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What you need to know about Florida today
› Vacant land near Orlando airport sees explosive jump in value
At first glance, it seems almost unthinkable that the value of raw land in Central Florida could increase more than 1,100% in a year. But that's what happened in 2019 to a 1,565.8-acre property called Vista Park northwest of State Road 528 and State Road 417 near the Orlando International Airport.
› South Florida home sales dropped in June, but pending transactions are up
Miami-Dade and Broward experienced a dip in year-over-year residential transactions in June. But it’s not all gloom and doom: Pending sales increased year-over-year, a sign of activity increasing since April. The total number of home sales decreased by over 20% in both counties, according to the Miami Association of Realtors June 2020 reports.
› Disney passholders save 30% on merchandise for a limited time
For a limited time, Walt Disney World annual passholders are getting an extra discount. Under a new special, passholders save 30 percent on select merchandise through Aug. 14 at Walt Disney World Resort. To receive the deal, guests must present a valid annual pass and government-issued ID at the time of purchase. The discount is for personal use only.
› Kolter taps Premier Sotheby’s for new project at Quay Sarasota
The developer of Bayso, the 149-unit luxury condominium planned for Quay Sarasota, has named Premier Sotheby’s International Realty New Development Division as the exclusive brokerage. Kolter Urban said the 18-story Bayso will contain 11 two- and three-bedroom plus den floor plans ranging from 1,600 to over 2,600 square feet, and seven penthouse floor plans ranging from 2,500 square feet to about 4,000 square feet.
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