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Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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  • Louis Llovio
  • January 23, 2026
South Florida developer buys Shell Factory property in Fort Myers

The Boca Raton developer paid $3.92 for the former tourist attraction property, though "no final development plans have been announced."

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • January 21, 2026
Day care chain looks to add nine locations between Pasco and Fort Myers

Florida-based The Learning Experience is expanding statewide in the next two years with corporate- and franchise-owned locations.

  • Florida
    By
  • Anastasia Dawson
  • January 21, 2026
NCH announces $350M women's and children's care expansion in Naples

A new four-story, 156,000-square-foot women's and children's center will be built at NCH North Hospital in Naples through a collaboration with Miami's Nicklaus Children's Hospital.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • January 19, 2026
Fort Myers Beach cottages being rebuilt, will start at $2.6M

Construction has begun on the site of the Cottages of Paradise Point. The new homes will meet new resiliency standards and will be sold rather than rented.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 19, 2026
Nominations open for Business Observer's 2026 Top Contractors issue

Enter now to be in the issue — digital and print — scheduled to be published in March.

  • Florida
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  • Louis Llovio
  • January 18, 2026
$6.8 billion redevelopment plan gains supporters

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Florida Citizens' rates dropping nearly 10%, a $15 million renovation finishes in Naples, and a church buys a former radio station property in Tampa.

  • Florida
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  • Mark Gordon
  • January 16, 2026
Shuttered SWFL college lives on with $10M scholarship fund

Hodges University closed in August 2024.

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  • By Norlee Group
  • January 16, 2026
Norlee Group: Full-Service Solutions, United by One Vision

Founded with a clear mission to raise the standard in electrical contracting, Norlee Group (NLG) is built on a foundation of integrity, quality, and lasting relationships.

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  • Louis Llovio
  • January 14, 2026
Commercial developer pays $14 million for Fort Myers land

The property is on State Road 82 near Lehigh Acres.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • January 13, 2026
DeSantis says Florida Citizens insurance rates to fall as much as 10%

The governor and Florida’s Office of Insurance Regulation say reforms have led to falling rates as the industry rebounds in the state.

  • Florida
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • January 13, 2026
7 Gulf Coast master-planned communities among top 50 in US

John Burns Research & Consulting ranks the country's top master-planned communities based on 2025 sales.

  • Florida
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  • Mark Gordon
  • January 12, 2026
SWFL community bank completes $4M new branch project

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank's new McGregor Boulevard branch is open for business.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • Louis Llovio
  • January 11, 2026
$1B mixed-use project signs up new investor

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a homebuilder plans for 2,200 new homes in SWFL, affordable housing for seniors opens in Pinellas County, and a home/garden retailer expands into Venice.

  • Florida
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  • Louis Llovio
  • January 9, 2026
Challenges await as Hoffmann prepares to take over Iowa newspaper chain

The founder of the Hoffmann Family of Cos. will become chairman of Lee Enterprises after $51 million stock purchase.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • Mark Gordon
  • January 9, 2026
Naples country club completes $15M, '2.0' renovation project

Countryside Golf & Country Club project was also under budget.

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