Movers and Shakers Movers and Shakers: J.E. Charlotte Construction Corp. Revamps Existing Building for Humane Society of Manatee County Campus

BRADENTON — J.E. Charlotte Construction Corp., a commercial construction company that offers a full range of construction management services, recently began the facelift on an existing 10,000-square-foot building for the Humane Society of Manatee County.

Located at 2415 14th St. W. in Bradenton, J.E. Charlotte Construction Corp. is completely gutting and renovating the interior and exterior of the standing building – a former Salvation Army retail store. The updated building, the third on campus of the nonprofit, will replace its current spay and neuter clinic while adding a pet wellness center and training room. The renovated building will allow the nonprofit to double its spay and neuter capacity to better serve the community and pet owners looking for affordable healthcare for their dogs and cats.

The Humane Society of Manatee County, a nonprofit founded in 1971, houses its adoptable cats in a single-story building while the two-story building currently holds the administrative offices, adoptable dogs and the soon-to-be-moved clinic. The $830,000 project has an estimated completion date of July 2015.

“J.E. Charlotte Construction’s reputation in the community, specifically their remodel of an old bowling alley into a modern pet boarding facility, was stellar,” said Amy Van Dell, executive director of The Humane Society of Manatee County. “Through this entire process J.E. Charlotte Construction has kept us informed, and once the permits were approved, the work was started in a timely manner. It continues to be on schedule, and we are pleased with the progress. Jesse Richards, the project supervisor, communicates with us on regular basis and is on site every day. We are very pleased with the service we have received and are anxious to open our new facility, which is scheduled to open on time and on budget.”

With an obligation to its donors and supporters, the nonprofit wanted to be good stewards of the donations and use them in a prudent manner, Van Dell also stated. The Humane Society of Manatee County put the project out for bid and thoroughly interviewed three firms before selecting J.E. Charlotte Construction.

The Humane Society of Manatee County drew on J.E. Charlotte Construction Corp.’s expertise in building high-quality pet facilities. The company recently broke ground on the third location of Bayside Pet Resort & Spa. Bacon Group Architecture is the architect on the project.

(Photo caption: rendering of the side elevation [top image] and front elevation [bottom image] of the Humane Society of Manatee County’s newest building)

About J.E. Charlotte Construction Corp.

J.E. Charlotte Construction Corp., backed by more than 30 years of experience in the commercial building industry, provides a full range of construction management services. The company is among the top 50 contractors on Florida’s Gulf Coast, with a portfolio of successful and distinctive buildings. J.E. Charlotte Construction Corp.’s specialties span a range of commercial applications, including the healthcare, retail and country club and recreational industries.

Jeff Charlotte, president and CEO of J.E. Charlotte Construction Corp., and his team are dedicated to providing efficient and sustainable construction products and practices. The construction firm’s buildings are not only environmentally conscious but also provide immediate and long-term economic benefits. J.E. Charlotte Construction Corp. helps build stronger communities — one commercial project at a time. For more information, visit JECharlotte.com or call 941-445-4045.