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Florida Construction News staff writer Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key in Sarasota County as a Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph, leaving more than 2.2 million people without power. Powerful winds battered Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg, damaging a section of the fabric roof... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The city of St. Petersburg issued a safety advisory regarding tower cranes earlier today, as Hurricane Milton brought wind gusts exceeding 100 mph, among other devastating impacts. The following construction sites in downtown St. Pete were listed in this advisory: 400 Central Ave. (downtown) 275... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer During a fundraising event for the upcoming SEA LIFE Florida at Legoland in Orlando, guests signed the newly installed steel beam for the building that will house the aquarium, marking a significant construction milestone. Work is expected to be completed in 2025. SEA LIFE Florida... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Construction has been approved for a new fairgrounds site on the city’s Westside, featuring an expo hall, office space, and an amphitheater. The ambitious project, estimated to cost approximately $17 million, aims to transform the area along Normandy Boulevard, located east of the Jacksonville Equestrian... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer In a significant push to enhance Florida’s infrastructure, Gov. Ron DeSantis has unveiled the first round of $100 million in grants aimed at bolstering the state’s supply chain capacity. The announcement included an $18 million investment specifically designed to increase aggregate storage for critical construction... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The extent of damage from Hurricane Helene is being revealed as states across the Southeast focus on repairs to critical infrastructure. Major highways remain closed between Tennessee and North Carolina, where floodwaters have washed away bridges, landslides have blocked key roadways and floodwaters have piled... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Fort Lauderdale’s development services department is hosting a community meeting regarding amending existing mixed-use zoning standards for mixed-use development along major corridors. A presentation will be given followed by questions and open discussion. The purpose of the community meetings is to collect... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Sarasota has rescheduled the planned dedication ceremony for Overtown Square to Oct. 2, at 10 a.m. Located on 0.24 acres in the Rosemary District, Overtown Square has tables, benches, umbrellas, custom pavers, and landscaping featuring 16 new trees of various species, including... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A groundbreaking was held this week for the I-75 interchange construction project at Fruitville Road in Sarasota, which will transform the existing cloverleaf configuration into a diverging diamond design. The innovative design is expected to enhance safety, logistics, and mobility in the area, further supporting... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Trust for Public Land (TPL) has expanded the Community Schoolyards program to Miami Beach for the 2024-2025 school year. Biscayne Beach Elementary has been selected as the first site for this initiative, marking a significant step in enhancing community access to green spaces. The... Continue reading