Development

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By Louis Llovio
November 27, 2023

70-year-old Clearwater High School gets a $59 million face-lift

Clearwater High School in Pinellas County has recently finished undergoing a massive reconstruction that included the demolition of 17 existing buildings, mostly while class was in session.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
November 22, 2023

Work begins at first Ritz-Carlton Residences project in Naples

Construction of the first Ritz-Carlton-branded Residences in Naples is underway.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Mark Gordon
November 21, 2023

Sarasota luxury waterfront condo project receives $173M loan

An uber-luxury oceanfront condo development on Lido Key in Sarasota has obtained $173.5 million in construction financing.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
November 19, 2023

Construction starts on $220 million Sarasota cancer center

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Sarasota gas station is sold, a St. Pete office building brings $7.9 million, and an apartment complex opens in Fort Myers.

Florida

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By Mark Gordon
November 18, 2023

In post-Ian milestone, new Jimmy Buffett-themed resort ready for guests

A new property is set to open on Fort Myers Beach, with Margaritaville Beach Resort accepting reservations for stays starting Dec. 21.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Brian Hartz
November 17, 2023

Pioneering cigar company progresses on Ybor hotel conversion project

The family behind J.C. Newman Cigar Co. in Tampa has its eyes on a unique boutique hotel project — now that's it gotten past the bats.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Brian Hartz
November 17, 2023

Wildlife center, animal rescue facility advances on $2.5M expansion

The Sarasota County project is underway while also raising funds to finish it.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Beth Luberecki
November 17, 2023

$7M environmental studies dorm project overcomes early obstacles, hurricane

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida project is proof that building relationships in the building industry can pay dividends.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Beth Luberecki
November 17, 2023

Former dog track set to become family and sports entertainment hot spot

The $7 million bowling alley and entertainment center in Bonita Springs strikes right balance of cool and fun.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Jim Stinson
November 16, 2023

ZooTampa's $125M in projects sets up 2024 as the year of more

ZooTampa plans manatee visiting rooms, stingray feeding areas and even human weddings among the mammals.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Jim Stinson
November 16, 2023

$20M St. Pete tech hub project looks to deliver 1,200 new jobs

The ARK Innovation Center will also feature a large window "eye" peering into St. Pete.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Beth Luberecki
November 16, 2023

Longboat Key community hub overcomes fundraising challenges

Rising costs led to a push for more financial support from town residents for the Karon Family Pavilion.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Mark Gordon
November 15, 2023

Boston firm wins work in $150M project to help combat algae bloom in Fort Myers

The city of Fort Myers has chosen engineering and construction firm CDM Smith to oversee a five-year, $150 million project designed to eliminate discharge into the surface waters of the Caloosahatchee River.