A Public Sector Partner That Delivers Seagate Development Group uses its development and construction experience to complete government projects across SWFL

You probably know Seagate Develop­ment Group for the many commercial projects it’s worked on throughout Lee County and beyond. The company’s port­folio includes everything from Scotlynn’s North American headquarters to sites at Alico Trade Center for Vantage Logis­tics, Beacon Roofing, California Closets, Trend Moving and Velocity Engineering.

Within its commercial division, though, the company has also worked with multiple government clients around the area on projects like the new Marco Island Collections and Distribution Building and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Fort Myers Regional Operations Center, which recently broke ground. Seagate serves those clients the same way it works with other commercial clients, offering options to best suit the particular project and each client’s needs.

Government clients can choose to work with Seagate through a build-to-suit model. Seagate can serve as a single point of contact for a project, coordinating with a client’s chosen architects, engi­neers and consultants on elements like site selection, design, pre-construction budgeting and value engineering, and the actual construction of the project. This helps streamline the building process and ensure that everything stays on track.

Seagate can also take on any or all these functions for clients. When it comes to site development, the company does much more than just scrape dirt. It can handle everything from due diligence and site feasibility to entitlements and permitting for clients.

“We acquire, assess and manage your land as well as connect you with agencies to take the property into its next phases of growth,” says Matthew Price, CEO and partner at Seagate Development Group. “Your goals are our goals as we work hard to increase the desirability of your land.”

Seagate can provide construction management and general contracting services for government clients, oversee­ing construction scheduling and supervi­sion, cost control and value engineer­ing, subcontractor management, safety administration and quality control, and other tasks. “As a general contractor and construction manager, we combine the highest industry standards with excellent quality control, delivering your dream project on time and on budget,” says Price.

With more than 10 million square feet of real estate development, construction and property management under its belt, the company brings years of experience and a wealth of expertise to every project it works on. Seagate Development Group was launched in 2015 by three accom­plished real estate professionals – William Price, James Nulf and Matthew Price. Serving both residential and commercial clients, Seagate’s dedicated team possesses a unique understanding of development, construction and the financing of real es­tate development and construction, allow­ing the company to customize individual projects based on each client’s goals.

Working with government clients adds some extra layers to the develop­ment and construction process that Seagate knows how to navigate. That includes working through complex gov­ernment rules and procedures, managing security-sensitive environments, and coordinating with multiple agencies and stakeholders to streamline communica­tion and decision-making.

“We understand the unique demands of working with government entities – from strict compliance and rigorous budgeting to accelerated timelines – and we approach every project with the pre­cision, transparency and accountability that public service deserves,” says Wil­liam Price, chairman of the board and partner at Seagate Development Group. “We respect the heightened security and confidentiality these projects require, even under the spotlight of public interest and political pressures, and we take pride in successfully navigating those pressures with excellence.”

In 2023, Seagate completed the in­stallation of new emergency generator systems at four Lee County emergency shelter locations: Veterans Park and Recreation Center in Lehigh Acres, Alico Arena and Treeline Elementary School in south Fort Myers, and Manatee El­ementary School in east Fort Myers. After a lengthy bidding process, the Lee County Board of County Commission­ers procured the services of Seagate De­velopment Group to handle the critical upgrades, which included demolishing the old equipment, installing new state-of-the-art Generac industrial generators and transfer switches, and completing necessary structural, concrete and ma­sonry work for the installation.

For the 7,123-square-foot Marco Island Collections and Distribution Building, Seagate served as construction manager for both vertical construction and horizontal construction elements like paving, grading and drainage. “The Marco Island Collections and Distribution Build­ing is designed to coordinate essential city utility services while providing a safe, fully operational space for city maintenance staff during hurricanes,” says Price. “Built above flood stage and equipped with a backup generator, it strengthens the city’s logistical backbone, creates an efficient hub to streamline operations and positions the community for future growth.”

Seagate recently broke ground on the new Fort Myers Regional Opera­tions Center for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, set on 8.28 acres northwest of the Alico Road interchange at I-75. The company is handling site development and general contracting for the design-build project, and Seagate will manage the building after construction. The project is expected to take 13 months to complete and will replace the former Fort Myers Regional Operations Center site at Page Field that was structurally damaged by Hurricane Ian in 2022.

“This facility represents advanced design, resilient construction and func­tional efficiency,” Price said at the groundbreaking. “Every element has been thoughtfully engineered to meet the critical needs of law enforcement and serve as a forward-thinking resource for the community.”

The approximately 64,000-square-foot site will include Class A office space, specialized laboratory areas for FDLE’s forensic services, a modern training center and warehouse facility, bringing together FDLE’s essential divisions un­der one roof. “Each element is tailored to support FDLE’s critical mission of promoting public safety and providing investigative and forensic services across the region,” says Price.

“As with the investigations our agents and analysts conduct, the disciplines that our forensic scientists practice and the support that all members provide to ac­complish FDLE’s mission, FDLE extends the same level of excellence and innova­tion through this project,” said FDLE Fort Myers Special Agent in Charge Eli Lawson at the groundbreaking. “FDLE is growing, and the department has nurtured that growth with top-of-the-line facilities, equipment and people.”

Seagate Development Group is also serving as construction manager for a new utilities administration facility for the City of North Port off Pan Ameri­can Boulevard. Seagate’s first project for the city government, it will feature four buildings as well as a pipe storage canopy and outdoor parking canopy. The new site will replace the city’s former utilities facility that was made uninhabitable by Hurricane Ian, with construction ex­pected to be finished by fall 2026.

“This groundbreaking represents a new chapter for our utilities department,” Nancy Gallinaro, City of North Port utilities director, said in a media release following the project’s March 2025 groundbreaking. “After the challenges posed by Hurricane Ian, we’re excited to provide our staff with a modern, resilient facility that will enhance their ability to serve our community.”

“As our first project for the City of North Port, this build is both a privilege and an exciting milestone,” adds Price. “Despite challenges like clearing dense woods and navigating relentless summer rains, our team’s expertise and adaptabil­ity have kept the project on track. It’s also opened the door to expanding Seagate’s expertise into new regions, delivering the same quality and commitment that have defined us elsewhere.”

“Government clients choose Seagate because we pair the operational disci­pline of a large-scale contractor with the flexibility and responsiveness of a partner who treats each project as mission-criti­cal,” says James Nulf, president and part­ner at Seagate Development Group. “We understand that for government builds, the stakes are higher – public trust, safety and operational readiness depend on getting it right. And we deliver.”