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

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 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 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

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

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 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

Prime 239 Steakhouse has announced the appointment of Matt Djerf as its new executive chef at the awardwinning restaurant at 1715 Cape Coral Parkway West. A Cape Coral native with deep roots in the local dining scene, Djerf brings more than 15 years of culinary experience and a passion... Read more

Groom Construction has completed two significant retail projects in Florida, delivering full renovations and brandcompliant build-outs for Golf Galaxy in Ocala and Marshalls in Pompano Beach. The Golf Galaxy renovation covered a 22-week transformation of a 20,000sf store, including a new façade and entrance, complete mechanical, electrical and plumbing... Read more

GCM Contracting Solutions broke ground on Duffie North, a 10-acre, twobuilding industrial development within Punta Gorda Airport Commerce Center. The project will deliver more than 100,000sf of modern warehouse and flex space and is expected to generate over 200 new jobs upon full occupancy. Punta Gorda’s Airport Commerce Center... Read more