Commercial Real Estate

Models are now open at Pulte’s new Ventana Pointe in Naples

01/12/2022

Naples homebuyers can now tour a pair of beautifully decorated model homes that showcase the opportunities in Ventana Pointe, the newly opened community by Pulte Homes off Immokalee Road offering an exclusive 77 homesites and private neighborhood amenities. Activity has taken off in the new 37-acre North Naples community, attracting families, empty-nesters, and seasonal homebuyers…

New date set for The Thrill of the Chase: Market Trends 2022, spotlighting Southwest Florida’s real estate market on March 16

01/12/2022

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 12, 2022) – Local real estate experts will convene in Southwest Florida to present Market Trends 2022, Southwest Florida’s largest real estate forum to be held from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16 at Caloosa Sound Convention Center in Fort Myers. The theme of the spring Market Trends event…

Two Key Additions Expand Weddings and Sales Division at ‘Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa and West Wind Island Resort

01/12/2022

Captiva, FL: Sanibel Captiva Beach Resorts has announced the addition of two key personnel to lead Weddings and Events at Captiva’s ‘Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa, and Sanibel’s West Wind Island Resort. They are: Nicholas Royka (Right) Nicholas Royka has joined the resort as Group Sales & Events Manager. Since 2014, he had served in event…

Inclusionary housing programs create affordable housing for lower income families

01/12/2022

Inclusionary housing programs are local policies that tap the economic gains from rising real estate values to create affordable housing for lower income families.  An inclusionary housing program might require developers to sell or rent 10 to 30 percent of new residential units to lower-income residents. Many, but not all, programs partially offset the cost…

Babcock Ranch named No. 14 top-selling master-planned community in the country

01/11/2022

Kitson & Partners announced that Babcock Ranch, America’s first solar-powered town, has been recognized as the No. 14 top-selling master-planned community of 2021 by RCLCO Real Estate Advisors. The recognition reflects the record sales of more than 1,758 homes, with 714 homes sold in 2021. Encompassing 18,000 acres, with 19,500 planned residences and 6,000,000 square…

Wealth Management Firm Expands Into Southwest Florida

01/11/2022

NAPLES, Fla.  – Planning Alternatives, an independent wealth management firm, announces an expansion into Southwest Florida with a new office located at 649 Fifth Avenue South Suite 221 Naples, FL 34102. The firm has hired experienced local wealth advisor Tom Graney, CFP®, CWS® to lead the operation. Graney brings more than 30 years of experience…

Aubuchon Team of Companies presents $17,000 to Lee BIA Builders Care

01/10/2022

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Lee BIA Builders Care, the nonprofit charitable arm of the Lee Building Industry Association (BIA), has received a $17,000 donation from Aubuchon Team of Companies. The impactful donation is a result of funds raised through Aubuchon Team of Companies’ annual fundraising event, “Helping Hands for the Holidays.” “Our community came together…

Olde Cypress Celebrates Grand Re-Opening of its Remastered Course and Clubhouse

01/07/2022

Naples, Florida – Olde Cypress celebrated the reopening of its remastered P.B. Dye golf course and 34,000-square-foot updated clubhouse. The grand reopening commenced with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by SWFL Inc. and a 200-member shotgun. “The golf course remastering and clubhouse updates honor Olde Cypress’ legacy, while elevating the experience for members of this…

LSI Companies announces leadership transition

01/05/2022

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 5, 2022) – Following a five-year succession plan and undisclosed buyout, LSI Companies announces the transition of ownership and leadership from founder Randy Thibaut to his son, Justin Thibaut. LSI Companies is the parent company for the Land Solutions, Development Solutions and LSI Commercial divisions. “Over the past several years, Justin…

Suffolk Technologies Boost Program Awarded “Protech Accelerator of the Year” by CRETI

01/04/2022

ESTERO, FL — Suffolk Technologies, the venture capital and technology investment arm of real estate and construction enterprise Suffolk, was recently named Proptech Accelerator of the Year by the Center for Real Estate Technology and Innovation (CRETI). CRETI is a think tank in real estate technology that provides non-bias and metric based insights on real…