Businessman takes a leap of faith into restaurant business

Cornerstone Builders founder and owner Tony Leopardi has always wanted his own Italian restaurant. All it took was seeing a sign — and convincing his wife.


Tony Leopardi has wanted his own Italian restaurant for many years. Now the owner of Cornerstone Builders has Leopardi's, an authentic Italian eatery in Fort Myers. JimJett.com photo
Tony Leopardi has wanted his own Italian restaurant for many years. Now the owner of Cornerstone Builders has Leopardi's, an authentic Italian eatery in Fort Myers. JimJett.com photo
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Tony Leopardi wanted to open his own Italian restaurant for “years and years and years.” But his wife, Gina, who grew up in the business, wanted no part of it.

That's why he knew if he were to ever fulfill his culinary dream, the opportunity would come to him in a heaven-sent sign, just as it has during 30 years of owning and operating Fort Myers-based Cornerstone Builders, a renovation company specializing in kitchens.

 

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