HM Restau­rant Group has promoted Chas Ta­tigian to culinary director. The posi­tion is new to the company, which owns and operates Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille, Di­xie Fish Company and the planned Bonita Fish Company. Tatigian, a 50-year culinary veteran, is a certified executive chef, certified culinary... Read more

  Better Buildings, Inc. of Fort Myers, was awarded its second contract with Backyard Social (Wolverine Manage­ment) to supply and erect the steel build­ing structure for its newest establishment in Lakewood Ranch. The company was also the general contractor for the origi­nal Backyard Social in Fort Myers. Better Buildings... Read more

  KOVA Com­mercial Group has announced the addition of Peter Warrick-Marsh to its team as a com­mercial real estate advisor. Warrick- Marsh brings ex­tensive experience in the Naples real estate market, with a deep understanding of local communi­ties. His expertise encompasses working with both buyers and sellers looking for... Read more

  Mayhugh Commercial Advisors announced the following sales and lease transactions in Southwest Florida. LEASES Ultrahealth, LLC: 2,690sf office at 228 Plaza Drive, Unit D, Lehigh Acres, from Commonwealth Multi-Properties Group, Inc. (Tim Frederic) Spine and Injury Associates, LLC: 2,200sf office at 12670 New Brittany Blvd., Unit 201, Fort... Read more

  Wright Construction Group has added Vaughn Johnson as a civil project man­ager for the company’s growing civil division. An industry expert with over 20 years of construction management experience and strategic leadership for pre-construction and construction operations, Vaught manages project schedules, oversees doc­ument controls and financial aspects of... Read more

  GMA Architects & Planners has completed the design and construction administrative services for the new General Aviation Center at Page Field Airport in Fort Myers. The 2,278sf aviation center replaces a previous facility with a modern struc­ture that offers improved functionality, enhanced amenities and updated design for vendors.... Read more

  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

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