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Olde Florida Motorcoach & RV Resort breaks ground on new public grill & rally center
Olde Florida Motorcoach & RV Resort will officially break ground on its 10,000 sq. ft. Grill & Rally Center on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 11 am. The ceremony will take place onsite at the resort and will be followed by a reception featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres from 12 to 2 pm. This new development…
Read MoreLondon Bay announces the opening of first tower for The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay
London Bay Development Group announces the completion and delivery of its first residential tower for The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay, known as “South Tower,” one of two 22-story buildings that will together span nearly a mile of pristine waterfront and offer 224 residences in total. This milestone signals a defining moment in the ongoing transformation…
Read MoreEdison Awards extends ‘day pass’ for SWFL businesses, entrepreneurs
Organizers of the 2026 Edison Awards are extending an exclusive ticket offer to Southwest Florida business owners, executives and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to experience the future of innovation coming to life. The special ticket package grants access to the Innovators Showcase and Innovators Forum, a pair of events on April 16 that offer sneak…
Read MoreCape Coral-Fort Myers ranks #6 for women-owned businesses
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL ranks #6 among medium-sized U.S. metros in CoworkingCafe’s latest study on best locations for women-owned businesses. The ranking, based on a range of economic, workforce, and entrepreneurship metrics, highlights the area’s strong environment for women entrepreneurs. Here’s what’s driving its performance: A growing base of women-owned businesses Women-owned businesses account for 23.1% of all firms in the metro, ranking #8 among medium-sized metros for…
Read MoreLee Commissioners approve loan agreements to rehabilitate 484 affordable rental units
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to approve loan agreements to rehabilitate 484 affordable rental units at multi-family affordable housing developments. The projects are using part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery allocation to Lee County. Hurricane Ian made landfall in Lee County on Sept. 28,…
Read MoreUF/IFAS and FAMU expand Small Farm Start-Up School to empower next generation of farmers
For anyone who’s dreamed of becoming the owner of their own farm, the journey can feel daunting. Between business planning, marketing and the unique challenges of producing goods in a dynamic economic environment, getting a business off the ground can feel like an up-hill battle. That’s why the University of Florida Institute of Food and…
Read MoreSmall businesses may be eligible for tariff refunds
On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose tariffs. Main Street Alliance, a national non-profit non-partisan network of over 30,000 small business owners, aiming to center the economic and political power of local independent businesses, shared on February 23,…
Read MoreSanCap Chamber ribbon-cutting hails the reopening of Courtside Steakhouse
Top-level steaks and a continued long history of hospitality resonate in the reopening of Courtside Steakhouse at Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa, 17260 Harbour Point Drive in Fort Myers. SanCap Chamber recognized its member’s accomplishment with a ribbon-cutting on March 9. “We are so proud, as a valued partner with Sanibel Harbour, to see…
Read MoreHorizon Foundation headlines local sponsors of 2026 Edison Awards
Southwest Florida businesses and organizations, led by the Horizon Foundation, are backing a global awards celebration being held in their backyard this April. The Horizon Foundation, which raises private-sector money to support economic development efforts in Lee County, is a Platinum Sponsor of the 2026 Edison Awards, an international competition that celebrates innovation and ingenuity.…
Read MoreFrantz EyeCare expands to meet demand
Frantz EyeCare announced its new Cape Coral location on Del Prado Boulevard South. The new facility begins seeing patients on Monday and offers significantly more space, enabling Frantz EyeCare to serve a greater number of patients while maintaining the comprehensive, personalized care the practice is known for. The expanded office is designed to accommodate the…
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