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Florida Construction News staff writer The city of Clearwater is inviting proposals from museums, planetariums, and performing arts institutions to collaborate on transforming the Clearwater Main Library into a cultural destination for residents and visitors of the Tampa Bay area. The city envisions repurposing portions, or even the majority, of... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A condo tower has been approved by the Sarasota Planning Board, despite objections from neighboring residents. The proposed building, The Obsidian, would become the tallest structure in the city, standing about 330 feet at 1260 N. Palm Ave. The Planning Board rejected an appeal from... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The owner of a Tampa-based wood-framing construction company was was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to a widespread fraud scheme and the death of a worker, the U.S. Department of Justice announced. Manual Domingos Pita, 50, of Wesley... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The State of Florida has launched a first-of-its kind statewide residential mitigation program. Led by the FDEM (Florida Division of Emergency Management), the Elevate Florida program is designed to protect homes and communities by reducing damage caused by natural disasters like hurricanes and floods. Properties... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Fiber provider Lumos has announced plans to expand its fiber optic network to Florida, the eighth state to build Lumos’ high-speed Internet services. The company says it will initially deploy around 7,500 miles of fiber optic infrastructure across Florida, with the network expected to reach... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Lane Construction Corp. has been awarded a $190 million contract to build the I-4 at State Route 33 Interchange in Lakeland. The job further reinforces Florida as a key market for the company. Lane, a subsidiary of Italian megabuilder Webuild Group, will reconstruct the existing... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The 103-unit development was designed by award-winning architectural firm Arquitectonica. Ortega Construction Company serves as the project’s general contractor. “Breaking ground on Ella Miami Beach is more than just the start of construction – it marks the realization of our team’s vision. Ella isn’t just a... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Florida’s FY 2025-26 budget includes $14.8 billion for major highways, rural roadways, and the state’s growing aerospace and maritime industrial sectors. Also, the recommendations announced by Gov. Ron DeSantis include $1.7 billion in the current fiscal year to expedite congestion relief along Interstate-4. “By maintaining... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Construction at Norriego Point is moving forward, with shoreline stabilization, boardwalk pilings, and dune crossovers, according to a Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) project update presented at a Destin City Council meeting. Contractor Gorman Marine reports that stabilization work at the harbor entrance, including site... Continue reading