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Florida Construction News staff writer Mast Capital, in collaboration with Chicago-based BLG Capital Advisors, has reached the topping-off stage for The Winslow, a new residential rental community in North Fort Myers, Fla. The project, which broke ground in March 2024, is expected to be completed by August 2025 and will... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Manatee County Port Authority has been awarded $2 million through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) for critical infrastructure improvements at SeaPort Manatee, including reconstruction and repaving of key roadways and essential stormwater mitigation upgrades. Work is needed to upgrade the port’s resilience,... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The new Howard Frankland Bridge in Tampa is ready for traffic, four years after construction started. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a grand opening ceremony March 24 at 10 a.m. before lanes open overnight. The existing southbound bridge, constructed by Traylor in... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A construction worker on the job on I-75 in Tampa was arrested Tuesday after she allegedly bit a co-worker and hit him with a piece of steel rebar, according to Florida Highway Patrol. >Troopers responded to a report of an assault taking place on northbound... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Stevens Construction has started construction of Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida’s newest location, located at 169 W. Hickpochee Ave. in LaBelle, the company announced. Designed in an L-shaped layout, the new 20,785-sq. ft. structure will house pediatrics, dental and social services under one roof.... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Altman Logistics Properties has announced that it has secured a $31.9 million construction loan to build the Apex Logistics Park at Signature Grand, a 182,000-sq. ft. Class A logistics facility in Davie. The 11.3-acre site was formerly occupied by the Signature Grand event space, which... Continue reading

Florida Construction New staff writer The Army and Navy are exploring cutting-edge construction techniques, including 3D printing and mass timber, as potential solutions for building more cost-effective and resilient military barracks and facilities. These innovative methods could revolutionize how the military approaches infrastructure development in the future. During a discussion... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer More than 31 miles of new auxiliary lanes will be added to Interstate 75, stretching from State Road 44 in Wildwood to State Road 326 in Ocala, as part of an accelerated infrastructure project. Originally slated to begin in 10-15 years, the project is now... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Winter Haven will receive $1.5 million to extend rail access within the Central Florida Integrated Logistics Park (CFILP) through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF). The extension aims to support business expansion in the area, creating an estimated 200 jobs. “This award will make... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) has awarded HNTB and Brightline Florida one of eight Grand Awards in the 2025 Engineering Excellence Awards competition slated for May 20, in Washington, D.C. The award-winning project is the Brightline Florida East-West Connector. HNTB and Brightline Florida... Continue reading