Month: November 2023

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Miami Beach held a ribbon-cutting at 85 Street and Collins Avenue last week to mark the completion of the newly refurbished North Beach Oceanside Park. “These upgrades will give our residents access to incredible scenic and accessible greenspace,” said Miami Beach Mayor... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Tampa has approved $21 million for expansive wastewater infrastructure upgrades to improve reliability and sustainability. Projects include replacing aging pumping stations and force mainline pipes. With a service area that extends into Hillsborough County, the department maintains and manages 228 pumping stations... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Sarasota is holding a virtual public input session Nov. 16 starting at 5:30 p.m., regarding a zoning text amendment to create three new mixed-use zone districts along commercial corridors and centers to incentivize on-site attainable housing. Click the link to register for the... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer With a little painting help from Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Commissioner Tony and Fire Chief Charlie Salazar, construction on Station 11 is nearing completion.Officials donned painter’s coveralls and paint rollers Wednesday to help the H. J. High project team with exterior work on the newly... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Miami Beach held a groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 26 to mark the start of construction on the planned Ocean Terrace Park and streetscape improvements, which will include a new pedestrian promenade and beach drop-off area in the city’s North Beach neighborhood. “Over a... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Fort Lauderdale has approved a $543 million bond to fund a new water treatment plant, setting a record for the largest bond ever issued. Mayor Dean J. Trantalis also signed documents to finalize receipt of a Water and Infrastructure Finance and Innovation... Continue reading