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Florida Construction News staff writer Miami Beach officials approved a proposal from a New York-based developer to build an office building across from Soundscape Park. The city’s Historic Preservation Board granted approval this week to Shvo for One Soundscape Park, a plan to replace the 10,111-sq. ft. office/commercial building at... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Emergency generator systems are being installed at four Lee County emergency shelter locations – Veterans Park and Recreation Center in Lehigh Acres, Alico Arena and Treeline Elementary Schools in south Fort Myers, and Manatee Elementary School in east Fort Myers. The new units will be... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Registration is open for the American Stormwater Institute’s online training course based on the Florida Stormwater, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector’s manual. Participants will receive certification valid for three years from American Stormwater Institute and certification from the State of Florida. CEU’s or PDH’s are... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A new oceanfront Valhalla Island Resort development will include more than 175 acres and more than a mile of beachfront property about 15 minutes from the Marathon International Airport, inspired by the legendary Long Key Fishing Camp. Founded in 1908 by Henry Flagler, the Long... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joined city contractors Tuesday morning, to close a 1.6-mile gap along East Anderson Street from Summerlin Avenue to Lake Underhill Road. Completion of the roadway section dubbed the Downtown Connector Path brings the city a step closer to completion of the... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Calhoun, Gadsden, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty and Washington counties will share $4.9 million in infrastructure funds to upgrade water and wastewater utilities, construct public roadways and public building renovations. “These investments will attract and expand business opportunities, facilitate the creation of good-paying jobs, and diversify local... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Marathon will receive $1.3 million from the Job Growth Grant Fund for infrastructure improvements at the Highway US-1 (Overseas Highway) and Banana Boulevard intersection, including widening US-1 and adding a turn lane. As a result, Bass Pro Shops announced plans to build... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Florida reported the largest gain as 32 states added construction jobs in September and 47 increased construction employment during the past 12 months, according to data released this week by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America. Association officials say significant labor shortages in the... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer IFF and Florida Polytechnic University are building a new Citrus Innovation Center, at the Lakeland campus. The 30,000-sq., standalone building will support global citrus research and development, and will include sensory and experience venues, research labs, processing, analytical departments, a fully equipped citrus garden and... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Merritt Properties says it has acquired 16 acres of land in Jacksonville for construction of a 158,400-sq. ft. flex/light industrial business park. “We are incredibly excited to expand Merritt’s presence in Jacksonville,” said Pat Franklin of Merritt Properties’ Florida leasing team. “There is increased demand for small-bay, dock-loaded product throughout Jacksonville, so we... Continue reading