Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Louis Llovio
May 23, 2023

State pays $97 million to protect 38,848 acres from development

Twelve Florida landowners, including in Polk and Charlotte counties, agree to sell conservation easements to the state in deal aimed at persevering Florida's ecosystem.

Florida

Mark Gordon
May 23, 2023

SWFL specialty food company woos Kroger, Walmart executive

Brady Smallwood worked at industry giants for five years prior to this new role.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Louis Llovio
May 22, 2023

Developer gets $54 million loan for Naples apartments

With the loan in place, construction of the Marlowe Naples complex will begin in a matter of days.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Steven Benna
May 22, 2023

Top commercial real estate transactions for May 9-15 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A Pasco apartment deal, for nearly $17 million, highlights the week's transactions.

Transactions

Louis Llovio
May 21, 2023

Miami investor launches $250M multifamily fund targeting Tampa

A Tampa office building sells, a top real estate firm consolidates, and a major price drop top the week's commercial real estate news.

Commercial Real Estate

Beth Luberecki
May 19, 2023

Strategy shift pays off for locally based homebuilder

No longer one of the little guys, Fort Myers-based Christopher Alan Homes — a $142M business — keeps expanding in Southwest Florida and statewide.

Strategies

Mark Gordon
May 18, 2023

Prominent SWFL engineering firm founded in 1966 has been sold

Hole Montes’ 65-person payroll will remain with the new company.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Louis Llovio
May 18, 2023

Beachfront communities grapple with post-hurricane rebuilding issues

The mayors of Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel spoke at a Real Estate Investment Society meeting about their cities since Hurricane Ian. The future is in flux as leaders respond to multiple demands.