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Cameratta Companies celebrates groundbreaking of Estero’s Kingston community
Cameratta Companies celebrated a construction milestone in the development of its newest community, Kingston, with a groundbreaking event that included company executives, elected officials, project partners and community leaders. The Nov. 13 groundbreaking came as site work transitions to construction, and comes years after Cameratta Companies proposed initial development plans. Kingston is one of the…
Read MoreB&I Contractors plays key role in RSW terminal expansion
B&I Contractors, Inc., is honored to play a key role in the ongoing expansion of Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). The RSW Phase 2 terminal expansion project adds a new Concourse E accompanied by a terminal expansion that is approximately 513,000 square feet and includes 14 gates, 9 security checkpoints, and baggage claim areas. B&I’s…
Read MoreSBA relief available to small businesses and nonprofits affected by drought
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Florida of the Dec. 8 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by the drought occurring Feb. 11, 2025. The disaster declaration covers the counties of Broward, Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Martin, Okeechobee,…
Read MoreCameratta Companies to celebrate groundbreaking for Kingston on Nov. 13
Cameratta Companies will celebrate construction for its newest residential community in Estero, Kingston, with a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 12:30 p.m. The ceremony will be held at Kingston, 22500 Corkscrew Road in Estero and include company executives, elected officials, project partners and community leaders. Kingston is one of the largest master-planned developments ever…
Read MorePrecision Healthcare Specialists acquires ENT & Allergy Specialists of Florida
Precision Healthcare Specialists, a growing practice of multidisciplinary physicians across Southwest Florida, has acquired ENT & Allergy Specialists of Florida. The addition expands Precision’s roster of ear, nose and throat specialists to eight doctors across five locations in Lee and Collier counties. Otolaryngologists offer comprehensive care for a wide range of ear, nose and throat…
Read MoreSunshine Ace Hardware opens Pelican Bay store in Naples
Sunshine Ace Hardware has opened its newest store at The Marketplace at Pelican Bay, co-anchoring the shopping center with Publix in a space previously home to Stein Mart. The Pelican Bay store, which occupies approximately 20,000 square feet, opened Nov. 1 and features separate commercial paint, grilling and fishing departments, as well as a wide…
Read MoreLee Commissioners vote to award state grants to partners for affordable housing
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to award about $4.4 million in State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) grant agreements to local partners for affordable housing. The grants will provide assistance to 45 very low and 29 low-income households including 41 households that include individuals with special needs. The SHIP program is solely funded by…
Read MoreCorporate Investment Business Brokers expands portfolio with acquisition of CRE Consultants
Corporate Investment Business Brokers, a leading Southwest Florida firm specializing in the sale and acquisition of businesses, announced the acquisition of CRE Consultants, a premier provider of commercial real estate and property management services. The strategic move brings together two established market leaders under one corporate umbrella, expanding the range of integrated solutions available to…
Read MoreSand Sculpting Championship returns to Fort Myers Beach
The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce will welcome back one of Southwest Florida’s most beloved signature events — the 35th Annual American Sand Sculpting Championship, returning to Fort Myers Beach November 20 – 24, 2025. In just a few weeks, the shores of Fort Myers Beach will be transformed into an open-air gallery as more…
Read MoreCRA Executive Director Hylton-Terry elected as FRA President
The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) announced Executive Director Michele Hylton-Terry has been elected President of the Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA). The election took place during the FRA’s 2025 Annual Conference held last week, where redevelopment professionals from across the state gathered to share innovative ideas and best practices in community revitalization. As President,…
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