Kissimmee airport $6 million boost lays groundwork for future expansion

A $6 million upgrade to the Kissimmee Gateway Airport will make way for future expansion and promote advancements in safety.

Modifications are being made on the airport’s taxiways, which are paths for planes to get to and from runways. The Taxiway Echo is being extended about 1,600 feet. The expansion is meant to enhance air traffic circulation in this emerging quadrant of the Airport. The work also includes rehabilitation of the connector Taxiway Hotel and installing new taxiway edge lights and signs, to establish even better visibility for pilots.

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By J. Daniel Pearson For Positively Osceola

Orlando Magic moves G league team to Osceola Heritage Park

Calling it an “incredible opportunity for all,” Orlando Magic Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner Alex Martins announced on Tuesday that the team was moving its NBA G League team to Kissimmee and the Silver Spurs Arena in time for the 2023-24 season.

Formerly the Lakeland Magic, the team has been rebranded the Osceola Magic and will play the home portion of its 50-game schedule at Silver Spurs beginning in November. Founded in 2017, the franchise played its first six seasons in Lakeland as the Lakeland Magic.

“Our contract was ending in Lakeland and we had a window to hold discussions to either renew our lease or to explore additional venues,” Martins said. “I can tell you those discussions were solely with Osceola County and Heritage Park. This is where we wanted to be.”

Martins went on to acknowledge the help his organization received from Osceola County officials. “We would like to thank Osceola County Chairwoman Viviana Janer, County Manager Don Fisher and Osceola Heritage Park General Manager Robb Larson in assisting us in making this move a reality. We look forward to being an invested partner in Kissimmee and Osceola County.”

“We are excited to bring the Magic and NBA G League basketball to Osceola County, Kissimmee and Osceola Heritage Park,” said Magic CEO Alex Martins. “We would like to thank Osceola County Chairwoman Viviana Janer, County Manager Don Fisher and Osceola Heritage Park General Manager Robb Larson in assisting us in making this move a reality. We look forward to being an invested community partner in Kissimmee and Osceola County.”

Martins spoke on how the relocation brings the G League team closer to its core fan base in Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties. “Our G League players train at the Amway Center and for that reason alone this move brings our players a lot closer to our home base in Orlando. But more importantly it brings our fan base closer to the team.”

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