Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has reopened its McGregor Boulevard branch after being closed for more than three years due to severe damage from Hurricane Ian. The original building was demolished and rebuilt. The branch, located at 15975 McGregor Blvd., features a redesigned exterior, a community room with audiovisual capabilities,... Read more

Five Southwest Florida businesses are among the list of distinguished companies that will be hailed as global innovators during the 2026 Edison Awards, an international competition that culminates in April with a celebratory event in Fort Myers. Southwest Florida honorees include: Arthrex, Inc. (Naples): Percutaneous Pars Fracture Compression Screw... Read more

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre is presenting “Cats,” Andrew Lloyd Web­ber’s iconic musical, through April 20, 2026. One of the longest-running shows in Broadway history, “Cats” is a theatri­cal experience that blends unforgettable music, breathtaking choreography and imaginative storytelling into a night of magic. With its staging, costumes and score,... Read more

Del Mar has welcomed David LaMarca as the new general manager. He joins Executive Chef Phil Liesenfeld as the newest member of Del Mar’s leadership team. LaMarca joined Cameron Mitchell Restaurants in 2016 as beverage manager of Ocean Prime Naples before becoming general manager in 2021. LaMarca appreciates the... Read more

HM Restaurant Group, which manages Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille, Dixie Fish Company and Bonita Fish Company, recently supported Captains for Clean Water as the Caloosahatchee sponsor of the nonprofit’s Restore Gala in February, celebrating the organization’s 10-year anniversary. The restaurant group donated $6,000 to the event. The... Read more

John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate has appointed AnnaMarie Ellison as vice president of sales. She brings nearly 20 years of experience in real estate leadership, strategic planning and agent development. Ellison supports offices throughout the region, partnering with agents and staff to drive growth, enhance performance and... Read more

Amy McQuagge, vice president and director of marketing at Sanibel Captiva Community Bank, has been named board chair of Pace Center for Girls, Lee. She joined the board in 2020 and previously served as vice chair and chaired the board development and resource development committees. In 2023, she was... Read more

Brokers with Trinity Commercial Group reported the following sale and leases. SALES • CRE 4, LLC: 3,657sf on 1.56 acres at 15080 N. Cleveland Ave., North Fort Myers, from Lemonade MM North Fort Myers, LLC for $1.6 million. (Tony Mangione and Kaleb Gerald) LEASES • Heart & Home Appliances,... Read more

Commercial brokers with CRE Consultants negotiated several leases in Southwest Florida. LEASES • DermCare: 8,000sf office at 7800 University Pointe Drive, Fort Myers, from 7800 UPD, LLC. (Stan Stouder, CCIM, and Phil Fischler, Fischler Property Company, represented the landlord, Vanessa Tyler, Commercial Property Southwest Florida LLC, represented the tenant.)... Read more

GCG Construction has started construction at Arborwood Commons Retail Center, a new multi-tenant retail project located in Fort Myers, just off Exit 131 of I-75. Located within one of the region’s most rapidly developing commercial corridors, Arborwood Commons Retail Center brings 15,340sf of retail space across 11 tenant suites,... Read more