Distinctive Penn Station nears completion under the direction of

Nov. 13, 2009 - PRLog -- With final touches nearly complete at the new Penn Station building off Tallevast Road near the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, J.E. Charlotte Construction is about to wrap up another successful project.  

The smell of new construction still lingers, but already would-be tenants are clamoring for space in this much-anticipated addition to a largely industrial neighborhood. With its distinctively modern architecture and brightly hued color palette, the Penn Station complex offers 61,500 square feet of flexible office space and showrooms, along with plentiful parking. Designed by local architect George Palermo, the project was managed by J.E. Charlotte Construction, a Southwest Florida-based firm specializing in retail and medical commercial construction.

Construction on Penn Station began in 2007. The building is owned by Brett Price of Casey Holdings LLC and was built over three phases for a price tag of $6 million. Current tenants of previously completed phases of the complex include Scott Signs, Topaz Design Group, Tempus Electronic Lifestyles and BEP Holdings. Penn Station is located just north of the Sarasota-Bradenton Airport one block off Tallevast Road between 15th Street and US 41. The address is 7501 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Jeff Charlotte, president of J.E. Charlotte Construction Corp., is extremely pleased with the success of the Penn Station project. “It is definitely eye-catching with a hip, contemporary feel,” he said. “Despite a stagnant real estate market, this building has attracted a lot of attention from businesses who want to lease space. We’re expecting to be completely full by the time construction is complete, which is pretty remarkable during such a tough economic time. I think in this case, the location is very desirable, the space plan is adaptable in its ability to accommodate different types of businesses, there’s more than ample parking and the whole building is just unique to the area, which makes it very attractive.”

Notable building projects complete
J.E. Charlotte has a number of notable buildings to its credit, including additions to Venice HealthPark, the Gateway Office Park in Venice, the North Port Village Shopping Center, and the Landings Office Park in Sarasota, 1250 Medical Plaza, and Galleria on Venice Avenue. He also constructed the distinctive Tervis Tumbler headquarters and manufacturing facility in Venice.

J.E. Charlotte requires giving back
One of the hallmarks of J.E. Charlotte is the company’s commitment to the communities it serves. Jeff leads by example with his service as chairman of the Gulf Coast Builder’s Exchange. Most recently the company along with fellow members of the Gulf Coast Builder’s Exchange donated materials and labor to construct the new obstacle course at Camp XRAYD for Teen Court of Sarasota.  J.E. Charlotte also serves on the board of directors of the Sarasota YMCA, Children First and the Argus Foundation.

About J.E. Charlotte Construction Corp.
J.E. Charlotte Construction is among the top commercial construction companies in Southwest Florida, with a portfolio of successful and distinctive buildings stretching from Pinellas to Collier counties. President and CEO Jeff Charlotte has more than 30 years of experience in commercial and residential construction, with a particular emphasis on small retail, tenant build-out and healthcare projects. His company is known for its dependable construction management services through team driven results and an unwavering commitment to total customer satisfaction. J.E. Charlotte Construction is an active and generous community benefactor and encourages its employees and subcontractors to volunteer their time and services for worthwhile projects. The company is also a good steward of the environment by utilizing efficient and sustained construction practices. J.E. Charlotte is proud to be a member of U.S. Green Building Council and has LEED Accredited Professionals on staff.  For more information, visit jecharlotte.com.