Daily Archives: July 24, 2015

DeLand OKs demolition of buildings for downtown Marriott hotel

DELAND — A Courtyard by Marriott hotel could break ground by the end of the year, bringing more than 100 new hotel rooms to downtown DeLand. DeLand City Commissioners cleared the way for the hotel project Monday night when they approved with very little discussion the demolition of two historic buildings on the north end…

Roundabout coming to busy downtown Sarasota intersection

SARASOTA, Fla. – The detour signs went up Monday night on 1st Street across from Sarasota City Hall. It’s in preparation for the big change coming Wednesday at the busy downtown intersection at Main and Orange, as city commissioners approved $1.3 million for a roundabout. So how will closing down this major intersection affect nearby…