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Water plays a big role in our local communities. Without water there would be no local business or industry. Fire fighting, municipal parks, and public swimming pools all need a reliable supply of water. In addition, water is used for agriculture, manufacturing, energy production, and outdoor recreation. Almost every facet of life in Florida is closely associated with water. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the average Floridian uses 133 gallons of water each day. Slightly less than half is used inside the home. The rest is used outdoors, primarily for landscape irrigation. As our population grows and the demand for drinking water increases, Florida must build on its water conservation initiatives and expand the use of reclaimed water to extend groundwater supplies. In many areas, utilities will need to develop alternative sources of water to bolster traditional drinking water sources. This increasing demand on our state’s water resources necessitates that sustainable b...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (January 25, 2017) —  For the second year, the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), the leading certifier of green projects in the state,  is funding a statewide scholarship program for deserving individuals pursuing careers in green building or related sustainability disciplines. Scholarships are valued at $1,000 per year for each recipient and can be renewed for up to four years. Applications are due by March 31, 2017 for the 2017-2018 academic year. To apply online, visit the Florida Green Building Coalition website  www.FloridaGreenBuilding.org . Click on the LEARN tab and select SCHOLARSHIPS: ( http://www.floridagreenbuilding.org/scholarships ) Finalists will be announced in the May 2017 and awards presented prior to summer vacation. Scholarship recipients will be recognized by industry professionals at FGBC events. Each scholarship recipient will receive a complimentary FGBC membership for one year and be invited to partic...

Crossman & Company’s Bolen inks deal as shopping center is fully leased MELBOURNE, Fla. (January 8, 2017) -- Crossman & Company, one of the Southeast’s largest retail leasing, property management and investment sales firms, has added Mattress Barn to impressive leasing portfolio for Palm Bay Commons in Palm Bay, Fla. Crossman & Company Associate Thomas Bolen finalized the agreement for 4,500 square feet in the 9,000-square foot shopping destination located at 1105 Palm Bay Road in Palm Bay, Fla. THOMAS BOLEN The experienced Crossman & Company team continues to show the ability to connect owners and client landlords like Palm Bay Commons with niche retail tenants.   "Once we engaged Thomas Bolen with Crossman and Company, we immediately had interest through his firm's industry connections. It wasn't long after that and we had multiple Letters of Intent from parties i...

GAINESVILLE, Fla.  -- Crossman & Company, one of the Southeast’s largest retail leasing, property management and investment sales firms, has negotiated the sale of University Towne Center, an 18,496-square foot shopping center at 3345 SW 34th St. in Gainesville, Fla. Crossman & Company Managing Director Brian Carolan and Senior Managing Director Bruce Lyons represented the seller, a special servicer located in South Florida, in the $2.8 million transaction. University Towne Center is 65 percent leased and sits on 1.7 acres. Crossman & Company has built a solid track record of connecting investment sales clients with qualified and sellers and buyers. University Towne Center is no exception. “University Towne Center is located on the southeast corner of SW34th Street and Archer Road, a hub of retail activity in the city,” noted Carolan. “Close to Shands, the sprawling university campus and thousands of residential units, the center sits in the busiest reta...

MIAMI -   Melody Tower, a 497-unit high-rise residential and retail mixed-use project of the 27 th  Plaza Corporation in Miami has been certified as a Florida Green High-Rise Residential Building by the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), after it successfully met the sustainability standards established in the FGBC Florida Green High-Rise Residential Building certification program. The designation represents achievements in a number of categories, such as energy efficiency, water conservation, site preservation, indoor air quality, materials, and durability, including disaster mitigation. FGBC-certified projects complete a technically rigorous building assessment and construction process to promote design and construction practices that reduce the negative environmental impacts of the building, improve occupant health and well-being, and reduce operating costs for the owner. Located in the Edgewater arts and entertainment district of downtown Miami...

By Jeremy Stewart President, Florida Home Builders Association Florida’s current economic and regulatory environment work against a speedy recovery from the housing depression. To echo the statement made by Florida Office of Economic and Demographic Research Coordinator, Amy Baker, during the National Economic Estimating Conference on Nov. 14, Florida’s economy is heavily dependent on construction making a come back, which seems slow in its revival. Many credit the presidential election for continuing to weaken the homebuilding market, making housing forecasts for 2017 relatively indeterminable. However, obstacles to increase the construction industry has little to do with the White House and more to do with overregulation in Florida. With multiple state and local governing bodies requiring differing seals of approval, a builder can expect to wait an average of five-six years following the purchase of land to begin actual development of property. Local municipalities seek ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The personal builders at Generation Homes are creating a spectacular new home in the heart of beautiful Beauclerc. The five-bedroom, three and a half bath, 3,089 square foot, two-story home is conveniently located off San Jose Boulevard at 10015 Scott Mill Road. Generation Homes’ passion is to build homes and neighborhoods for families that have lasting value - for today, tomorrow and generations to come. The home is designed for comfort and utmost livability with one of two owner’s suites downstairs, a separate library or office, laundry room, front porch and three car garage. Many buyers prefer new-construction homes because they want to direct the details — everything from the stain on the dining room floor to the glaze on the kitchen cabinets. "That's the beauty of choosing a new home built by Generation Homes," said Heather Allen of Cornerstone Realty. "The timing for looking at this new home is excellent. Selection of cabinets a...