Margaritaville Opens Resort on Fort Myers Beach
SUITE TALK January 7, 2024
Margaritaville Beach Resort welcomed its first guests in mid-December at a destination that features swaying palm trees, pristine sandy beaches and a relaxed, island atmosphere. The resort, located at 251 Crescent St. on Fort Myers Beach, sits on 7.25 acres along Fort Myers Beach with direct beach access... Read more
Stevens Construction Helping Car Dealership Expand
SUITE TALK November 2, 2023
Stevens Construction has started construction of a new 13,477sf building for Coconut Point Ford in Estero. With 18 service bays, the new building will support Coconut Point Ford’s growing electric vehicle market and house a parts counter, waiting room with beverage bar and restrooms. The building will include a... Read more
Mixed-use Development Coming to Cape Coral
SUITE TALK November 2, 2023
Bimini Square, a new mixed-use development featuring luxury apartments, health care, waterfront dining and a marina, is coming to Cape Coral. The concept is led by Crown Development owners Larry and Matt Nygard. The five-story apartment building at Bimini Square will offer a variety of unique floorplans ranging from... Read more
PBS Contractors Begins Construction on New Projects
SUITE TALK November 2, 2023
PBS Contractors has begun an office renovation project for Wilmington Trust in Naples. The project includes interior demolition of the existing office and renovation of numerous offices, two conference rooms, a lobby, lounge area and employee break room. Wilmington Trust is part of M&T Bank, one of the 15... Read more
Seagate Making Progress at Alico Trade Center
SUITE TALK November 2, 2023
Seagate Development Group’s Class-A business park near I-75 and Alico Road in south Fort Myers, Alico Trade Center, continues to advance as vertical construction commenced for several high-profile tenants’ facilities. Tenants include TEN-8 Fire & Safety Repair, Velocity Engineering Services of SWFL and California Closets. Logistics are in place... Read more
Mancaves, She-Sheds Coming to Island Storage
SUITE TALK November 2, 2023
Developers Scott Allan and Tom Torgerson confirmed plans for a mancave- style addition to the highly popular Island Storage Suites. Combined, the two facilities will be 300,000sf and contain 140 units of mancaves and she-sheds, making it the largest mancave nationwide. Construction on the six-building gated community began in... Read more
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank Hires New Team Members
SUITE TALK November 2, 2023
Davin Anderson has joined Sanibel Captiva Community Bank as a computer technician in its operations center in Fort Myers. His primary responsibility is to assist in the implementation, operation and maintenance of the bank’s computer and communication systems. He also provides technology support for all bank employees. Celine Prieto... Read more
Lykins Signtek Adds New Account Executives in SWFL
SUITE TALK November 2, 2023
Lykins Signtek hired two new account executives to help with the influx of business in the area. David Chidsey previously worked with Globe Life Family Heritage and serves the greater Naples area. A Naples native, Chidsey earned an MBA from Dominican University. Jabari Fletcher worked at United Health Group... Read more
Jo Durocher to Lead Accounting Team at O-A-K
SUITE TALK November 2, 2023
Owen-Ames – Kimball Company (O-A-K) named Jo Durocher as division controller. Durocher’s responsibilities include leading the Accounting Services team, overseeing accounts, monthly journals, pay applications, payroll and administrative tasks. She is proficient in information technology, cloud-based software and office equipment. Since joining O-A-K, Durocher has worked on the $98... Read more
GCG Construction Completes Retail Project in Estero
SUITE TALK November 2, 2023
GCG Construction, Inc. has completed the Estero Commons project, a significant addition to the burgeoning commercial landscape of Estero. Estero Commons is a newly constructed ground-up vanilla shell building, designed for Stock Development. The 4,781sf project is thoughtfully divided into three future tenant spaces. The exterior façade of Estero... Read more