Tyler Kirwin spent five years in the U.S. Marine Corps. In addition to serving his country, Kirwin also learned a trade, focusing on air conditioning and refrigeration needs. After his service, Kirwin worked for several companies in Southwest Florida, but after following orders from others for all those years,... Read more

Back in March 2024, the sale of CenterLinks Business Park for $92.5 million set an industrial sales record in Lee County. And while that news and number understandably made a big splash, a lot of pieces had to fall into place before a sale like that was even possible.... Read more

  The development landscape in South­west Florida is as diverse as it is complex. As more companies pursue opportuni­ties within the region, those seeking to develop land and launch commercial construction projects recognize the importance of partnering with a savvy, experienced company to set themselves up for success from... Read more

Nothing has changed the landscape more in Southwest Florida over the past few years than the growing number of large industrial warehouse buildings dotting the Interstate 75 corridor. The rise of e-commerce and migration to the area have played a role in Southwest Florida’s transformation from a tertiary market... Read more

  Scott Allan knows it’s possible to make a big impact in a small area. When he founded his Fort Myers-based, full-service construction and development firm Allan Development Group (ADG) in 2016, he decided to concentrate on the Iona-McGregor submarket and Alico corridor. “If you draw a seven-mile radius... Read more

Construction is a complicated process. When clients work with Fort Myers–based GCM Contracting Solutions, though, that process becomes a little bit easier. The full-service design-build construc­tion company can work with clients from concept to completion, which provides an array of benefits along the way. “It helps our clients have... Read more

The path to recovery for Fort Myers Beach after Hurricane Ian remains a challenging journey, demanding time, resources and specialized skills to rebuild the island into a more resilient and improved state. Offering a wealth of expertise, Fort Myers-based Seagate Development Group stands ready to assist the island’s residents... Read more

If you haven’t already encountered JLL in Sarasota and Southwest Florida, you will soon. Industry veteran Brad Berzins, SIOR, is leading the charge to expand JLL’s physical presence throughout the Sarasota area as well as Southwest Florida. He and his team have made significant strides in just a short... Read more

  Sanibel Captiva Community Bank started out with a focus on its namesake islands. As the local region grew, though, the bank grew right along with it, open­ing locations in Fort Myers as well. As Sanibel Captiva Community Bank celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2023, its reach has expanded,... Read more

Few buildings in Southwest Florida can claim as much history as McCollum Hall in downtown Fort Myers. Built in 1938 by Clifford McCollum Sr., the building in the Dunbar neighbor­hood was home to touring jazz giants such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Louie Armstrong and B.B.King. It was a... Read more