TITLE

More than $1 billion set for Orange County construction

AUTHOR(S)

Rivera-Lyles, Jeanette

PUB. DATE

September 2007

SOURCE

Caribbean Business;9/27/2007, Vol. 35 Issue 38, p42

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article reports on the approval of $1.1 billion deal by the Orange County commissioners for the construction projects in California. It includes a new arena for the Orlando Magic, a Performing Arts Center, and a makeover for the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium. County Commissioner Mildred Fern�ndez stated that her office will be involved in organizing workshops for minority contractors to help them navigate the bidding process.

ACCESSION #

26921711

Tags: CONSTRUCTION projects;  DEALS;  EXECUTIVE advisory bodies;  CENTERS for the performing arts;  ORLANDO Magic (Basketball team);  STADIUMS;  CONSTRUCTION spending

 

Related Articles

• SITE FILES.  // Corporate Meetings & Incentives;Dec2008, Vol. 27 Issue 12, p45 

  The article offers information on the construction and renovation of building and meeting destinations in Florida. The $480 million, 18,500-seat special events center, will serve as home to the NBA's Orlando Magic, fixed to open for the 2010-2011 season. The Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium is also...

• In Florida, Marlins, Magic Pitching Ideas for New Homes. Sigo, Shelly // Bond Buyer;02/16/2001, Vol. 335 Issue 31079, p4 

  No abstract available.

• Florida's Priority Shift. Sigo, Shelly // Bond Buyer;4/19/2007, Vol. 360 Issue 32611, p1 

  The article reports on the two major bond-financed stadium projects that are relying on the government for part of their funding in Florida. The National Basketball Association's Orlando Magic is working with state officials to construct an 18,500-seat basketball arena which is estimated to cost...

• Life without Shaq. Blank, Christine // Basketball Digest;Feb97, Vol. 24 Issue 4, p36 

  Focuses on the prospects for the Orlando Magic basketball team for the 1997 season of the National Basketball Association in light of the departure of team member Shaquille O'Neal for the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team. Problems facing the team; Free-throw shooting performance of the team;...

• Orlando Magic. Fay, Bill // Sporting News;11/4/96, Vol. 220 Issue 45, pS-15 

  No abstract available.

• Magic. Fay, Bill // Sporting News;12/22/97, Vol. 221 Issue 51, p83 

  No abstract available.

• Magic. Fay, Bill // Sporting News;12/29/97, Vol. 221 Issue 52, p23 

  No abstract available.

• Orlando Magic. Fay, Bill // Sporting News;06/01/98, Vol. 222 Issue 22, p22 

  Provides information on the Orlando Magic basketball team of the National Basketball Association. Team's reaction on the rumor on a trade between players Penny Hardaway and Latrell Sprewell; Players acquired by the team.

• Magic. Fay, Bill // Sporting News;01/12/98, Vol. 222 Issue 2, p50 

  Presents updates on the Orlando Magic basketball team as of January 12, 1998. Shooting percentage of the team; Shortcomings of the team's backup players.

Read the Article