West Port is expanding east in Charlotte County with 423 new homes, a Publix-anchored shopping center and major road improvements. The next phase is designed to add attainable housing, neighborhood retail and improved regional connectivity.
Despite opposition from residents and environmental groups, Collier County commissioners approved a major expansion of Ave Maria that adds nearly 6,700 homes, new commercial development and infrastructure improvements.
Collier County planners approved a major expansion of Ave Maria that would add thousands of homes and new commercial development in eastern Collier County. The proposal sparked debate over affordable housing, traffic impacts and whether a 1,000-acre section should operate independently from the existing town.
Knauf-Koenig Group plans to replace two 1960s buildings on Seagate Drive with a modern three-story office building for its expanding operations in Naples. The design features office space over parking and includes landscaping improvements approved by the city Design Review Board.
Sunseeker Resort plans a 100,000-square-foot expansion of meeting space in Charlotte County, a move officials say could boost tourism, occupancy and bed tax revenues as redevelopment continues.
Fort Myers City Council has approved expansion plans for B&I Contractors. The Fort Myers-based mechanical contractor intends to develop a large industrial space inclusive of outdoor storage within its current headquarters.
Leasing activity is heating up at Green Tree Center, where the long-vacant former Sweetbay space at Airport-Pulling and Immokalee roads could soon land a new grocer, retailer or entertainment tenant, the center’s leasing agent says.
Aldi continues its expansion in Southwest Florida with the opening of two refurbished Winn-Dixie stores in Port Charlotte. The locations have been updated with Aldi's recognizable yellow, orange, and blue branding. This adds to the four existing Aldi stores in Charlotte County, indicating strong growth in this region.
Cape Coral approved a $2.73 million incentive package to keep Bones Coffee Co.’s $27.3 million headquarters expansion in the city. The project would add 55 jobs, retain 75 more and create a 100,000-square-foot national operations hub.
Chicago’s legendary Aurelio’s Pizza is expanding again in Southwest Florida with a new Estero location opening Oct. 13, serving up its famous thin-crust tavern-style pies.
