Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Louis Llovio
March 13, 2023

Florida's new insurance commissioner loses interim tag

The Financial Service’s Commission has approved Gov. Ron DeSantis' pick for Office of Insurance Regulation, Michael Yaworsky.

News

Steven Benna
March 13, 2023

Top commercial real estate transactions for Feb. 28 to March 7 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

An apartment complex sale in Naples, for $125 million, leads the week's transactions.

Transactions

Louis Llovio
March 13, 2023

5,500 acres primed for residential development hit market for $58M

An NBA legend building affordable housing units, a Swiss food and beverage giant getting a new office, and a penthouse selling for $5.2 million top the week's commercial real estate news.

Commercial Real Estate

Louis Llovio
March 11, 2023

Legislators work to prevent enemy governments from buying Florida land

The Legislature will consider bills that will keep foreign governments or people tied to them from owning property near military bases and agricultural land.

Commercial Real Estate

Louis Llovio
March 10, 2023

Florida's new environmentalists: The real estate industry?

More and more often, those leading the charge for the state to become more environmentally friendly are the people who were once seen as villains.

Commercial Real Estate

Beth Luberecki
March 9, 2023

Emphasis on estate-planning services drives revenue surge at Naples law firm

Quarles & Brady has seen a sizable post-pandemic influx of wealth into the area.

Mark Gordon
March 8, 2023

Pickleball competition heats up — with millions of dollars at stake

A variety of entrepreneurs in the region are racing to get into — or get ahead — in the business of pickleball, with soon-to-be national leagues, all-encompassing social and sports clubs, and more.

Strategies

Mark Gordon
March 7, 2023

Fleming’s, P.F. Chang’s founder to launch new Chinese concept in Naples

PJK Neighborhood Chinese officially opens March 14.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Beth Luberecki
March 7, 2023

Plumbing pro takes high-tech, professional approach to essential service

After going through two prior incarnations of his plumbing company, entrepreneur John Verhof has hit on a concept built for the long haul.

Entrepreneurs

Louis Llovio
March 6, 2023

Industry panel: Expect fewer amenities in new residential developments

Industry insiders discuss the residential market and how, with rising costs and a diminished appetite for debt, developers are likely to cut down on extras.