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Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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  • 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.

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  • Louis Llovio
  • May 17, 2023
$26.8 million awarded for road project to address Lee County growth

With the population in Lee expected to top 1 million in less than 30 years, the county is looking to ease congestion.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • May 15, 2023
Soap company adds trio of stores across Florida

Naples Soap Co. overcame multiple post-Hurricane Ian challenges.

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  • May 15, 2023
Top commercial real estate transactions for May 2-8 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

An auto dealership sale in St. Pete for $26.2 million highlights this week's transactions.

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  • May 14, 2023
Maryland firm buys Tesla sales and service center for $26.25 million

A Tesla facility sells, a property is flipped, and a build-to-rent deal is done top the week's commercial real estate news.

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  • May 10, 2023
Naples entrepreneur inks high-growth deals

David Ogden has purchased two local printing businesses in the last two years — and he’s looking for more.

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  • May 9, 2023
Call center giant debuts $28M SWFL facility

Construction began in 2019.

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  • May 9, 2023
Luxury Naples resort, reopening after major post-Ian expansion, will hire 300

The hotel will open in July with most of its staff back and a new club lounge, eateries and redesigned rooms.

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  • May 9, 2023
Business Observer celebrates six top entrepreneurs

Event featured a panel conversation and three videos.

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  • May 9, 2023
Startup SWFL bank adds office less than a year after debut

Gulf Coast Business Bank raised more than $20 million prior to opening.

  • Finance
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  • Louis Llovio
  • May 8, 2023
DeSantis bans TikTok and the sale of agricultural land to China

The Florida governor signed bills limiting the sale of property to the Chinese government and restricting access to apps like TikTok in schools and government buildings.

  • Florida
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  • May 8, 2023
Florida gains 58,000 New Yorkers, $11B in income

Florida leads the country in gaining residents, according to newly analyzed IRS data.

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  • Steven Benna
  • May 8, 2023
Top commercial real estate transactions for April 25-May 1 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A downtown Naples hotel deal, for $13.63 million, highlights this week's transactions.

  • Transactions
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  • May 8, 2023
Developer gets $26 million in financing for Tampa cold storage project

Two hotels changing hands and an apartment complex selling top the week's commercial real estate news.

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  • May 5, 2023
Fort Myers center expands list of tenants with two restaurants

The Bell Tower center expects McGregor’s Public House and La Ola Surfside Restaurant to be open this spring.

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