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Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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  • 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
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 31, 2026
Charlotte County industrial site opens at Babcock Ranch

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Pasco retail properties sell, an old-style Naples hotel opens, and Tampa nears its workforce housing goal.

  • Florida
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • May 28, 2026
New Naples food truck offers curbside caviar

Nisha Singh’s Gourmet Chariot offers up charcuterie, champagne and caviar on wheels.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 27, 2026
Naples exec in high-profile fraud case says his politically-active boss told him to steal

Steven Veneziano claims in court papers that, despite accusations, while working for Oakes Farms, he committed offenses at the behest of Alfie Oakes.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 26, 2026
Tampa CRA spends $4 million to convert workforce apartments

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a finance firm re-ups and expands, and an industrial portfolio sells to a shopping center developer.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 26, 2026
Naples senior center names new CEO, president

Emily C. Ptaszek will assume her new role at Baker Senior Center Naples on June 1.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • May 22, 2026
Florida nonprofit hospital group surpasses $20B, raises profit margin

AdventHealth has been growing in Charlotte and Pasco counties, among other parts of the region.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 22, 2026
Olde Naples Hotel opens off Third Street South

The 109-room hotel in Naples blends legacy touches with modern amenities.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2026
The Business Observer Top Entrepreneur luncheon — the event in photos

Over 200 people attended the annual event.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 21, 2026
Wine, whiskey bar opens in Fort Myers

Vybe offers a curated wine and whiskey list, cocktails and chef-driven dishes.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • May 20, 2026
$2.3B Florida bank expands in Lee County, names market president

Todd Rinehart has been with Crews Bank & Trust for seven years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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