Orlando City Council to vote on funding for the Magic’s entertainment complex

Orlando, Florida – The City Council is expected to vote today on a project that could transform the area near the Kia Center – the brand new Magic Entertainment Complex.

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Millions of dollars will be invested in the project with the aim of attracting more tourists to the city, especially theme park visitors.

The entertainment complex will bring a hotel, apartments, entertainment venues and an event plaza to the front of the Kia Center.

The project will be divided into two phases: the city will provide funding for the first four years to get it started and up to $40 million through 2042.

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The city of Orlando also plans to increase funding for the construction of recreation facilities.

In return, the city would be able to host ten events per year without paying rental fees.

The city hopes the complex will attract enough business to cover the costs, including hosting major sporting events such as the NBA All-Star weekend.

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If funding for the complex is approved today, groundbreaking is expected to begin later this year.

The Orlando Magic face Cleveland in tonight’s NBA playoff game, watch WFTV at 7 p.m.