The Southwest Florida Region
'Tis the Season for Giving! As the holiday season wraps up, we’re reflecting on the incredible generosity of our Wharton-Smith family and industry partners. Across our regions, the spirit of giving was alive and well, bringing joy and support to our communities. Here’s a recap of the wonderful efforts: Bay Laurel, Marion County, and The [...]
On December 7, the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld transformed into a festive holiday escape as Wharton-Smith team members gathered for the annual holiday party. View photos from the event here. This year's theme, "Masquerade," added an air of mystery and elegance to the evening. Guests embraced the theme with stunning masks and attire, enhancing the festive [...]
Last week, Wharton-Smith employees stepped out of their offices and into classrooms across the region for the Great American Teach-In, an event designed to connect professionals with students eager to learn about different industries. Our team members visited schools from kindergarten to college, sharing insights about careers in construction and what makes Wharton-Smith a leader [...]
This Thanksgiving season, employees across Wharton-Smith regional offices gathered to celebrate the season of gratitude with an annual Thanksgiving holiday lunch. See photos. In Sanford, after taking a group photo, President and CEO Tim Smith blessed the food, expressing appreciation for the year’s accomplishments and the people who made them possible. A highlight of the event [...]
On October 4, Command Staff members from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, joined by Sheriff Bill Prummell, Jr., Chief Deputy Mike Casarella, Major James Kenville, Executive Director of Administration Andres H Rodriguez, and Wharton-Smith staff and subcontractors, celebrated the topping out of the new Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office District 4 Headquarters and K9 Training Facility. [...]
On September 6, Wharton-Smith joined the Cape Coral staff and dignitaries to officially cut the ribbon on the Southwest Water Reclamation Facility Operations Building. See photos. The 25,000-square-foot new administration facility is a two-story tilt-wall construction with a mezzanine. It was designed to create state-of-the-art office spaces for staff and a permanent structure for the plant’s [...]
This week, on the 23rd anniversary of September 11, several Wharton-Smith business units donated lunch to fire stations across the southeast United States to give back and serve those who continue to keep our communities safe. This anniversary reminds us of one of the most tragic events this country has ever seen. Wharton-Smith takes pride [...]
On August 9, Wharton-Smith and the Seminole Tribe of Florida joined to celebrate all of the subcontractors who have tirelessly been working on the new Lakeland Community Center at the Topping Out Ceremony. See photos and video. Guests were treated to a delicious lunch catered by Smokin’ Aces BBQ & Steakhouse and received custom t-shirts along with an [...]
On July 3, Wharton-Smith, the City of Zephyrhills, Kimley-Horn, and subcontractors BRW Contracting, Hybrid Contracting, Harmonics Electrical, and Capital T Pools joined to celebrate the topping out of Hercules Park. See photos. Attendees were treated to a delicious catered lunch from Plaza Mexico, a local Mexican restaurant in Zephyrhills, and had a chance to win incredible [...]
On June 4, Charlotte County public officials, including Sheriff Bill Prummell and Supervisor of Elections Leah Valenti, joined Wharton-Smith and its partners, Schenkel Schultz and BSSW Architects, to break ground on two new facilities. See photos and a live stream of the groundbreaking. After experiencing devastating hurricanes over the last 20 years, Charlotte County is building hurricane-hardened structures for [...]
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