Historic Miami Beach hotel demolished, future unclear

Florida Construction News staff writer BG Group LLC successfully demolished the historic Deauville Beach Resort in Miami Beach on Sunday. The hotel was built in 1957 and President Kennedy spoke there to the Young Democrats Convention in 1961. Also, the Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones and Sammy Davis Jr. performed... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Jacksonville-based Superior Construction Company Southeast, a heavy civil contractor, has been awarded two contracts through the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) totaling roughly $112.5 million. The contracts are for improvements on the Interstate 295 and U.S. 17 Interchange, and the Interstate 4 and Daryl Carter... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Twenty-nine percent of U.S. single-family homes for sale in the third quarter were new construction—up from 25% in the third quarter of 2021, the highest share of any third quarter on record, according to a new report from Redfin. Many of the metro areas with... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Big Bend Habitat for Humanity has started construction on two new city-sponsored affordable homes in Griffin Heights. The single-family homes are expected to be completed in early 2023. Last year, the Tallahassee City Commission voted to continue a partnership with Habitat for Humanity, contributing $195,000... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) received $3 million from the State Legislature to support the construction of the building to house the CFK Academy collegiate high school. The structure will also serve as the college’s Emergency Operations Center. The 7,000-sq.-ft. building, being constructed... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Emergency generator systems are being installed at four Lee County emergency shelter locations – Veterans Park and Recreation Center in Lehigh Acres, Alico Arena and Treeline Elementary Schools in south Fort Myers, and Manatee Elementary School in east Fort Myers. The new units will be... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Miami Beach officials approved a proposal from a New York-based developer to build an office building across from Soundscape Park. The city’s Historic Preservation Board granted approval this week to Shvo for One Soundscape Park, a plan to replace the 10,111-sq. ft. office/commercial building at... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Daytona Beach Shores police started evacuating structures along the coastline that have been deemed unsafe as Tropical Storm Nicole approached eastern Florida on Wednesday. FOX 35 News footage showed a beach ocean safety building partially collapsed near the coastline. Officials say that many buildings previously... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Registration is open for the American Stormwater Institute’s online training course based on the Florida Stormwater, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector’s manual. Participants will receive certification valid for three years from American Stormwater Institute and certification from the State of Florida. CEU’s or PDH’s are... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Marathon will receive $1.3 million from the Job Growth Grant Fund for infrastructure improvements at the Highway US-1 (Overseas Highway) and Banana Boulevard intersection, including widening US-1 and adding a turn lane. As a result, Bass Pro Shops announced plans to build... Continue reading