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Lee County officials on Jan. 14, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Alico Road Widening Project at ITEC Park Drive, just north of Alico Road on Innovation Lane. Lee County Department of Transportation recently completed the 2.2-mile road-widening project from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Airport Haul Road. The road, which previously was a two-lane undivided highway, is now a four-lane divided…
This week, Governor DeSantis released his Florida Leads Budget Recommendations for 2021-2022. On the tourism front, the Governor recommends investing $50 million for VISIT FLORIDA’s marketing programs, the same amount as in the current fiscal year, to continue showcasing that Florida is once again open and safe for tourists from throughout the U.S. and the world. FRLA continues…
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce will host a panel discussion on Wednesday, Feb. 17 to review the latest on business development for Fort Myers and surrounding Lee County. The panel will include guest speakers John Talmage, director of the Lee County Economic Development Office, Michele Hylton-Terry, executive director of the Fort Myers Community…
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity announced that statewide, the number of private-sector jobs increased 9,800, up 0.1% from October 2020. Florida’s unemployment rate was 6.4% in November 2020. Florida’s labor force was up 49,000 (+0.5%) over the month. The Fort Myers area private-sector employment decreased by 8,300 jobs (-3.5%) over the year. The Fort Myers area’s unemployment…
The Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation has awarded $15,000 in support of The Immokalee Foundation’s ACT/SAT Test Prep program for Immokalee High School students. The foundation’s Career Pathways programs – including ACT/SAT preparation – serves and supports Immokalee students who seek higher education through academic success, for which they need access to quality prep materials and…
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 3, 2021) – Pine Ridge RV & Boat Storage is now open in Fort Myers, offering larger storage bays, enhanced security features and onsite amenities. Southwest Florida’s newest storage facility contains 127 universal rental units for RVs and boats in 30-, 40-, 50- and 70-foot storage bays that can accommodate large…
Apprenticeships, on-the-job training and certifications FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 2, 2021) – Many manufacturers are facing a growing demand for products and supplies. To stay ahead of the curve, manufacturers realize the need to sharpen the skills of their workforce. To address this growing need, Southwest Regional Manufacturers Association (SRMA) will host the “Accelerating Workforce…
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan.18, 2021) — Seagate Development Group has completed Conditioned Air’s new operations center. This comes after six weeks of site clearing and utilities preparation as well as five months of construction. Located at 14550 Global Parkway in Fort Myers, the 41,745-square-foot facility is supporting the company’s growth throughout Lee, Collier and Charlotte…
This infographic reflects activity in the December 2020 Market Report. Download a pdf of the infographic HERE The full December 2020 Market Report will be released via email on Friday, January 22, 2020 at noon and available at www.NaplesArea.com
Bonita Springs, FL | January 20, 2021 — According to the Bonita Springs-Estero REALTORS® (BER), the year 2020 finished with increased buyer interest and demand not seen in years, despite COVID-19. However, buyers in the market are still facing inventory challenges, as there are currently just 774 actively listed properties in Bonita Spring and Estero – an…