The Horizon Council and Horizon Foundation have announced officers and board members for 2022. Leading the Horizon Council are Chairwoman Holly D. Smith, Mayor of the City of Sanibel and a local hotelier; Vice Chairman Mark Stevens, president of Stevens Constructions; Treasurer Kristy Knupp, senior vice president of Ascend... Read more
Lykins Signtek Purchasing Unique Hydraulic Crane
SUITE TALK March 7, 2022
Lykins Signtek has entered a contract to purchase a new customized Radocy 65’ Comet II, a hydraulic-powered heavy-duty crane with a working height up to 72 feet and a lifting capacity of 2,000 pounds. Unique to the sign industry, the Comet II uses on-board electric motors to lift and... Read more
Nicola Named Senior V.P. at Grandbridge
SUITE TALK March 7, 2022
Grandbridge Real Estate Capital has promoted John Nicola to senior vice president and office manager of the company’s Naples location in Pelican Bay. Ed Tamer, who previously held that role, will continue to service his clients and new business in Florida and New York. Nicola and Tamer are supported... Read more
RE/MAX Expands Commercial Division Staff
SUITE TALK March 7, 2022
RE/MAX Realty Group has added sales associates Mark Hulsey and John Wilson to its commercial division in Fort Myers. Hulsey, who is in the RE/MAX Hall of Fame, has been a licensed agent since 1983 and is licensed in Florida, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois. Wilson’s expertise includes property acquisition,... Read more
Owen-Ames-Kimball Promotes Alesha Watchowski
SUITE TALK March 7, 2022
Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Company (O‑A‑K) has promoted Alesha Watchowski from project manager to senior project manager. Wa t c h o w s k i specializes in K-12 construction, renovations, broadcasting and media, government and safety-sensitive projects. She joined the firm in 2014 and graduated cum laude from Ferris State University... Read more
Heatherwood Construction has hired a trio of experienced project leaders to oversee its commercial projects in Southwest Florida. Senior Project Manager Ken Gentry has more than 35 years of construction experience with a wide variety of project types, including medical, restaurants, multifamily and office. He is responsible for daily... Read more
DeAngelis Diamond has promoted Brian Thor to director of project management. He is responsible for building a team of top-level project managers by focusing on the recruitment and training of superior performers. Thor is transitioning into his new position while completing several Orlando-area projects as a senior project manager.... Read more
Wright Construction Group continues enhancements to Centennial Park in Fort Myers that will reshape the city’s waterfront venue, which hosts numerous community events each year. The construction management, design-build and general contracting firm has completed all underground drainage and water services on the park’s east side. Construction is underway... Read more
Brokers Andrew DeSalvo, ALC, Matt Stepan, CCIM and Jeffrey Clapper of Premier Commercial, Inc., recently closed the following transactions in Lee and Collier counties: SALES Island Paradise Dental Squared, LLC: 45 acres at 22770 S.Tamiami Trail, Estero, from Tritav Holdings, LLC for $900,000. Potter Homes, Inc.: 1... Read more
Seagate Development Group is nearing completion of a 35,000sf facility for Rice Insulation & Glass at Alico Trade Center in Fort Myers. A 3,000sf office for sales and management teams will include a reception area, conference room, offices and workstations, training and break rooms, closets and restrooms. A 32,000sf... Read more