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Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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  • Anastasia Dawson
  • August 12, 2026
Greater Fort Myers Chamber opens new HQ

The move creates a central hub for a growing network of businesses, nonprofits and community partners across Southwest Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • Louis Llovio
  • August 12, 2026
Charlotte County community expanding with 400 new homes, Publix

The developer behind the West Port master-planned community is expanding it to east, adding more house and a shopping center.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • August 11, 2026
Florida chamber trolls NYC mayor, names him 'economic developer of the year'

The Sunshine State hits the Empire State hard.

  • Florida
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  • Louis Llovio
  • August 8, 2026
South Florida celebrity entrepreneur buys Naples apartments for $90M

Grant Cardone’s firm bought a 282-unit apartment community in Collier County.

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  • Elizabeth King
  • August 7, 2026
Report: Gen X, Millennials are flocking to Florida

A new report from U-Haul shows Gulf Coast metros are among the top destinations where Generation X and Millennials are moving.

  • Florida
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  • Mark Gordon
  • August 7, 2026
Naples Botanical Garden names new CEO

Emily Coffey has a background in biology and horticulture.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • Elizabeth King
  • August 6, 2026
All-you-can-eat sushi restaurant coming to Cape Coral

The Lee County location will be the fourth Sushi Masa restaurant in Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • Anastasia Dawson
  • August 4, 2026
Report: Polk, Charlotte, Lee metro areas among highest foreclosure rates in US

One in every 421 Lakeland-area homes received a foreclosure filing in the first half of 2026, while Florida posted the nation's highest statewide foreclosure rate, according to a national report.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Louis Llovio
  • August 4, 2026
Collier transit contract expires, 151 jobs to be cut

A Dallas transportation company is laying off the employees in September after losing its contract with Collier Area Transit.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • July 31, 2026
270 solar panels installed on Naples Airport campus

The solar array is located atop a newly constructed warehouse storage building.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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    By
  • Elizabeth Djinis
  • July 31, 2026
SWFL medical device firm, after raising $50M, aims for profitability

Catalyst OrthoScience, in the ongoing effort to turn a profit, leans on market timing and tweaking its products based on surgeons' feedback.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Superior Pools of Southwest Florida
  • July 31, 2026
From Vision to Reality: The Value of Choosing the Right Pool Builder

Installing or renovating a pool is often one of the largest investments a homeowner can make. From design and permitting to construction and finishing touches, the process requires careful planning, clear communication, and attention to detail.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • Elizabeth King
  • July 30, 2026
3 master-planned communities in region among top 5 in US for home sales

Lakewood Ranch earned the No. 2 spot for home sales among master-planned communities nationwide, according to real estate firm RCLCO.

  • Florida
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    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • July 30, 2026
Report: Property insurance lawsuits fell three years after legislative reforms

The state agency overseeing Florida's insurance industry reports the reforms that eliminated some attorneys' fees are helping bring down cost and increase competition.

  • Florida
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  • Louis Llovio
  • July 29, 2026
Sanibel Island condo reconstruction project set to start

Work will begin late next month on a new 14-unit community to replace its Ian-destroyed predecessor.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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