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Herald Tribune
Celery Fields ‘Quads’ project names construction manager

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October 02, 2021

Your Observer
Lakewood Ranch’s Day of Remembrance honors 9/11 heroes

Jay Heater //
September 13, 2021

Sarasota Magazine
In Conversation With David Sessions of Willis A. Smith Construction

Wes Roberts //
August 02, 2021

Sarasota Herald Tribune
New hurricane-hardened, two-story fire station opens on Siesta Key next to the beach

Earle Kimel //
July 12, 2021

Design Build Network
Construction starts phase one of Selby Gardens’ masterplan in the US

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June 09, 2021

Sarasota Herald Tribune
Selby Gardens breaks ground on once-controversial master plan

Jay Handelman //
June 03, 2021

Wellen Park Journal Correspondent
A signature building for downtown Wellen Park

RUSTY PRAY //
April 21, 2021

Your Observer
Siesta fire station budget grows

Brynn Mechem //
March 15, 2021

Sarasota Herald Tribune
Sarasota City Commission gives final approval for Marie Selby Gardens redevelopment

Timothy Fanning //
February 17, 2021

Herald tribune
North Port breaks ground on new Wellen Park public safety facility

Earle Kimel //
February 03, 2021

Your Observer
Lakewood Ranch’s new restaurant and entertainment hub of Waterside Place is expected to have a soft opening by May.

Jay Heater //
January 22, 2021

Your Observer
Local charities hit the jackpot as Sisterhood for Good brings Vegas to the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch

Harry Sayer //
January 16, 2021

Your Observer
Casino event at the Sarasota Polo Club a good bet for community

Jay Heater //
January 06, 2021

Venice Gondolier
Fire station project on time, on budget

BOB MUDGE Senior Writer //
December 21, 2020

Your Observer
Lakewood Ranch’s Willis Smith among the award winners at the annual event

Jay Heater //
November 18, 2020

Your Observer
Willis Smith and Whiting-Turner begin Phase 1 construction on $130 million aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

Jay Heater //
November 13, 2020

The Business Observer
The new Fire Station 8 facility was built on a site that had a doublewide trailer as a temporary station.

Grier Ferguson //
November 04, 2020

Sarasota Magazine
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Announces ‘Sandies’ Awards Finalists

Staff //
October 22, 2020

Your Observer
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance volunteers donate service to Foundation for Dreams’ landscaping.

Liz Ramos //
October 07, 2020

Your Observer
Willis Smith caps Waterside Place roofs as it heads for a spring completion in Lakewood Ranch.

Jay Heater //
September 16, 2020

Wellen Park Journal
New North Port safety building coming to Wellen Park

LAURA TICHY-SMITH //
August 26, 2020

Herald Tribune
Progress continues at Venice City Hall expansion project

Staff //
August 24, 2020

Herald Tribune
Expect lane closures on Harbor Drive as part of Venice City Hall expansion project

Staff //
August 10, 2020

The Architects Newspaper
Sarasota’s swooping aquarium moves one step closer to reality

Edward Gunts //
July 31, 2020

Your Observer
First chapter ends on library in Lakewood Ranch

Pam Eubanks //
July 30, 2020

Herald tribune
Progress continues on Venice City Hall campus

Staff //
July 27, 2020

Your Observer
Mote to break ground in September on $130 million aquarium in Sarasota

Jay Heater //
July 20, 2020

Sarasota Herald Tribune
A foundation of memory

Marty Fugate, Correspondent //
July 12, 2020

SRQ DAILY
Willis Smith Construction Announces New Fire Station on Siesta Key

Peggy Kronus //
June 22, 2020

GCBX.com
Fishman & Associates Supports Village on the Isle Expansion

Albani Hogan //
June 12, 2020

SRQ DAILY
Area’s Largest Women’s Giving Circle Names New Board of Directors

SRQ Magazine Staff //
May 27, 2020

Your Observer
East Manatee Fire Rescue District Station 7 about to debut in Lakewood Ranch

Pam Eubanks //
May 13, 2020

Your Observer
The second annual lunch and fashion show was held on March 6

Harry Sawyer //
March 06, 2020

Your Observer
Spring Sensations hits fashion runway in Sarasota

Jay Heater //
February 26, 2020

Your Observer
Out-of-Door Academy building for a better future in Lakewood Ranch

Liz Ramos //
February 26, 2020

Your Observer
Surge of Synergy

Randi Donahue //
February 20, 2020

Your Observer
Willis Smith right at home with library project in Lakewood Ranch

Pam Eubanks //
January 15, 2020

GCBX.
2020 GCBX BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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January 01, 2020

Your Observer
The Manatee County library is expected to cost $10 million.

Pam Eubanks //
December 10, 2019

Sarasota Museum of Art
Sarasota Art Museum

Barbara Banks //
December 06, 2019

The Architects Newspaper
Sarasota Art Museum’s The Worker Project shows the faces of preservation work

Sydney Franklin //
December 06, 2019

Sarasota Magazine
Sarasota’s first contemporary art museum opens

SRQ Magazine Staff //
December 02, 2019

Sarasota Herald Tribune
David Sessions of Willis Smith Construction heralded for leadership

Vicki Dean //
October 21, 2019

Your Observer
The 99th annual Membership Meeting and Luncheon was held on Oct. 4

Whitney Elfstrom //
October 04, 2019

Punta Gorda Florida's Harborside Hometown
Punta Gorda Charlotte Library Ribbon Cutting

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September 09, 2019

Bradenton Herald
A legacy continues at Dr. Mona Jain Middle School

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August 09, 2019

Your Observer
WBTT awarded $500,000 grant for capital campaign

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July 07, 2019

Business Observer
In Memoriam: Greg Hall, 1960-2019

Business Observer Staff //
July 05, 2019

Your Observer
Mona Jain Middle School will feature technology unique in Florida.

Andrew Atkins //
June 05, 2019

Herald Tribune
VILLAGE ON THE ISLE FOUNDATION GOLF CLASSIC RAISES $125,000

Joel Anderson //
May 23, 2019

Business Observer
Aquarium choses builder for $130 million project

Business Observer Staff //
May 17, 2019

Herald Tribune
MOTE MARINE CLEARS ANOTHER HURDLE IN EXPANSION PROJECT

Herald Tribune Staff //
May 17, 2019

BlooLoop
Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA) plans move forward

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May 17, 2019

Your Observer
WBTT honored Willis Construction’s recent start on the new Gerri Aaron and the Aaron Family Foundation Theatre May 14.

Niki Kottmann //
May 14, 2019

Bradenton Herald
As demand for health care continues to grow, three hospitals expanding in East Manatee

James A. Jones Jr. //
May 09, 2019

Business Observer
HOSPITAL BREAKS GROUND ON $27 MILLION ONCOLOGY CENTER

Business Observer Staff //
January 23, 2019

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
SMH Breaks Ground on Radiation Oncology Center

Staff //
January 23, 2019

Your Observer
Museum creates regional child-focused exhibit

Pam Eubanks //
January 18, 2019

Your Observer
ODA’s new multi-sport facility offers athletic and academic benefits

Ryan Kohn //
January 16, 2019

Your Observer
ODA opens new indoor sports facility

Pam Eubanks //
January 08, 2019

Sarasota Magazine
Willis Smith Construction selected as the Construction Management Firm for the Master Plan for the Garden

Staff //
December 14, 2018

Herald Tribune
Family Matters at Willis A. Smith

Chris Wille //
November 16, 2018

Sarasota Herald Tribune
Ringling College students make fine point with ‘Microplastics’ exhibition

Staff //
November 09, 2018

Your Observer
The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce looked back at a year of successful membership, events and campaigns during its annual membership meeting.

Shane Donglasan //
October 19, 2018

Willis Smith
Panels on new pavilion meant to represent ripples of sand

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September 10, 2018

Your Observer
The two-story building displays the museum’s glass collection.

Grier Ferguson //
September 07, 2018

Willis Smith
Building a Better Tomorrow

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August 28, 2018

Your Observer
Dr. Mona Jain Middle School in Lakewood Ranch

Business Observer Staff //
August 28, 2018

Willis Smith
Willis Smith Construction appoints Human Resource Officer

Willis Smith //
August 28, 2018

Your Observer Group
Sarasota County firehouses earn American Public Works Association award.

Jay Heater //
June 06, 2018

SRQ Magazine
WILLIS SMITH CONSTRUCTION ANNOUNCES THE 2018 PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARD

Peggy Kronus //
May 30, 2018

SRQ Magazine
2018 Women in Business Leadership Circle

PHILIP LEDERER //
April 26, 2018

Your Observer
40 UNDER 40 – CLASS OF 2017

Mark Gordon //
October 13, 2017

Business Observer
Cool construction

Grier Ferguson //
September 01, 2017

Willis Smith
Willis Smith Construction Celebrate The Ribbon Cutting of the Friendship Walk at Bashaw Elementary

Willis Smith //
May 31, 2017

SRQ Magazine
Willis Smith Construction Congratulates Elizabeth Brookins

SRQ Magazine Staff //
April 27, 2017

Herald Tribune
Del Webb clubhouse underway at Lakewood Ranch

John Hielscher //
March 13, 2017

Business Observer
Construction begins on active adult clubhouse

Business Observer Staff //
March 13, 2017

Willis Smith
Willis Smith Construction has been awarded the Tidewell Hospice’s Lakewood Ranch Hospice House

Willis Smith //
January 27, 2017

Your Observer
MCAT opens new fleet facility

Pam Eubanks //
December 05, 2016

941 CEO
Hospital Breaks Ground on New Newtown Facility

Staff //
November 11, 2016

SRQ Magazine
Willis Smith Promotes Scherzer and Taleff

Peggy Kronus //
November 03, 2016

941 CEO
Construction Begins on North Port Technical College and Library

Peggy Kronus //
October 10, 2016

Willis Smith
Willis Smith Construction Breaks Ground on Suncoast Technical College-North Port and Shannon Staub Public Library

Willis Smith //
October 06, 2016

Your Observer
Gulf Gate Library named most beautiful in Florida

Ann Brugmann //
August 02, 2016

941 CEO
Patriot Plaza 3rd in People’s Choice in Architecture Competition

Staff Writer //
July 26, 2016

SRQ Magazine
Willis Smith Construction Appoints Loeppke

Peggy Kronus //
July 22, 2016

Your Observer
Willis Smith’s impact on community still under construction

Jay Heater //
July 22, 2016

941 CEO
Patriot Plaza Picked for People’s Choice Architecture Competition

Staff //
July 07, 2016

SRQ Magazine
Oaks Country Club Wellfit Center Breaks Ground

Staff //
July 07, 2016

Sarasota Magazine
Women of Influence-Lakewood Ranch

Staff //
June 17, 2016

Your Observer
BETTER WITH AGE

Business Observer Staff //
June 13, 2016

Willis Smith
WILLIS SMITH CONSTRUCTION IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE COMPLETION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FIRE STATION 14 (VAMO)

Willis Smith //
June 03, 2016

SRQ Magazine
KOTLER-COVILLE GLASS PAVILION BREAKS GROUND

Staff //
April 21, 2016

Willis Smith
RINGLING’S NEW GLASS HOUSE

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April 21, 2016

Sarasota Magazine
WILLIS A. SMITH CONSTRUCTION WINS THE 2016 GREEN ARROW AWARD

Susan Burns //
April 18, 2016

Willis Smith
WILLIS SMITH CONSTRUCTION ANNOUCES NEW PROJECT MANAGER

Willis Smith //
March 20, 2016

Herald Tribune
DAYSPRING EPISCOPAL CENTER EPISCOPALIANS CELEBRATE A SPRITIUAL RETREAT

Christi Womack //
March 01, 2016

Mote.org
DEMOLITION MAKING WAY FOR MOTE’S NEW LAB IN KEYS

Hayley Rutger //
February 09, 2016

Willis Smith
WILLIS SMITH CONSTRUCTION IS PLEASED TO ANNOUCE THE COMPLETION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FIRE STATION 17 (NATHAN BENDERSON PARK)

Willis Smith //
January 15, 2016

Willis Smith
CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON NEW CENTER AT ST. MARTHA CATHOLIC SCHOOL

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November 20, 2015

Business Observer
Big builder promotes shareholders

Business Observer Staff //
November 09, 2015

Willis Smith
WILLIS A. SMITH CONSTRUCTION- TIBBALS II LEARNING CENTER IS AWARDED THE PROJECT OF THE YEAR FOR 2015!

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October 23, 2015

Catalyst
Ringling College to build new $18 million library

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April 30, 2015

Sarasota Herald Tribune
ODA breaks ground on student center

Staff //
September 11, 2014

Business Observer
Hang Tough

Mark Gordon //
September 05, 2014

Willis Smith
ASIAN ART STUDY CENTER EARNS AWARD OF FINE DETAIL

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June 17, 2014

Willis Smith
Willis A. Smith Construction pioneered the Green Building movement

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June 09, 2014

Willis Smith
WILLIS SMITH PROJECT EARNS AWARD OF MERIT

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June 03, 2014

Willis Smith
WILLIS SMITH CONSTRUCTION AWARDED NATURE CENTER AT HISTORIC CELERY FIELDS

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April 15, 2014

941 CEO
WILLIS SMITH CONSTRUCTION NAMES CFO

Peggy Kronus //
April 15, 2014

Willis Smith
Willis Smith Logo, Website Earns 5 ADDY Awards

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March 13, 2014

Willis Smith
Willis A. Smith Construction has been awarded Sarasota County’s four new fire stations

admin //
January 29, 2014

Willis Smith
DAVID OTTERNESS PROMOTED TO SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

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November 07, 2013

SCF Green
Rebuilding Our Environment

David Armstrong, Deanna Bebak and Elaine Hilton //
October 17, 2013

Willis Smith
WILLIS SMITH: EVOLVING WITH THE LANDSCAPE

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July 26, 2013

Willis Smith
FSU-RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART – TIBBALS II ACHIEVES LEED CERTIFICATION

Willis Smith //
June 03, 2013

Willis Smith
BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL REBUILD ENTERS FINAL PHASE

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February 27, 2013

Willis Smith
ST. THOMAS MORE WRAPS UP NEW CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION

admin //
February 06, 2013

Willis Smith
SELECTED AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGER FOR PATRIOT PLAZA

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December 21, 2012

Willis Smith
SOLAR PANELS – MOTE MARINE LABORATORY

admin //
December 04, 2012

Willis Smith
GRAND OPENING OF THE TIBBALS LEARNING CENTER’S EXPANDED INTERACTIVE GALLERIES

admin //
August 21, 2012

Sarasota Herald Tribune
‘Music of the spheres’ in space and light at the Ringling Museum

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December 21, 2011

ENR Southeast
ENR Southeast Announces Winners of 2011 Best Projects Awards

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December 02, 2011

Willis Smith
NATHAN CARR HONORED AS ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR

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September 13, 2011

Corporation for National & Community Service
WILLIS A. SMITH CONSTRUCTION, INC. HONORED WITH NATIONAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

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August 04, 2011

Willis Smith
LECOM: CONSTRUCTION PROJECT REVS UP ECONOMY

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April 04, 2011

Willis Smith
LECOM SELECTS BUILDER AND ARCHITECT FOR NEW DENTAL SCHOOL

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March 22, 2011

Willis Smith
WILLIS A. SMITH CONSTRUCTION, INC. BREAKS GROUND ON BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL

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January 26, 2011

Willis Smith
LEED® GOLD CERTIFICATION AWARDED TO RINGLING COLLEGE ACADEMIC CENTER AND NORTH HALL STUDENT HOUSING BUILDINGS BUILT BY WILLIS A. SMITH CONSTRUCTION

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August 11, 2010

Willis Smith
LOCAL FIRM WINS BIG AT SARASOTA SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARDS

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June 08, 2010

Willis Smith
WILLIS SMITH WINS MANATEE SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

admin //
June 03, 2010

Willis Smith
LOCAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FIRM RECOGNIZED FOR RESTORATION PROJECT

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May 20, 2010

Willis Smith
ROBBIE GRONBACH, LEED® AP JOINS THE WILLIS SMITH TEAM

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May 19, 2010

Willis Smith
CIRCUS MUSEUM SET TO EXPAND AT RINGLING MUSEUM

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January 04, 2010

Willis Smith
REBUILDING BOOKER

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December 17, 2009

Willis Smith
WILLIS SMITH ENTERS THE WORLD OF 2.0

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November 09, 2009

Willis Smith
WILLIS A. SMITH CONSTRUCTION, INC. ATTENDS THE DESIGN/BUILD NATIONAL CONFERENCE

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November 07, 2009

U.S. Green Build Council
WILLIS A. SMITH CONSTRUCTION, INC.’S HEADQUARTERS TO BE DISPLAYED AT USGBC’S GREENBUILD 2009 CONFERENCE AND EXPO

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November 03, 2009

Real Estate & Construction Review Green Success Stories edition
RINGLING COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN NEW ACADEMIC CENTER AND NORTH HALL WIN GREEN BUILDING OF AMERICA AWARDS

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September 14, 2009

U.S. Green Building Council
WILLIS A. SMITH CONSTRUCTION, INC. IS FIRST TO SET THE GOLDEN STANDARD IN LAKEWOOD RANCH

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July 21, 2009

Education Foundation of Sarasota
NEW OFFICERS & DIRECTORS TO LEAD

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June 10, 2009

Southeast Construction Magazine
WILLIS SMITH NAMED AMONG TOP GREEN BUILDERS IN THE SOUTHEAST

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May 28, 2009

Willis Smith
WILLIS A. SMITH CONSTRUCTION, INC. ADDS 13TH LEED AP

Willis Smith //
May 28, 2009

Willis Smith
WILLIS A. SMITH CONSTRUCTION HEADQUARTERS GOES SOLAR WITH THE HELP OF BRILLIANT HARVEST OF SARASOTA

Willis Smith //
May 20, 2009

Willis Smith
LOCAL GREEN LEADER BRINGS IDEAS ON BANK CREDIT AND JOB CREATION TO WASHINGTON

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May 12, 2009

Tampa Bay CEO Magazine
DAVID E. SESSIONS LEED AP, PRESIDENT OF WILLIS A. SMITH CONSTRUCTION INC.,-TAMPA BAY CEO MAGAZINE

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April 30, 2009

Real Estate & Construction Review
WILLIS SMITH HEADQUARTERS BUILDING WINS A GREEN BUILDING OF AMERICA AWARD

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March 26, 2009

Real Estate & Construction Review
WILLIS SMITH HEADQUARTERS BUILDING WINS A GREEN BUILDING OF AMERICA AWARD

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March 26, 2009

Tampa Bay CEO Magazine
DAVID E. SESSIONS – ONE OF 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL BUSINESS LEADERS – TAMPA BAY

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March 19, 2009

Willis Smith
NEW FACILITY FOR CIRCUS RESEARCH

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February 09, 2009

Willis Smith
WILLIS A. SMITH CONSTRUCTION MOVES TO NEW GREEN HEADQUARTERS

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January 05, 2009

Southeast Construction Magazine
SARASOTA OPERA HOUSE – RECOGNITION

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September 15, 2008

Willis Smith
GROUNBREAKING CEREMONY HELD FOR TIDEWELL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE EXPANSION IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY

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February 27, 2008

Sarasota Herald Tribune
SARASOTA OPERA HOUSE

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February 25, 2008

Willis Smith
NEW HEADQUARTERS FOR WILLIS A. SMITH CONSTRUCTION, INC.

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January 30, 2008

Southeast Construction Magazine
SOUTHEAST CONSTRUCTION MAGAZINE NAMES THE BEST OF 2007 WINNERS

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January 01, 2008

Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County
WILLIS A. SMITH CONSTRUCTION, INC. AWARDED SERVICE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR BY THE EDC

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October 01, 2007

Willis Smith
CHILDREN FIRST HAS OPENED THEIR 10TH FACILITY BUILT BY WILLIS A. SMITH CONSTRUCTION

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September 19, 2007

Willis Smith
SUNCOAST COMMUNITY CHURCH

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August 30, 2007

Willis Smith
SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY

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August 24, 2007

Willis Smith
HISTORIC RENOVATIONS AT SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COMPLETE

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August 13, 2007

American Schools and Universities
The former Sarasota High School facility was closed more than 20 years ago.

Mike Kennedy //
July 19, 2007

Willis Smith
SCHOOL BOARD’S TECHNICAL SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION CAN BOOST COUNTY’S GROWTH

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July 16, 2007

Willis Smith
MEMBER DESOTO CHARLOTTE BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

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May 18, 2007

Willis Smith
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH RENOVATION AND EXPANSION

Willis Smith //
April 25, 2007

www.southeast.construction.com
SOUTHEAST’S TOP CONTRACTORS

Willis Smith //
April 15, 2007

U.S. Green Building Council
WILLIS A. SMITH CONSTRUCTION, INC. IS HOPPING ON THE GREEN BANDWAGON.

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March 26, 2007

Willis Smith
DR. WARREN SIMONDS, PH.D.

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March 16, 2007

U.S. Green Building Council
“BUILDER SAYS GREEN IS THE WAY OF THE FUTURE”

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December 30, 2006

Herald Tribune
WILLIS A. SMITH CONSTRUCTION, INC. GOES GREEN

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December 07, 2006

Herald Tribune
GRAND OPENING OF THE NEW ANN AND ALFRED GOLDSTEIN BUILDING AND THE JEAN PURCELL HENDRY WING OF THE THE ANN AND ALFRED GOLDSTEIN MARINE MAMMAL RESEARCH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

Kazuaki Nagata //
October 27, 2006

Willis Smith
ENGLEWOOD HOSPICE RENOVATION COMPLETED

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September 25, 2006

Willis Smith
ARCADIA HOSPICE GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

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September 25, 2006

Willis Smith
AWARDED THE SARASOTA OPERA HOUSE PROJECT

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September 25, 2006

Black Tie Editor-The Longboat Observer
FSU-RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART – ASOLO VISITOR CENTER

Emily Walsh //
June 29, 2006

Willis Smith
MANATEE FAMILY YMCA BASKETBALL

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June 21, 2006

Willis Smith
WILLIS A. SMITH CONSTRUCTION, INC. – WINNER OF THE SARASOTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD

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June 07, 2006

Willis Smith
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF DESOTO COUNTY

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June 06, 2006

Willis Smith
MARY ANN BEALL

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May 28, 2006

Willis Smith
WILLIS A. SMITH – DECEMBER 29, 1917 – APRIL 25, 2006

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April 27, 2006

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