USF Fletcher District project approved, construction set for 2026

Florida Construction News staff writer The University of South Florida (USF) has released new renderings of the Fletcher District, its planned mixed-use development featuring student and multifamily housing, restaurants, retail, a hotel and conference center, an academic research facility, and recreation space. The Florida Board of Governors approved development plans... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Bay Park Conservancy (BPC) has celebrated another milestone in its ongoing transformation of Sarasota’s downtown waterfront, marking the grand reopening of the rehabilitated historic Chidsey Library and the unveiling of a new tree-lined Promenade along U.S. 41. The ribbon-cutting event, joined by city officials,... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Tampa is breaking ground on the next chapter of its iconic Riverwalk, a transformative project designed to connect communities, spark economic growth, and revitalize long-overlooked neighborhoods along the west side of the Hillsborough River. Officially known as the West River BUILD Project,... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Stevens Construction has begun work on a 94,440-square-foot expansion and renovation project for B&I Contractors, a leading mechanical, electrical, and plumbing specialty contractor based in Fort Myers. The project, located at 2701 Prince Street, will significantly expand B&I’s headquarters and manufacturing capacity to support the... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer McDowell Housing Partners has started construction on Ekos Creekside, a 160-unit affordable housing development in Naples — the first project in Collier County to break ground under Florida’s Live Local Act. The Miami-based developer’s latest project marks its 15th affordable housing community statewide and fourth... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Florida Studio Theatre broke ground Wednesday on the McGillicuddy Arts Plaza, marking the start of the most ambitious expansion in the theatre’s 52-year history. The new plaza will serve as the centerpiece of FST’s downtown Sarasota campus, designed to meet the growing needs of its... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Construction has begun on the Sports Performance Hub (SPH), a $280 million privately funded complex in Homestead designed to combine sports training, education, and community development. The project spans more than 100 acres, roughly 30 miles south of Miami International Airport, and will include academies... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Fisk Electric Company, a subsidiary of Tutor Perini Corporation has been awarded a $43.4 million contract to provide electrical services for the Cruise Terminal G Complex at the Port of Miami. Work on the project has already begun, with substantial completion expected in November 2027.... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Drivers and freight haulers in Central Florida will see congestion relief with a series of projects along the Interstate 4 corridor, including 17 miles of new express lanes in Hillsborough County and a 100-space truck parking facility in Polk County. The Florida Department of Transportation... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff wrtier Construction is officially underway on the new Port Charlotte Beach Park Recreation Center and Pool, marking a major milestone for Charlotte County’s waterfront community. County commissioners joined residents and project partners for a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the start of work on the 20,751-square-foot recreation center... Continue reading