Sebring News | Apri l 2018

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Executive Director’s REPORT

Executive Director’s REPORT

In anticipation of air taxis from Uber and others, the builder of a 60-story condo tower is laying the groundwork for a ‘skyport’ on the roof.

Developer Dan Kodsi sees flying cars on the horizon. The CEO of Royal Palms Companies says he expects air taxis to fill the sky in the next 10 to 15 years—and he’s preparing for their arrival on the roof of the Paramount Miami Worldcenter.

About a dozen companies are develop-ing vertical takeoff and landing, or VTOL, vehicles. These electric aircraft, born aloft by multiple propellers, are expected to travel at speeds up to 230 miles an hour, drastically reducing commute times and gridlock. Last

year, Uber Technologies Inc. announced plans to launch a VTOL ride-sharing net-work in Los Angeles and Dallas-Fort Worth by 2023.

• VTOLs will have pilots at first, but overtime they’re expected tobecome autonomous.

• According to a recent Uber white paper,VTOLs will be half asloud as a truck passing a house and weighfar less than a helicopter.

• Condos at the Paramount will be com-pleted in spring 2019 andrange from $700,000 to $10 million.

The skyport at the Paramount will repur-pose two amenities, Kodsi says. A rooftop swimming pool was designed to accom-modate a hydraulic lift that operates what’s known as a movable floor or a hidden pool; the bottom of the pool will rise through the water in a matter of minutes to cre-ate a 3,000-square-foot landing surface. A 1,400-square-foot sky lobby, where residents will wait for their air taxis with the assistance of a doorman, will initially be used as an ob-servatory. “You want to be part of the group in the real-estate industry that’s reacting now, not ‘Oh, I wish we had thought of that trend,’ ” Kodsi says.

FLYING CARS ON THE HORIZON

DEVELOPER DAN KODSI IS PREPARING FOR THE ARRIVAL OF FLYING CARS AT HIS PARAMOUNT MIAMI WORLDCENTER CONDO TOWER. ILLUSTRATION: GUY SHIELD

SEF PROJECTS UPDATE

The 66th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Presented by Advance Auto Parts proved to be one of the greatest in the long history of the international sportscar classic.

After many months of rebuilding the track, electrical infrastructure, suites, billboards, buildings and more effects of Hurricane Irma, the track staff created many new promotional events to increase interest in the event.

A team transporter parade, sponsored by Outback Steakhouse, highlighted a pre-race

festival at the City Circle. On the eve of the 12 Hours, Alan

Jay Automotive sponsored the Friday Continental Series race and a concert featur-ing Nashville artist and reality TV star Craig Morgan.

Pre-race activities included a large drivers introduction production, fireworks, para-chutes, flyovers and the biggest gridwalk in many, many years.

All the while, Sebring fans look ahead 12 months to the next 12 Hours week that will

include a 1,000-mile WEC race on the eve of the main event.

Also just ahead, the single-lane drive-over bridge to Green Park’s demolition is under way, clearing a path for a new bridge featur-ing two vehicle lanes and a pedestrian lane.

It should be complete in time for a new November event, the Michelin Encore, a post-points-season race for GT-3, GT-4, and P-3 cars. More information about this event will be announced in coming weeks.

SEF RailNo change, still on schedule per last month’s report

SEF AMPU (Master Plan)Working on internal review of demand capacity. Working Paper 3 will be submitted next.

SEF Apron90% plans to be submitted to you on April 25th . Waiting on comments from FAA on Alternatives report, FAA will receive 90% documents on April 25th.

AWOSBid documents will be advertised in late summer.

Fencing RepairsProject has been advertised.

Main terminal re-roofingIn progress

Hangar RepairsIn progress

66th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring

U.S. SPORT AVIATION EXPO AT SUN ‘N FUN

U.S. Sport Aviation Expo’s Event Director, Zach Easton, and Program Manager, Janice Rearick, attended the annual Sun ‘n Fun event in Lakeland, Florida. The airport promoted to past Expo exhibitors (in advance of Sun ‘n Fun) that displaying their Hendricks mascot would get them a discount for 2019, plus Facebook recognition. As a result, many of the Sebring Expo Exhibitors were in attendance and brought their Sebring Expo mascot: Hendricks. Pictured below are some of the exhibitors visited. Several of whom have already committed to exhibiting at U.S. Sport Aviation Expo for 2019.

Sebring Regional Airport128 Authority LaneSebring, Florida 33870www.sebring-airport.com863.655.6444

S I T E M A P

A C C E L E R A T E Y O U R B U S I N E S S ’ S P O T E N T I A L

With strategic access to major markets by land, sea and air—Sebring Regional Airport and Commerce Park offers a wide range of business advantages and incentives to support your company’s future. In the heart of Central Florida, the 2,000-acre park is conveniently situated within a 150-mile radius of 85 percent of the state’s population. Already home to Sebring International Raceway, a premier sports car racing facility, the park is uniquely positioned to accelerate your business.

A T A G L A N C E

Transportation Access Major Highways: Nearby Highways 27, 70 & 98 link to

Florida’s Turnpike and major interstates: I-4, I-95 & I-75.

Air: Sebring Regional serves corporate aircraft and air freight.

Seven international airports are located within 150 miles,

including Orlando and Tampa.

Sea: Ports of Tampa and Manatee are 90 miles away with

five other deep-water ports easily accessible.

Rail: Industrial rail spur runs directly to the park.

Workforce NeedsFunding assistance for customized training available through

Heartland Workforce Board and nearby training providers, including:

Locally funded Employed Worker Training Program for

existing businesses.

Florida’s Quick Response Training Program for new or

expanding businesses.

Florida’s Incumbent Worker Training Program provides skills

upgrade training for existing businesses.

Infrastructure Electrical service: Progress Energy

Water & Sewer: City of Sebring Utilities

Natural Gas: Sebring Gas

Telecom: Embarq Telecommunications

Taxes and Incentives

the park offers numerous financial incentives.

Agency’s in the country, Sebring Airport Authority can provide

unique economic development incentives.

Sebring Airport Authority can offer special incentives to

qualifying life sciences projects.

economic expansion.

To begin exploring how Sebring Regional Airport and Commerce Park can help your business take off, contact us today:

Sebring Airport Authority. 128 Authority Lane. Sebring, FL 33870. (863) 655-6444. www.sebring-airport.com.