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Spottswood Companies , Inc . ( SCI ) and its affiliates , of which Keystar is one , is a diversified , family-owned organization with investments in real estate , timesharing , marinas , hospitality , construction , broadcasting and banking . Founded in 1992 , SCI is in its third decade of active property development . However , the Spottswood family has been deeply involved in Key West real estate , politics , and society for over 150 years .
Its affiliate , Keystar , is a general contracting firm , specializing in commercial , custom residential , and marine construction . Over the past 15 years , the company has developed dozens of properties in the Florida Keys with more than 1000 residential and transient units and over 300,000 square feet of commercial space .
The company prides itself on the safety , efficiency , and superior quality of its general contracting and construction management services . Keystar ’ s goal is to deliver a great product by means of excellent working relationships with its clients , well-orchestrated projects , and seamless customer experiences . Today , the organization is one of the Keys ’ largest private employers .
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