Halfacre Construction Company begins work on Pace Center for Girls Manatee

BRADENTON, Fla. - Feb. 25, 2025 - PRLog -- Halfacre Construction Company (https://www.halfacreconstruction.com/), a Lakewood Ranch-based commercial construction company, recently began construction on a single story 17,000-square-foot building for Pace Center for Girls Manatee (https://www.pacecenter.org/), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides a safe and supportive environment for girls to build healthy relationships, plan for their future and overcome histories of trauma.

Located at 3508 26^th St. W in Bradenton, the new state-of-the-art facility will be designed to accommodate a larger capacity to change more lives, allowing for expanded programing and broadened support services, including additional classrooms, upgrades to technology, a health clinic, commercial kitchen, a Reach Program and additional security.

In addition to the new building, site work will also be completed by Halfacre Construction.

"We are beyond thrilled and deeply grateful for the incredible support our community has shown for this much needed and transformative new building for Pace Center for Girls," said John and Amanda Horne, Pace Manatee Capital Campaign Committee Chairs. "This project will empower the strong and courageous girls who choose Pace Manatee, providing them with the education and skills to thrive — benefiting not just their futures, but our entire community. Partnering with Halfacre Construction, a local company that shares our commitment to making a lasting impact, makes this endeavor even more exciting. Together, we are building brighter futures to help even more girls in our community!"

The project is slated for completion in January 2026.

About Halfacre Construction Company

Halfacre is the area's oldest, most established, locally owned and operated private commercial construction company. Their foundational strengths stand as evidence that its commercial and industrial construction projects will be delivered on time, within budget, with the utmost integrity and with the expertise and financial strength needed for success. Halfacre Construction also offers its expertise as a Green builder with the knowledge and abilities to produce viable, effective alternatives to reduce energy consumption and preserve natural resources. Staff includes U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) certified professionals who have demonstrated proficiency in green building practices and who possess a thorough grasp of the LEED Green Building Rating System. For more information, please visit www.HalfacreConstruction.com.

About Pace Center for Girls

Pace provides free year-round middle and high school academics, case management, counseling, and life skills development in a safe and supportive environment that recognizes and deals with past trauma and builds upon girls' individual strengths. Dedicated to meeting the social, emotional, and education needs of girls, Pace has a successful and proven program model that has changed the life trajectory of more than 40,000 girls and is recognized as one of the nation's leading advocates for girls in need. For more information on Pace Center for Girls, visit www.pacecenter.org.