Frantz 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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Naples Airport to close Observation Deck temporarily on March 2

Naples Airport will temporarily close its Observation Deck for a series of improvement projects designed to improve the visitor experience for aviation enthusiasts. Starting March 2, the Observation Deck will be closed for about three weeks as crews restore and repaint the viewing platform, as well as perform necessary maintenance to the site’s public restroom.…

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Curran Young Construction begins work on Webbs Reserve clubhouse at Babcock Ranch

Curran Young Construction has begun work on a new clubhouse at Webbs Reserve Golf Club at Babcock Ranch. Construction of the new clubhouse, a 26,847-square-foot, free-standing facility began in mid-January 2026 and will continue throughout the year. “We’re honored to bring this vision to life for such a prestigious golf club,” said Chris Curran, CEO…

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Benson elected Vice Chairman of Affordable & Workforce Housing for Florida

Ryan Benson, co-owner of custom home building firm, A. Vernon Allen, has been named the Vice Chairman of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. The Florida Housing Finance Corporation administers affordable and workforce housing initiatives and programs for the State of Florida, as well as federally directed resources to the State programs. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis…

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John R. Wood Christie’s announces closed sales volume of $4.1 billion for 2025

John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate announced 2025 closed sales volume of $4.1 billion, surpassing its closest competitor by nearly one billion dollars and resulting from 4,252 closed residential transactions*, based on information from the Southwest Florida Multiple Listing Service (SWFLA MLS) for 1/1/2025 through 12/31/2025. This milestone marks the fifth consecutive year the firm…

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STOCK Development selected as featured builder in Vivid Shores

Stock Development, one of Southwest Florida’s leading luxury homebuilders, announced its selection as a luxury homebuilder in Pulte Homes for the premier residential community Vivid Shores in Bonita Springs. The newest luxury community will be hosting a Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, February 21st from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm to be located just east…

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Southwest Florida Housing Foundation breaks ground on The Arwyn

The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers’s nonprofit development arm, Southwest Florida Housing Foundation, broke ground on The Arwyn, a 230-unit family housing community that will replace the former Horizons Apartments. The Housing Authority and Foundation team gathered with community leaders, project partners and supporters on Feb. 10 for the groundbreaking. The reimagined…

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Curran Young celebrates completion of Kensington Golf & Country Club

Curran Young Construction has completed a major enhancement program at Kensington Golf & Country Club, culminating in a ribbon‑cutting ceremony held on Jan. 5, to reopen upgraded facilities and new amenities for members. The program modernizes the 30‑year‑old club’s core spaces and adds a resort‑style pool, positioning Kensington for the future with elevated dining, recreation…

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SWFBT Construction & Development Special Focus of March CRE Section

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Want to reach a targeted audience you will not reach anywhere else that may not be your client base today but will become your main source of clients in the future, including top revenue company executives in Lee and Collier counties? Currently, Southwest Florida Business Today® (SWFBT) features the SWFL Commercial Real Estate industry in every issue AT…

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MetroMaxx Recreational Vehicle & Boat Storage opens facility in Fort Myers

MetroMaxx Recreational Vehicle & Boat Storage has opened a new premium indoor storage facility in Fort Myers, offering fully enclosed, climate-controlled protection for boats, recreational vehicles, classic cars and other luxury vehicles. Constructed entirely of concrete, including concrete roofs, the MetroMaxx facility was intentionally designed so all 95 units within the property are climate-controlled, an…

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