Construction

► CTO17 Sarasota sold an 18,120-square-foot retail property, at 1900 Fruitville Road, in downtown Sarasota, for $4.65 million to an undisclosed buyer. (pictured above) ► The University of South Florida appointed Deborah Stevens as director of the Office of Early University Programs, which is based on the Sarasota-Manatee campus. ► The Bay Park Conservancy, the

Andrus Development Group’s Marina Bay 880, a $70 million luxury residential project on the intracoastal waterway, is nearing completion. Marina Bay 880 is the most recent development for Brian Andrus, a formerly licensed general contractor with nearly 30 years of experience in commercial and residential real estate development. Andrus’ vision for Marina Bay 880 includes

As tenants continue to open in Westshore Marina District’s village-style retail center, BTI Partners announced that Buzzed Bull Creamery will join the roster of tenants. Founded in Cincinnati, Buzzed Bull Creamery is a premium, made-to-order, alcoholic and nonalcoholic frozen dessert company. The lease marks the entrance of Buzzed Bull Creamery to the Florida market. The

► The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods, an independent and assisted living community in Sarasota, completed a nearly $150,000 renovation of its independent living community. ► Construction on the Metropolitan, a 200-unit apartment community on the site of the former Manatee Inns, in Bradenton, by developer Pearl Homes, is expected to begin in the second

Moss Construction has been awarded a contract for the second phase of construction of the J.W. Marriott Clearwater Beach. Developed by Dr. Kiran Patel, the 450,000 square foot J.W. Marriott Clearwater Beach will include 162 hotel rooms and 36 furnished residential units, according to a statement. The amenities include an elevated 11th floor swimming pool

The CEO and chairwoman of RCC Associates, the nationally renowned general contractor celebrating 50 years in 2021, is proudly sharing dated news, not that it really matters. This is what mothers do when they’re beaming about their child’s accomplishments—and in this case, especially, Beverly Raphael-Altman has plenty about which to be proud. In late October,

► The Humane Society of Sarasota County announced the expansion of the HSSC, involving demolition of the current facility to lead into the final phase of the planned expansive renovation, creating space to save 50% more lives of animals throughout the community. (Pictured above)  ► The New College Foundation launched a $15 million fundraising campaign

Coastal Construction was selected as the general contractor for 334, a new residential tower in downtown St. Petersburg. At 250-feet tall, 334 will rank among the tallest residential buildings west of the Beach Drive area and in the downtown core. The 24-story project, by developer American Land Ventures, will include 220 upscale residences with luxurious

► Laura McCann was named executive director of the Animal Rescue Coalition, a nonprofit organization with a mission to end the killing of adoptable dogs and cats, in Sarasota and Manatee counties. ► Forestar Group, a subsidiary of D.R. Horton, unveiled plans for a new community called Star Farms, at Lakewood Ranch, a 33,000-acre master-planned

► Fort Lauderdale-based BTI Partners, a real estate development firm, secured a $92 million construction loan for phase one of Marina Pointe, a waterfront development along Tampa Bay. (Pictured above)  ► Concord Hospitality Enterprises Co. named Stephanie Bisogne executive chef and Ivan Puente director of food and beverage at the Sal y Mar Rooftop Bar,

Construction for the new SkyCenter One broke ground in late 2019. While the global pandemic has changed, and derailed, a lot in the world, this project is still on track to open this summer. VanTrust Real Estate, a privately held commercial development group based in Kansas City, is the developer of the SkyCenter One project.

The Altman Cos., a developer of rental apartment communities, opened Altís Grand Central, a residential development in the Hyde Park neighborhood at 504 W. Grand Central Ave., Tampa. The 314-apartment homes have panoramic views of downtown, and the Tampa Bay area, from the apartment tower’s rooftop pool and sky lounge. The community has amenities including