Saturday | Bizjournals
“If I become an equity partner on a hotel deal, I'm considered a competitor to my other [hotel] clients”
Wicks Consulting Service Inc. Principal Mark Maciel will team up with Peter Fleck of Fleck Construction to convert this former citrus packing plant in Winter Garden into office space later this year. via Bizjournals
Thursday May 8 | The Orlando Sentinel
Has Orange County's farm tap run dry? Take a look at agriculture's role
“Most people don't realize how big agriculture still is here”
Orange trees bloomed recently along Orange Avenue in downtown Orlando. But the fragrant blossoms were on small trees in concrete planters, placed there for decoration. via The Orlando Sentinel
Tuesday May 6 | The Orlando Sentinel
Analysis: Why -- and how -- the ball on Central Florida's ...
“I said it before session started. I said it to the Department of Transportation. I felt in a short-budget year, $490 million sitting out there was going to be a target.”
Central Florida's commuter-rail project failed in the Florida Legislature because its backers didn't heed a cardinal rule of politics: Know your enemy. via The Orlando Sentinel
Sunday May 4 | Orlando City Beat
The Down Low: It's a Latin "mom and pop's" joint with a Nicaraguan and Columbian cuisine background located in Winter Garden Florida but whose specialty are loaded Idaho potatoes?! Awesome! The Digs: It is ... via Orlando City Beat
Thursday May 1 | The Orlando Sentinel
Central Florida lawmaker Daniel Webster coy about plans as term limits end 28-year tenure
“He had a plan back when we were a big minority”
With the clock winding down on the 2008 Legislature, the career of one of Central Florida's most enduring lawmakers is nearing its close. via The Orlando Sentinel
Tuesday Apr 29 | Mass Transit
ABC Companies Holds 9th Annual Collision Workshop
“I always end the day having gained some new insights and information - not only from the workshop and sessions, but from the excellent networking opportunity the workshop provides.”
ABC Companies held its 9th Annual Collision Workshop in March at its Winter Garden, Fla., facility. via Mass Transit
Sunday Apr 27 | The Orlando Sentinel
Commuter rail could hinge on tolls
One of the biggest sticking points in the debate about the transportation package that would pave the way for commuter rail could have little to do with the Central Florida project itself. via The Orlando Sentinel
Friday Apr 25 | The Miami Herald
25 percent toll hike sought on turnpike
Drivers who use Florida's Turnpike soon may have to fork over a lot more money in tolls. via The Miami Herald
Wednesday Apr 23 | South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Rental tax would fund upgrades to Tri-Rail
“If this passes, it'll give us the money we need”
South Florida could be on its way to getting a dedicated pot of local money to make improvements to Tri-Rail instead of having to wait for handouts from the cash-strapped state. via South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Monday Apr 21 | El Sentinel
Lakeland protesters want state to blow whistle on CSX deal
“If they can do this to us, then God help the rest of the small towns in Florida”
More than 200 people gathered in downtown Lakeland on Monday to rally against the Central Florida commuter rail project they fear will destroy the peace in their Polk County town. via El Sentinel









