Lee & Associates Names Derek Bornhorst President

FORT MYERS/NAPLES, Fla. (March 30, 2021) — Derek Bornhorst has been named president of Lee & Associates in Southwest Florida as the commercial real estate firm grows its presence in the region. Bornhorst, a perennial top producer at Lee, has represented numerous blue-chip companies expanding in Southwest Florida since he joined Lee & Associates in…

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The American Heart Association recognizes B & I’s Vice President as 2021 Volunteer of the Year.

Fort Myers, FL (March 31, 2021): The American Heart Association recently recognized Jason Grabowski, Executive Vice President/COO of B & I Contractors, as its 2021 Volunteer of the Year. The award recognizes Grabowski’s exceptional commitment to the organization, including his continued efforts to help the Association build new volunteer relationships in the community and further…

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FRLA continues working to keep all Florida restaurants informed

Following President Biden’s signing of the American Rescue Plan, FRLA has been working to keep all Florida restaurants informed on the likely application requirements and process for funding through the $28.6 Billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). While the Small Business Administration (SBA) will oversee the program, it had not yet released guidance or an application. Despite…

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Governor Ron DeSantis Signs SB 72 – Civil Liability for Damages Relating to COVID-19

Tallahassee, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis signed CS/SB 72 – Civil Liability for Damages Relating to COVID-19. The bill provides crucial liability protection to individuals, businesses, educational institutions, religious organizations, and health care providers for liability claims related to COVID-19. Governor DeSantis was joined at the bill signing by Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, Senate President Wilton…

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PPP Deadline Extended to Continue Aid to Small Businesses

On March 30, just one day before the original expiration deadline of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), President Biden signed into law legislation moving the application deadline from March 31 to May 31. The legislation separates the application deadline and the approval deadline for PPP and PPP2 loans, alleviating concerns by borrowers and lenders regarding…

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Lee & Associates Names Derek Bornhorst President

FORT MYERS/NAPLES, Fla. (March 30, 2021) — Derek Bornhorst has been named president of Lee & Associates in Southwest Florida as the commercial real estate firm grows its presence in the region. Bornhorst, a perennial top producer at Lee, has represented numerous blue-chip companies expanding in Southwest Florida since he joined Lee & Associates in…

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Seagate to Develop 40 Acres of Land at Alico Road and I-75

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Seagate Development Group is developing 40 acres of commercial land at Alico Road and I-75 in Fort Myers. Closing on this transaction occurred last month, with Shawn Stoneburner of Cushman and Wakefield – Commercial Property Southwest Florida having represented the seller and Derek Bornhorst of Lee & Associates having represented the buyer.  With one tenant already…

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