Commercial Real Estate

SWFBT CRE Special 2025 Ad Rates

03/31/2025

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. April 9 and ad space and proof 5pm Fri. April 11. System ready ad…

Stevens Construction begins Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida

03/19/2025

Stevens Construction has started construction of Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida’s newest location, located at 169 W. Hickpochee Ave. in LaBelle, announced Daniel Adams, Stevens Construction executive vice president and partner. Designed in an L-shaped layout, the new 20,785-square-foot facility will house pediatrics, dental and social services under one roof. One side of the…

GL Homes launches Valencia Harbor in Fort Myers

03/06/2025

GL Homes, one of Florida’s largest privately owned homebuilders, is launching sales at Valencia Harbor, its 55+ active adult community in Fort Myers, during its model home grand opening on Saturday, March 8. Located on Buckingham Road, near State Road 80, Valencia Harbor will feature modern homes priced from the mid $330,000s, offering an array…

Contribute to This March Edition

03/04/2025

As you may know, Southwest Florida Business Today has been publishing its “Commercial RE Market” for the past eight years. “Commercial RE Market” is a quarterly look at commercial real estate trends and topics in Southwest Florida. The April issue deadlines for editorial content 5pm Wed. March 12 and ad space and proof deadline is 5pm Fri. March 14. System ready material is due by noon Mon. March 17. The…

PulteGroup pilots its first robotic-built home at Babcock Ranch

03/03/2025

PulteGroup has successfully executed its first-ever robotic-built home, marking a major milestone in the future of home construction. Using cutting-edge Hadrian X robotic brick-laying technology developed by Australian-based FBR, the structural walls of the home were constructed in the company’s DiVosta community of TerraWalk, located at Babcock Ranch, America’s first solar-powered town. The demonstration represents…

Stevens Construction completes Sanibel Community Church

03/03/2025

Stevens Construction has completed renovations and repairs at Sanibel Community Church located at 1740 Periwinkle Way, announced Dan Adams, executive vice president/partner, Stevens Construction, Inc. Serving Sanibel residents and guests since 1914, Sanibel Community Church was heavily damaged in Hurricane Ian. Stevens Construction completed renovations in multiple phases, allowing them to continue serving the community.…

DoubleTree by Hilton hotel now open at Bell Tower Shops following full renovation

03/03/2025

After nearly two years of renovation and conversion, the DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops has officially opened. The former Crowne Plaza Hotel announced its transformation in 2023, introducing the first DoubleTree by Hilton location in Fort Myers. Renovations began with the extensive revamping of the hotel’s 225 guest rooms in 2023.…

Candle-making bar coming to Coconut Point Mall

03/03/2025

Sea Love Candle Bar and Boutique announced it will be opening its newest location at Coconut Point Mall on March 9. Inspired by the beauty and tranquility of the ocean, Sea Love’s candles and lifestyle boutique are meant to inspire guests to experience something special and unique. “We believe the community will truly enjoy the…

CRA approves commercial property improvement grant for downtown

03/01/2025

The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency recently approved a Commercial Property Improvement Matching Grant for the Downtown redevelopment area. The grant is in the not-to-exceed amount of $50,000 for The Broadway LLC’s property, The Franklin Shops, located at 2200 First St. The grant will be used to replace damaged glass blocks on the frontage and side…

Castellanos & Tramonte Architects Awarded Design for New Hurricane-Resilient Fire Station on Pine Island

02/14/2025

Castellanos & Tramonte Architects has been awarded the design contract for the new Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Station #2, a state-of-the-art facility built to withstand extreme weather conditions in this critical barrier island location. The new station, located at 5051 Stringfellow Rd. in St. James City, will replace the existing structure, which has endured multiple hurricanes over the years.…