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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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
The Horizon Foundation, Horizon Council and Lee County Economic Development Office have announced winners of the 2025 Industry Appreciation Awards. The 33rd annual awards program was held Oct. 24 at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center in Fort Myers, where local dignitaries joined business and community leaders in honoring Lee County businesses and individuals that drive…
Florida TaxWatch announces its 2025-2026 Executive Officers and Executive Committee Members as approved during the October 2025 Annual Meeting held in Orlando. The leadership team designations, comprised of statewide corporate and policy leaders, take effect immediately unless otherwise noted. For a complete list of Florida TaxWatch officers, at-large members, and board of trustees, please click…
Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida recently welcomed Congressman Byron Donalds, distinguished Laureates, and business and community leaders from across the region to the 2025 Laureate Society Luncheon, a celebration of collaboration and collective investment in the next generation of Southwest Florida’s workforce. The event highlighted Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida’s expanding impact in financial literacy, entrepreneurship,…
The Horizon Council, Horizon Foundation and Lee County Economic Development Office will host the 33rd Annual Industry Appreciation Awards at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, at Caloosa Sound Convention Center in Fort Myers. The event starts with an hour of networking opportunities followed by an awards luncheon. The program and presentation will recognize 22 finalists…
AT&T Fiber is now available to more than 10,000 residential locations in Bonita Springs, Golden Gate, Naples Manor, Naples Park and San Carlos. The newly launched network will give customers access to super-fast internet speeds up to 5-Gigs.1 “We’re excited bring our state-of-the art fiber network to Naples, giving residents and businesses access to fast,…