Doro could add bowling alley, bar and retail near EverBank Field

[thelakelander]

By Karen Brune Mathis, Managing Editor



When buyers of the George Doro Fixture Co. property in the Stadium District bought the site almost a year ago, they talked about their vision for the property.
They saw food-related uses, offices and residences at the former manufacturing site that would tie in with the neighboring former Noland Building they own that is occupied by Intuition Ale Works and Manifest Distilling.

Talk could be turning into action.

Iconic Real Estate Investments LLC wants to redevelop the Doro site and encompass the former Noland Building into a project called the Doro District.

"We want to redesign and reimagine that area that's been dormant," said Iconic Investments president Farley Grainger.

The Downtown Development Review Board is slated to look at a conceptual plan next week to redevelop the Doro site.

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[Keith-N-Jax]

Seems like a great idea for a great location

[Tacachale]

Does sound cool. So I guess they're tearing down the building marked as "Phase II"? Seems like an odd spot for a parking lot when they already have one.

[Captain Zissou]

^ The interim parking lot doesn't make sense to me either.  Why not just link the two existing lots?  It seems like that would allow them to have the highest number of spaces while taking up the lowest portion of the site.  As is, they're going to have duplicated entrances and redundant circulation lanes for 2 lots.

[thelakelander]

That structure isn't in as good enough shape as the rest of the buildings on-site. From my tours of the buildings, they have always said they envisioned replacing it with new construction infill. The parking is temporary.

[KenFSU]

Sounds like momentum.

[Dapperdan]

Can they not work out a deal with the huge parking garage next door?

[remc86007]

^ Yeah, it blows my mind when I struggle to find parking for Intuition only to drive by the garage and find it closed...

This project, being closer to the garage, should definitely figure out a way to get that garage open all the time. It seems like there should be a way to modernize the garages downtown so that they don't require parking attendants.

[Tacachale]

They worked out parking in the lot under the Hart Expressway ramps, but it's probably not available yet. Presumably that's why the long term plan here shows no actual parking on the block.

At any rate, I'm excited to see things moving forward.

[tufsu1]

^ I believe it became available this past weekend

[pierre]

I like the bowling component. I saw some bars in Milwaukee that had these, with only a handful of lanes. It gives it a cool vibe.

[JohnnyG]

They should find a way to add in a space for live music ala the Brooklyn Bowl venues in Brooklyn (NY) and Las Vegas and host smaller acts and after- parties  for shows at the arena and amphitheater. 

[thelakelander]

^I believe the outdoor green space could be utilized for live music and a rotating mix of other active uses.

[Spitfire]

They worked out parking in the lot under the Hart Expressway ramps, but it's probably not available yet. Presumably that's why the long term plan here shows no actual parking on the block.

At any rate, I'm excited to see things moving forward.

Lot K is open on non-event days.

[BridgeTroll]

Why are our event parking garages and lots in the stadium district not automated and open 24/7/365?  Why do they require a staff of people to take your money, give change, tear of a ticket and tell you where to park?