CURRENT PROJECTS
BOCA CHICA NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
The City of North Port is constructing a 4.19-acre Boca Chica Neighborhood Park on Boca Chica Avenue, between Ponds and Oceanside Street. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on November 20, 2025. The park will provide a nature-focused, community-oriented space for an underserved area, featuring walking paths, a playground, and a protected gopher tortoise habitat.
Key Project Details
- Location: 1600 block of Boca Chica Avenue.
- Purpose: To create a passive park with nature-themed amenities, reducing reliance on other areas for recreation.
- Features: Walking paths, interactive play areas, and a protected gopher tortoise habitat.
- Development: The project includes native landscaping and security lighting. Restrooms are not included due to utility constraints.
- Timeline: Construction is underway following the November 2025 groundbreaking, with completion anticipated in early 2026.
- Funding: The project is part of the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and is funded by surtax money (sales tax).
The project aims to enhance the neighborhood with a serene, nature-focused space that supports the long-term goals of the City of North Port's Parks & Recreation Department.
GASPARILLA ISLAND BRIDGE AUTHORITY
The Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority (GIBA) Administrative, Maintenance, and Bridge House buildings were water-damaged by Hurricane Ian.
Phase 1 - Administration Building - build new concrete block walls on the south and west sides, remove old wall frames, remove siding, fix stucco cracks, paint the entire main floor inside, paint the outside, replace the hanging ceiling in part of the building, update electrical, lighting, heating, cooling, and flooring, replace the handrail along the stairs and landing, replace all windows, install a new glass entry system at the main entrance, replace all outside doors on the ground floor, and add hurricane roll-down shutters in some areas.
Phase 2 - Maintenance Building – remove the current roof and supports, install new supports and a new roof, replace the old wooden stairs with new concrete stairs, replace the second-floor guardrail with new posts and the current aluminum rails, replace all outside doors, remove siding, fix stucco cracks, and paint the outside.
Phase 3 - Bridge Tender House – replace all outside doors, including the front door and the lower level door to the air conditioner platform, extend the cable path, install an aluminum catch basin under the inside stairs with a pipe attached to the stairs and a water outlet leading through the building to the bay.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY FIRE STATION 3
DMK is proud to deliver civil engineering expertise for the new Temporary Modular Fire Station 3 at Randy Spence Park. In close collaboration with KPA Architecture, OCI Associates, LLC (CMTA), and BPI Surveying, Inc., our team will guide every step of the project, from initial planning and site analysis to design, permitting, and CEI services.
Together, we will oversee the relocation and construction of a 24-by-56-foot modular fire station, along with vital infrastructure upgrades, all in alignment with the Community Services master site plan for Randy Spence Park.
SARASOTA FIRE STATION 7
DMK is collaborating with KPA Architecture on Fire Station 7 in Sarasota County. The Rezone application is under review, and we are refining the station’s design. The fully functional temporary fire station will include a manufactured doublewide bunkhouse for six staff, a two-bay drive-through pre-engineered metal building with storage, paving, grading, drainage, utility connections, landscaping, and site lighting. The design will support the future construction of a permanent fire station while the temporary facility remains operational.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY PARK REDEVELOPMENTS
Englewood East
The redevelopment of this Park will replace the basketball Court and Playground areas while adding new bike paths, additional walkways, and a water fountain. Community information was requested, gathered, and put into the design. Permitting through Charlotte County is in progress—digital rendition of the proposed playground below.
Deep Creek Park
Currently in the process of gathering public information. At this time, a new basketball court, a new soccer field, new covered areas, and additional walkways are planned.
Rotonda Community Park & Preserve
Future gathering of public information will occur. At this time, a new pickleball court, a new multi-purpose field, new covered areas, an expanded playground area, and additional walkways are planned.
EXCITING PROJECTS WE'RE CURRENTLY WORKING ON!
City of Venice
Design & Permitting Services for the Fleet Maintenance Facility
Inland Marine
Development of 80 Docks for Catalpa Grove
Englewood Alano Club
Site Plan for their New Facilities
Whitford Capital, LLC
Engineering Services for Lots at Morris Industrial Park
Xenia Management Corporation
Engineering Design for the New Venice Social Security Office
Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club
CEI Services for the Pickleball Courts at Amenity Center
Harvard Jolly, Inc.
Engineering & Permitting Services for Port Charlotte HS Concession Stand
OCI Associates
Design & Permitting Services for Liberty Elementary School Parking Lot
DTC
Design Service for the Myakka Golf Course Fire Line
PREVIOUS PROJECTS
William R. Gaines Jr., Veterans Memorial Park
DMK is proud to have helped complete the family-friendly addition to this park. According to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (FDVA), Florida is ranked third in terms of the highest veteran population. Charlotte County alone has almost 200,00 among its population. It's a privilege to have been part of the project and bring more veteran recognition and appreciation to our community.
DMK completed the planning, site analysis, design, and construction services for the new park entry drive, playground, playground parking, pedestrian walkways, and covered pavilion.
In the future, we can look forward to a kayak launch and a new interactive/educational memorial.
Bayfront Park, Longboat Key
On this Park project, DMK was requested by the architectural team to provide all services related to land surveying, site planning, stormwater management, seawall and dock permitting, utility designs and permitting, assistance with FDEP permitting for activities seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line and general coordination with the Architectural and Planning group charged with obtaining public and local input.
Coastal engineering, design, and permitting by DMK included FDEP ERP permitting for docks, kayak launch, and boardwalks, as well as FDEP Coastal Construction Control Line permitting for emergency vehicular access to the beach, pedestrian access ramp, and observation deck.
In developing plans, public involvement was necessary to make sure that the end product is meaningful and valuable to the surrounding community. Making Bayfront Park the success that it is.
Lemon Bay High School
Design, permitting, and construction administration for the new Lemon Bay High School campus, including athletic fields and a football field on the existing 45-acre campus. DMK has been providing engineering and surveying for the Lemon Bay High School campus for over 20 years.
DMK has provided design, permitting, and construction phase services for the multi-phase project through completion of the final build-out of the 3-story classroom wing, cafeteria, gymnasium, music suite, and auditorium, administration buildings, medical center, energy plant, bus loop, and parking areas, which were completed in 2016.
Civil design, permitting, and construction administration for new Athletic fields at Lemon Bay High School. The survey portion included aerial control surveys, topographic surveys for drainage run-off, and construction layout for drainage and the ball fields.
Portfolio of Clients
With four decades of experience in the industry, DMK has established an impressive clientele that includes municipalities, county governments, school boards, state agencies, developers, brokers, contractors, and many clients in the private sector. Our extensive track record showcases our commitment to providing exceptional service and expertise to a diverse range of partners.
Municipalities/County Government/School Boards/State Agencies
Charlotte County
Charlotte County Public Schools
Charlotte County Utilities
City of North Port
City of Venice
Englewood Area Fire Control District
Englewood Water District
Florida Forest District
Gasparilla Island Conservation & Improvement Association (GICIA)
Gasparilla Island Water Authority
Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District
Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority
Sarasota County
Sarasota County Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources
Sarasota County School Board
Southwest Florida Water Management District
Town of Longboat Key
Developers, Brokers, Contractors
Ajax Paving Industries
Bayfront Builders
Beebe Design Studio
Florida Israel Properties & Land Development, LLC
Harvard Jolly, Inc.
Inland Marine
Lemon Bay Historical Society
MarineMax
Michael Saunders & Company
Xenia Management Corporation
