Dragon Horse Agency co-founder and co-CEO, Blake Renda, has been appointed as a founding board member of BoatBites, Inc., an innovative tech company transforming the recreational boating experience with a cutting-edge hospitality and logistics platform. BoatBites Inc. is pioneering a first-of-its-kind, SaaS, e-commerce and service network for boaters,... Read more
Vantage Construction Services, LLC, a Florida commercial general contractor, has completed the Common Ground Park in the heart of Downtown Fort Myers off First Street. The elements for the park include permanent seating, a pet water fountain, and the ability to hold special events or temporary vendors. The... Read more
Leveraging Market Vulnerabilities
SUITE TALK July 3, 2025
Others may believe that the market is “frozen” due to the current debt climate and economic environment. However, by dissecting the idiosyncrasies and nuances of the commercial real estate market, I’m able to utilize executive tactical strategies to successfully navigate today’s market. Here are a few winning tools: Sellers,... Read more
Brokers Andrew DeSalvo, ALC, Matt Stepan, CCIM and W.T. Pearson of Premier Commercial, Inc., closed the following transactions in Collier and Lee counties. LEASES • Grow Church, Inc.: 6,401sf at 1016 Collier Center Way, Suite 201, Naples, from Triple C Partners, LLC. • Yosams Unlimited, Inc.: 5,820sf at 4010... Read more
LSI Announces Recent Closings
SUITE TALK May 9, 2025
Brokers with LSI Companies, Inc. closed the following sales and leases in Southwest Florida. SALES • Strada GCM, LLC: 2,292±sf office at 9015 Strada Stell Court, Suite 101, Naples, from HSS Ventures, LLC for $1.15 million. (Eric Edwards, CCIM represented the seller, Bill Klohn and Kyle Campins, Bayfront Realty,... Read more
CarbonSix Hires Two, Launches New Projects
SUITE TALK May 9, 2025
CarbonSix Construction added Ed Farrell and Gavin Vilchez to its growing team as the company tackles additional projects. Farrell is a superintendent with over 30 years of diverse construction experience and is leading the fire damage restoration of a condominium unit and the surrounding complex at Charleston Square Village... Read more
Christian Life Academy has partnered with McGarvey Development to construct a new 13,000sf addition to its existing campus in Cape Coral. The expansion comes in response to the school’s rapid growth and commitment to providing a high-quality learning environment for students in Southwest Florida. The new building will include... Read more
The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has awarded a tax increment rebate in an amount not to exceed $14,341,500 to FTM Downtown Hotel LLC for the development of the Hilton by Tempo hotel, to be located at the intersection of Jackson and First Streets within the Downtown redevelopment... Read more
Lee & Associates | Naples – Ft. Myers
SUITE TALK May 9, 2025
Lee & Associates | Naples – Ft. Myers announces the following closed transactions. All sales and leases are in Fort Myers unless otherwise indicated. SALES • Spazio Marble & Granite, Inc.: 20,648sf on 1.15 acres at 1958 Trade Center Way, Naples, from Naples Warehouse, LLC for $6.67 million. (Jeff... Read more
Stevens Construction has started construction of White Pelican Villas by Sanibel Captiva Beach Resorts. White Pelican Villas will be situated on the site of the former Beachview Cottages, which were destroyed by Hurricane Ian in 2022 and will be reimagined into the new concept. White Pelican Villas will house... Read more