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Two Miami-Dade Cities Buying Up Commercial Property  

Two Miami-Dade cities are taking advantage of the real estate slump by buying up commercial properties, planning to use the sites for parks, senior housing and other community purposes [read more]


Building Boom for Orlando Resorts 

Orlando’s tourism corridor experienced its worst summer on record for hotel occupancy this year, but a flurry of projects opening or under way reflects the industry’s bet on a brighter future. [read more]


Deep Thoughts on Miami's Port Project 

Bill Johnson is overseeing major construction programs, including a $180-million dredging project to bring the harbor to a minimum depth of 50 feet to accommodate “Post-Panamax” ships and a $1-billion tunnel under Biscayne Bay to directly connect the port — situated on an island — to I-395.  [read more]


County Is Buying Fixer-Uppers 

Using the first of its $19.1-million allotment from the federal government’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program, Hillsborough County has purchased a foreclosed handyman’s special in Tampa’s Clair-Mel neighborhood. [read more]


Trends in Fla. Architecture  

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If Frank Lloyd Wright Built Your Dorm Room ... 

The new triangular staircase echos other features by Frank Lloyd Wright at Florida Southern College. [read more]


First Woman Dean of UF Engineering School Promises Changes 

This summer, the University of Florida named Cammy Abernathy dean of the College of Engineering.  [read more]


Taking a Cue from Architectural Icons 

Much of what is new is old when it comes to Florida architecture today. Much of the current construction is taking its cue from iconic designs on both coasts. Here’s a snapshot of those who both in their day and now continue to define Florida design.
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Transformation of Daytona Beach 

With a 10-year goal of creating 10,000 jobs and a cohesive image for Daytona Beach, business leaders are joining forces to transform a 5-by-2-mile area along International Speedway Boulevard between I-4 and State Road A1A.  [read more]


Bargain Buying: 'Hellacious Deals'  

No stranger to the courthouse, as litigant or as buyer at auctions, Glenn Straub brims with ideas for his properties, whether the Miami Arena site or gambling boats he’s bought.  [read more]


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