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Industrial outdoor storage lots might not grab attention, but they’re vital for builders, logistics firms and utilities that need space for materials and equipment. In Southwest Florida, demand is outpacing supply — and zoning restrictions are making sites harder to find. With growth pushing development inland, real estate experts warn the crunch will only get worse.

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A chance lunch in North Naples turned into a big break for Frank Fernandez. This fall, he’s opening the fourth Fernandez the Bull Cafe on Alico Road, bringing Cuban flavors to south Lee County. The new spot will sit across from Amazon warehouses and minutes from Florida Gulf Coast University.

As home sales in Babcock Ranch increase, so do the number of services, merchants and retail locations and amenities in the master-planned community straddling southern Charlotte County and northern Lee County.