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Dustin Wyatt

Fueled by coffee, Dustin Wyatt is an award-winning journalist who covers growth, development and real estate in Orange County. He's a South Carolina native who has bounced around Central Florida in recent years with previous stops in Daytona Beach and Lakeland. Dustin enjoys playing guitar, reading, hiking, craft beer and tacos.

Bear Hug Brewing Company plans to move into space formerly occupied by George's Music off International Drive.

Former guitar store near Universal theme parks tapped for craft brewery

October 20, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

Bear Hug Brewing Company plans to move into space formerly occupied by George's Music off International Drive.

The seven-story data center that's been taking shape for years in Eatonville just off Interstate 4 has wound up costing much more to build than expected.

Business |
Eatonville data center on I-4 nears completion as cost balloons to $58M

October 19, 2023 at 2:06 p.m.

The seven-story data center that's been taking shape for years in Eatonville just off Interstate 4 has wound up costing much more to build than expected.

The man-made wave pool on Avalon Road would be built on land that was used as a private landfill for construction and demolition debris.

Theme Parks |
Surf’s up! Developer wants to build 15-acre wave pool in west Orange

October 13, 2023 at 1:56 p.m.

The man-made wave pool on Avalon Road would be built on land that was used as a private landfill for construction and demolition debris.

The artificial intelligence program is intended to get development projects through the approval process quicker.

Real Estate |
Altamonte Springs first U.S. city to use AI for developer reviews

October 6, 2023 at 1:33 p.m.

The artificial intelligence program is intended to get development projects through the approval process quicker.

Developers behind Heritage Park say plans that date back to 2017 are starting to come together.

Real Estate |
Long-stalled Heritage Park project in Sanford adds affordable housing

October 4, 2023 at 1:16 p.m.

Developers behind Heritage Park say plans that date back to 2017 are starting to come together.

AJ Chocolate House started in Lithuania in 2002 and has 25 locations across Europe. This is the first in the United States.

European chocolatier brings ‘elevated’ dessert concept to downtown Winter Park

September 29, 2023 at 5:14 p.m.

AJ Chocolate House started in Lithuania in 2002 and has 25 locations across Europe. This is the first in the United States.

Stretching 27 stories with 462 units, Society Orlando has started pre-leasing with the expectation that residents will begin moving in by January.

Downtown Orlando apartment tower expects to open in January

September 26, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

Stretching 27 stories with 462 units, Society Orlando has started pre-leasing with the expectation that residents will begin moving in by January.

The proposed site covers 88 acres just south of Lake George in Astor. The land was formerly home to a once-thriving mobile home park and marina known as Jungle Den that had become run-down beyond repair.

Developer seeks to bring a Camp Margaritaville to Volusia County

September 20, 2023 at 7:00 a.m.

The proposed site covers 88 acres just south of Lake George in Astor. The land was formerly home to a once-thriving mobile home park and marina known as Jungle Den...

While construction work continues on Epic Universe, Catchlight Crossings, Universal's 1,000-unit affordable housing project, is expected to break ground in the next 60 days.

Business |
Universal leader gives update on Epic Universe, announces ground-breaking timeline for affordable housing project

September 19, 2023 at 8:45 a.m.

While construction work continues on Epic Universe, Catchlight Crossings, Universal's 1,000-unit affordable housing project, is expected to break ground in the next 60 days.

The Good Pour was among several businesses vying to lease the building in the heart of College Park after the CVS vacated in May.

Business |
Former College Park CVS to become philanthropic wine and liquor store

September 14, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

The Good Pour was among several businesses vying to lease the building in the heart of College Park after the CVS vacated in May.

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