Suite Life Magazine
New Store Opens in Page Field Commons
Red Wing Shoes recently opened at 11150 South Cleveland Avenue in Page Field Commons in Fort Myers. Edgar Harris is the owner. Harris is a retired Marine Corps veteran who holds a Florida Veteran & Minority Business Certification. He plans to expand the Red Wings brand and open more... Read more
Numerous 7-Eleven Locations Underway
Creighton Commercial Development and Construction has begun building six new 7-Eleven convenience stores with gas stations in Florida and Texas. All four of the new Florida stores are at prominent corner locations in the tri-county area: • Goodlette-Frank Road and 5th Avenue North in Naples; • Tamiami Trail and... Read more
Stevens Construction Adds Project Manager
Stevens Construction has expanded its Fort Myers team with the addition of project manager Chris Walczak. Walczak has more than 12 years of commercial construction and architectural experience. Previously, he worked for a national contractor, managing projects that included the 100,000sf Moore Haven Middle-High School and the 20,000sf Community... Read more
Plaza Taking Shape in South Fort Myers
Construction of Marlins Plaza is underway in south Fort Myers. The mixed-use commercial building is on 2.6 acres at 5631 Six Mile Commercial Court, intersecting Six Mile Cypress Parkway and U.S. 41. Marlin Property Holdings, LLC, unveiled the project in May at a groundbreaking ceremony attended by almost 100... Read more
GCG Builds New Company Website
GCG Construction recently launched its new and improved website, which has been redesigned in conjunction with Connect SWFL. In addition to company news, the user-friendly site features services offered, project galleries and numerous interactive links. This improved online access enables visitors to contact GCG with construction needs and questions,... Read more
Construction Underway on Daniels Marketplace
Commercial developer S.J. Collins Enterprises recently broke ground on Daniels Marketplace, a 140,000sf mixed-use commercial project in south Fort Myers. Located at the northwest corner of Daniels Parkway and Ben C. Pratt/Six Mile Cypress Parkway, the center is expected to open next summer. In addition to a 45,000sf Whole... Read more
New Senior Living Community Under Construction in Fort Myers
At press time, Gates Construction was poised to break ground in Fort Myers on a new senior community from Medical Development Corp (MDC), a senior living development and management firm. Located at 18301 Trifecta Lane, Canterfield will offer independent and assisted living as well as memory care. Phase 1... Read more
Veteran Architects Establish Castellanos + Tramonte
With more than 60 years of combined experience, Art Castellanos, AIA, and Jason Tramonte, AIA, have merged their companies to create Castellanos + Tramonte Architects, a regional architectural firm specializing in commercial design. It opened earlier this year at 1625 S.E. 46th St., Suite 2A, in Cape Coral. Castellanos... Read more
Gates Completes Clubhouse Project, Embarks on Hotel Renovation
Gates Construction has completed construction at Heritage Palms Golf and Country Club in Fort Myers. The project involved building a new two-story, 14,000sf fitness center, renovating and expanding the existing clubhouse, and constructing a tennis rest/storage shelter. Clubhouse renovations included improvements to the ballroom, bar, kitchen, pro shop, main... Read more
McGarvey Construction Renovates New Space For Ace Hardware
McGarvey Construction Company of FL recently began renovating an existing 10,370sf space for new tenant Ace Hardware in the Page Field North building at 4700 Terminal Drive, Units 5 & 6 in Fort Myers. When completed later this summer, the space will accommodate Ace’s approx. 130-person call center. To... Read more