Olympus
Overview
Olympus is an innovative 243-acre master planned community combining sports, wellness, entertainment and residential development.
After a global search, Clermont was chosen as the location for its sense of community, as well as for its reputation attracting elite athletes worldwide with its ideal climate, lakes, hills and Choice of Champions brand.
The Olympus project is spearheading the Wellness Way Area, a growth and innovation corridor consisting of 15,000+ acres in close proximity to Orange County’s Horizon West and the western entrance of Walt Disney World.
Vision
Guided by its brand promise of “Epic. Every Day,” Olympus uniquely combines multi-sport training and competition venues, leading-edge wellness, health and fitness facilities, and a dynamic town center featuring world-class restaurants, shops, hotels, cultural and community events, and more.
Olympus has gained the support of both the City of Clermont and Lake County and is working in partnership to create long-term value for all stakeholders and residents of Wellness Way, Lake County and Central Florida.
Components
Crafted by respected planners and engineers in Florida, the Olympus master plan comprises a synergistic array of development zones, including:
- Multi-sport competition and training venues for collegiate, professional and elite athletes; featuring sports celebrities, legendary coaches and global sports brands/properties
- Leading-edge wellness, fitness and sports medicine facilities for athletes, individuals, families, businesses and the local community; featuring public fitness trails, a state-of-the-art fitness and health club, healthy living/destination spa, and renowned orthopedic doctors/groups
- World-class hospitality, dining, shopping and office/conference venues for visitors, businesses and local residents; featuring premier restaurant brands, unique retail brands, leading hotel/resort brands and more
Fast Facts
- Annexed into the city unanimously by City Council on May 14, 2019
- Estimated to create over 4,000 jobs at buildout and generate over $1.4 billion in local economic impact during a 10-year period, according to a study by Henry Fishkind of Fishkind & Associates
- Fully entitled with over 1,000 residential units and over 1,000,000 square feet of office, medical, retail, restaurant, and corporate conference.
- CBRE announced Oct. 1, 2020 that it was selected to market the parcels
- Already attracted an array of world-class developers, end users and strategic partners
- Bordered to the west by US 27 and Lake Louisa State Park
- The $419.6 million Lake/Orange connector, a 5-mile tolled expressway linking US 27 in south Lake County to SR 429 in west Orange County, will be located just below the Olympus property
Conceptuals
News Release
A Game Changer for Central Florida
Landmark Olympus Project Approved by Clermont City Council
CLERMONT (May 20, 2019) – Epic news: Olympus is officially coming to Clermont.
Clermont’s City Council unanimously approved Olympus – an innovative 243-acre master planned community combining sports, wellness, entertainment and residential development – at the May 14 council meeting.
"The City of Clermont is thrilled to partner with Olympus to bring the next level of sports and medical facilities to Clermont,” Clermont City Manager Darren Gray said.
“Olympus aligns perfectly with our Choice of Champions brand and our reputation as a world-class haven for athletes. This is a historic moment for Clermont, and the City Council's unanimous approval reflects their enthusiastic endorsement of Olympus."
After a global search, Clermont was chosen as the location for its sense of community. The Olympus project is spearheading the Wellness Way Area, a growth and innovation corridor consisting of 15,000+ acres in close proximity to Orange County’s Horizon West and the western entrance of Walt Disney World. The Olympus development is estimated to create over 5,000 jobs and generate over $1.4 billion in local economic impact during a 10-year period.
“City Council’s vote is a milestone in the life of the project, and we are energized by the high level of excitement within the community and beyond,” said Mike Carroll, co-founder and chief operating officer of Olympus. “Together with our public and private partners and supporters, we are spearheading the Wellness Way growth area and creating a legacy for generations to come.”
Guided by its brand promise of “Epic. Every Day,” Olympus uniquely combines multi-sport training and competition venues, leading-edge wellness, health and fitness facilities, and a dynamic town center featuring world-class restaurants, shops, hotels, cultural and community events, and more.
“Clermont is very fortunate to have been chosen as the location for Olympus,” Clermont Mayor Gail Ash said. “We are thankful that they saw how special our city is, and they’ll make it even more special.”
Olympus has gained the support of both the City of Clermont and Lake County and is working in partnership to create long-term value for all stakeholders and residents of Wellness Way, Lake County and Central Florida.
“Our vision is to create a multi-generational community and global destination that enriches the lives of residents, guests and the wider community, with a fully-integrated array of health, wellness, sports and entertainment facilities,” Carroll said.
Crafted by some of the most respected planners and engineers in Florida, the Olympus master plan comprises a synergistic array of development zones, including:
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Multi-sport competition and training venues for collegiate, professional and elite athletes; featuring sports celebrities, legendary coaches and global sports brands/properties
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Leading-edge wellness, fitness and sports medicine facilities for athletes, individuals, families, businesses and the local community; featuring public fitness trails, a state-of-the-art fitness and health club, healthy living/destination spa, and renowned orthopedic doctors/groups
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World-class hospitality, dining, shopping and office/conference venues for visitors, businesses and local residents; featuring premier restaurant brands, unique retail brands, leading hotel/resort brands and more
The Olympus plan integrates environmental stewardship, civic spaces, unique geography and world-class facilities,” said Olympus Senior Planner and Development Director G. Brian Wheeler, RLA. “It is all about creating experiences that are unique and unforgettable. I am thrilled to be working with the amazing Olympus team on this inspiring project for Central Florida.”
Wheeler has nearly 40 years of experience in environmental design and land planning for real estate-based assets, community and urban master planning. He brings a successful career of planning and implementing mixed-use development to the Olympus team.
A study by Henry Fishkind of Fishkind & Associates projects $1.4 billion in local economic impact from Olympus during a 10-year period with over 5,000 jobs being supported at buildout.
“Olympus is a transformational project that will produce long-term benefits to the people of Clermont and to Central Florida,” said Fishkind, one of Florida’s premier economists and financial advisers with over 30 years of experience in economic analysis and forecasting.
For information, contact Olympus at mike@olympusorlando.com or the City of Clermont a info@clermontfl.org.
News Release
Olympus Selects Clermont-Based Fetterhoff Company
CLERMONT (May 27, 2021) -- Olympus Sports and Entertainment Group, developer of the Olympus master planned community, announced today that it has selected Fetterhoff Company, Inc. (FCI) to provide project and design management services for the multi-faceted Olympus development in Clermont, FL.
With over 30 years of experience, FCI has managed the design and construction on some of the most prominent commercial development projects around the world –– from Orlando to Shanghai. FCI’s success in delivering one-of-a-kind marquee venues provides the Olympus team with unmatched experience and knowledge as the 243-acre project enters the infrastructure phase this summer.
“The City of Clermont continues to work closely with Olympus Sports and Entertainment Group as the cornerstone project of Wellness Way. We applaud their latest milestone selecting this renowned project and design management services company,” said Interim City Manager, Susan Dauderis. “It’s great to see a Clermont-based company chosen to help shape what we expect to become a world-class destination for sports and tourism,” she added.
The Olympus project is transitioning from the founders’ vision to reality as it continues to attract the very best in residential, health, sports and more. It is fitting to see a Clermont company involved with the city’s biggest project. FCI has a proven track record of providing leadership and timely execution, while maintaining the highest quality standards.
The FCI team has management experience on hundreds of projects located across the US and worldwide, with a total value exceeding $5 billion. “We are excited and honored to be a part of Olympus, maximizing the success of this landmark development for Clermont, the county and the entire state,” said FCI founder and president, Dr. Otto Fetterhoff.
Initially, FCI is currently leading the creative architectural design process for Olympus, which has attracted the most prominent local and international design consultancies. This initial design process ties into the installation of Phase 1 infrastructure, which is scheduled to begin this summer. “Our goal is to support and enhance the ingenuity and imagination of the Olympus team, providing our expertise in delivering these types of unique developments and venues,” said Dr. Fetterhoff.
In addition, FCI is managing the recruitment and onboarding process for operating participants within the Olympus sports campus. Plans for the cutting-edge Olympus sports campus include the Athlete Center, a centralized hub designed to provide sports performance & science, athlete nutritional services, and media & broadcast facilities –– all under one roof.
The sports campus is strategically designed to integrate with and enhance other aspects of the Olympus development program, including the planned wellness, fitness and sports medicine facilities, as well as the hospitality and entertainment zones. The Sports Campus plan features a Championship Tennis Center, Track & Field Stadium, Ice Sports Center, Aquatics Center, Multi-Sport Center, Field Sports Complex (multi-sport outdoor complex featuring FIFA-compliant soccer pitches, rugby and lacrosse fields), Beach Volleyball Center, and Epic Center (a 5,000-seat arena designed to host collegiate, professional, and elite sports events, as well as concerts and other special events).
The impressive lineup of training and competition venues –– in combination with the community, health and wellness aspects of Olympus –– is attracting the world’s most respected athletes, coaches, academies, leagues, governing bodies and management companies, with several partnerships to be announced in the beginning of 2022.
Additional news regarding phase 1 horizontal and vertical construction will be announced this summer.
News Release
Integra confirms plans to build apartments in Olympus sports-themed district
From GrowthSpotter: (Feb. 5, 2021) -- Lake Mary-based Integra Land Company has signed on as the multifamily developer for the sports themed Olympus mixed-use district in Clermont.
President David McDaniel told GrowthSpotter the 289-unit community will be called Integra Heights at Olympus. It will be located in the southwest corner of the development, on U.S. 27 across from Lake Louisa, and he expects to break ground by late third quarter or early fourth quarter of this year.
The Clermont City Council approved a PUD amendment in December from Olympus Sports + Entertainment Group President Mike Carroll to move some components in the project around to the future health partner could secure a prime location with high visibility on U.S. 27. That necessitated changes to the planned hotel and multifamily elements. He told the council construction would start early this year on the master infrastructure system for the 246-acre site.
McDaniel said the Integra project is currently being designed and engineered for the new site, and he expects to submit a development plan by April. The apartment buildings will be 4-story, elevator served with a mix of tuck-under garages and surface parking, and a pool and clubhouse.
The full article can be read here.
News Release
ORLANDO (Oct. 1, 2020) – CBRE announced today that it has been selected by Olympus, “a game-changing development project for Central Florida,” to market fully-entitled parcels within the visionary 243-acre master planned community and global destination.
Guided by its brand promise of “Epic Every Day,” Olympus uniquely combines multi-sport training and competition venues, leading-edge wellness, health and fitness facilities, and a dynamic town center featuring world-class restaurants, shops, hotels, cultural and community events, and more.
Olympus is spearheading the Wellness Way area, a growth and innovation corridor consisting of 15,000+ acres near Orange County’s Horizon West and the western entrance of Walt Disney World. Olympus is estimated to create over 5,000 jobs and generate over $1.4B in local economic impact over a 10-year period.
CBRE’s team of global professionals –– led by Robert McEwan, Austin Weller, Taylor Yohner and Jason Sasser–– will market Olympus parcels directly to developers and end users. “We are thrilled to bring such a revolutionary development project to the market,” said Robert McEwan, Senior Vice President at CBRE.
“Our vision of a health and wellness community, together with an innovative sports and entertainment destination, is even more relevant today as people seek a healthy, safe and vibrant community for their families,” said Michael J. Carroll, founding member of Olympus. “We are very excited about our partnership with CBRE and look forward to groundbreaking in 2021,” he added.
Located in Clermont, the Choice of Champions, Olympus is designed to feature a synergistic array of development zones, including:
- Multi-sport competition and training venues for collegiate, professional and elite athletes. Featuring sports celebrities, legendary coaches and global sports brands/properties.
- Cutting-edge wellness, fitness and sports-medicine facilities for athletes, individuals, families, businesses and the local community. Featuring public fitness trails, state-of-the-art fitness & health club, healthy living/destination spa, and renowned orthopedic doctors/groups.
- World-class hospitality, dining, shopping and office/conference venues for visitors, businesses and residents. Featuring premier restaurant brands, unique retail brands, leading hotel/resort brands and more.
“The Olympus plan integrates environmental stewardship, civic spaces, unique geography and world-class facilities,” Olympus Senior Planner and Development Director G. Brian Wheeler RLA said. “It is all about creating experiences that are unique and unforgettable. I am thrilled to be working with the amazing Olympus team on this inspiring project for Central Florida.”
Wheeler has nearly 40 years of experience in environmental design and land planning for real estate-based assets, community and urban master planning. He brings a successful career of planning and implementing mixed-use development to the Olympus team.
The stunning Olympus property is bordered to the west by US 27, a major 6-lane road, and Lake Louisa State Park, a 4,372-acre State Park. Olympus is located in close proximity both to the new western entrance of Walt Disney World and to State Road 429, with access to Florida’s Turnpike, Interstate 4, Orlando International Airport, Orlando attractions and more. The $419.6 million Lake/Orange County connector, a 5-mile tolled expressway linking US 27 in south Lake County to SR 429 in west Orange County, will be located just below the Olympus property. Olympus features a pristine landscape with unique elevations, stunning vistas and a natural lake. It is fully entitled with over 1,000 residential units and over 1,000,000 square feet of office, medical, retail, restaurant, and corporate conference. Olympus has already attracted an array of world-class developers, end users and strategic partners.
For additional information on development opportunities at Olympus, please contact Jason Yohner at + 1 (850) 509-8775 or Jason Sasser at +1 (813) 229-3111
News Release
Olympus Pursuing 'Epic' Sports, Wellness, Fitness Community with City of Clermont
Olympus Sports & Entertainment unveils 250-acre master plan estimated to create 5,000 jobs and $1.4 billion in economic impact
CLERMONT (Aug. 21, 2018) -- Olympus Sports & Entertainment, a visionary brand and development project, said Tuesday night the company plans to build on 250 acres in south Lake County’s Wellness Way area, close to the western gateway of Walt Disney World. The project is estimated to create more than 5,000 jobs and generate more than $1.4 billion in economic impact during a 10-year period. The project is seeking annexation into the City of Clermont, which has the utility rights for the property.
The community, which will be named Olympus, with the tagline “Epic. Every Day.” will include multi-sport training and competition venues; leading-edge wellness, health and fitness facilities and a village that features sports-themed, world-class hotels, restaurants, shops and entertainment.
Olympus founder and CEO Michael Carroll, along with economist Henry “Hank” Fishkind, presented the project to the Clermont City Council at a workshop Tuesday evening. Council workshops are for informational and discussion purposes. No votes were taken.
Carroll, whose background includes working with Olympic Games and other premier sports events, such as the Ryder Cup, said his company had conducted a global search for the right location for his project before landing on Clermont. Carroll said Olympus would focus on many of the world’s most popular sports, such as tennis, swimming, ice hockey, surfing, track and field and gymnastics. All of the arenas and venues will be “broadcast-ready,” he said.
Clermont City Manager Darren Gray said, “Today is a resounding show of confidence in our ‘Choice of Champions brand,’ our city’s leadership and our community. It shows what is possible when private and public enterprises share common principles and goals. It is also about the future -- providing jobs and inspiring future generations.”
Council members said they found the project “interesting.” Carroll said he plans to submit his plans for the first of September. The city’s Planning and Zoning Board will hold its first hearing on the project in October. The project will go to the state’s Department of Economic Opportunity before returning to the Council for a hearing in December. Carroll’s plans are also contingent upon purchasing the property.
Carroll said: “Olympus is grateful to Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks and City Manager Darren Gray for their leadership and commitment. Together, we are leveraging the power of sport, wellness, fitness and entertainment in a very innovative and market-driving way. The foundation we lay today will be used not only to build an iconic development, but also to leave a positive community legacy for tomorrow. We are driven by a passion to deliver ‘Epic Everyday’ for the long-term benefit of all stakeholders.”
Crafted by the well-respected planners and engineers, the Olympus master plan is comprised of complementary development zones, including:
- Multi-sport competition and training venues for professional, amateur and Olympic athletes. Featuring sports celebrities, legendary coaches and global sports brands/properties.
- Cutting-edge wellness, fitness and sports-medicine facilities for athletes, individuals, families, businesses and the local community. Featuring public fitness trails, state-of-the-art fitness & health club, healthy living/destination spa, and renowned orthopedic doctors/groups.
- World-class hospitality, dining, shopping and office/conference venues for visitors, businesses and local residents. Featuring premier restaurant brands, unique retail brands, leading hotel/resort brands and more.
Olympus Senior Planner and Development Director Brian Wheeler said: “The Olympus plan integrates environmental stewardship, civic spaces, unique geography and world-class facilities. It is all about creating experiences that are unique and unforgettable. I am thrilled to be working with the amazing Olympus team on this inspiring project for Central Florida.” Wheeler has 34-plus years of experience in environmental design and land planning.
Olympus CFO Van Hoffman said: “We designed a plan centered on innovation and sustainability, and that plan is creating great partnerships in sport, wellness, technology, education, entertainment, hospitality and more. We look forward to announcing these partnerships in the months ahead as we build to our ‘official’ launch in 2020.”