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Florida Polytechnic University’s IST Building Wins National Steel Building Award
The Innovation, Science and Technology Building (IST) at Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland, Fla., has earned national recognition in the 2015 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel awards program (IDEAS2).
The Miami/Fort Lauderdale Market Accounts for Half of All International Home Sales in Florida
South Florida has long ranked as one of America’s top places for international home buyers because of its world-class amenities, global business center and proximity to Latin America, according to the MIAMI Association of REALTORS® (MIAMI).
Lake County Building Services to offer workshop on proper set up of manufactured homes
The Lake County Building Services Division is hosting a “Manufactured Home Set Up” workshop from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3 at the Lake County Agricultural Center, 1951 Woodlea Road in Tavares
Household hazardous waste and unwanted medications to be collected at event in Leesburg
The Lake County Solid Waste Division, in partnership with the Leesburg Police Department, is encouraging Lake County residents to dispose of household hazardous materials and unwanted medications in a safe and environmentally conscious way at an upcoming collection event.
October Marks More than Four Years of Price Appreciation in Miami
The Miami-Dade County real estate market continued to strengthen in October as properties sold fast and near asking price and sales prices again increased, according to a new report by the 41,000-member MIAMI Association of REALTORS® (MIAMI) and Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system
MURPHY HAILS GROUNDBREAKING OF C-44 INDIAN RIVER LAGOON SOUTH RESERVOIR
U.S. Representative Patrick E. Murphy (FL-18) joined Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Jo-Ellen Darcy and other federal, state, and local officials to mark a major milestone in Everglades restoration efforts to benefit Treasure Coast waterways at a groundbreaking ceremony for the reservoir component of the C-44 Reservoir and Stormwater Treatment Area (STA) project
Hastings’ Statement on National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement regarding National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
Miami Real Estate Continues Strong Momentum in 3Q
The high percentage of cash buyers reflects Miami’s top position as the preeminent American real estate market for foreign buyers, who tend to purchase with all cash. About 81 percent of international buyers in South Florida pay all-cash, compared to 60 percent of international buyers purchasing across the U.S., according to the 2014 Survey of International Home Purchases conducted by NAR for MIAMI.
Fla.’s Housing Market Continues to Show Gains in 3Q 2015
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in 3Q 2015 was $199,900 up 9.8 percent from the same time a year ago, according to data from Florida Realtors Industry Data and Analysis department in partnership with local Realtor boards/associations. The statewide median price for townhouse-condo properties during the quarter was $150,000, up 7.9 percent over the year-ago figure. The median is the midpoint; half the homes sold for more, half for less.
ARCO / Murray Construction Awarded La Chiquita Production Facility
“ARCO / Murray has extensive experience in the cold storage and distribution industries, and we understand the unique challenges of building facilities that work for companies like La Chiquita,” said Lee Dunam, ARCO / Murray Director of Business Development.
TIAA-CREF and Allianz Create Joint Venture Investment in Miami’s Waterford at Blue Lagoon
Six class-A office buildings totaling over 1.4 million square feet (1000 Waterford, 5200 Waterford, 5201 Waterford, 5301 Waterford, 701 Waterford and 703 Waterford) and two parcels of land totaling over 26 acres are included in the transaction. A new office development is currently in the planning stage on the parcel at 800 Waterford.
Tampa St. in Effect starting November 7th for Water Main Construction and Two-way Street...
N. Tampa St. will be closed at E. Tyler St. beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2015 and last until 8 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2015.
SEIA Applauds Florida Supreme Court Ruling
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) applauded the Florida Supreme Court for “being on the right side of history” today in ruling in favor of the Floridians for Solar Choice Amendment.
Miami Positioned for Continued Commercial Growth
Miami has evolved into one of the world’s top places for commercial real estate investment, and the area’s population boom, tourist growth, and infrastructure improvements should only lead to more expansion, a prestigious panel of speakers said at the 15th annual Commercial Super Conference hosted by the Realtors Commercial Alliance
Rubio: Let’s Defeat The EPA’s Overreach On Water Rule Once And For All
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) issued the following statement regarding a federal appeals court ruling today temporarily stopping the Obama Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) rule on the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS)
“Stay Curious” at Poe Parking Garage New murals encourage guests of all ages to...
Local muralists Tes One and Bask have begun transforming the William F. Poe Parking Garage in downtown Tampa. The design is a nod to the cultural assets immediately adjacent to the garage including, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Tampa Riverwalk, John F. Germany Library, Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Florida Museum for Photographic Arts, Glazer Children’s Museum, and Tampa Museum of Art
Lake County invites the public to celebrate the grand opening of the new Altoona...
Lake County’s Housing & Community Development Division is inviting the public to celebrate the grand opening of the new Altoona Community Center at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 16 at 42630 State Road 19, Altoona
Household hazardous waste and unwanted medication to be collected in Leesburg
The Lake County Solid Waste Division, in partnership with the Leesburg Police Department, is encouraging Lake County residents to dispose of unwanted household hazardous materials and medications in a safe and environmentally conscious way at an upcoming collection event.
Florida Has Highest Share of Renter Households Paying Unaffordable Rent in the U.S., Make...
Nearly One in Three Renter Households in Florida’s Ten Largest Metro Areas Pay Unaffordable Rent Make Room, a nationwide campaign giving voice to American renters, today released findings that reveal Florida has the highest level of households paying unaffordable rent in the United States.
ICYMI: Next City: Tampa Wants to Be the Model for Healthy City Design
The City of Tampa has joined with real estate developers to become the first U.S. city to design a district with public health as the driving principle. Every aspect of the 40-acre waterfront area — its buildings, walkability, low-pollen trees and more — is intended to make its inhabitants live healthier lives
