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Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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  • Mark Gordon
  • May 9, 2026
Fort Myers United Way leader exits, organization names interim CEO

The move follows a leadership change at the Tampa-based United Way Suncoast.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 8, 2026
358 affordable housing units under construction in Fort Myers

The community is being built on State Road 82 by Naples affordable housing developer Onda Housing Group.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 8, 2026
Upstart auto injury medical practice targets ambitious growth plans

RejuvenX is a chain of auto injury clinics that is expanding across Florida, treating people who have been involved in vehicular crashes.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • May 7, 2026
Report: Florida ranks No. 7 nationally in hospital safety

The new report by The Leapfrog Group shows 81 Florida hospitals earned “A” ratings for patient safety.

  • Florida
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 6, 2026
Collier County resort sells for nearly $1 billion

The JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort was sold to an investment group that took out $690 million in financing.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • May 6, 2026
Allegiant launches special offer for travelers affected by Spirit Airlines closure

Allegiant Airlines will temporarily hold fares steady across markets that overlap with Spirit.

  • Florida
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • May 6, 2026
Fort Myers contractor goes global with marina storage niche technology

GCM Contracting Solutions’ ASAR automated storage solution made a big splash in the marina industry. Now it’s moving on to cars and other applications.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 5, 2026
Hertz turns to eBay as it expands retail sales options

The Lee County rent-a-car giant believes a retail strategy that includes physical dealership and digital options is the key to growing its sales operation.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 5, 2026
Breeze adds three new flights at two airports in region

The airline is launching new routes from Tampa International Airport and Southwest Florida International Airport.

  • Florida
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • May 5, 2026
SWFL member-owned golf club to build $110M clubhouse

Project at Bonita Bay Club marks the "final phase of a broader, multi-decade transformation."

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 4, 2026
Sanibel, Captiva environmental group starts construction on housing village

SCCF is building housing on Sanibel with a focus on resilience after a previous structure was destroyed during Hurricane Ian.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 3, 2026
Lee, Hillsborough, Charlotte county shopping centers sell, land tenants

In the week's top commercial real estate news, retail centers in Punta Gorda, Tampa, Bonita Springs and Brandon sell, and construction starts at a Palmetto hotel.

  • Florida
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 2, 2026
Tampa technology company powers Naples' AI planning department tool

Blitz AI says bringing AI technology into a city or county planning department makes the process quicker without removing humans who make the final call.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 29, 2026
Naples financial firm opens second Pennsylvania office

Capital Wealth Advisors is building up its presence in the Mid-Atlantic region.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • April 29, 2026
Sales jump 43% year over year at Charlotte, Lee eco-friendly community

Babcock Ranch hit 30% of its annual sales goal in the first three months of the year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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