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Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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  • Louis Llovio
  • January 18, 2026
$6.8 billion redevelopment plan gains supporters

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Florida Citizens' rates dropping nearly 10%, a $15 million renovation finishes in Naples, and a church buys a former radio station property in Tampa.

  • Florida
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 16, 2026
Shuttered SWFL college lives on with $10M scholarship fund

Hodges University closed in August 2024.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Norlee Group
  • January 16, 2026
Norlee Group: Full-Service Solutions, United by One Vision

Founded with a clear mission to raise the standard in electrical contracting, Norlee Group (NLG) is built on a foundation of integrity, quality, and lasting relationships.

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  • Louis Llovio
  • January 14, 2026
Commercial developer pays $14 million for Fort Myers land

The property is on State Road 82 near Lehigh Acres.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • January 13, 2026
DeSantis says Florida Citizens insurance rates to fall as much as 10%

The governor and Florida’s Office of Insurance Regulation say reforms have led to falling rates as the industry rebounds in the state.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • January 13, 2026
7 Gulf Coast master-planned communities among top 50 in US

John Burns Research & Consulting ranks the country's top master-planned communities based on 2025 sales.

  • Florida
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 12, 2026
SWFL community bank completes $4M new branch project

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank's new McGregor Boulevard branch is open for business.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • January 11, 2026
$1B mixed-use project signs up new investor

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a homebuilder plans for 2,200 new homes in SWFL, affordable housing for seniors opens in Pinellas County, and a home/garden retailer expands into Venice.

  • Florida
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • January 9, 2026
Challenges await as Hoffmann prepares to take over Iowa newspaper chain

The founder of the Hoffmann Family of Cos. will become chairman of Lee Enterprises after $51 million stock purchase.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 9, 2026
Naples country club completes $15M, '2.0' renovation project

Countryside Golf & Country Club project was also under budget.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • January 8, 2026
Collier housing nonprofit gets $50,000 to educate homebuyers, renters

The Housing Alliance and an affiliate will use the funds to expand an education program.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • January 8, 2026
Leadership coach embraces new challenge with improv

Darcy Eikenberg relishes the idea of not being the expert in pushing herself to learn a new skill.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 8, 2026
Closet design firm exec catches big wins while fishing

Taylor Rinehold loves the thrill and strategy of the chase while fishing.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • January 7, 2026
After delay, construction begins on $25M Naples Genesis dealership

Work is underway at the Zellers family owned Genesis of Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • January 7, 2026
National radiology company acquires 13 imaging centers in region

RadNet has acquired Radiology Regional, which has locations from Sarasota to Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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