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  • November 4, 2021
Climate First Bank, new branch

Eco-friendly project pushes solar power technology to the limit.

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  • By Brian Hartz
  • November 4, 2021
Motor Enclave

Developed by former entertainment lawyer Brad Oleshansky, the $100 million Motor Enclave facility in Tampa, Florida, will be a dream come true for well-to-do gearheads.

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  • By Amanda Postma
  • November 4, 2021
Sunshine Urgent Care

Renovations on the former bank began in June.

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  • By Amanda Postma
  • November 4, 2021
Legacy Trail Extension

The trail got its start in 2018.

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  • By Louis Llovio and Mark Gordon
  • August 19, 2021
Retail developers find ways to beat back e-commerce

Several large landlord and developers aren't ready to give up on the traditional shopping plaza.

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • August 19, 2021
Builders couple single family and townhomes with the affordability and benefits of an apartment

Nimble developers and homebuilders continue to meet the rush in demand for new product — targeting renters, not buyers.

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • August 13, 2021
Developer believes corporations obligated to give back

Jared Meyers is pushing the idea of B Corps to get businesses to give back more to their communities.

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • August 5, 2021
The future of retail is in question at one of Tampa's oldest malls

As the massive transformation project at University Mall continues, its leaders are also thinking philosophically: what does the mall of the future look like?

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  • By Beth Luberecki
  • June 22, 2021
Developer's hyper-focus on land deals pays big dividends.

Cameratta Cos. prioritizes innovation in each community it launches, while also not neglecting its core focus: astute land deals.

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • June 13, 2021
$300 million construction firm builds smooth succession plan

A nice dinner out paved the way for Owen-Ames-Kimball to formulate ideas for top executives to exit the firm gracefully.

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • June 3, 2021
From home improvement to home building, shortages causing major delays — and cancellations — for builders and contractors

Rising costs and material shortages put the construction and homebuilding industries in peril — while the economy wobbles.

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  • By Elizabeth Djinis
  • April 1, 2021
Builders give first-time buyers a second look

Homebuilders that traditionally shy away from first-time buyers — margins can be thin there — are embracing that segment like never before. One key: Make sure the homes are cool.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • March 19, 2021
Good crisis management key for major construction firm amid pandemic

One of the region’s biggest builders, Suffolk, learned a big lesson early in the pandemic: speed, backed by committed leadership, was essential.

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  • By Beth Luberecki
  • March 19, 2021
After five-year growth surge, contractor nears $150 million in revenue

Employee retention is both an underlying strength and an ongoing challenge at B&I Contractors. The strong side has led to an unprecedented growth surge at the company.

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  • By Beth Luberecki
  • February 26, 2021
Homebuilder's flexible model pays big dividends

Daniel Wayne Homes, with a model to bring the past into the present, has seen a surge in interest and sales. It pays, too, to remain flexible to market shifts.

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