ORLANDO-After peaking in 1999, new product in all major metro areas in Central Florida are down by at least 50% from two years ago, two new analyses show. But the numbers only go to Sept. 1 and don't include new layoffs, a weakening economy and the effects on construction of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and the anthrax scare.

ATLANTA-The Minneapolis-based payroll services company renewed its contract for another eight years and added 6,412 sf to its existing 113,568 sf for a total 119,980 sf at the 300 Embassy Row office park in the Central Perimeter submarket.

ORLANDO-The $256.97 million debt issue could be on the market this week, Standard & Poor's Corp. predicts, after also giving Florida a double-A ranking on its outstanding full faith and credit debt.

ORLANDO-The Florida Attractions Association's statewide survey of 22 parks shows attendance gains made after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks have been wiped out by the anthrax fears.

CLERMONT, FL-Gov. Jeb Bush's staff today drafts a recommendation on the controversial development status of the 1,433-acre, 350-foot high property 25 miles west of Downtown Orlando. (Please See updated story above.)

ORLANDO-The Florida Attractions Association's statewide survey of 22 parks shows attendance gains made after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks have been wiped out by the anthrax fears.

CLERMONT, FL-Orlando-based Don Casto Organization, owners of the 250-unit Villages at East Lake Apartments, wants to grow the 85%-occupied complex to 459 units to keep pace with the south Lake County city's economic growth.

ORLANDO-Although the locally based seafood chain's two top divisions, Red Lobster and Olive Garden, posted gains in sales, guest counts and pricing, the percentages are lower than last year at this time.