Real estate

New Siesta Key Condo Development Coming

Crossgate Partners, LLC, announced plans on Wednesday for a new condo development on Siesta Key: Océane.

07/27/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Nokomis Motorhome Manufacturer Expanding

Halfacre Construction Company is building an expansion for Coach House, Inc.’s Nokomis manufacturing facility.

07/27/2016 Research by staff

On the Homefront

News and Notes from the Home Building Industry

Announcing the Aurora Award winners, a talk by architect Carl Abbott and Lee Wetherington Homes’ newest Lakewood Ranch model.

07/15/2016 By Ilene Denton

Construction

Construction Begins on New Siesta Key Daiquiri Deck

Venice's J.E. Charlotte Construction Corp. began construction on the new three-story Daiquiri Deck on south Siesta Key this week.

07/14/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Median American Lot Size Drops

In 2015, the median lot size of a new, sold single-family detached home dropped under 8,600 square feet, according to a blog post published by the National Association of Home Builders.

07/14/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

Neal Reports June Sales Increase

The Lakewood Ranch-based homebuilder Neal Communities saw an increase in sales in June, with 99 total home sales.

07/13/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Local Builder Working on Upgrades at Punta Gorda Airport

Halfacre Construction Company, which has offices in both Sarasota and Punta Gorda, is enhancing operations at the Punta Gorda Airport.

07/13/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Builder Breaks Ground on Downtown Office Building

Gilbane Building Company broke ground on a new Sarasota office building on Monday.

07/12/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Osprey Avenue Bridge Closes Aug. 1

Sarasota's Osprey Avenue Bridge is scheduled to be closed beginning Monday, Aug. 1, for the first phase of microtunneling as part of the Lift Station 87 project.

07/07/2016 Research by staff

Real estate

Half of Curry Creek Homes Sold

Tivoli Homes of Sarasota recently reached 50 percent sell-out at its Cottages of Curry Creek enclave in southern Sarasota County.

07/07/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Sarasota Company Breaks Ground on Two Walmart Projects

Sarasota's Satterfield & Pontikes Construction was recently awarded two contracts to construct Walmart stores in Sarasota.

07/05/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Lee Wetherington Homes Breaks Ground on New Model

The Southwest Florida luxury homebuilder Lee Wetherington Homes recently broke ground on the Saviano model in Lakewood Ranch.

06/30/2016 Research by staff

Retail

Downtown Farmers' Market Tests New Layout Saturday

Vendors south of Main Street will relocate to First Street, east of Lemon Avenue and near City Hall.

06/30/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Neal Communities Tops Homebuilder Ranking

The Lakewood Ranch-based homebuilder Neal Communities recently topped Builder Magazine’s list of the top 10 local homebuilders.

06/29/2016 Research by staff

New hires

Construction Company Hires Project Manager

Sarasota's Gerdes Construction, Inc. recently hired John Brasgalla as a project manager.

06/28/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Grand Opening for Bee Ridge Fire Station Held Monday

Sarasota County yesterday celebrated the grand opening of Fire Station No. 12, located at 3110 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota.

06/27/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Sarasota Company Completes Salon Remodel

Sarasota's Gerdes Construction, Inc., recently completed work on a comprehensive remodeling project for Blow La La Blow Dry Bar.

06/27/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Kitson & Partners Breaks Ground on Babcock Ranch Downtown

Babcock Ranch will mark another milestone on Tuesday, June 28, as construction of the first downtown district buildings gets underway.

06/24/2016 Research by staff

Honors

Homebuilder Recognized for Employee Wellness Programs

Blue Zones Project-Southwest Florida recently recognized London Bay Homes as the first homebuilder in the area designated as a Blue Zones Project Approved Worksite.

06/24/2016 Research by staff

Data

Housing Department Releases Interactive Infographic on New Home Stats

The page includes data on square footage, air-conditioning and heating systems, number of bedrooms and bathrooms and much more.

06/23/2016 Research by staff