SunTrust Center, Orlando

Located in Central Business District, in Downtown Orlando, the SunTrust Center is a three-building complex. At 441 feet, it is the tallest skyscraper in the city. Construction was completed on the building in 1988. It was originally built to house the offices of the SunTrust Bank. The latter, however, left the building in 2009 as part of a downsizing measure.

Originally named the Sun Bank Center, this 640,000 square foot postmodern-style building has 35 stories, 30 floors, a six-level parking garage, a restaurant, and an eight-story atrium. Other amenities include an on-site sundry shop, shoe shine service, and a jewelry store. It is home to the consulates of Argentina and Great Britain and houses the trade offices of Qingado, China.

Other major tenants include Holland and Knight Law and Baker and Hostetler Law. The top five floors allow a stunning panoramic view of downtown Orlando. Unfortunately, the top five floors are not accessible to the public. The building is conveniently located near the LYMMO route.

Each year the American Lung Association’s Annual “Fight for Air Climb-Orlando Event” takes place at the complex. Contestants are timed as they run up 25 stories of stairs. The event has raised over US$100,000 for charity.