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Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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  • Mark Gordon
  • July 13, 2025
Largest-ever partner joins Lee economic development nonprofit

The Lee County Industrial Development Authority is now an Innovator Investor with the Horizon Foundation.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • July 13, 2025
Lakewood Ranch hotel project gets key construction financing

In the week's top commercial real estate news, neighboring office buildings sell in Cape Coral, a Lakeland real estate giant expands, and a Naples project hits a sales milestone.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • July 11, 2025
255-unit apartment community opens in Fort Myers

A new rental community is now leasing off 6 Mile Cypress Parkway.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • July 11, 2025
Report: Tariffs to add $10K to cost of Florida house, $7K to cars

Florida TaxWatch says the Sunshine State's exports and imports are at risk, and both consumers and businesses will be hit.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • July 10, 2025
Avelo Airlines extends 9 flights into 2026 at four airports in region

The low-cost airline will provide service from LAL, SRQ, RSW and TPA.

  • Florida
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • July 10, 2025
Sunshine Ace Hardware goes big on brick-and-mortar strategy

The Naples hardware store chain's chase for customers revolves around removing obstacles for customers and the action inside the store, not in a web browser or app. The strategy is working.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • July 9, 2025
Chicago restaurant group to make Florida debut with Greek eatery

DineAmic Hospitality will open Violi, a sister concept to LÝRA, a Windy City staple, in the Mercato in Naples later this fall.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • July 9, 2025
Naples broker and dealmaker switches commercial real estate firms

Adam Palmer says the move allows him to “optimize what’s been built over the last two decades.”

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • July 8, 2025
41-year SWFL Bank of America market leader to retire

Julie Schmelzle, who has been with the bank for 35 years, will replace Gerri Moll in the key role.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • July 7, 2025
Fort Myers Beach’s new, resilient The Beach Bar opens

Nearly three years after Hurricane Ian, the popular beach hangout was back in business July 4.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • July 7, 2025
Port Charlotte's Sunseeker resort sold for $200 million

Blackstone Real Estate has acquired the Allegiant Travel Co. property.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 4, 2025
Sharks and spicy hot chicken: June on 'From the Corner Office' podcast

Episodes Nos. 105-108 are now out of the Business Observer's podcast, "From the Corner Office."

  • Florida
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • July 3, 2025
SWFL Harley-Davidson entrepreneur buys two dealerships

Scott Fischer has been selling Harley’s for some 40 years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • July 3, 2025
Tampa-based eye care practice cutting 116 jobs in Florida

The layoffs will span 43 locations across the state, including more than a dozen in the region.

  • Florida
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • July 3, 2025
Bonita Springs resort to start latest renovation

The latest project includes updates to meeting areas and front desk.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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