Don Paight recently joined CRE Consultants in Fort Myers, after leaving his 30-year career as executive director of the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency. In his previous role, Paight spearheaded efforts to attract nearly $1 billion in private and public investment to revitalize downtown Fort Myers. At CRE, Paight... Read more

Lisa Farrell-Sands has been named Broker of Record for all locations of VIP Realty Group, Inc. The firm provides residential and commercial real estate services in Fort Myers, Sanibel and Captiva Islands, as well as for VIP Annual Rentals, LLC. Farrell-Sands has been in the business for more than... Read more

Six Mile Preserve, LLC, has purchased a 37.64-acre development parcel at 9851 Ben C. Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway in south Fort Myers from Benderson Development for $5.2 million. Six Mile Preserve, LLC, is a Florida- based company that specializes in multi-family, retail and office development statewide, as well... Read more

Janet Davis, CCI M, director of brokerage and facilities for KOVA Partners, LLC, has been appointed to the 2017 board of directors for the Southwest District of the Florida CCIM Chapter. The organization is dedicated to providing marketing and networking opportunities, services and education that enhance its members’ ability... Read more

Just in time for season, Veranda restaurant in downtown Fort Myers has expanded its private dining options. In November, the restaurant completed renovations on its small, upstairs dining room over the lounge to include leather club chairs, rich finishes and expanded seating for 22. “This is an elegantly appointed... Read more

University Highland Limited Partnership recently sold Tract 11 on Everblades Parkway in Estero to Continental 376 Fund, LLC, for $6.78 million. The seller was represented by Land Solutions CEO Randy Thibaut, ALC and broker William Rollins, CCIM, ALC. For more information, please visit www. landsolutions.net or call (239) 489-4066. Read more

During the fourth quarter, Vantage Construction Services, LLC, completed the renovation of the full-service Fiore & Ela Salon and Beauty Bar, which is now open at 9377 Ben C. Pratt Parkway in Fort Myers. Renovation of the 1,700sf space included selective interior demolition, new plumbing, HVAC, electrical, cabinets, paint,... Read more

The Hampshire Companies, a full-service, private real estate investment firm, recently sold the 85,078sf Mission Hills Shopping Center in Naples to Phillips Edison & Company. Anchored by a newly renovated Winn-Dixie grocery store and an Anytime Fitness gym, the multi-tenant center is now almost 97% leased. The retail center,... Read more

Gates Construction recently completed major renovations at Shadow Wood Country Club in Estero. The project involved expanding and reconstructing the kitchen to include new HVAC systems, food service equipment, flooring, plumbing, electrical wiring and ceiling tile. Throughout the renovation work, the kitchen remained fully operational. In addition, the men’s locker... Read more

Colliers International Southwest Florida recently completed the following notable transactions. Sales • SOF-VIII-FT Park of Commerce North Port, LLC: a 13.2-acre tract of industrial land at 2401 Commerce Parkway in North Port to Anvil Land and Properties, Inc. for $625,000. (Fred Kolb, CCIM, MBA and Jim Garinger, CCIM, SIOR... Read more