Posts by Jacob Ogles
CRA approves improvement matching grants for Cleveland Avenue
The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) recently approved Commercial Property Improvement Matching Grants for the Cleveland Ave. redevelopment area. The first grant was awarded to CVL Myers’ property located at 2960-2976 Cleveland in the not-to-exceed amount of $45,462.38. The grant will be used to replace soffit/fascia and a canopy as well as exterior patching and…
Read MorePremier Cardiology Care acquires $1.58 million medical office
Mike Rivera of Saggio Realty announced the successful sale of four office condominiums located at 13450 Parker Commons Blvd, Fort Myers. The transaction, which closed and finalized in early January 2026, totaled $1,580,000. Mike Rivera represented the buyer, Highpoint Real Estate FL, an entity associated with Premier Cardiology Care. Led by Board Certified Cardiologist Dr. Turalic, the practice…
Read MoreEverpath Partners and Cogent Bank announce strategic agreement
Everpath Partners (Everpath) and Cogent Bank (Cogent) announce a strategic agreement and minority growth equity investment that brings together Cogent’s full-service commercial banking platform and Everpath’s expertise in middle-market mergers and acquisitions advisory and private capital solutions. This partnership expands both firms’ abilities to serve middle-market and emerging growth companies throughout the United States. As part of the agreement, Cogent has made a minority growth equity investment…
Read MoreLee Clerk completes property fraud prevention pilot program
After being chosen as the only county in Florida to conduct a property fraud prevention pilot program, Lee County Clerk and Comptroller Kevin Karnes is proud to announce the program is complete and a legislative report outlining the pilot’s overview, successes, challenges, and further recommendations has been compiled and sent to state leaders. The two-year…
Read MoreBabcock Ranch becomes nation’s 4th top-selling master planned community
Babcock Ranch, America’s first solar-powered town, ranked as the 4th top selling master-planned community in the United States, according to year-end reports by both RCLCO and John Burns Research and Consulting, while the national real estate market faced sizable headwinds in 2025. In a year characterized by varying market challenges, Babcock Ranch achieved an unprecedented 1,066 net…
Read MoreBonaquist | Allen earns national recognition for $7 million settlement
Bonaquist | Allen Attorneys at Law has been recognized by TopVerdict.com for securing one of the Top 50 Wrongful Death Settlements in the United States recently. The firm, which actually ranked in the top 25, earned this distinction for achieving a $7 million settlement on behalf of its client. “This recognition reflects our firm’s ongoing commitment to…
Read MoreNaples Airport Authority appoints Brad Fagan as director of community relations and communications
The Naples Airport Authority has hired Brad Fagan, an experienced communication leader and U.S. Navy veteran, as director of communications to plan and direct strategy for the organization’s community relations department. Fagan’s responsibilities include internal and external communications, community relations and outreach, internal and external branding, noise abatement initiatives and oversight of programs that maintain…
Read MoreSanCap Chamber welcomes back iconic Anchor Inn
The ribbon has been cut, the website anchorinnsanibel.com is live, and, on Feb. 1, the iconic Anchor Inn & Cottages at 1245 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, begins accepting reservations. The SanCap Chamber kicked off the celebration with a ribbon-cutting on Jan. 20. “What a festive occasion it was!” said John Lai, SanCap Chamber president and chief executive…
Read MoreRestoration efforts for Crescent Beach Family Park beginning on Fort Myers Beach
Efforts to restore Crescent Beach Family Park are now underway on Fort Myers Beach and are expected to be completed this summer, weather permitting. The Lee Board of County Commissioners awarded a $1.3 million construction contract to Vantage Construction Services in December 2025. The project includes: Shade structures and utility connections for an ADA-compliant modular…
Read MoreHenderson Franklin welcomes Patrick Hodges as an associate
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, is welcoming Patrick Hodges as an associate attorney in the firm’s Business & Tax and Estate Planning Departments. He practices from the firm’s Bonita Springs office. Hodges will focus his practice on tax planning for businesses and individuals, as well as on estate planning matters in which…
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