Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Amanda Postma, Jim Stinson
August 28, 2023

Area electric utility companies restoring power after Idalia makes landfall

More than 16,000 Florida Power and Light customers are currently without power.

Florida

Steven Benna
August 28, 2023

Top commercial real estate transactions for Aug. 8-14 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A Tampa apartment complex selling for $87.5 million highlights the week's transactions.

Transactions

Louis Llovio
August 27, 2023

$19.8 million price drop for 5,500-acre Collier property

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a manufacturing facility is being built in Tampa, a Fort Myers supplier sells its property and moves, and a Bradenton office building sells.

Florida

Jim Stinson
August 25, 2023

International CPA turns Fort Myers into her global business hub

Marie Grasmeier didn't fret about starting an international tax accounting firm.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Amanda Postma
August 25, 2023

Passionate entrepreneur on a fight against hunger

Stuart Haniff has been on a mission to end hunger after learning an important lesson from his father at a young age. If he doesn't do it, then who will?

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Mark Gordon
August 25, 2023

Builder learns how to embrace change, work on self-improvement

Marc Devisse overcame opening a restaurant during COVID, which now serves as a confidence-booster for other ventures — and his personal life.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Louis Llovio
August 24, 2023

Medical practice's lease is largest in Collier County this year

Meliora Healthcare, which was recently started by three doctors, has opened a 14,139-square-foot office in Naples.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Louis Llovio
August 24, 2023

Naples startup helps homebuyers avoid real estate commissions

Listella, an online home listing service, looks to shake up traditional real estate sales by injecting technology and simplifying the process.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Louis Llovio
August 21, 2023

Trucking company bankruptcy costs state 524 jobs, 116 locally

The most recent slate of job cuts brings the number of layoffs announced across the region in the past week to more than 400.

Florida

Steven Benna
August 21, 2023

Top commercial real estate transactions for Aug. 1-7 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

Naples land deals worth more than $28 million highlight the week's transactions.

Transactions

Louis Llovio
August 20, 2023

Gym buildings sale brings $94M, Pasco and Hillsborough locations included

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a local Manatee developer keeps growing, a popular restaurant chain — finally — opens in Estero and a New York power company leases space in Ybor City.