Slowdown? What slowdown?: Judging from the building-permit data in Lee County, you wouldn't think there's a construction slowdown looming.The optimist: Just when you thought hurricanes, insurance shocks and rising interest rates were starting to choke off the phenomenal growth of Florida's housing market, at least one economist is staying positive.Neogenomics profitable: Neogenomics, a small Fort Myers-based genetic cancer-testing firm recently achieved its first quarterly profit.Remarkable individual:Ali Ebrahimi, president/owner of Houston-based Ersa Grae Corp. and developer of downtown Sarasota's prominent Plaza at Five Points, has a remarkable personal story.Chico's is buying low: The stock of Fort Myers-based Chico's FAS has been hit hard this spring following disappointing sales numbers.
