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Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Orlando held a “first look” event recently, to highlight a new affordable housing development in the Parramore neighborhood. “Affordable housing remains one of the biggest challenges that we face here in the city of Orlando,” Mayor Buddy Dyer said. Parramore Oaks Phase... 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 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 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

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 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 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 The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that South Florida, including Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe Counties — is one of 31 inaugural “tech hubs” nationwide. The designation makes the area eligible for upwards of $75 million in federal grants. Miami-Dade,... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Construction workers digging at a downtown St. Augustine drainage improvement project uncovered the remains of a 19th-century wooden fishing boat. Southeastern Archaeological Research (Search), an archaeology firm subcontracted by the Florida Department of Transportation identified the vessel and an excavation team used water with controlled... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Online voting is open until Nov. 14 and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is looking for support to win the people’s choice award from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation (AASHTO). After Hurricane Ian, the FDOT team reconnected the Sanibel Island communities... Continue reading