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Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 3, 2015
Commercial construction rises

The value of commercial construction permits rose 28% in Lee County in November compared with the same month one year ago.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 2, 2015
Chocolate guru expands cruise line

Princess Cruise Lines will expand its offering of Norman Love chocolates and pastries starting early next year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 1, 2015
Developer plans four beach resorts

Hotel developer and operator Tom Torgerson plans to build four hotels, a conference center and a 1,500-car garage in Fort Myers Beach.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2015
Home prices cool

Average sale prices for existing homes in the desirable South Lee County area cooled in October, but the decline may be temporary.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2015
Home sales favor sellers

There was only four months' worth of existing single-family homes for sale in the Fort Myers area in October, down 22% from one year ago.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • November 27, 2015
'Tremendous opportunity'

Lutgert Cos. is lending its stellar reputation and experience to a plan to bring The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort back to life. Will it be enough?

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • November 27, 2015
Second wind

A new wave of downtown development is coming to downtown Fort Myers, where investors may spend as much as $500 million on new condos, shops and offices.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 25, 2015
Airport reports busier month

Southwest Florida International Airport posted a 6.5% increase in the number of passengers in October.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2015
Sales and profits slump at chic retailer

Women's apparel company Chico's FAS posted a quarterly drop in sales and a net loss.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 23, 2015
Naples home prices rise 17%

The median sale price of an existing single-family home in Naples in October rose 17% to $385,000.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2015
New rum is old

Rum distiller Wicked Dolphin now produces and sells rum that's been aged for three years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • November 20, 2015
Naples, revisited

Despite its affluence, Naples has historically been a bronze medal for national developers. Those thoughts are turning gold.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 19, 2015
Firm to start headquarters construction

Construction firm EHC will begin infrastructure work building the new headquarters for Somero Enterprises in Fort Myers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2015
Car dealer admits $1.6M bank fraud

A used car dealer in Fort Myers pleaded guilty to four counts of bank fraud and now faces 30 years in prison on each count.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2015
Caterpillar unit acquires manufacturer

Progress Rail Services, a unit of heavy equipment giant Caterpillar, has acquired Naples-based Haynes Corp.

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