Kissimmee Living, investing, and believing for over 50 years
Ray Parsons is a community-driven leader, builder, and advocate for the future of Kissimmee. With a deep respect for the city’s history, Ray has spent years restoring and reimagining local spaces—breathing new life into places that matter to the people who call this city home. His work reflects a belief that progress doesn’t mean losing our identity—it means honoring it while building something better. Now, Ray is stepping forward to serve with a clear purpose: to listen, to lead with integrity, and to help create a brighter, more connected Kissimmee for generations to come.
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Ray C Parsons Architecture
Ray C Parsons Architect, LLC provides experienced architectural planning and design services for residential and commercial construction projects in Kissimmee, St. Cloud, and the greater Osceola County area of Florida.
From Radiator shops to local bars, Ray has partnered up with many dreamers to bring old buildings into new life.
1881- A place where friends meet
In 1881- before Kissimmee became Kissimmee (1883) and Osceola County became Osceola County (1884) a pioneer by the name of W.B. Makinson inked a business charter to form "Makinson Hardware".
In 2023 and with a tremendous amount of respect, homage, and a shared spirit for conversation and trade. 1881 Bar & Restaurant opened these same doors to the public once again.
While the light fixtures are now repurposed screw and bolt bins and the walls where tools & paints once lined now house ingredients for craft cocktails. The same hum of town gossip, lively music and spirit of ranch and farm trade in this new age of pioneering times all remain the same.