Michael C. Alfieri, P.G., P.Hg., CGWP was elected Chair of the Florida Board of Professional Geologists

Michael C. Alfieri, P.G., P.Hg., CGWP was elected Chair of the Florida Board of Professional Geologists on April 27, 2016. Mr. Alfieri, who manages all geologic/hydrogeologic services for WRA as Principal Hydrogeologist, is a professionally licensed geologist in thirteen states and a nationally certified/registered hydrogeologist. He provides geologic and hydrogeologic interpretation and evaluations and expert witness services for WRA. Mr. …

Estancia at Wiregrass Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The official opening of the Estancia at Wiregrass community was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb. 11. The 7,000 square foot Estancia Clubhouse amenity center was filled with local officials and community leaders to celebrate the opening of the much anticipated community. Standard Pacific’s Tampa division president Dave Bulloch gave a short presentation, followed by Dist. 2 County Commissioner …

WRA Contracted to Complete the Range Complex Master Plan for Ft. Dix

WRA has been contracted to complete all the tasks required to accomplish the Vision, Goals, and Objectives of a Range Complex Master Plan (RCMP) for Army Support Activity (ASA) Dix/Fort Dix. These tasks include a full range assessment of all existing ranges on Dix to ensure compliance with standards and functionality to support the Army’s current mission. WRA will further evaluate …

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 …

Harvard Rowing Practices at Benderson Park

With the influx of winter storms and crazy cold weather, the Harvard men’s rowing team has found a new practice location here in Sarasota. Since many of the rivers in Boston are currently frozen, the team was given 10 days in sunny Sarasota to do some practicing and training. They split their time between the Nathan Benderson Park, and Fort …

WRA Wins New Range Contract

WRA has been selected by the Florida Army National Guard and is currently commencing civil engineering and range design for a $16M Scout Reconnaissance (RECCE) Range at Camp Blanding, FL as part of the POND & Company Team.  The 450-ac Scout RECCE will include nearly three miles of armored vehicle maneuver trails, and will be one of the largest military …

Benderson Park to Co-Host 2018 NCAA Rowing Championships

Nathan Benderson Park has been chosen to co-host the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Rowing Championship with the University of Central Florida. This is another one of many high profile sporting events being drawn to the Sarasota/Bradenton area thanks to the park. This event will draw in about 3,000 athletes and fans over the course of 3 days in May of …