Lake Nona is "Teeing Up" to Become Leading Sports and Performance Destination

Staying true to it's health and wellness roots, the Lake Nona Sports and Performance District has just been issued permits good for $10M to begin construction on it's newest project, Taylor Made's Drive Shack. The 3-story, 57,000 square-foot driving range will join the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), The United States Tennis Association (USTA), a 23-acre Orlando City Soccer Club training facility, the Johnson and Johnson Human Performance Institute and, of course, the Lake Nona Golf and Country Club. It's presence in the community will help shape Lake Nona into the "progressive city of the future anchored by clusters of excellence in health and wellness, sports, education and technology" it hopes to be. 

The project will also include a restaurant, lounge, bar, hitting bays and meeting spaces. According to the Orlando Business Journal, it will be built on a 15-acre site on the northwest quadrant of State Road 417 and Lake Nona Boulevard. The full project is expected to total $15M -$25M to complete. Stay tuned for construction updates!

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SeaLife Aquarium

One of I-Drive 360's newer attractions, SeaLife Aquarium sits just to the right of the Orlando Eye. The 2 million-gallon aquarium is brimming with rare and enigmatic marine life, from various species of sharks and jellyfish to interactive micro-habitats containing sea anemone starfish and crabs. Catch a dive show in their [...]

A New Home for New Homes

The nation's largest home builder has it's sights set on East Park, a Horton-planned community, to build it's new 50,000 square-foot office building and commercial complex. The project will span a 7.3-acre parcel at the southwest corner of Dowden Road and the S.R. 417 Beltway. "America's Home Builder" isn't moving [...]

Something to Celebrate

The $430 million KPMG Learning, Development and Innovation Campus chose Lake Nona as it's home out of 50 cities. According to Orlando Business Journal, Tavistock Senior Managing Director Rasesh Thakkar said the deal took a staggering 18 months to complete. The groundbreaking event, taking place on May 22, 2017, will [...]

1660 Marina Lake Drive Kissimmee, FL

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This beautiful lakefront home in Kissimmee was built in 2001 and has all the perks modern real estate design. The spacious kitchen has gorgeous granite countertops and with five bedrooms and three bathrooms, this property can comfortably accommodate several residents or [...]

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Changing Seasons, Changing Trends

In the world of fashion, popular colors fluctuate with the passing seasons. And if wearing what’s on trend makes us feel a bit lighter on our feet, imagine what living in fresh color can do for our psyche. Pantone debuts their new color trend choices every quarter. This [...]

Orlando Farmers Market

The Orlando Farmers Market has been a Central Florida favorite for the past 30 years. The serene Lake Eola backdrop, centralized downtown location and diverse collection of vendors have certainly lent a hand in giving the market it's superstar status. Whether you're on the hunt for exotic plants, eccentric jewelry, [...]

Texas-Based Sports Equipment Retailer, Academy Sports, Comes to Southeast Orlando

Academy will join Epic Theaters, PetSmart, Five Below, HomeGoods and several restaurants including Rock & Brews in the new Lee Vista Promenade. The completed space will be 62,000 square feet and will bring an estimated 125 new jobs to the area. The retailer [...]

There's More to Orlando than Theme Parks. 

Orlando is known as the tourist capital of the world, so it's no surprise that Disney and Universal are probably what come to mind when you think of the "City Beautiful." But what about all of us locals who need another outlet to escape the daily hustle and bustle? The answer: Wine Bars. Great for a date or a night on the town with friends, "wine downs" are the perfect wind down.

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Here are some of our favorites.

The Wine Room

Located in Winter Park, The Wine Room offers over 100 different wines, and therefore reasons, for you to pay them a visit. Swipe your wine card for a sip or a glass and taste your way through the space. Check out some of their selection here -  Menu!

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant

The Illinois-based chain is definitely not your typical restaurant. The hot-spot serves up house-labeled wine, gives you access to an all-inclusive wine club and organizes Southern California wine trips hosted by Cooper's Hawk founder, Tim McEnery. Each Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant location also features a Napa-Style tasting room and gift store to give guests an authentic experience. Take a look at their extensive list here - Menu!

Vines Grille & Wine Bar

The Restaurant Row favorite pairs sophistication with a good time for a winning combination. The upscale atmosphere is offset by the upbeat live music to create a welcoming feel. Their considerably large wine list includes over 650 selections from small boutiques to top producers from around the world. Their wine collection is ever-changing so they don't list their full menu online but you can find out more about what they stock here -  Wine List!

Carmel Kitchen and Wine Bar

Another chain that's anything but ordinary. You can "orchestrate" your experience right from your table using their MenuPad technology by customizing and pacing your meal from start to finish. The MenuPad also provides detailed menu descriptions along with their suggested wine pairing. See their full wine list here - Menu!

Eola Wine Company

With two prime locations, one Downtown and one in Winter Park, you have double the chances to enjoy this chill spot. The inviting space offers light fare and wine varieties by the glass, flight or bottle. See their menu here - Menu!

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