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Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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  • Mark Gordon
  • April 13, 2026
Longtime SWFL real estate firm CEO announces retirement

Howard Gutman has worked for The Lutgert Cos. for nearly 50 years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • April 13, 2026
Hospitals across the region pioneer new technologies

From Lakeland to Naples, health care systems are embracing technological advances, with an eye on ease of use and efficiency.

  • Florida
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • April 13, 2026
Naples hospital goes genius level with colonoscopies

Technology enhances but doesn't replace physicians.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • April 13, 2026
Naples medical group embraces the beat of AI stethoscopes

A pilot study found 93 people with valvular heart disease.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • April 12, 2026
Naples apartment developer gets $45 million loan, starts construction

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Tampa building sells for $94 million, a historic Sarasota project gets permits, and Estero’s Ritz-Carlton residences opens tower.

  • Florida
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • April 10, 2026
Construction giant moving local HQ, jobs from Naples to Fort Myers

Manhattan Construction has begun work on a new office in Lee County where it will create a centralized hub.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • April 9, 2026
Naples billionaire Hoffmann makes Forbes list of greatest self-made Americans

The list is made up of 250 luminaries — including presidents, tech giants and entertainers — who found success in the face of adversity.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • April 8, 2026
Lee Health turns to robotics to help treat liver cancer

A new treatment system allows doctors to treat — liquify — tumors without damaging healthy tissue.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • April 7, 2026
Naples man charged with defrauding investors of $3.7M in overseas scam

The victims include two unamed local business owners who handed over hundreds of thousands after being promised the money would be used to access money held internationally.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • April 7, 2026
Naples Realtor tackles $271 million listing

Tim Savage has been tasked to sell one of the most expensive residential properties in the nation. He's confident he'll find the right buyer.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • April 5, 2026
Former Fort Myers motorcycle dealership sells for $5.5 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a major Tampa development gets a new addition, Sarasota townhouses are coming, and a Captiva resort grows.

  • Florida
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • April 4, 2026
Waterfront restaurant owners add 30-slip deepwater marina

The Marina at Bonita Fish Co. will have short and long-term options.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • April 2, 2026
Babcock Ranch shopping center gets refinance

The community's developer borrowed nearly $18 million against the fully leased Publix-anchored center.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 2, 2026
Report: Childhood poverty pockets remain in region amid Florida decline

While Florida childhood poverty has decreased by 0.4% year over year, challenges remain, according to the Florida Chamber Foundation.

  • Florida
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • April 1, 2026
Work starts on Naples apartments as developer secures $45M in financing

The first stage of construction has begun on a new 208-unit community on Vanderbilt Beach Road.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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