The Florida Department of Commerce reported August job growth in Southwest Florida, led by gains in government and health services. The Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro added 1,200 government jobs and 1,100 in education and health services, while Naples-Marco Island added 500 in education and health services. Private sector employment rose by 800 jobs in Cape Coral-Fort Myers and 300 in Naples. Both metro areas posted unemployment rates of 4.8%, up 0.8 percentage points from last year. Statewide, private sector employment increased by 85,400 jobs over the year, driven by growth in construction, information and manufacturing.
Government, health services lead August job gains in SWFL
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