JACKSON, MI-The largest utility in the state needs a new building to hold more employees and new Internet lines, the company says. A $70-million project keeps Consumers Energy in this city's Downtown.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL-WPTV-Channel 5, a Scripps Howard Broadcasting Co. station, had leased the 65,000-sf build-to-suit offices since March from locally based Catalfumo Construction & Development Inc.

LA VERNE, CA-Jacksonville-based Stein Mart Inc. signs 10-year lease valued at $3.3 million for 35,000 sf at a local shopping center that was recently acquired by Wohl Investment Co.

HOUSTON-It's shapiing up to be a stellar year in land sales, says an area broker. Some 7.3 acres alone have been sold in Cedar Creek Crossing Park. Activity could be the hardiest it's been in five years.