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Orange County on Oct. 10 approved the creation of a special taxing district from Universal Orlando Resort that will help fund the proposed Sunshine Corridor for passenger trains to connect to International Drive and Orlando International Airport.
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The commissioners on Oct. 10 voted unanimously to allow the creation of the Shingle Creek Transit & Utility Community Development District.
Universal Destinations & Experiences applied to the county for the quasi-public district on 719 acres that primarily includes the site of its upcoming Epic Universe theme park — which is projected to open in 2025 — as well as 13 acres for a proposed train station along Destination Parkway tied to the shared rail corridor for Miami-based intercity passenger train Brightline and local commuter train SunRail.
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