Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Mark Gordon
June 12, 2026

Charlotte County medical transport firm surpasses 300 employees, drives for more

Ambitrans transports people in non-emergency medical situations in five counties in the region. More expansion — if it can hire the people to support it — is in the offing.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Mark Gordon
June 11, 2026

Report: Two hospitals in region warned by White House for failing to post prices

The hospitals, despite the warnings, have some information online.

Florida

Louis Llovio
June 10, 2026

Estero's Coconut Point getting a Shake Shack and other new tenants

The popular New York eatery is opening at the local open air mall next year.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Business Observer Staff
June 10, 2026

Nominate a superstar for the Business Observer's 40 Under 40 issue

The deadline is July 10.

Florida

Elizabeth King
June 9, 2026

$3B SWFL nonprofit health care system names CEO

Ben Spence will become the president and CEO of Lee Health in October.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Louis Llovio
June 9, 2026

Minnesota buyer borrows $30.5M for Fort Myers industrial property

The Meridian Business Center, which is nearly 97% leased, was completed in 2024.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Anastasia Dawson
June 8, 2026

Do you work in an innovative office space? Tell the Business Observer about it.

The Business Observer is looking for companies that have reimagined their workspace for a post-pandemic world.

Florida

Louis Llovio
June 8, 2026

Former Oakes Farms exec’s sentencing delayed again

Steven A. Veneziano Jr., who is facing decades in federal prison, is also involved in a lawsuit where he claims to have committed crimes on behalf of Naples’ businessman and right-wing gadfly Alfie Oakes.

Commercial Real Estate

Louis Llovio
June 7, 2026

Fort Myers land sells to Wisconsin Culver's hamburger franchisee

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a former bakery is up for sale in Sarasota, a North Carolina developer buys land for apartments in Pasco, and a Clearwater CRE firm lands a Tampa client.

Florida

Mark Gordon
June 4, 2026

Report: AI projected to add $100B to Florida GDP in a decade

Even as some worries percolate, some 2 million Florida small businesses are likely already using AI, the organization says.

Florida

Elizabeth King
June 3, 2026

Naples amateur pickleball league changes owners, grows nationally

The new owner of PaddleWar is leading a nationwide expansion for the brand.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Mark Gordon
June 2, 2026

$80M SWFL high-tech cancer treatment center reaches patient milestone

Southwest Florida Proton, an $80 million cutting-edge cancer treatment facility in Lee County that opened late last year, has hit a patient milestone: 100 people treated.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Louis Llovio
June 1, 2026

Longtime Naples hotelier pays more than $20M for Four Seasons resort condo

Phil McCabe was the first person to close on a unit at the newly revamped Naples Beach Club.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Anastasia Dawson
June 1, 2026

SWFL shower door company expands to South Carolina

The family-owned company is opening a new showroom in Rock Hill.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Business Observer Staff
June 1, 2026

From a retired CEO of Tupperware to a start beer exec: May on 'From the Corner Office'

Guests in May also included a hotel general manager and a nonprofit counseling CEO.

Florida

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Charlotte County medical transport firm surpasses 300 employees, drives for more

Report: Two hospitals in region warned by White House for failing to post prices

Estero's Coconut Point getting a Shake Shack and other new tenants

Nominate a superstar for the Business Observer's 40 Under 40 issue

$3B SWFL nonprofit health care system names CEO

Minnesota buyer borrows $30.5M for Fort Myers industrial property

Do you work in an innovative office space? Tell the Business Observer about it.

Former Oakes Farms exec’s sentencing delayed again

Fort Myers land sells to Wisconsin Culver's hamburger franchisee

Report: AI projected to add $100B to Florida GDP in a decade

Naples amateur pickleball league changes owners, grows nationally

$80M SWFL high-tech cancer treatment center reaches patient milestone

Longtime Naples hotelier pays more than $20M for Four Seasons resort condo

SWFL shower door company expands to South Carolina

From a retired CEO of Tupperware to a start beer exec: May on 'From the Corner Office'

Bradenton auto dealer's foundation gives nonprofit $1M for community center

August sentencing date set for convicted Sarasota private jet service founder

Tampa entrepreneur executive produces, appears in Elon Musk movie

Tampa's CRA again delays vote on $100M funding for new Rays ballpark

Report: Two hospitals in region warned by White House for failing to post prices

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