Senior Content Editor

Laura Kinsler

Laura Kinsler is the editor of GrowthSpotter. She joined the company in 2015 as Osceola County reporter after a 15-year career at the Tampa Tribune. A proud graduate of the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication, Laura follows the Georgia Bulldogs religiously.

The largest orange grove left in Clermont is being sold for development. And it's 5 miles from Disney.

Real Estate |
Legacy Lake County citrus grove near Disney hits the market

November 14, 2023 at 9:55 a.m.

The largest orange grove left in Clermont is being sold for development. And it's 5 miles from Disney.

The developer wants to break ground next summer on an indoor, members-only Pickleball club in Orlando. It would be the company's eighth such facility in Florida.

SUBSCRIBER ONLY

Real Estate |
The Pickleball Club expands to Orlando with indoor facility, courtyard

October 26, 2023 at 7:01 a.m.

The developer wants to break ground next summer on an indoor, members-only Pickleball club in Orlando. It would be the company's eighth such facility in Florida.

Lincoln Property Co. is eying a vacant lot across from the Lake Eola amphitheater for a mixed-use tower.

SUBSCRIBER ONLY

Real Estate |
Developer eyes Lake Eola lot for mixed-use skyscraper

October 24, 2023 at 7:01 a.m.

Lincoln Property Co. is eying a vacant lot across from the Lake Eola amphitheater for a mixed-use tower.

The Orlando Magic has teamed up with the same development team behind the Sacramento Kings' mixed-use district: Downtown Commons.

SUBSCRIBER ONLY

Business |
Orlando Magic set new timeline for $500M downtown entertainment district

October 18, 2023 at 3:46 p.m.

The Orlando Magic has teamed up with the same development team behind the Sacramento Kings' mixed-use district: Downtown Commons.

The developer envisioned a destination retirement community second only to The Villages. Osceola County planners objected, calling it urban sprawl.

SUBSCRIBER ONLY

Real Estate |
Sun Terra withdraws plans for massive retirement community in rural Osceola

October 17, 2023 at 1:01 p.m.

The developer envisioned a destination retirement community second only to The Villages. Osceola County planners objected, calling it urban sprawl.

The new Publix at Havendale and Jersey Road in Winter Haven will be about 7,000 square feet larger than a typical prototype store.

Business |
A supersized Publix is coming to Winter Haven

September 5, 2023 at 7:59 p.m.

The new Publix at Havendale and Jersey Road in Winter Haven will be about 7,000 square feet larger than a typical prototype store.

The French clean energy company was one of four bidders for the county-owned land at the Poinciana SunRail station.

Business |
CMG Clean Tech shifts U.S. headquarters to Poinciana SunRail land

August 26, 2023 at 7:30 a.m.

The French clean energy company was one of four bidders for the county-owned land at the Poinciana SunRail station.

The CORPUS Body Museum will be the first attraction of its kind in the U.S. With a towering sculpture on the exterior of the building, it will create an iconic landmark for the W192 tourism corridor.

Things To Do |
CORPUS Body Museum is added to health campus at Everest Place

August 6, 2023 at 4:19 p.m.

The CORPUS Body Museum will be the first attraction of its kind in the U.S. With a towering sculpture on the exterior of the building, it will create an iconic...

Tavistock Development unveiled plans Wednesday for a 54-acre lifestyle shopping center called Lake Nona West.

Tavistock moves forward with Lake Nona West plans amid Lewis indictment

July 28, 2023 at 12:25 p.m.

Tavistock Development unveiled plans Wednesday for a 54-acre lifestyle shopping center called Lake Nona West.

British billionaire Joe Lewis, who was indicted on insider trading charges Tuesday, has a lengthy record of donations and development in the Orlando region.

Indicted billionaire Joe Lewis has long history in Central Florida

July 26, 2023 at 4:38 p.m.

British billionaire Joe Lewis, who was indicted on insider trading charges Tuesday, has a lengthy record of donations and development in the Orlando region.