Month: December 2023

Florida Construction News staff writer Downtown Jacksonville is growing again after years of stagnation, according to a new report from Downtown Vision, which tracks key indicators of urban revitalization including development and construction. However, according to the report, more than one quarter of the 7.9 million square feet of office... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A space institute designed to expand exploration of the cosmos and a project to improve construction through robotic automation are receiving strategic funding at the University of Florida (UF) “The University of Florida is a world-changing institution,” UF president Ben Sasse said in a news... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A grand reopening ceremony will be held at the Bobby Jones Golf Club and Nature Park from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, Dec. 15 at the restored historic municipal golf course and new nature park, 1000 Circus Blvd in Sarasota. “This will be a... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Lightcast has ranked Florida as the number one state in the nation for attracting and developing a talented workforce for the second year in a row. The Talent Attraction Scorecard evaluates states based on job growth, education attainment, regional competitiveness and migration data. “It is... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Orlando city commissioners have approved a $36-million plan to renovate the Christian Service Center into a day services center for the homeless.Funding will come from the Accelerate Orlando account for construction costs and the Community Redevelopment Agency has committed $1.1 million for the renovations. “I’ve... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Tampa and its partners say infrastructure work in Virginia Park is nearly 90 percent complete and is scheduled to be finished in February 2024. The city has been replacing old water pipelines underground, some of which have been around nearly a hundred... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of St. Petersburg hosted an information session for the Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment on Dec. 13 with a presentation from Hines-Rays. Following the meeting, an online form is available from until Dec. 31 at www.stpete.org/gasplant for comments. Also, additional community benefits advisory... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Soleta Golf Club held a groundbreaking ceremony in Myakka City Dec. 4 to officially launch construction of the Nick Price Design golf course that expects to open for play in late 2024. The 7,400-yard, par-72 course will wind through the undisturbed sanctuary-like land and will... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Miami Beach Convention Center, which recently underwent a $640 million renovation and expansion, has been awarded the 2023 Project of the Year Vision Award at the 15th Annual Urban Land Institute Southeast Florida Caribbean Chapter ceremony. “The Miami Beach Convention Center is the epicenter... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Governor Ron DeSantis has released a proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024–2025 totalling $114.4 billion, more than $4.6 billion less than the current year budget. The proposed $15.6 billion budget for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) would be a significant investment in transportation infrastructure... Continue reading