Oscar Prieto has joined BSSW Architects, Inc., in Fort Myers as an architectural designer. Prieto is skilled in software for technical drawing, graphic imaging and three-dimensional renderings. He also has managed all phases of architectural projects including design, construction documents and construction administration for several high-end residential projects. Prieto’s... Read more
Bonita-based GATE S Construction has expanded its Florida presence with the opening of an office in Palm Beach Gardens and the naming of a project executive to oversee it. Kim Bragg has more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry, much of it in Palm Beach County... Read more
Cl i f f o r d “Chip” Olson, a 25-year veteran of the real estate industry, was recently n a m e d t h e Commercial Achievement Award winner by Naples Area Board of Realtors (NABOR). The 5,000-member professional organization honored Olson based on his contributions to... Read more
T h e L e e Building Industry Association (Lee BIA) hosted its 11th Annual Bricks & Sticks Fishing Tournament on June 2nd at South Seas Island Resort on Captiva. More than 260 registered anglers on 74 boats competed for cash prizes. The tournament was preceded by the Captain’s... Read more
Earlier this year, Art Castellanos, AIA, was elected to a one-year term as president of the American Institute of Architects Florida Southwest Chapter, which includes 160 architects in Lee, Charlotte, Collier, Glades and Hendry counties. Castellanos is the president of Castellanos + Tramonte Architects, a fullservice architectural firm specializing... Read more
Home Centric will be joining the lineup at Daniels Marketplace in Fort Myers. Beall’s, Inc. launched the home concept in May in North Carolina. The Fort Myers location is its first in Florida. When completed next March, the 15,000sf Home Centric store will offer distinct home decor and home... Read more
Naples-based Barron Collier Companies has named Jack Cecil as the new chairman of its board of directors. Cecil replaces Barron Collier, III, who held the position since 2013. According to company CEO Blake Gable, Cecil has served as an independent board member for the past five years, during which... Read more
Greg May Named Managing Director at CRES
SUITE TALK July 3, 2018
Real estate attorney Greg May has joined Commercial Real Estate Services of SWFL, Inc. (CRES) in Cape Coral as managing director. As a commercial Realtor and real estate attorney, May has more than 12 years of experience in the industry, including appraisal and land planning. In addition to conducting... Read more
GATES Construction and ASHMARK Construction have completed renovations on a new Burlington, a national department store. Previously occupied by Sports Authority at 1810 N.E. Pine Island Road in Cape Coral, the 40,178sf building underwent a complete interior demolition and replacement of walls, lighting, HVAC, plumbing and flooring. The rebuilt... Read more
GATES Awarded Children’s Museum Expansion, Breaks Ground on Two New Projects
SUITE TALK July 3, 2018
GATES Construction has been awarded the Make Space addition to the Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples. Located at 15080 Livingston Road, the new space will include a two-story glass wall that will allow visitors to view activities in the learning area and new mezzanine loft, and a display wall... Read more
