Updated Rules for Occupying Newly Constructed Commercial Retail Space in Sarasota County

Sarasota county has recently changed their rules for occupying newly constructed commercial retail space. A new business retailer cannot open under a temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO). The full CO must be received from the building department before the subject retailer can obtain their business license to operate. Previously a retailer was allowed to get their business license with just …

Ensuring Success with WRA Construction Management Services

The overall success of a development project, whether a commercial, industrial or residential project, is generally determined by the project owner’s set criteria and standards. These are often determined well ahead of project initiation of construction. Two standard industry questions owners have are “did my project come in under budget and was my project completed within my set timeframe?” After …

Keyway Place | Englewood, FL | Civil Site Design Florida

Ryland Homes has completed construction on the gated, 70 lot subdivision and is now selling homes.  WRA was hired by the original owner, Neal Communities, to complete the civil site design and permitting for the new subdivision. It was subsequently purchased by Ryland homes who initiated construction of the project. The development offers key amenities, such as a community pool …

Mall at University Town Center | Sarasota, FL

The new 880,000 square foot Mall at University Town Center opened its doors on Oct. 16th. The $315 million mall features more than 100 stores, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy’s and Dillards, with the goal of reaching 120 by Thanksgiving. WRA was the civil engineering firm responsible for the design and permitting of the mall, located at the corner of …

Estancia

After the successful design and permitting of Phase 1 of Estancia at Wiregrass, including 200 acres of 300 single family homes, and a 7-acre Amenity Center, WRA began engineering design for Standard Pacific Homes (StanPac) on the next 500 acres of Estancia. The project includes design and permitting for buildout of 840 additional homes covering over 500 acres, including all associated …

Emerald Greens Country Club

Emerald Greens Golf and Country Club Hillsborough County, FL Since 2003, Water Resource Associates (WRA) has been charged with all civil engineering design and construction management oversight for modifications to the 250-acre Emerald Greens Golf and Country Club located in Tampa, Florida. Prior to 2003, the course and associated club amenities were in disrepair, plagued by a number of issues …

Riva Pointe Subdivision

Riva Pointe Subdivision Pinellas County, FL In 2005, WRA was contracted by Riva Pointe, LLC, to perform engineering design, permitting and construction management of a single family water front subdivision in an area of Pinellas County near Tarpon Springs where adequate existing water and sewer utilities were not available. In addition to inadequate utility service, the property had been deemed …

Little Bayou Restoration

Little Bayou Coastal Restoration Project Echelon Commercial, LLC Pinellas County, FL Water Resource Associates, (WRA) designed, permitted and construction managed little Bayou Coastal Restoration located in St. Petersburg, Florida.  This project was a SWFWMD SWIM and City of St. Petersburg initiative that was implemented by WRA as part of a wetland mitigation requirement for a permitted wetland impact in the …

Lake Tarpon Subdivision

Villas of San Marino at Lake Tarpon Subdivision Pinellas County, FL In 2005, WRA was contracted by Villas of San Lake Tarpon, LLC, to perform engineering design, permitting and construction management of a mixed single/multi family water front subdivision on Lake Tarpon in Pinellas County. Design challenges included a non-conforming land use designation, substandard roadway access and unique grading obstacle …