Ortiz Avenue Expansion in Lee County Begins Construction
Today marks the start of the widening of Ortiz Avenue, located in Fort Myers, Florida. The project limits are between Colonial and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevards and is estimated to cost a total of $31 million. By Spring of 2026, the highly utilized two-lane roadway will be widened to four lanes. ...
Breakthrough with Central Florida’s Major I-4 Expansion Project
With a sense of urgency to alleviate traffic on one of the most congested roads in the United States, the Florida Department of Transportation has accelerated funding for the expansion of the I-4 Corridor between State Road 536 and U.S. Highway 27. Now to be completed in just ten years instead of...
Road Widening Construction to Begin in St. Lucy County
The Florida Department of Transportation announced that the Midway Road Widening Project in Fort Pierce, Florida will begin this month. The widening of Midway Road from two lanes to four lanes will allow for future traffic needs and improve freight and emergency vehicle mobility. Situated along Midway Road are residential and commercial...
Department of Transportation’s Tentative Work Program
The Florida Department of Transportation has released its Five Year Work Program for Fiscal Years 2024-2028. Over these five years, the Program includes $66 billion in road projects across Florida, with $2.5 billion allocated towards right of way acquisition. The Five Year Work Program can be downloaded here: Adopted Work Program 07/01/2023
Policastro Law Group Launches Sleek New Website
Eminent domain has allowed the state of Florida to provide transportation means and other infrastructure to the public for centuries. With Florida’s explosive population growth and tourism in recent years, eminent domain practice is more relevant than ever. With Policastro Law Group’s continued success in representing property and business owners in eminent...
What Gas Stations and C-Stores Should Prepare for in Advance of an Eminent Domain Taking
Road construction projects involving eminent domain are on the rise across Florida as the state endeavors to support its population growth. Gas stations and convenience stores are prone to partial and full property takings for road widening projects as these properties are commonly located along major roads and intersections. As a gas...
Road Widening Project in Dade City Florida to Affect Local Property Owners
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is nearly ready to begin construction of a major road widening project in Dade City, Florida on the US 98 Bypass. Construction will span 1.6 miles from 7th Street South to 7th Street North and will transform the current two lanes into a major four lane...
Anthony Policastro Eminent Domain Interview
Tony was a featured guest on the Community News and Review Radio Show on Monday, September 9, 2019. CNR/LNR is a weekly radio broadcast that can be heard in the Ft. Lauderdale area on 1230AM from 6-7pm and nationally on iHeart Radio. He discussed topics relating to the field of Eminent Domain...
Policastro Law Group’s Extensive Experience
Policastro Law Group’s extensive experience includes representing property owners and corporations, along with gas station and convenience store property and business owners throughout the State of Florida.
Policastro Law Group is a proud member of the Florida Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association (FPMA) and will return as an...