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Development

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  • By Jim Stinson
  • February 20, 2024
Southeast architecture firm names Tampa Bay practice leader

Goodwyn Mills Cawood has named Jeff Middlebrook its architectural practice leader at the Tampa office of the engineering and architecture firm.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • February 19, 2024
Report: Top-paying construction jobs in Tampa region lag national average

Regional construction work could boom with federal projects and robust residential demand.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • February 19, 2024
Prolific SWFL developer names chief operating officer

Dale Evans, a former senior-level manager in process, operations and technology at Chico’s FAS, has been named COO of Seagate Development Group.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • February 18, 2024
Investor building 178,000-square-foot Lakewood Ranch industrial property

In the week's top commercial real estate news, an architectural marvel hits the market in Polk County, a developer borrows money in Naples, and more apartments are planned for Bradenton.

  • Florida
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  • By Andrew Warfield
  • February 17, 2024
As Sarasota dog track begins demolition, redevelopment remains uncertain

After 95 years, the Sarasota Kennel Club, on a 26-acre site in north Sarasota, will be cleared for unspecified future development.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • February 15, 2024
Developer buys 22 acres in Port Charlotte, building 333 apartments

LIV Development out of Alabama bought the property and plans to begin construction on the complex this month.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • February 13, 2024
Sarasota pickleball company advances on Palm Beach County project

The Pickleball Club, a Sarasota company that develops private, indoor pickleball facilities, is moving forward on a project in Palm Beach County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • February 13, 2024
How hot is Naples? More than 180 homes are listed for at least $10M

The eight-figure-plus real estate market, including one listing for nearly $300 million, is finding a home in Collier County.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • February 12, 2024
Homebuilding exec named Southeast land director for national brand

Tampa-area homebuilding executive Martin Frame has been promoted to regional director of land in the Southeast for David Weekley Homes.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Andrew Warfield
  • February 7, 2024
Proposed density increase in Sarasota neighborhood criticized as 'ghetto'

The Sarasota Housing Authority seeks higher density for new developments. A city Planning Board member says doubling the number of units at the Bertha Mitchell community will unfairly burden Newtown.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • February 7, 2024
Builder quickly sells nearly 30 homes in new Babcock Ranch neighborhood

This is the first time Christoper Alan Homes has built homes in the community.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • February 5, 2024
Life after lockup: Roofing CEO reflects on year in prison for PPP loan fraud

Casey Crowther is contrite yet driven as he continues rebuilding his life and roofing company after serving time in prison. "I get that this is on me, and it’s my job to show people who I am."

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Andrew Warfield
  • February 3, 2024
$700 million worth of development projects take shape in Sarasota

Project leaders updated the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce on the expected cultural and economic impacts of Mote, The Bay and more.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Beth Luberecki
  • February 2, 2024
Entrepreneur pivots to roofing while overcoming major tragedy

Hannah Vogel’s path toward owning a roofing company, Vogel Roofing, hasn’t been easy. But she persevered. Now she wants other women to see the possibilities in the field too.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Andrew Warfield
  • January 29, 2024
Prices on new Sarasota Ritz-Carlton condo tower to reach $12M

Developer Kolter Urban has revealed plans for the first part of a three-tower Ritz-Carlton Residences campus overlooking Sarasota Bay and downtown.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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