Hernando
Cliff Manuel Jr., president and owner of Coastal Engineering Associates Inc., Brooksville (352/796-9423), has been elected to the board of directors of SunTrust Bank, Nature Coast.

Hillsborough
Richard Wurster has been named president and COO of Chitester Management Systems, Inc., Tampa (813/288-0531).

Manatee
Taylor Woodrow Inc., Bradenton (941/554-3000), has appointed David Langhout as director of business development.

Pasco
Michael Fields has joined Prudential Tropical Realty, New Port Richey (727/847-6556), as a director of commercial services.

Pinellas
Cryo-Cell, St. Petersburg (727/723-0333), has appointed Beth Houghton as interim president and chief operating officer.

Polk
Realty Investments Unlimited, Lakeland (863/682-2211), has appointed Brianna Aubin to vice president.

Sarasota
Jay Lockaby has been named executive director for the Wellness Community of Southwest Florida (941/921-5539), in Sarasota.

Pasco County
Pasco-Hernando Community College is developing a $4-million, 52,000-sf classroom and administrative building at 36727 Blanton Rd., Dade City. Arch: Harper Partners Contractor: R.J. Bunbury (727/535-1760).

Hernando County
Lorrey 8 Unit Apartments Inc. is developing an 8-unit, 8,188-sf apartment building at 7340 Canterbury St., Spring Hill. Contractor: Samsson Construction (352/596-1619).

Polk County
Rooms To Go is adding 13,000 sf to its 15,000-sf showroom on 2.6 acres at 3850 U.S. 98 N., Lakeland. Eng: Florida Engineering & Environmental Services (813/880-9106).

Hillsborough County
DMD Properties is developing a 25,000 sf shopping center, anchored by Pier 1, at the NE quadrant of Bruce B. Downs Blvd. and I-75, Tampa. Eng: WilsonMiller Inc. Arch: BDG Architects. Contractor: Hawkins Construction (813/651-3937).

Pinellas County
Bella Grande LLC has purchased 1.8 acres at 5353 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, for $3.15 million from Montreal-based 164849 Canada Inc., and plans to develop 27 luxury condominiums at the site. Financing: Paragon Commercial Capital. Broker: Tourtelot Brothers Inc., Roy Siegle (727/823-8383).

Sarasota County
Centex Real Estate Corp. plans to develop Venetian Falls, with 700 single-family lots, on 280.2 acres at the NE quadrant of Center Rd. and Jacaranda Blvd., Venice. Eng: Heidt & Associates, Brian Cale (813/253-5311).

Manatee County
The Manatee County School Board is developing a 140,000-sf middle school on 50 acres at the SE quadrant of Lorraine Rd. and SR 70, Bradenton. Eng: WilsonMiller. Arch: Fawley Bryant Architects, Mike Bryant (941/750-0009).

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