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SWFBT CRE Special 2025 Ad Rates
As you may know, SWFBT has been publishing its monthly “Commercial RE Update” for the past TEN years! It is a snapshot of commercial real estate trends and topics in Southwest Florida. The next issue deadlines for editorial content 5pm Wed. Aug. 13 and ad space and proof 5pm Fri. Aug. 15. System ready ad…
Read MoreGCIP’s Savage surpasses $411.5 million in 2025 sales
Gulf Coast International Properties announced Principal Tim P. Savage, P.A. has reached significant milestones in 2025, with more than $411.5 million in total residential volume closed or pending year-to-date. Of that total, over $258.5 million represents new construction transactions, based on data reported by the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and non-MLS sources. These results reaffirm…
Read MoreCoolest housing markets? Florida has two in the top 5
According to a new report from ConsumerAffairs, two of the five coolest housing markets are in Florida. Naples has the coolest housing market in the country, with 88.7% of homes selling below their listing price over a three-month period. The median time for homes to spend on the market is 67 days, and only 3.3% of homes sold above list…
Read MoreState arts funding announced, applications open
Article submitted by United Arts Collier After last year’s total statewide veto of arts funding, this year’s Florida state budget marks restoration of support for arts and cultural organizations across the state. The 2025–2026 budget, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, includes significant arts and culture funding through the Department of State’s Division of Arts and…
Read MoreSWFBT CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL FOCUS OF AUGUST CRE SECTION
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…
Read MoreSWFBT’S “TRADE SHOW IN PRINT AND ONLINE”
We hope all is well and that you are enjoying the summer months! In the August edition of Southwest Florida Business Today, we are featuring a “Trade Show In Print And Online”: a showcase of business services and products owners need to run their operations. So “join us at the trade show” by purchasing an ad…
Read MoreEdison National Bank/Bank of the Islands giving program hits $150,000 milestone
Bank of the Islands has reached an important milestone in its “We Love Our Islands” corporate philanthropy program. The “We Love Our Islands” program has funded donations to 45 nonprofits, houses of worship, first responders and service organizations working to enrich our island community. With the most recent gifts, the “We Love Our Islands” program…
Read MoreYouth Leadership Collier Class of 2025 graduates from program
The Leadership Collier Foundation, an affiliate of the Greater Naples Chamber, announced the successful completion of its 2025 Youth Leadership Collier Class. The innovative leadership program concluded with a graduation ceremony on June 13. Youth Leadership Collier is specifically designed for rising high school seniors in Collier County. The one-week program features a weekend retreat,…
Read MoreFlorida Department of Environmental Protection honors BSU with statewide award
Bonita Springs Utilities was honored by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection with the 2024 Domestic Wastewater Plant Operations Excellence Award for its East Water Reclamation Facility in recognition of outstanding treatment plant operations, maintenance and compliance. “This award is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our operations team,” said Andy Koebel, BSU…
Read MoreBloom to bring affordable housing to essential workers
An affordable housing community is coming to Fort Myers, marking a significant step forward in addressing the region’s pressing need for attainable housing. Located on Hanson Street in Fort Myers, Bloom is being developed by Renaissance Development Group, in collaboration with Lee County and the City of Fort Myers. The 336-unit community will offer high-quality,…
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