Commercial real estate
LandQwest Commercial announced the following transactions: The North Law Firm leased approximately 5,220 square feet of office space at 4315 Metro Parkway in Fort Myers from Metro Parkway Operating Associates, LP with Jennifer Horne, CCIM, broker associate of LandQwest Commercial negotiating the transaction. Full Story
Residential real estate
Michael J. Frye, CCIM/Owner of RE/ MAX Realty Group, Fort Myers, has announced that RE/MAX Realty Group has been named to RISMedia's 20th Annual Power Broker Report & Survey. Full Story
Lee building permit activity light
During April, Lee County Community Development issued permits for 47 single-family homes valued at $17.5 million to be built in unincorporated Lee County, Bonita Springs and Fort Myers Beach. The number of permits matches the 47 issued for single-family homes in March and is lower than the 262 issued in April 2007. Full Story
Marketing firm honored with three awards
Samantha Scott, the vice-president of Pushing the Envelope, announced the marketing communications firm won three awards at the Florida Public Relations Association's recent Image Awards ceremony. Full Story
Allied Profit & Recovery opens local offices
Allied Profit & Recovery, Inc., which helps businesses and medical offices quickly and efficiently collect unpaid accounts, has started operations in Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties. Owned and operated by longtime Lee County sales professional and business owner Deanne Collis, Allied Profit & Recovery, Inc. Full Story
First Florida Bank now Synovus
David W. Dunbar, CEO of St. Petersburgbased Synovus Bank announced that the bank has completed its consolidation with Naples-based First Florida Bank. The two Synovus affiliates are now joined together as one bank under the Synovus Bank name. Full Story
Commerce Bank names directors
Florida Commerce Bancorp, Inc., the Fort Myers-based holding company for Commerce Bank of Southwest Florida, a locally owned and operated community bank, announced the results of its Annual Shareholders Meeting held on April 30 at the Royal Palm Yacht Club in Fort Myers. Full Story
First Street Center project completed
MDG Downtown Partners announced the completion of construction on First Street Center. Located in the heart of Historical Downtown Fort Myers at the corner of Lee and First Streets, the building has been professionally renovated by Heatherwood Construction Company of Bonita Springs. The building has both retail and office uses. Full Story
1 million travelers use airport in March
During the month of March, 1,030,151 passengers traveled through the airport. It's only the third time in the 25-year history of Southwest Florida International Airport that more than 1 million travelers have been accommodated in a single month. Full Story
LUSH opens in Edison Mall
LUSH, the up-beat British brand of fresh handmade cosmetics has put their distinct beauty mark on the face of Fort Myers for the very first time. Known for its ethical and innovative approach to bath, body, skin care and hair care, the self-appointed cosmetic grocer made its debut at Macy's in Edison Mall last month. Full Story
Terra Firma newsletter debuts
Florida land planning is a complex and important issue that elected officials at all levels of government, policy makers and business leaders are actively looking for proposals to address. To learn the latest news and information about land planning trends and issues, Land Planning Solutions (LPS), led by president Allison D. Full Story
Disney warehouse opens at Miromar Outlets
Miromar Outlets has announced the opening of the Disney's Character Warehouse. The 3,195-square-foot store carries men's, women's and children's apparel, housewares, plush and other toys, jewelry, timepieces and home decorative items with savings from 50 to 70 percent off merchandise carried in the Disney theme park gift shops. Full Story
Neiman Marcus Last Call opens at Miromar Outlets
Miromar Outlets also opened the Neiman Marcus Last Call Clearance Center on Friday, May 2. Neiman Marcus Last Call Clearance Center is a consolidation of merchandise from the 39 Neiman Marcus stores nationwide, Neiman Marcus Direct, Neiman Marcus catalogs and Bergdorf Goodman stores at prices from 30 percent to 65 percent off the original Neiman Marcus prices. Full Story
Business Briefs RSS feed |
Click Here for PDF of Print Edition 
|
If you have any problems, questions, or comments regarding www.FloridaWeekly.com, please contact our Webmaster. For all other comments, please see our contact section to send feedback to Florida Weekly. Users of this site agree to our Terms and Conditions.
Copyright © 2007—2009 Florida Media Group LLC.
 Twitter |  Facebook |  RSS
|
|
