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Manhattan Construction Company has broken ground on its new Southwest Florida office at 14161 Jetport Loop, Fort Myers. The new regional 53,000 square foot office represents a major community investment, bringing more than 300 jobs to Lee County and reinforcing Manhattan Construction Company’s long-term commitment to the region and its growing construction market. Once completed,…
Last fiscal year, the city awarded $150,000 in grants to support local organizations, groups and individual artists within the City of Fort Myers. For this annual opportunity, the city has again committed $150,000 to help sustain arts and cultural programming in the community. An informational webinar will be held on Wednesday, April 15 from 3-4 p.m. to provide…
The Lee Board of County Commissioners continued its commitment Tuesday to rebuilding and expanding the Fort Myers Beach fishing pier, voting to award a $11.7 million construction contract for the project. The reconstruction by RJ Gorman Contracting LLC will extend the pier to roughly 1,000 feet long and 12 feet wide, or more than 70%…
Aspiring entrepreneurs thinking about starting a business, or who have launched but need some mentoring, are encouraged to apply for the Goodwill Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Institute. The MicroEnterprise Institute is a six-week training program that helps emerging entrepreneurs start new ventures and grow small businesses. Graduates complete a comprehensive training course and prepare a solid plan…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…