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Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 23, 2019
Grocery store chain expands its reach in region

New store will be the national chain’s 39th spot and 21st in Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 23, 2019
Boat lift manufacturer brings new executive on board

New CFO/COO comes with nearly three decades of manufacturing operations and plant management expertise.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2019
Noted family buys water sports firm, adds 55 employees to payroll

The Hoffmanns have invested about $500 million in buying numerous Southwest Florida properties the last three years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2019
Brand new hotel opens just in time to shelter East Coast residents from Hurricane Dorian

The hotel ultimately had about 80% of its 103 suites occupied in early September.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2019
Small yet mighty: Two community banks outperforming many of their peers

Leaders at Sanibel Captiva Community Bank and First Citrus Bank discuss the strategies that have allowed them to not only survive, but thrive, in a post-recession era of industry consolidation.

  • Finance
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • September 20, 2019
Seagate Development has established itself as a problem solver

Fort Myers-based firm has created a specialty out of generalizing — for itself and others.

  • Commercial Real Estate
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 19, 2019
Doctor, entrepreneur, joins advisory board

The physician has owned and operated multiple urgent care centers in Southwest Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 18, 2019
Cabinetry firm woos new executive

The company's new executive previously served as the president of Dianne Lorraine Design.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 17, 2019
County set to acquire nearly 10 acres for conservation

The county agreed to purchase the 9.57-acre parcel on the island for $860,000.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 16, 2019
National restaurateur to expand presence in region

The Naples eatery will have a menu similar to its sister restaurant in Columbus, Ohio.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 13, 2019
Beauty service company expands in region

The retail shops specialize in handmade eyelash extensions, as well as waxing, cosmetic tattoo and fibroblasting.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 13, 2019
Two entrepreneurs to be inducted into Junior Achievement’s Business Hall of Fame

Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida recognize those who serve as role models for area youth.

  • News
    By
  • Jay Schlichter
  • September 13, 2019
Entrepreneurial family has invested $500M and is just getting started

The Hoffmanns have made big business waves in Southwest Florida by buying up a bit of everything, centered on hospitality. What drives their success?

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • September 13, 2019
Gulfstream Isles apartments sell for $109 million

Gulfstream isles, a Fort Myers apartment complex that set a record price when it sold three years ago, has traded again for an ever larger amount, at $109 million. A Dallas firm acquired the property as part of a growth strategy.

  • Commercial Real Estate
    By
  • Jay Schlichter
  • September 12, 2019
Health care system hires new diversity director

Michelle Happer comes to the position with more than 10 years of health care, education and community relations experience.

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