FAA Permits Filed for JW Marriott-Branded Tower at 319 E. Church Street in Downtown Orlando

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has received permit applications for a new 33-story skyscraper that will add a JW Marriott-branded tower to downtown Orlando’s skyline. Designed by DLR Group and developed by Summa Development Group, the mixed-use tower is planned to rise 328 feet above ground, or 423 feet above mean sea level, factoring in the site’s elevation of 95 feet. Construction on the tower is anticipated to begin later this year or early next year at 319 East Church Street, in the heart of Orlando’s downtown district. The permits were filed on June 28 and are currently under review.

Read More

New 14-Story Apartment Building Proposed Near Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood

A new apartment building has been proposed directly across the street from the iconic Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, utilizing Florida’s Live Local Act to bring more residential units to the area. The proposed development, named Guitar View, is slated for a 38,545-square-foot lot at 5200 S. State Road 7, currently occupied by a used car business called Car Factory Outlet. The project, designed by Luis La Rosa of LLR Architects based in Pembroke Pines, is spearheaded by Guitar View LLC, managed by Nicolas Mendizabal and Eloy Garcia, both based in Miami.

Read More