Sarasota approves design architect agreement for a new performing arts center

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Sarasota commissioners approved an agreement on May 20 with world renowned architecture firm Renzo Piano Building Workshop, Inc. to design a new performing arts center at The Bay. The $36.9 million contract includes a concept design with building costs to be presented... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Tampa broke ground on the first phase of Rome Yards, a transformative and inclusive development in the West Tampa community, along with developer Related Urban Development Group and the Tampa Housing Authority.The Gallery at Rome Yards, located south of Columbus Drive between... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The construction industry added 9,000 jobs in April—the fewest since August 2022—as a downturn among residential remodelers and subcontractors undercut job gains at nonresidential construction firms, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America. “It appears that... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer City officials have joined Orlando firefighters to officially open “The Beast of the East” – the new Orlando Fire Department Station 11. The 15,125-sq. ft. station, at the corner of Curry Ford Road and Gaston Foster Road, provides Dover Shores and the surrounding neighborhoods with... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Florida’s military communities will share $2.3 million from the Defense Infrastructure Grant Program. Funding will go to infrastructure and economic development projects. “Florida remains committed to the success of our military communities and supporting our military families,” said Florida Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly.... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Key West has broken ground on the new John Jones Navigation Center on Stock Island. Keystar Construction is building the new 150-bed homeless shelter named for the late Assistant Manager John Jones who, in the early 2000s, responded to a growing issue... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation and the City of Sarasota have released an economic impact study highlighting the expected impact of building a new performing arts center. Prepared for the Foundation by HR&A Advisors, the study forecasts $150 million in annual economic activity and 1,200 permanent... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Pensacola Energy was awarded $10 million in federal grant funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation to replace unprotected bare steel mains with polyethylene pipe throughout the City of Pensacola and Escambia County. Funding is from DoT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administrations’ Natural Gas... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Miami Beach has held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of renovations on a 74-year-old lodge at Flamingo Park. Commissioners awarded the $1 million construction contract to AVR Contractors, Corp. in December 2023. Construction is expected to be completed in 2025.... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Fort Lauderdale held a ceremonial demolition of the old City Hall this week. In his opening remarks, Mayor Dean Trantalis expressed gratitude to FEMA and the State of Florida for support in the city’s reconstruction efforts following a devastating flood in April... Continue reading