Vantage Construction Services, LLC, a commercial general contractor located in Cape Coral, has completed the build-out and renovation of Lake Michigan Credit Union located at 4450 Bonita Beach Road in Bonita Springs, Florida. The project included rough and finished carpentry, metal framing, new acoustic ceilings, modifications to plumbing and... Read more
Christopher Khouri has joined CRE Consultants as an investment and asset management specialist. Khouri is a licensed real estate professional and seasoned business consultant with more than 15 years of experience specializing in corporate restructuring, refinancing and guiding businesses toward sustainable growth. Renowned for his thoughtful and hands-on leadership,... Read more
Corporate Investment Business Brokers (CIBB), a Southwest Florida firm specializing in the sale and acquisition of businesses, has announced the acquisition of CRE Consultants, a provider of commercial real estate and property management services. The strategic move brings together two established market leaders under one corporate umbrella, expanding the... Read more
Owen-Ames-Kimball Breaks Ground on K–8 Campus Expansion
SUITE TALK January 11, 2026
Owen-Ames-Kimball (O-A-K) joined students, staff, and community leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of Bayshore Elementary School’s $36 million expansion, marking the beginning of its transformation into a full K–8 campus. The event honored both the school’s 56-year legacy and its bright future as generations of Bayshore families gathered to... Read more
Stevens Construction Completes Estero Dining Spot
SUITE TALK January 11, 2026
The Stevens Construction special projects team has completed an interior renovation for Toasted Yolk Café, now open at 22941 Lyden Drive in Estero, announced Joseph Cimilluca, director of special projects, Stevens Construction, Inc. In seven weeks, Stevens Construction transformed a vacant tenant space into the newest location of the... Read more
B&I Contractors Announces Chief Executive Officer
SUITE TALK January 11, 2026
B&I Contractors announced that Brian Kelly, formerly serving as chief financial officer, has been appointed chief executive officer. Following the transition, Jason Grabowski, the current CEO, will remain actively involved with the company, serving in an advisory capacity on the board of directors and as a trustee for B&I... Read more
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank Hires Three Tellers
SUITE TALK January 11, 2026
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank welcomed three new tellers, Tara Farlow, Jared Laez and Naiomi Santiago. Tellers are responsible for assisting customers with personal and business banking transactions. Farlow has joined Sanibel Captiva Community Bank as a teller at the bank’s Main Office at 2406 Periwinkle Way on Sanibel. Farlow... Read more
Bank Opens New Bonita Springs Branch
SUITE TALK January 11, 2026
Meridian Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of Meridian Corporation, has opened a new, full-service branch located at 12611 Bonita Beach Road S.E., Suite 1, in Bonita Springs. A ribbon cutting event on Nov. 18 brought together Meridian Bank CEO Chris Annas, team members from both the Pennsylvania and Florida... Read more
National Car Wash Breaks Ground in Bonita Springs
SUITE TALK January 11, 2026
Tommy’s Express recently broke ground on its newest location on Bonita Beach Road in Bonita Springs. Tommy’s Express is known for its customer-first approach, state-of-the-art technology and quick, efficient service. Its signature wash tunnels, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and a transparent roof, provide a bright atmosphere that is both modern... Read more
KOVA Commercial Group Facilitates Two Collier County Sales
SUITE TALK January 11, 2026
KOVA Commercial Group has announced the sale of a retail and office shopping center and a multi-tenant investment property in Collier County. Island Plaza, an approximately 70,823sf retail and office shopping center at 3058–3078 Bald Eagle Drive on Marco Island, sold for $26.6 million. KOVA Property Management has also... Read more


















