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Development

  • By Brian Hartz
  • November 16, 2018
Economic forecast: James Ramos, founder and CEO, Ramos Companies, Tampa

James Ramos, founder and CEO of Ramos Companies in Tampa, Florida, predicts the state of the local economy in 2019.

  • Development
  • By Grier Ferguson
  • November 16, 2018
Economic Forecast: Construction firm sees growth potential in new division, parts of region

Construction — Jack Cox, president, Halfacre Construction Co., Lakewood Ranch

  • Development
  • By Andrew Warfield
  • November 16, 2018
Economic Forecast: Keith Gelder, president,  Stock Luxury Apartment Living

Stock Development ready to take advantage of growth in apartment rental market

  • Development
  • By Andrew Warfield
  • November 16, 2018
Economic Forecast: Damon Romanello, CEO, Studio+

Studio+ CEO Damon Romanello expands to meet anticipated growth

  • Development
  • By Grier Ferguson
  • September 28, 2018
Businessman ramps up focus on sustainable housing

Marshall Gobuty's latest sustainable housing project — Hunters Point Resort and Marina — is getting its start in Manatee County, drawing interest from as far away as Russia.

  • Development
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • September 7, 2018
Brick by brick: the coolest projects in the region

The west coast of Florida has a high quotient of cool construction projects — but it comes with a chilly caveat: The industry’s severe labor shortage continues to drag down the otherwise robust sector, both in the state and nationwide.

  • Development
  • By Brian Hartz
  • September 7, 2018
Luxury condo project beats back challenges — and avoids tree

The 24-story, 71-residence Virage condo tower in Tampa, Florida, is rising on the land formerly occupied by the beloved Colonnade restaurant — a community icon since 1935 that closed in April 2016.

  • Development
  • By Brian Hartz
  • September 7, 2018
Giant credit union's $28 million complex bleeds solar

Tampa, Florida-based Suncoast Credit Union is about to open a new $28 million solar-powered administration building.

  • Development
  • By Grier Ferguson
  • September 7, 2018
Panels on new pavilion meant to represent ripples of sand

The two-story Kotler-Coville Glass Pavilion displays The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art's glass collection.

  • Development
  • By Grier Ferguson
  • September 7, 2018
Multipurpose building uses insulated concrete forms to streamline construction

The Church of the Palms' new building in Sarasota includes three classrooms and a gym.

  • Development
  • By Grier Ferguson
  • September 7, 2018
New dorm completes school's residential core

IMG Academy's dorm area in Bradenton also includes recreation complex with resort pool, lap pool, turf field, sand volleyball court and basketball court.

  • Development
  • By Andrew Warfield
  • September 7, 2018
New school can accommodate more students in master-planned community

Babcock Neighborhood School

  • Development
  • By Andrew Warfield
  • September 7, 2018
Former Bob Evans restaurant transformed for new use

Specialized Veterinary Services remained open during the construction process.

  • Development
  • By Brian Hartz
  • August 17, 2018
What bubble? Homebuilding executive believes region is well 'behind the supply curve.'

Accountant Mark Metheny in 2001 seized an opportunity to join Lennar, a leading U.S. homebuilder with a strong presence in southwest Florida, and never looked back. Now he's president of the company's central Florida division, based in Tampa.

  • Development
  • By Grier Ferguson
  • August 3, 2018
Construction on new Atlanta Braves spring training facility moves forward despite rainy season

The Atlanta Braves spring training facility under construction in North Port in south Sarasota County calls for hundreds of workers, pounds of steel and cubic yards of concrete. A sneak peek reveals progress made and challenges ahead before the team can '

  • Development
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