The branch, located at 15975 McGregor Blvd., features a redesigned exterior, a community room with audiovisual capabilities, a multi-lane drive-thru, electric vehicle charging stations and safe deposit boxes.

Founded in 2003, the bank operates nine locations in Lee County.

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is nationally ranked as a top-performing community bank by S&P Global Market Intelligence and holds a 4- to 5-star rating from Bauer Financial. The bank has more than $1 billion in total assets and has contributed more than $4.5 million to local charitable causes since 2003. Visit SanCapBank.com for more information.

Southwest Florida honorees include: Arthrex, Inc. (Naples): Percutaneous Pars Fracture Compression Screw (Orthopedic and Soft Tissue Repair) and Synergy Power System (Surgical Robotics and Precision Therapy) ADDMAN (Fort Myers): ADDCAAM (Advanced Manufacturing Processes) e2companies (Bonita Springs): Virtual Utility (Predictive and Real-Time Systems) EmCyte Corporation (Fort Myers): Pure SupraPhysiologic Concentrating System with AspiraDome Technology (Point of Care Therapeutics) Digital ShortCutz LLC (Naples): Conversion Velocity Engine (AI-Enhanced Workflow Solutions)

The annual competition recognizes finalists and winners that are selected from thousands of global submissions. Entries are evaluated by an independent panel of senior scientists, engineers, designers and industry leaders who assess each innovation on their concept, value and impact.

Since 2021, the Edison Awards recognition event has been held in Fort Myers, where Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone and other innovators have shaped the region’s entrepreneurial spirit. The Horizon Foundation and City of Fort Myers are among the list of local and national organizations that sponsor the Edison Awards. The Lee County Economic Development Office helped recruit the Edison Awards to Southwest Florida as part of its ongoing efforts to shine a spotlight on the region’s thriving economy.

The 2026 honorees are considered trendsetters in their respective fields, from AI redefining creativity to biotech extending human potential. Past finalists and winners have gone on to secure billions in funding, launch category-defining products and fundamentally reshape their industries.

The Edison Awards will take place April 15-16 at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center in Fort Myers.

Established in 1987, the Edison Best New Product Awards™ honor excellence in innovation, celebrating the products, services and leaders transforming how we live and work. Inspired by Thomas Edison’s legacy, the program recognizes game-changing solutions across industries worldwide, offering global recognition, credibility and connections that drive growth. Learn more at EdisonAwards.com.

With its staging, costumes and score, “Cats” immerses audiences in a world unlike any other. The musical appeals to longtime theatre fans and newcomers alike, offering spectacle, emotion and music that has stood the test of time. Per­formances are Tuesday through Sunday evenings with select matinees.

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre offers a complete dinner-and-show ex­perience. Tickets are on sale and can be reserved at BroadwayPalm.com or by stopping by the box office at 1380 Colo­nial Blvd. in Fort Myers.

LaMarca joined Cameron Mitchell Restaurants in 2016 as beverage manager of Ocean Prime Naples before becoming general manager in 2021. LaMarca appreciates the company’s culture of putting associates first, and he builds off this culture to create a fun work environment and opportunities to set his associates up for success while bringing patience and positivity to each day.

Liesenfeld first joined Cameron Mitchell Restaurants more than 25 years ago after finishing culinary school at Ohio State. He then moved out west, where he spent many years as a chef at fine dining restaurants before returning to Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. For the past 10 years, he has been traveling for Ocean Prime and serving in a variety of chef roles for their Columbus, Denver, Phoenix and Boston locations. Liesenfeld has been a chef at Del Mar Naples since 2022.

Del Mar is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, at 494 Fifth Ave. South in downtown Naples. Featuring open-air terraces, vaulted dining space and two bars adorned in European architecture, Del Mar Naples delivers an inviting atmosphere to share a meal, raise a toast and celebrate togetherness. For more information, visit DelMarMediterranean.com.

Founded by Cameron Mitchell in 1993, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, LLC (CMR) has built a diverse portfolio of varied concepts, ranging from multi-location upscale destinations to single neighborhood favorites. Today, CMR operates 51 restaurants company-wide under 20 different concepts. Visit CameronMitchell.com to learn more.

The restaurant group also recently donated $7,725 to Captains for Clean Water in honor of Storm Smart. In addition, the company’s Send It South cocktail fundraiser launched in April 2024 donates $1 from every drink sold at Doc Ford’s locations and Dixie Fish Company, raising a cumulative $11,072 to date.

Founded in 2016, Captains for Clean Water is a grassroots organization focused on science-based solutions, education and citizen engagement to improve water quality and restore the Everglades. More information is available at CaptainsForCleanWater.org.

A locally owned company, HM Restaurant Group has a long history of philanthropy and community outreach. Since 2012, the annual “Ding” Darling Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament has raised more than $1.57 million for conservation and water-quality research at Sanibel’s J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge. The 14th annual tournament is May 15, 2026.

To learn more, visit HMRestaurantGroup.com.

Ellison supports offices throughout the region, partnering with agents and staff to drive growth, enhance performance and foster professional and personal development. She is known for combining operational leadership with a people-focused approach and has spoken at national industry conferences while leading company-wide leadership and wellness initiatives.

Founded in 1958, John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate is Southwest Florida’s oldest major brokerage and market share leader across Collier and Lee counties. The family-owned firm operates 20 offices with approximately 900 agents and staff, combining more than 65 years of local expertise with global reach. Visit JohnRWood.com for more information.

McQuagge joined the bank in 2018 as its first in-house marketing director and oversees marketing and community outreach. She also serves on the boards of A.N.A.’s Friends and the United Way Campaign Cabinet.

Founded in 2003, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has nine Lee County locations and more than $1 billion in assets. The bank employs over 120 people and has contributed more than $4.5 million to local charitable causes. For more information, contact SanCapBank.com

SALES
• CRE 4, LLC: 3,657sf on 1.56 acres at 15080 N. Cleveland Ave., North Fort Myers, from Lemonade MM North Fort Myers, LLC for $1.6 million. (Tony Mangione and Kaleb Gerald)

LEASES
• Heart & Home Appliances, LLC: 4,340sf at 1811 N.E. Pine Island Road, #115, Cape Coral, from Alto Northpoint, LP. (Doug Olson, Matt Fredrickson, John Paulich and Gianna Grigaliunas)
• Taco Bell of America, LLC: 2,865sf at 3431 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, from Vanet Estates, LLC. (Matt Fredrickson, Doug Olson, John Paulich and Gianna Grigaliunas)
• Boca Dental Management Services, LLC: 1,848sf at 231 Del Prado Blvd. S., Cape Coral, from FP44, LLC. (Doug Olson, Matt Fredrickson, John Paulich and Gianna Grigaliunas)
• PSP Franchising, LLC: 1,846sf 15880 San Carlos Blvd., #190-240, Fort Myers, from Patagonian Holdings, LLC. (Doug Olson, Matt Fredrickson, John Paulich and Gianna Grigaliunas)
• Platinum Beauty Salon by Katrina, LLC: 1,050sf in Brooks Village at 12975 Collier Blvd., #A-111, Naples, from NNN Naples FL Owner, LP. (Doug Olson, Matt Fredrickson, John Paulich and Gianna Grigaliunas)
• Nova Imaging, LLC: 2,027sf in Colonial Center at 4379 Colonial Blvd., #123, Fort Myers, from LAMSA, LLC. (Matt Fredrickson, Doug Olson, John Paulich and Gianna Grigaliunas)

LEASES
• DermCare: 8,000sf office at 7800 University Pointe Drive, Fort Myers, from 7800 UPD, LLC. (Stan Stouder, CCIM, and Phil Fischler, Fischler Property Company, represented the landlord, Vanessa Tyler, Commercial Property Southwest Florida LLC, represented the tenant.)
• The Boat Lift Pros: 5,000sf industrial at Woodlawn Industrial Park, 28271 Woodlawn Drive, Phase II, Unit A, Punta Gorda, from NSMKM, LLC. (Enn Luthringer, CCIM)
• Dezign Aluminum LLC: 534sf industrial at Collier Park of Commerce, 3050 Horseshoe Drive, Unit B #205, Naples, from Helios Colliers, LLC. (Dave Wallace, CCIM, SIOR, and David Wallace)
• Nova Leap Home Health FL, LLC: 1,629sf office at Beachway Professional Center, Suite 315, Bonita Springs, from Tamiami Investments LTD. (Dave Wallace, CCIM, SIOR, and David Wallace with co-broker In Florida Properties)
• Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.: 15,301sf office at The Offices at Pelican Bay, Suite 200, Naples, from Steelbridge Pelican Bay, LLC. (Dave Wallace, CCIM, SIOR, and David Wallace with co-broker Aquila Commercial, LLC)
• All Too Well Naples, LLC: 790sf retail at 760 Fifth Ave. S., Naples, from Neco Lessor. (Dave Wallace, CCIM, SIOR, and David Wallace)

Located within one of the region’s most rapidly developing commercial corridors, Arborwood Commons Retail Center brings 15,340sf of retail space across 11 tenant suites, creating new opportunities for a flexible mix of retail and dining users.

Based in Fort Myers, GCG Construction, in partnership with Abel Construction, is a full-service construction management and general contracting firm delivering commercial, hospitality and retail projects across Florida. For more information, visit GCGBuilds.com.