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By Elizabeth King
October 16, 2026

Report: Florida tops nation in skilled worker demand

Florida ranks first in demand, nearly last for supply when it comes to workers in the skilled trades, according to a new report.

Florida

By Andrew Warfield
October 14, 2026

Downtown Sarasota project cancels 18-story tower, switches to independent living

No longer a Live Local project, the development formerly known as Adagio returned before the Development Review Committee as a shorter, lower-density independent living condo building called Lumora.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
October 14, 2026

Work progressing at Naples Airport as it readies for American Airlines

The Collier County airport is getting prepared for the return of commercial service for the first time since 2017.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
October 8, 2026

Developer borrows $125M for St. Petersburg project

The money will go toward the construction of a 330-unit high rise that is part of Phase 2 of the Edge Collective project.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
October 8, 2026

Fort Myers historic site to get new welcome center

Two Fort Myers companies have been enlisted to design and build the project.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
October 8, 2026

362-unit apartment complex under construction in Bradenton

The Fields at SeaFlower will begin pre-leasing in summer 2027.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
October 7, 2026

Developer pitches $56.3M plan for west Tampa cultural center

Legacy Development Association proposes county-backed financing for the African American Arts & Cultural Center, with estimated total project costs of $68.7 million.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
October 5, 2026

Construction begins on $18M amenity campus in Parrish development

Pulte Group broke ground on the amenity campus at Explore by Del Webb North River Ranch.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
October 3, 2026

Firm signs $60M contract for work on Lee Health Fort Myers project

The Swedish construction firm Skanska is working on the 53-acre campus that will replace Lee Memorial Hospital.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
October 1, 2026

Crews start initial work on 84-unit Captiva Island residential project

The beachfront project is being built on 12 acres of South Seas’ property at the northernmost tip of the Lee County barrier island.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Anastasia Dawson
October 1, 2026

533-bed student housing project rises near University of Tampa

Verdex Construction is starting vertical construction on Coral Walk, a three-building development on a site roughly 80 feet wide and 1,800 feet long.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
October 1, 2026

Fort Myers builder expands into Ocala with homes starting in high $200,000s

Christopher Alan Homes plans to open a regional sales office and launch sales this fall inside the Marion Oaks master-planned community.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
September 30, 2026

Milwaukee developer building 330 Pasco County apartments

Continental Properties bought 21-acres in San Antonio where it will build its 12th community in the region.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
September 28, 2026

Work underway at $110M St. Petersburg apartment project

The first phase of Azalea Cay will bring 341 apartments to the former Raytheon site, including 102 income-restricted units.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
September 25, 2026

Tampa developer plans 436 more homes in south Hillsborough community

Eisenhower Property Group filed plans this week for 436 homes spread across nearly 178 acres Wimauma’s Berry Bay.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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