Hernando

Christopher Banbury has been promoted to vice president of Nicholson Engineering Associates Inc., Brooksville> (352/799-0170).

Hillsborough

Robert L. Berg has joined Advantis Real Estate Services Co., Tampa (813/342-4000), as director of construction and business development for Central Florida.

Manatee

Jean Harrison has joined Neal Custom Homes, Bradenton (941/756-0677), as senior sales advisor and Kimberly Bartolotti as a designer.

Pasco

Dan Sullivan has joined Alltel Communications, Port Richey (727/992-5000), as a business sales representative.

Pinellas

The Sembler Co. has named Carrie Schuldt director of marketing for Bay-Walk, St. Petersburg (727/384-6000).

Polk

Jones, Edmunds & Associates Inc., based in Ocala, has opened a regional office at 225 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland (863/688-6155), that is managed by Michael D. Finch.

Sarasota

The Trust Co. of Florida, Englewood
(941/474-1414) has named Daniel A. Hoffe president and chief operating officer, and Sandra Ayers-Rose, vice president and trust officer. Sandy Fraser has
been promoted to assistant vice president and trust officer.

Hernando County

Hardy H. Huntley has purchased 3.88 acres at the northwest corner of Barclay and Elgin Powell roads, Spring Hill, for $475,000 from Scarborough Sembler JV II. Transaction handled by Cushman & Wakefield of Florida Inc., Patrick Berman, Bruce Erhardt and Don Baynard (813/223-6300).

Hillsborough County

Alexander-Whitt Engineering Inc. has purchased .75 acre of land in Tampa West Industrial Park at Tampa West Blvd. east of Anderson Rd., Tampa, for $110,000 from ProLogis Development Services Inc. Transaction handled by Cushman & Wakefield of Florida Inc., Craig Capo (813/223-6300).

Manatee County

Outback Steakhouse is developing a 5,900-sf Bonefish Grill restaurant in the Shoppes of Paradise Bay at Cortez Rd. and 75th St., Bradenton, and a 4,800-sf Bonefish Grill restaurant in University Center at I-75 and University Parkway, Sarasota. Transaction handled by Property Pro, JoAnn Ferlita (813/835-7747).

Pasco County

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to develop a 220,000-sf supercenter on U.S. Hwy. 19 north of SR 52, Hudson. This is a redevelopment of Bayonet Point Mall, which has been empty for more than a dozen years. Contact: Prudential Tropical Realty, Allen Crumbley (727/847-6556).

Pinellas County

Pinch-A-Penny Inc. is developing a $1.25-million, 30,000-sf product packaging facility at its corporate headquarters at 14480 62nd St. N., Clearwater. Arch: Wedding, Stephenson & Ibarguen Architects Inc., Marcos F. Ibarguen (727/821-6610).

Polk County

Southeastern College is developing a 264-bed, $2.6-million, 58,830-sf residence hall on its campus at 1000 Longfellow Blvd., Lakeland. Arch: Aiken, Aiken, Beauchamp & Sheetz. Contractor: Hennessy Construction Services (727/821-3223).

Sarasota County

Avanti Projects Inc. plans to develop the 20,000-sf Avanti Professional Center on 2.1 acres at 3030 University Pkwy., Sarasota. Eng: Cyrix Engineering, J. Mark Privette (941/358-8812).

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