News from February 2010
Legoland to replace Cypress Gardens
Merlin Entertainments ("Merlin"), Europe's No 1 and now the world's second largest visitor attraction operator, has announced a multi-million dollar investment in the biggest family tourist centre in the world with the planned opening of LEGOLAND Florida.
Merlin has purchased the historical Cypress Gardens in Winter Haven Florida from property investment company Land South Group and will open LEGOLAND Florida on the site at the end of 2011. The deal to buy the 145-acre site includes the freehold on the current theme park and waterpark as well as an operating lease in perpetuity on the historic botanical gardens. Merlin plans a significant multi-million dollar investment over a number of years, up to and beyond opening, in what will be the biggest LEGOLAND to date. In line with the group's "resort" strategy for its theme parks this is likely to include both accommodation and the addition of further branded attractions from the Merlin portfolio. This will build on the $100m invested over the last few years in improved infrastructure on the site.
Posted on 2 February 2010
Twenty First Anniversary
In 2010 Florida Homes and Travels celebrates 21 years of bringing Florida Villa Owners the latest news and interesting articles! This is a fantastic acheivement, brought about by the inspiration of Mr Keith Harpham, 22 years ago, and brought to fruitition with the first ever issue of Florida Homes and Travel in January 1989. This year we shall be conducting our 20th Annual Property Management Survey and continuing our dedication to bringing you Florida news.Posted on 2 February 2010
20th Annual Property Management Survey opens
We have begun this year's Annual Property Management Survey, and sent out forms to all our subscribers. Subscribers are also invited to complete their survey online, please click here to begin your survey. The survey will close on March 31st 2010.Posted on 4 February 2010
