Local construction company celebrates 50th with two major projects

While neither the aquarium or library will be completed this year, the vertical construction expected to start in the fourth quarter will attract plenty of attention to the projects.

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • | 10:13 a.m. January 10, 2022
Courtesy. The Mote Science Education Aquarium will begin to take shape later this year.
Courtesy. The Mote Science Education Aquarium will begin to take shape later this year.
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LAKEWOOD RANCH — Willis Smith Construction of Lakewood Ranch will be building two projects likely to be considered East County landmarks for decades to come. 

 

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