The demand for retail space in Central Florida is high due to the population shift from New York City and California. Vacancy rates are currently projected at 3.8 percent, below the 10-year historical average, and are expected to reach the mid-4 percent range by the end of 2023. Labor and construction costs have caused some developers to back out of ground-up development deals, but notable developments are still occurring. The average asking rate in Orlando is $27.77 per square foot, higher than the National Index Rate of $24.25 per square foot. Two notable projects are Hills of Minneola and Poinc