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Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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  • Louis Llovio
  • December 9, 2024
Cuban bakery chain comes to Fort Myers, expanding into Cape Coral

Vicky Bakery continues to expand on Florida's west coast with its third location in the area.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Steven Benna
  • December 9, 2024
The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

$50 million in land purchases in Sarasota and Hillsborough counties pace transactions.

  • Transactions
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • December 8, 2024
Buyer found for 6,000-acre Collier farm listed at $59 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Sarasota office building sells, apartment buyer gets $52 million loan for Tampa apartments and $39 million in grants for affordable housing in Lee County.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • December 6, 2024
Land trust serving 5 counties changes name

The name "Big Waters Land Trust" captures the defining feature of the region, according to the nonprofit's president.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • December 6, 2024
Florida, with $1.6B, leads nation on livestream sales platform Whatnot

Sellers in Florida grab top spot nationally in live commerce sales, according to a new report from livestream shopping platform Whatnot.

  • Florida
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 6, 2024
9-year-old from Naples named CEO of tech firm — for a day

Nova Evenson, was recently named CEO for the Day at Utah-based Gabb, which sells safephones, safewatches apps and software for kids and teens.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • December 5, 2024
High-end mattress maker chooses Naples for first out-of-state showroom

Dedication to a "quality over quantity" mindset, says the co-owner, motivates Michigan-based Harbor Springs Mattress Company in its new Naples endeavor.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • December 4, 2024
HVAC wholesaler in Fort Myers moving

Philadelphia-based United Refrigeration has leased 17,000 square feet of warehouse and office space about two miles from its current location.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 4, 2024
Naples firm acquires 45-mile fiber optic project in DC

It's the first fiber optic purchase for ROC Venture Group, a Naples-based venture capital and private equity firm with a growing portfolio of AI-related investments.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • December 3, 2024
Lee-based construction company promotes pair to general superintendent

Heatherwood Construction Company has promoted two to leadership positions within the organization.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • December 2, 2024
Shrewd construction helps Fort Myers Beach resort survive stormy year

Smart design choices have helped Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach weather the challenges of its barrier island location.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • December 1, 2024
Polk County office building sells for $6.25 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a legendary Tampa bakery is getting a new home, a Palmetto salvage yard gets sold, and Babcock Ranch is getting new tenants.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • November 29, 2024
Bank names market execs for Fort Myers, Sarasota areas

As one leader is promoted outside the area, two others rise into new positions at Regions Bank.

  • Florida
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 29, 2024
Shuttered roadside attraction launches auction. Want a 7-foot Santa?

The virtual auction is first of two events for the Shell Factory & Nature Park.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • November 27, 2024
Known for activism, political gadfly faces lawsuits, federal investigators

Alfie Oakes, who balances business with pointed opinions, is facing legal problems after creditors say a bill is unpaid and his home is searched by federal officials.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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