Commercial Construction & Renovation

Martha Stewart will oversee the grand opening of the first Stew Leonard's store in New Jersey. The opening marks the grocer's seventh location, with the last store opening on Long Island, N.Y., in August 2017. Read the Progressive Grocer story here

The University of Hawaii is on track to have a new home for its football team by 2023, according to contractor Crawford Architects of Kansas City, Missouri. An environmental impact statement for Aloha Stadium should be ready before August. Read The Associated Press story here

Two new properties and two extensive makeovers comprise the hottest hotel activity in downtown Houston since the Super Bowl in 2017. AC Hotel, Cambria Hotel, C. Baldwin and The Magnolia carry room rate minimums ranging from $126 to $159. Read the Houston Chronicle story here

Work to convert the top floors of the old Ridpath Hotel into condos continues, according to permits issued by the city. The 12th and 13th floors of the building have long been considered for privately owned condos, but only recently did permits get issued for the 12th floor, which will have 14 units and see nearly $500,000 in renovation work. Read The Spokesman-Review story here

Camas Hotel, a 107-year-old hotel in Camas, Wash., has a new owner who, at 32, has already started a clothing line and owned two previous hotels. Read the Camas-Washougal Post-Record story here

A lot of change has occurred in this magical part of the world, including a damaging cyclone in 2017 and environmental warming having bleaching effects on the coral. Read the Forbes story here

For years, Adam Wonus looked across the street and wondered what could be. Wonus—a developer and owner of Lake Mary-based Atrium Management Co.—saw opportunity in the property adjacent the upscale restaurant Hillstone, at 215 S. Orlando Ave. in the posh suburb of Winter Park. Read The Business Journals story here

All natural, handcrafted, gelato on a stick. 50-plus flavors on the menu, including the likes of birthday cake, strawberry cheesecake, green tea, passion fruit, pistachio, and more). Endless ways to customize your selection (try 15-plus toppings. If you are up to it, the Popbar in Alpharetta is officially open @ the Halcyon. (more…)

A trio of proposed towers has gained momentum in recent weeks — and may reshape downtown Orlando's urban core. Read The Business Journals story here