Thanksgiving 2026 Orlando Guide: Events, Recipes & Deals
Thanksgiving is a little different in every home. For some families, it means a traditional turkey dinner and familiar side dishes. For others, the table includes recipes passed down through generations, a mix of cultural traditions, or a few new favorites added along the way. However you celebrate,
Discover Orlando: November 2026 Event Guide
November is when Orlando starts to shift into holiday mode, but there's much more on the calendar than Christmas lights and seasonal attractions. This month brings major music festivals, food and beer events, art festivals, live performances and local markets, along with Thanksgiving traditions and
Carbon Car Club Could Add a New Dimension to Luxury Living in Dr. Phillips
For some luxury buyers, the search for a home is about far more than the property itself. It is about how the surrounding area fits into the way they live, from exceptional dining and private clubs to golf, boating, wellness, entertainment and the places where they spend time with people who share t
Should You Buy a Pool Home in Florida? What Orlando Buyers Need to Know in 2026
A swimming pool can be one of the best features of a Florida home. It can transform a backyard into an extension of the living space, make entertaining easier and give you a place to enjoy Central Florida's long warm-weather season. But buying a home with a pool is not quite as simple as seeing a be
How to Buy a Home in Orlando When Mortgage Rates Are High
Buying a home when mortgage rates are around 7% requires a little more planning than buying when borrowing costs are low. That doesn't mean buyers have any options. In fact, today's Orlando market may require buyers to look beyond the interest rate and consider the entire transaction: the purchase p
Hilliard Isle: Kissimmee’s New Master-Planned Community
Hilliard Isle is moving from a long-planned development into an active new construction community in Kissimmee, Florida. Located along East Lake Tohopekaliga near Simpson Road and Pebble Pointe Way, the nearly 900-acre master-planned community is now under development with Pulte Homes as the residen
RoseArts District Breaks Ground on $2.6 Billion Orlando Development
A major piece of Northwest Orlando is about to take shape. The RoseArts District, a planned 128-acre mixed-use development in the Rosemont area, officially broke ground on September 30th, marking a significant step forward for one of the city's largest residential and retail projects. Formerly home
Orlando Unplugged: October 2026 News & Updates
September was another busy month across Orlando and Central Florida, with new businesses opening, major projects moving forward, transportation changes, and plenty of events giving locals something new to see and experience. From autonomous vehicles being tested in Lake Nona and changes coming to do
Why Orlando Was Named the No. 1 Place to Retire in the U.S.
Retirement in Orlando can look very different from the stereotype of moving to Florida and spending every day at the pool. For some people, it means golf in the morning, dinner on Restaurant Row and having family visit on the weekends. For others, it means a newer low-maintenance home, nearby walkin
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