April 24, 2024
Housing/Construction
Tale of Two Neighborhoods
Two Florida communities -- unlike demographically and geographically -- followed similar paths as they declined, then rose again over the past 50 years. Today, they face the same challenges going forward.
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Published on 9/1/2008
Boxing Out Wal-Mart
A plan by Wal-Mart to open a store in downtown Miami — possibly at the bayfront City Square project near the new Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts — has sparked controversy.
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Published on 9/1/2008
Let There Be Light
A Florida architect is leading the charge for natural light in art museums.
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Published on 8/1/2008
Eyesore Building Hinders Fort Myers' Resurgence
There's progress. But what about the 24-story sore thumb?
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Published on 8/1/2008
Torrey Pines HQ Ahead of Schedule
Michael E. Augustine is the new vice president and CFO at Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies’ second location, now under construction in Port St. Lucie. He returns to Florida with 21 years of non-profit financial management experience.
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Published on 8/1/2008
The Pain Spreads in Real Estate
Hotels are benefiting from increased tourism, but economic conditions are hurting other sectors of the commercial market.
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Published on 7/1/2008
New Orlando Arena Pushes Limits of Eminent Domain Law
The new statute came just in time for one family —and nearly derailed a major development project in downtown Orlando.
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Published on 6/1/2008
$12-Million Worth of Green
When Palm Beach County’s Romano Law Group started running short of office space, senior partner John Romano decided against adding on or moving to an existing, bigger building.
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Published on 6/1/2008
No Water, No Growth
New Florida residents can get by without enough roads or schools, but they can’t live without water.
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Published on 5/1/2008
Rummell Transformed St. Joe Co.
Peter Rummell steps down as CEO this month. In his 11 years at St. Joe., he created a real estate powerhouse.
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Published on 5/1/2008
Real Estate Projects - May 2008
Jerry Petersen, Le Brise, Cape Tuscany, Bella Tuscany; Deerfield Station; St. Regis Resort & Residences
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Published on 5/1/2008
Video: Babcock Ranch Tour
The vintage Florida way of life meets development at the Babcock Ranch.
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Published on 4/1/2008
Signs of an Upturn in Luxury Market?
The chairman of Pennsylvania-based home builder Toll Brothers says the luxury home market is still looking for a floor in most regions of the state, with Naples the only bright spot.
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Published on 4/1/2008
Emphasizing the Outdoors in Building
Surrounding buildings are designed as open-air loggias for different functions, from dining to changing rooms.
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Published on 4/1/2008
The Good Business Sense of Urban Redevelopment
Creating the infrastructure to keep up with sprawl is getting more expensive, so developers are looking to build residential construction around existing infrastructure closer to city centers.
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Published on 3/1/2008
Redoubling Downtown Jacksonville's Revitalization
The renaissance of downtown Jacksonville has stalled as the economic downturn delays plans for shimmering high-rises along the St. Johns River.
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Published on 3/1/2008
No Devil, But Plenty of Details in Stadium Pitch
As they remake their baseball team, the owners of the Tampa Bay Rays say they want to transform St. Petersburg’s downtown as well.
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Published on 2/1/2008
Trendsetters: Construction
W. Scott Tretheway, Moss & Associates; Ricardo Morales Jr, Morales Group; Steve Davis, Welbro Building
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Published on 2/1/2008
Commercial Real Estate 2008
Experts expect a stable year ahead overall.
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Published on 1/1/2008
Residential Real Estate 2008
The residential market will likely hit its low this year.
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Published on 1/1/2008
Panama City Beach: Positive Development Vibes
Thousands of new condo units are creating an oversupply. The result: Price declines, and for some builders, postponed construction starts and slower sales.
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Published on 1/1/2008
Mobile Home Residents Buying Back Their Land
Despite a slow housing market, developers are still clamoring to buy mobile home parks in prime locations.
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Published on 12/1/2007
Cameron Kuhn: Still Mr. Big?
Orlando developer Cameron Kuhn remains shamelessly self-confident. But a backdrop of lawsuits, course changes and angry tenants suggests even he isn't immune from the troubled real estate market.
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Published on 12/1/2007
Building a Pedestrian-Friendly Downtown
After more than a decade of discussions, Maitland is moving toward developing a new downtown core that will be the only town center in central Florida to span both sides of U.S. 17-92.
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Published on 12/1/2007
