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Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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  • Mark Gordon
  • October 23, 2025
Acclaimed local leadership author writes sequel — with her teenage kids

Teaching leadership skills should start at a young age, contends a two-time author on the subject. Her latest book, written with two leaders she knows rather well, proves the concepts are also ageless.

  • Leadership
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 22, 2025
Ohio firms lead $15M investment in Naples medical tech company

Catalyst OrthoScience has now raised at least $35 million in the past two years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 20, 2025
Florida rises in national rankings for electric vehicle sales

The Alliance for Automotive Innovation report found Florida has the second-biggest market share gain in buying EVs.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 20, 2025
Sarasota psychiatric practice becomes part of network

Cohen & Associates LLC has been incorporated into Hope Therapeutics, Inc.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 19, 2025
Miami developer gets $121 million loan for St. Petersburg project

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a New York banks stays in Tampa, an industrial site is up for sale in Sarasota, and a famed barrier island inn is being rebuilt.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 17, 2025
Coworking spaces in region emphasize flexibility, culture

An amenities race — hello, cold plunge — is breaking out in developing and leasing coworking spaces. A pair of Sarasota entrepreneurs leads the way.

  • Florida
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 15, 2025
Rebuilding of historic Captiva Island property officially begins

The rebuilt Captiva Island Inn is being constructed with a focus on resiliency.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 15, 2025
Noted New Jersey motorcycle detailer opens SWFL location

Harry Sandwith, of Dirty Harry's & The Hogfather fame, has cleaned Keanu Reeves' motorcycles, among other celebrities. The new Cape Coral location is now open.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 13, 2025
Hoffmann to buy Naples Fifth Avenue property from famed local hotelier

The family-owned business empire is under contract for the five-retailer property in the city's swanky shopping district.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 12, 2025
Work is underway at Pasco County development with 2,100 residences

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a pair of lots are sold in Venice, a mall property is sold in Fort Myers, and a shopping center in Tampa is included in a major finance package.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 10, 2025
Steakhouse chain coming to Naples to create 150 jobs

Connors Steak & Seafood plans to open its Naples restaurant in the first quarter of 2026.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 9, 2025
Miami Beach pickleball chain to open new club in Fort Myers

PickleRage has leased a 42,000-square-foot space on McGregor Boulevard.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 9, 2025
SWFL bank surpasses $500M in assets in five years

Cogent Bank now has six locations in the region, from Clearwater to Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 8, 2025
Naples investor buys 14-property Southwest Florida portfolio for $12M

The nearly 145,000-square-foot portfolio includes properties in Fort Myers and Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 7, 2025
Hoffmann Family of Cos. acquires Naples marine tourism business

The Naples conglomerate purchased Pure Florida, which specializes in such activities as dolphin tours and personal watercraft rentals.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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