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Associated Press
6 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
StreetLeaf Plants its 10,000th Light in Advance of Hurricane Season
TAMPA, FLORIDA, June 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StreetLeaf, the leading provider of solar-powered streetlight services in the United States, has installed its 10 thousandth solar-powered streetlight, just in time for hurricane season, which begins June 1st. The 10,000th light is part of the Shine On Florida initiative, and indeed marks a significant step in the company's mission to provide cost-effective, hurricane resilient infrastructure options to communities across Florida. Shine on Florida is a call to action for Florida's utility companies, local governments, home builders, municipalities, HOAs and residents to rethink current construction choices, and make Florida a model for climate-resiliency. 'Future proofing communities has been a focus of Streetleaf since our inception but our sense of urgency increased exponentially last year when three back-to-back hurricanes hit our local area,' said Liam Ryan, CEO of StreetLeaf. 'Shine On Florida represents expanding access to lighting solutions that enhance safety, improve quality of life, and reduce environmental impact for this hurricane season, as well as for future generations.' Streetleaf has been partnering with large real estate development companies, who have been an integral part of expanding the use of hurricane resilient streetlights across Florida. Those companies include Metro Development Group, D.R. Horton, and Forestar Group Inc.. Streetleaf is also working with more than 50 HOAs to bring these lights to their communities, including the innovative Babcock Ranch, America's first solar-powered town. Tampa Electric Company has played a critical role in helping integrate solar solutions into infrastructure discussions around the Tampa area, as StreetLeaf works to bridge utility-grade performance with forward-thinking innovation. In Manatee County, StreetLeaf installations are now helping neighborhoods stay illuminated during power outages, offering peace of mind in storm-prone seasons. Additionally, homebuilders like Lennar, Kotler, Homes by WestBay, and MI Homes have become early adopters of solar streetlighting, recognizing its value in offering safer, more sustainable communities to their homebuyers. The newly installed lighting systems feature StreetLeaf's solar panel technology, which captures energy even during cloudy conditions, and has 5-day battery backup. Each unit includes high-efficiency LED bulbs that provide superior illumination while consuming minimal power. The lights are equipped with motion sensors and smart controls that adjust brightness based on time of day and pedestrian activity, further optimizing energy usage. Streetleaf lights are DarkSky approved, ensuring minimal light pollution while maximizing visibility and safety for residents. This aligns with StreetLeaf's commitment to creating environmentally responsible lighting solutions that respect natural ecosystems. By choosing Streetleaf's solar lighting solutions, communities benefit from both cost savings and meaningful environmental impact. Each installation saves counties and HOAs tens of thousands of dollars annually in electricity costs, while eliminating the need for trenching and wiring can reduce upfront infrastructure expenses by hundreds of thousands of dollars. At the same time, Streetleaf helps neighborhoods reduce carbon emissions—just fifty solar streetlights can offset the electricity use of two average households each year. To learn more about the Shine On Florida program, and how Streetleaf is helping Florida communities shine brighter and greener, visit: For more information about StreetLeaf and its services, please visit: ABOUT STREETLEAF Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, StreetLeaf specializes in integrating modern, renewable technology into communities through one of the most essential yet often-overlooked features—streetlights. Since its founding in 2019, StreetLeaf has installed over 10,000 lights across the country, from Florida to California, and is rapidly growing to meet the rising demand for resilient, sustainable solutions. StreetLeaf uses high-quality, dependable and proprietary hardware, software, and service to partner with land developers, builders, municipalities, utilities, and HOAs to create safer, greener communities. A carbon-neutral certified company, StreetLeaf is also DarkSky approved, and has offset more than 4 million pounds of CO2 and counting, as a tree is planted for every StreetLeaf light that is installed in the ground. Learn more at Attachments Carson Quinn ZindseyMEDIA for Streetleaf 312.339.9779 [email protected]
Business Wire
25-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Metro Development Group Celebrates Tampa Bay Parade of Homes Wins at Seaire and Angeline
PARRISH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Metro Development Group is proud to announce recent accolades for three builder partners at the 2025 Parade of Homes, presented by the Tampa Bay Builders Association. These honors further establish Metro's master-planned communities as premier destinations for quality, innovation, and lifestyle. "We are excited to bring new and innovative product offerings to our home buyers and look forward to continuing to grow our relationships with these award-winning partners." Share DRB Homes earned two awards for its Sabal model at Seaire, Metro's newest lagoon community in Parrish: Grand Winner in the $750,000–$799,000 category Best in Class – Floorplan At Angeline in Pasco County, Dream Finders Homes' Boca II model was recognized as a Silver Winner in the $800,000–$899,000 category. Metro also congratulates Perry Homes, a new builder to the Tampa Bay area and future partner at Seaire, for winning Grand Diamond Winner—the highest honor of the Parade—for their debut entry. While the award-winning model was not located in a Metro community this year, Perry Homes has confirmed plans to participate at Seaire in next year's Parade. 'Metro takes pride in carefully selecting its builder partners for its communities,' said Lisa Gibbings, VP of Marketing and Communications at Metro Development Group. 'All three of these builders are new to our communities within the past year and are already making a major impact. We are excited to bring new and innovative product offerings to our home buyers and look forward to continuing to grow our relationships with these award-winning partners.' About METRO Development Group Founded in 2003, Tampa-based Metro Development Group has been redefining Florida living and master-planned communities for more than 20 years. As Florida's largest privately held residential developer, Metro focuses on managing all aspects of land development by working with investors, landowners and award-winning builders. Metro has set a gold-standard of inland coastal living through innovative technologies, iconic entryways and world-class amenities, including its signature MetroLagoon. In 2023, two of Metro's Pasco County communities - Mirada and Epperson - were ranked among the 50-top-selling master-planned communities in the country by real estate consulting firms RCLCO and John Burns Real Estate Consulting. For more information, visit
