Tina Demostene

Tina Demostene, AICP, brings over two decades of experience in land planning, entitlements, and development strategy to her role as Director of Land Entitlements. Her career spans both the public and private sectors, having served in key positions including Development Services Manager for the City of Altamonte Springs, City Planner/Planning Manager for the City of Orange City, Principal Planner for Osceola County Government, and Senior Planner for Orange County. On the private side, she has worked as a planning consultant and has led entitlement efforts for national homebuilders including Pulte Homes and M/I Homes, where she played a vital role in guiding complex projects from vision through approval and home construction.

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Tina attended the University of Central Arkansas, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Math and Geography. She attended the University of Florida for graduate school, where she studied Urban and Regional Planning. Known for her strategic insight, professionalism, and deep knowledge of municipal processes, Tina is passionate about delivering impactful, well-planned communities that add long-term value to the places they serve.

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Outside of work, Tina enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, and supporting her daughter, a collegiate lacrosse athlete (Chants Up!). She remains actively engaged in real estate projects and is driven by a mission to shape communities through thoughtful, responsible development. She demonstrates this commitment through her work, by volunteering in her community.