to other businesses in downtown Orlando and the surrounding community.

For more information, on this unique theater, please download the attachments below.

The Plaza Theater will help to further define the downtown area and connect people to the heart of this up and coming city. Please show your support.

2:00 MONDAY, DECEMBER 15^th

Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of City Hall, 400 South Orange Avenue

We look forward to seeing you there.

Please contact Bobby Palta or Wood Belcher if you have any questions:

Bobby.palta@cbre.com

407 839 3124

Wood.belcher@cbre.com

407 839 3110

Thank You.

The Orlando Sentinel Reports today that the developers/owners of the Plaza Theater plan to work with the City of Orlando to continue moving forward on a plan to finally open the theater. For those of you that have been following this since the plaza opened up back in 2007…it all sounds eerily similar to talks we’ve heard in the past.

According to Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, the theater will bring needed prosperity to the Plaza and surrounding businesses. I think he’s right in saying that the economic development of this area (CBD) could get a boost from the theaters presence but the “Special Tax” is what concerns most. The plan says it will tax the parking garage and plaza businesses in order

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The Democratic Presidential Nominee and Former United States President will be in Kissimmee on Wednesday night (10/29/2008) at Osceola Heritage Park. The rally will be held later in the the evening and hopes to attract younger as well as hispanic voters.

Gates for the event open at 8:30pm, but Barack Obama and Bill Clinton won’t likely go on until 10:30 p.m. or 11 p.m.

Obama appeared with New York Senator Hillary Clinton last week at a rally in downtown Orlando that some sources report summed up close to 50,000 people.

Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton will hold their Monday rally in Orlando at the Amway Arena downtown at 6pm. Gates for entrance will be open at 3pm. Due to it’s potentially large numbers, it will probably be an outdoor event.

Organizers chose the arena, in part, because it’s a location that is accustomed to handling the traffic that comes with big events. He and Clinton are expected to attract tens of thousands of supporters.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 17, 2008

Downtown Orlando to Host Obama & Clinton for Early Vote Kick-Off

ORLANDO – Kicking off the opening of early voting in Florida, Democratic Presidential Nominee Barack Obama and U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton will hold an “Early Vote for Change” Rally together on Monday, October 20, outside the Amway Arena in downtown Orlando.

Click here to RSVP for the event.

Obama and Clinton will urge Floridians to vote for change in advance of Election Day.

Prior to the joint event, Senator Obama will hold an “Early Vote for Change” Rally in the Tampa Bay region, and Senator Clinton will hold an “Early Vote for Change” Rally in Broward County.

Monday, October 20

EARLY VOTE FOR CHANGE RALLY WITH BARACK OBAMA AND HILLARY CLINTON

Amway Arena North Staircase
600 W. Amelia Street
Orlando, FL 32801

Gates Open: 3:00 PM
Program Begins: 6:00 PM

Members of the public can RSVP by going to http://fl.barackobama.com/OrlandoChange. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Be prepared for the Florida weather.

Pedestrian Entrance is at the intersection of W. Amelia Street and Revere Avenue.

Public parking is extremely limited. FREE shuttles will be provided from the Citrus Bowl Stadium (1610 W Church Street) beginning at 1pm. For all other downtown lots, normal rates apply.

For security reasons, do not bring bags and please limit personal items. No signs or banners permitted

In the past few months (almost years it seems) we have seen the likes of the proposed Plaza 12-screen movie theater follow the ups and downs of the overall real estate market. It was ready to go, then it wasn’t, then it was, and again…it wasn’t. Well I am here to report that it looks like there is life once again…maybe. LOL

That is if the $2.5 million and $3.5 million incentive package from the City of Orlando holds up. This is a loan that the city would provide and would be paid back with theater profits. Anyhow, I’m tired of writing so I’ll just link you to the article on the Orl Sentinel…Thanks.

More Downtown Movie Theater Talk Here!!!

Why the hype? Well…here are a few reasons why more and more people are headed downtown for Good:

• If you work downtown, it’s easy to get around
• Ditching the keys and driving less as gas prices increase
• Tons of restaurants in the city’s core
• Lake Eola park is a great place to spend your evenings and weekends
• New Orlando Events Center coming soon!
• New Orlando Performing Arts Center coming soon!
• Nightlife and lots of entertainment options
• Possible 12 screen movie theater at The Plaza
• Lymmo – Lynx’s Free transit in the city’s core
• Condos with great views of Orlando
• Those great pedicabs!
• New Publix which is set to open late August 2008

Can you think of any other reasons?

Downtown Orlando Fireworks at the Fountain 2008

Friday, July 4, 2008 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Lake Eola Park – Downtown Orlando

Cost: Free

Entertainment:

* Live entertainment begins at 4 p.m. and will include the K92FM “Colgate Country Showdown” at the Amphitheater and classic rock on the 96.5 WHTQ stage!

* The Orlando Concert Band performs in the Amphitheater at 8 p.m.

* Also, on site will be six of Central Florida’s top radio stations: Star 94.5, AM 580 WDBO, 98.9 WMMO, Power 95.3, 96.5 WHTQ and K92FM, the Orlando Magic and two huge bounce houses in the kids’ area and a state of the art, full-motion driving simulator allowing participants to experience the NASCAR Sprint Cup series.

The Lexington Hotel located on SR 50(Colonial Drive) just West of I-4 will be grounds for the latest Orlando branch chain of Crowne Plaza hotels. InterContinental Hotels Group, which is the parent company to Crowne Plaza, mentioned that it hopes to attract and lure travelers of Central Business District companies. The facility will be used to host small to mid size meetings in the downtown Orlando area. Plans are to add approximately 1,500 square feet

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On Thursday June 19th, take advantage and ride the Lynx bus system anywhere in Central Florida for free.

Try it and save some gas!

Visit this site to print out a pass: Dump the Pump Day!