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.

 

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