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UF/IFAS and FAMU expand Small Farm Start-Up School to empower next generation of farmers

03/17/2026

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…

Small businesses may be eligible for tariff refunds

03/13/2026

On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose tariffs. Main Street Alliance, a national non-profit non-partisan network of over 30,000 small business owners, aiming to center the economic and political power of local independent businesses, shared on February 23,…

SanCap Chamber ribbon-cutting hails the reopening of Courtside Steakhouse

03/12/2026

Top-level steaks and a continued long history of hospitality resonate in the reopening of Courtside Steakhouse at Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa, 17260 Harbour Point Drive in Fort Myers. SanCap Chamber recognized its member’s accomplishment with a ribbon-cutting on March 9. “We are so proud, as a valued partner with Sanibel Harbour, to see…

Horizon Foundation headlines local sponsors of 2026 Edison Awards

03/05/2026

Southwest Florida businesses and organizations, led by the Horizon Foundation, are backing a global awards celebration being held in their backyard this April. The Horizon Foundation, which raises private-sector money to support economic development efforts in Lee County, is a Platinum Sponsor of the 2026 Edison Awards, an international competition that celebrates innovation and ingenuity.…

Frantz EyeCare expands to meet demand

03/01/2026

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…

CAPTRUST expands with Suncoast Prosperity Advisors

03/01/2026

CAPTRUST Financial Advisors announced Suncoast Prosperity Advisors, a wealth management practice and division of Suncoast Equity Management, based in Tampa, has joined CAPTRUST. Suncoast Prosperity Advisors provides comprehensive wealth management services to private wealth clients through tailored financial planning and deep investment expertise. The practice is led by President Jeff Strouse, supported by a team…

Suffolk breaks ground on phase 1 of Estero Sports Park Complex

02/28/2026

Suffolk, one of the largest builders in Florida, broke ground on Phase 1 for the first of its kind Estero Sports Park. The groundbreaking milestone is a significant step forward in delivering the sports complex that will serve as a shared recreational destination for the region’s families, residents and visitors of all ages with state-of-the-art…

Naples Airport to close Observation Deck temporarily on March 2

02/25/2026

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.…

Millennium Physician Group and Lee Health announce strategic partnership

02/25/2026

Southwest Florida’s senior population is growing, and navigating Medicare and chronic health conditions is becoming increasingly complex. To better support older adults in managing their health, Millennium Physician Group, a Mosaic Health Company and one of Florida’s largest physician-led primary care organizations, has entered into a strategic partnership with Lee Health. Together, the organizations will…

Benson elected Vice Chairman of Affordable & Workforce Housing for Florida

02/24/2026

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…