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McGarvey Development Completes Two Major Projects in Lee County
McGarvey Development Company recently completed construction of a 14,700sf building for Goldfish Swim School at SouthLinks Commons Park of Bonita in Bonita Springs. The swim school owners signed a lease to occupy 10,100sf, with the remaining space available for future tenants. Building features include a 2,500sf indoor swimming pool... Read more
REIS Awards Paul Sands Memorial Scholarships to Three Students
The Real Estate Investment Society (REIS) recently awarded the annual Paul Sands Memorial – REIS Scholarship to Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) students Luca Di- Sano, Randy Lopez and Sawyer Sutter. Each scholarship provides $2,500 toward tuition and books, as well as an honorary membership in REIS for one... Read more
Pritchett Joins LSI Sales Team
Christi Pritchett has joined LSI Companies, Inc. as a sales associate, specializing in commercial property acquisition and disposition, and offering expertise in largescale development planning and entitlement strategies. Previously, Pritchett served as the executive director of the Lee Building Industry Association’s non-profit charitable arm, Lee BIA Builders Care. She... Read more
Barritt to Chair R.E. Department
Attorney Amanda Barritt has been selected to chair the real estate department of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. Since joining the firm in 2004, she has represented real estate- related clients including residential and commercial condominium, homeowners’ and property owners’ associations, as well as developers, builders and individuals,... Read more
Sales and Leasing Activity From CRE Consultants
Commercial brokers with CRE Consultants recently negotiated a number of significant sales and leases in Southwest Florida. SALES • Christopher Lynch: Two industrial buildings totaling 32,073sf on 1.94 acres at 3534 & 3540 Canal Street, Fort Myers from Creative Door & Millwork Properties, LLC for $1,697,500. (Stan Stouder, CCIM)... Read more
Major Mixed-Use Development Breaks Ground in Naples
Barron Collier Companies and Metro Commercial Development Group have broken ground for Founders Square, a 55-acre mixed-use development on the southeast corner of Immokalee Road and Collier Boulevard in Naples. Slated for completion in summer 2021, the development will provide residential, shopping, dining, entertainment, medical and other services to... Read more
REIS Announces Officers and Governors for 2020
The Real Estate Investment Society (REIS) recently elected its officers and Board of Governors to lead the organization during 2020. The officers are: • President: Mary Gentile, CSM, CRX (LandQwest Property Management); • Vice President: Bill Morris, P.E., (Morris-Depew Associates); • Treasurer: Kent Poli (Busey Bank); and • Secretary:... Read more
Wild Blue Seeks Non-Residential Concepts for New Corkscrew Area Community
The Wild Blue master-planned community is rolling out non-residential uses for its 2,960 acres between Corkscrew Road and Alico roads, just east of I-75 in Lee County. Planned for more than 1,000 homes by Lennar, Pulte, Stock, and WCI, the community is now looking for commercial concepts that can... Read more
AJS Realty Negotiates Significant Retail, Restaurant Sales in Estero
The Shoppes at Coconut Point in Estero has been purchased by Lee Health for $3.75 million. The 25,000sf retail/office building is at the south end of Coconut Point, a 485-acre mixed use development, and is currently occupied by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Tijuana Flats. Andrew Saluan, owner... Read more
Seagate Selected to Develop, Build NeoGenomics International Headquarters
Seagate Development Group has been named developer, construction manager and site contractor of NeoGenomics, Inc.’s new global headquarters in Fort Myers. The 14-acre site is located just west of I-75 and north of Alico Road along Three Oaks Parkway. NeoGenomics provides cancerfocused genetic testing services. Its new 150,000sf facility... Read more