Posts by Angelica
An Update – Planning for the Future: How COVID-19 will alter the Food Safety Landscape
Date: April 07, 2021 | Time: 12:00pm EST REGISTER NOW The University of South Florida M3 Center presents a follow up online panel entitled “An Update – Planning for the Future: How COVID-19 will alter the Food Safety Landscape” moderated by Dr. Joe Askren, University of South Florida. Join Carol Dover, President/CEO FRLA, John Horne, Owner Anna…
Read MoreLee & 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreFRLA 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…
Read MoreGovernor 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…
Read MorePPP 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…
Read MoreCushman & Wakefield | Commercial Property Southwest Florida brokers $370,000 sale of Fort Myers office space
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Mar. 31, 2021) – Smargasy RE Holdings LLC has purchased 3,246 square feet of office space located at 12545-12551 New Brittany Blvd., in Fort Myers, Florida from Jarold A. and Deborah Greenfield for $370,000. Gary Tasman, CEO and Principal Broker, and John Albion, Director and Broker, of Cushman and Wakefield | Commercial…
Read MoreJohn R. Wood Properties’ Quail West Realty signs cooperative agreement with Quail West Foundation
Naples, Fla. (March 30, 2021)— Phillip Wood, President and Chief Executive Officer of John R. Wood Properties and Tom Grifferty, Division Head of Quail West Realty, today announced that Quail West Realty has signed a cooperative agreement with The Quail West Foundation. The new arrangement combines the efforts of each group to promote the benefits of living in…
Read MoreLee & 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…
Read MoreSeagate 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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