Construction-Development

November 6, 2026

Sarasota Memorial breaks ground on $82.5M Venice rehab pavilion

The new facility with 50 private inpatient rooms is expected to open in 2028.

November 6, 2026

$63M in upgrades coming to country club in Naples

Grey Oaks Country Club has approved a multi-year capital improvement plan.

November 4, 2026

DR Horton wins Live Local Act lawsuit against Sarasota County

The court ruled in favor of the national homebuilder, stating that the state law preempts local decision-making.

November 2, 2026

Luxury 24-story waterfront condo tower in Lee County tops out

The 86-residence Island at West Bay Club, where prices start around $2.7 million, is expected to be completed in mid-2027.

October 31, 2026

Entrepreneur plans $22M inland Sarasota boat storage project

While a chain of pickleball clubs Brian McCarthy founded closed down long before it hit its lofty goals, he believes his latest project — boat and RV storage — will solve a gaping hole in the industry.

October 30, 2026

100K-square-foot warehouse project planned in Lakewood Ranch

Tentatively called Rangeland Warehouses, the Manatee County development is expected to be complete in early 2028.

October 28, 2026

Chicago trucking entrepreneur plans high-end Naples nightclub

The club’s plans, according to the owner, include a "three-hour show featuring singers, dancers, aerialists and live music in a spectacular, theatrical setting."

October 23, 2026

Tampa robotics startup uses 3D-printed walls to build affordable neighborhoods

Founded in April, Solvenah is testing a construction model built around automation, factory production and a more predictable path from blueprint to finished home.

October 21, 2026

Plan to redevelop Sarasota Winn-Dixie site into apartments, hotel approved

In a split decision, the Sarasota City Commission reversed a Planning Board denial of the proposed redevelopment at Midtown Plaza.

October 17, 2026

$50M east Manatee renewable gas plant breaks ground

The plant will be built at no cost to Manatee County and generate at least $883,000 of annual revenue.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

October 8, 2026

362-unit apartment complex under construction in Bradenton

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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