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By Grier Ferguson
March 20, 2020

Construction industry faces persistent labor shortage

The construction field is getting squeezed on both ends — not as many young people are entering the industry and more people, especially the bulge of baby boomers, are retiring.

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By Mark Gordon
March 20, 2020

Top 50 Contractors: $6.5 billion in revenue

The area’s construction sector, overall, looks healthy, in terms of growth. But some problems are percolating.  

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By Mark Gordon
March 20, 2020

In keeping up with the market, hospitality developer transforms marina industry

A developer and property owner building a high-tech marina, a project worth up to $20 million, have learned being first isn’t easy.

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By Grier Ferguson
March 20, 2020

Construction management firm harnesses virtual reality to troubleshoot problems

Sarasota-based Firmo Construction is helping clients anticipate and resolve problems prior to them happening on the construction site.

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By Brian Hartz
March 20, 2020

Construction industry voices offer perspectives on labor shortage

Gulf Coast construction industry voices offer perspectives on the labor shortage facing builders and developers.

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By None
February 7, 2020

Area developer moves forward with plans for over 700 affordable, sustainable residential units

Marshall Gobuty's Pearl Homes aims to bring a new community, dubbed OurLives, to Ellenton.

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By Grier Ferguson
February 7, 2020

Homebuilder grows through focus on demographic niche, regional expansion

Many builders salivate over add-ons and customizations that drive up the price of a home. One firm takes the opposite approach — with solid results.

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By Grier Ferguson
February 7, 2020

Officials, task force members weigh multi-county road project

Some powerful Florida officials back a massive road project that could redefine how people get from Polk to Collier counties. Others wonder: Does Florida really need another big thoroughfare?

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By Kevin McQuaid
February 7, 2020

D.R. Horton, Lennar among most prolific Gulf Coast residential land buyers

DR Horton and Lennar Corp., two of the region's largest and most active homebuilders, have invested hundreds of millions of dollars into buying land over the past five years here.

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By Grier Ferguson
January 3, 2020

Area developer moves forward on future apartments, restaurants

Naples-based Stock Development and its Stock Luxury Apartment Living division is developing Fruitville Commons in Sarasota.

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By Grier Ferguson
January 3, 2020

Waterfront development underway will combine living, retail, office space and more

Construction on Waterside Place is expected to be finished at the end of 2020, with an opening planned for first quarter 2021.

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By Brian Hartz
January 3, 2020

Imagine that: With $64 million project, city dreams big for downtown revitalization

2020 will bring new energy to Clearwater's stagnant downtown waterfront and business district as the ambitious, $64.5 million Imagine Clearwater project breaks ground.