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Development

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • November 18, 2024
Naples developers secure $114M loan for luxury residential project

With financing in place, construction can begin on 15-story building not far from famed 5th Avenue district.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2024
Contractor named for downtown Sarasota luxury condo tower

Kolter Urban will partner with Moss Construction to build Ritz-Carlton Residents, Sarasota Bay.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • November 16, 2024
Construction begins on 4-acre lagoon at 3,000-home north Manatee community

Seaire will bring a new “lagoon lifestyle” to Parrish, according to the Tampa developer that has made lagoons a signature offering.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • November 13, 2024
President of Sarasota architecture firm to retire after 32 years

The founder of Clifford M. Scholz Architects will step down at the end of the year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • November 5, 2024
Atlanta developer buys land, takes $45M loan for Tampa apartments

The developer behind Mercedes-Benz Stadium building 330 units in Temple Terrace.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • November 1, 2024
Fort Myers industrial park sells for $155 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a $435 hospital coming to Lee, a manufacturer expands in Pasco and hotel chain buys land in Venice.

  • Florida
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  • By Beth Luberecki
  • November 1, 2024
Construction firm's 'overcome anything' mindset pays off

The pandemic and Hurricane Ian nearly destroyed an upstart Fort Myers construction firm. It even cost the owners their new home. Now G&R Construction has a new showroom from which to embark on its next phase.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Laura Lyon
  • October 31, 2024
Clearwater contractor wraps $62.8M Pasco magnet school project

Creative Contractors recently completed the construction of a magnet school, the firm's 22nd project completed for Pasco County schools.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • October 30, 2024
Sarasota roofing firm provides pick-me-up with crane for water skiing nonprofit

Despite seeing his business multiply after the storm, the president of Sutter Roofing says he believes it's important to take time out to help the community.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • October 23, 2024
Milton causes only brief delay in Sarasota luxury condo project

The hurricane left infrastructure intact at a pair of condos under construction on Golden Gate Point, the developer says.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • October 17, 2024
National construction company grows team, project list in Sarasota

Suffolk Construction's Sarasota project executive has a bright outlook for the next year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • October 11, 2024
Pounded twice but Lee waterfront restaurant ‘ain’t giving up’

The Mucky Duck promises to come back.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Andrew Warfield
  • October 1, 2024
High-stakes plan to save downtown Sarasota building will cost $29M

Restoring the Mira Mar will be paid for with proceeds from the sale of 70 condos in twin 18-story towers built behind it.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • September 27, 2024
Benderson Development spends $140M on acquisitions in September

Three acquisitions this month in Florida are part of an “aggressive growth strategy," according to Benderson Development.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • September 24, 2024
Fort Myers Beach mayor says change is inevitable but balance possible

Hurricane Ian was devastating, but Fort Myers Beach Mayor Dan Allers has also seen the town's resilience, remaining true to the island's spirit.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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