Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Anastasia Dawson, Mark Gordon
March 30, 2026

2026 top 50 contractors zoom past $10B in annual revenue

From skyscrapers to seawalls, contracting companies in the region have been busy.

Florida

Mark Gordon
March 30, 2026

Minnesota developer buys Fort Myers mixed-use project site for $20.45M

The project, Dia Crossings, no longer has a Development of Regional Impact designation.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Louis Llovio
March 30, 2026

Collier affordable housing nonprofit launching portal to ease searches

The Housing Alliance is looking to double a $100,000 grant to create the program that will streamline options.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Steven Benna
March 30, 2026

The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A $39.5 million Tampa office building sale leads the week in transactions.

Transactions

Louis Llovio
March 26, 2026

Lee County OKs purchase of nearly 11 acres for preservation

The county agreed to buy the property for the Conservation 20/20 Land Acquisition Program.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Beth Luberecki
March 26, 2026

Lee resort opens $26M water park, more expansion tied up in litigation

The owners of South Seas on Captiva Island have spent $250 million — at least — on making South Seas a go-to global destination for memory-seeking families. Vocal opposition to more expansion, however, remains.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Louis Llovio
March 25, 2026

Fort Myers industrial park under construction

Work has started on Phase 1 of the planned five-building complex.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Beth Luberecki
March 25, 2026

SWFL fire service training academy surpasses milestone

Ricky Rescue Training Academy, founded as a free service 15 years ago, is now a growing company that helps firefighters worldwide get career-advancing education.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Louis Llovio
March 24, 2026

233 acres in Charlotte County sold to Amazon

The online retail giant bought the property on Jones Loop Road.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Mark Gordon
March 23, 2026

SWFL botanical garden CEO to retire

Neil Anderson, CEO and president of Wonder Gardens, a nonprofit zoological park and botanical garden in Bonita Springs founded 90 years ago, has announced his retirement.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Louis Llovio
March 22, 2026

Fort Myers land sold for future fire station

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a car dealer buys Fort Myers property, Lakeland grocers are changing names, and a global manufacturer expands in Manatee.