4431 LLC purchased 10,568 square feet of commercial space for $1.663 million from Stonewall of Naples LLC, located at 4431 Corporate Square, Naples. Christine McManus, CCIM, SIOR of Investment Properties Corp. represented the seller and Clint Sherwood, CCIM of Investment Properties Corp. represented the buyer.

 

Top of the Hill LLC purchased a 4,356-square-foot fully leased retail building at 3250 Woods Edge Pkwy., Bonita Springs, from 3250 Woods Edge LLC for $1.35 million. Dave Wallace, CCIM, SIOR and David Wallace of CRE Consultants negotiated the transaction.

 

GenesisCare, one of the largest oncology treatment providers in the U.S., is expanding in Florida. Following its recent acquisition of cancer care provider 21st Century Oncology, GenesisCare increased its treatment center footprint to more than 192 centers in Florida, with 52 cancer centers in Southwest Florida alone. Upon this acquisition, GenesisCare will introduce four new non-invasive cancer treatment machines as well as Varian Edge. This advanced software is the first of its kind to be implemented at its facility in Cape Coral. Studio+ and GenesisCare plan to replace at least 12 linear accelerators across Florida, Michigan, Texas, and Oklahoma. Studio+ is studying the consolidation of operations from three existing buildings into one 48,000-square-foot corporate service center on Colonial Boulevard. in Fort Myers. GenesisCare plans to pursue rebranding throughout Florida and across the country with upgrades to facilities, technology, new physician appointments, and more.

 

The 46-year-old Trail Professional Center was recently demolished to make way for a new legal and professional office building at 3080 Tamiami Trail E. in East Naples. The commercial project, which will be home to a law firm and engineering company when completed, will take about 10 months to build. The building’s previous law firm tenants relocated last year. East Trail Office LLC purchased the 1.5-acre U.S. 41 property southeast of Bayshore Drive for $1.35 million in September. The footprint of the former 8,000-square-foot structure, which was built in 1974, will be expanded to more than 10,000 square feet. For more information about units available for lease or purchase go to trailprofessionalcenter.com.

 

Aspen Dental is building an office in Bonita Springs on a 1.5-acre vacant commercial lot on U.S. 41 between Walgreens and Wendy’s just south of the Bonita Beach Road intersection. The new 3,750-square-foot dental office, 28120 S. Tamiami Trail, is targeted to open in mid-March, said Benjy Cooke of Oswald, Cooke & Associates. New York-based Aspen Dental has seven other locations in Lee and Collier counties.

 

Bayside Seafood Grill & Bar in the Village Shops on Venetian Bay in Naples is launching a new wine bar in the second half of February adjacent to its main entrance in the open-air courtyard outside Sukie’s Wine Shop, a small wine boutique and private Vintner’s Room overseen by Bayside co-owner and wine director Sukie Honeycutt. The new wine bar will include six stools, a mounted television and menus for wines by the glass, cocktails and food from Bayside, a waterfront restaurant, 4270 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., open daily serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.

 

Creighton Construction & Development has completed the construction of a 7-Eleven convenience store with fuel at 930 S. Bridge St. in LaBelle. Creighton completed the ground-up construction of the 3,500-square-foot convenience store with 12 fueling positions under a covered canopy structure and two high-speed diesel positions that allow commercial drivers to refuel in less time. Creighton’s team for this project was led by development manager Lauren Evans and project manager Dane Edwards. Local partners on the project included Guardian Fueling Technologies as fuel contractor, GMA Architects & Planners as the architect and H.L. Bennett & Associates as the civil engineer.

 

Stevens Construction has completed the corporate headquarters of FineMark National Bank & Trust. Located at 8695 College Pkwy. in Fort Myers, FineMark is a three-story, 60,000-square-foot, tilt-wall building with exquisite interiors such as custom millwork, tray ceilings, white oak trim, custom lighting and glass mosaic tile. Situated on six acres, FineMark features a 30-foot lobby adorned with white oak and tile ascending to the ceiling, pendant chandeliers, artwork and porcelain tile. The porte-cochere includes roof pavers. In addition, FineMark has a community room with a 200-inch projection screen, tray ceilings, surround sound, dimmable lighting and power window shades. FineMark also has a full commercial kitchen, natural gas generator and state-of-the-art technology. The Stevens Construction team includes Daniel Adams, project executive; Mike Brooks, project manager; Dan Kenyon, superintendent; Dan Oak, project engineer; and Rebeccah Cabana, project administrator. The architect of record was Studio+ and interiors were provided by Clive Daniel Home.

 

Naples Classical Academy, a new tuition-free charter school, has closed on the 17-acre property at 10270 Immokalee Road that will be home to its campus when the new academic year begins this fall. Groundbreaking will be on Jan. 29, when the school’s construction will begin on land formerly owned by Fogg Nursery & Mulch Supply. For the next month or so, Fogg will continue to operate on part of the property along Immokalee Road as work begins on building the school behind it. The retail/wholesale landscaping operation will relocate soon once the transaction is finalized at a new location nearby in Golden Gate Estates, said Stanley Fogg, who operates Fogg Nursery, a family-owned local business for more than 20 years. Meanwhile, Feb. 1 is the application deadline to attend school there this fall and the next lottery will be Feb. 2 for students in kindergarten through 10th grade. More than 600 students have already confirmed spots and enrolled for the 2021-22 school year and the classical curriculum charter school is expected to open this fall with 800 students.

 

Gates Construction has completed the new construction and renovation at Audubon Country Club, which is professionally managed by Troon. The project included demolition of an existing tennis building, and subsequent construction of a new two-story lifestyle center. This new facility features weight and cardio areas, multiple massage suites, an outdoor balcony fitness area, and two locker rooms. The lower level includes a new casual indoor and outdoor bar and dining space, which features an open display kitchen and fire pits. Architectural and interior design services were provided by Peacock + Lewis.

 

Naples Senior Center, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services for seniors, has purchased 13.7 acres for its new permanent home on Autumn Oaks Lane, just one block south of Immokalee Road. The transaction, which closed on Jan. 22,was priced at $2.75 million. The new Naples Senior Center will be centrally located to the largest concentration of members and will be easily accessible from other locations in Collier County, the human services agency states. The site also will enable seniors to benefit from a nurturing, natural setting that offers outdoor space for walking, quiet contemplation and low-impact exercise programs such as tai chi. The 30,000-square-foot facility will be funded through a capital campaign that was launched in 2019 and has been accelerated by a $5-million commitment from local philanthropists Patty and Jay Baker.

 

The exterior sign was erected Thursday by Spectrum Signworks for CRU Wine Club, targeted to open next month in the new Causeway Commerce Park, 28280 Old 41 Road, south of Bonita Beach Road in Bonita Springs. The new local business is being opened by Tom Cassata of the Cassata Sonoma Family Vineyard in Glen Ellen, California. The intimate 650-square-foot wine tasting room, which features seating inside and outside, can be booked on a reservation-only basis for a maximum of 12 guests to learn about California wines and discover new varieties to buy for enjoyment at home. Light bites and wine tastings will be featured during the day and chef-prepared small plates with host-led wine pairings will be featured during happy hour. The room will also be available for small private events.

 

My ITEC Place at Alico ITEC Park — Innovation, Technology, Enterprise, Commerce — is officially open for sales. With one unit sold in the presale phase, 21 units within the luxury auto and storage facility remain. They will be part of a 1.2-million-square-foot industrial space in the northeast quadrant of the Alico Road/Ben Hill Griffin Parkway Corridor. Slated for completion in April, the 22,000-square-foot My ITEC Place has options that range from 502 square feet to 1,339 square feet. Priced from $120,000 to $271,000, these units feature a host of amenities. The sales commencement comes just days after a formal opening ceremony to commemorate the widening of adjacent Alico Road from four lanes to eight lanes. Meanwhile, Alico ITEC Park currently has 19 retail and commercial lots available. They range from .5 acres to .95 acres and are priced between $184,000 and $454,000. There are also seven light and heavy industrial tracts for sale, ranging from 2.15 acres to 25.66 acres. They start at $842,000 and go up to $5.88 million. For more information, visit AlicoITEC.com.

PDS Architecture Inc. leased a 3,677-square-foot office space in University Park at 12800 University Drive, Suite 402, Fort Myers, from Uccello University LLC. Enn Luthringer, CCIM of CRE Consultants negotiated the transaction.

 

ZIVO Biosciences Inc. leased a 2,700-square-foot industrial space at 608 Danley Drive, Unit 1, Fort Myers, from PLMA Trust. Stan Stouder, CCIM of CRE Consultants represented the lessor and Dan Barille of Keller Williams represented the lessee in negotiating the transaction.

 

Informed Choice FL LLC leased a 2,119-square-foot office space at 14421 Metropolis Ave., Suite 101, Fort Myers, from Metropolis SWFL LLC. Randal Mercer of CRE Consultants represented the lessor and Rachael Guertin of ReMax Realty Group represented the lessee in negotiating the transaction.

 

Adriatic Boatworks of SWFL leased a 1,672-square-foot industrial building on one acre at 3791 Edison Ave., Building 1, Fort Myers, from Ulmer Property Investments LLC. Stan Stouder, CCIM of CRE Consultants negotiated the transaction.

 

Hilltop Securities leased 1,450 square feet of office space from Naples Professional Properties Inc. located at 4933 Tamiami Trail N, Suite 201, Naples. Tara Stokes of Investment Properties Corp. negotiated this transaction.

 

Power Rite Products leased a 1,263-square-foot office space in Beachway Professional Center at 3301 Bonita Beach Road SW, Suite 309, Bonita Springs, from Klingler Properties B LLC. Dave Wallace, CCIM, SIOR and David Wallace of CRE Consultants negotiated the transaction.

 

China Dragon re-leased their approximately 1,240-square-foot retail space located at Shoppes at Plantation, 6810 Shoppes at Plantation Drive, Suite 2, Fort Myers, from Summus Property Owners LLC. Matt Stepan, CCIM and Jeffrey Clapper of Premier Commercial Inc. negotiated the transaction.

 

Amy Art LLC leased 1,188 square feet of retail space from 1010 Central Avenue LLC located at 28 10th Street S., Naples. Tara Stokes of Investment Properties Corp. negotiated this transaction.

Dr. Larry Antonucci, president and CEO of Lee Health will provide an overview of current initiatives and long term plans to advance and expand healthcare resources at the next Real Estate Investment Society (REIS) luncheon, held at 11:45 a.m. on Feb. 9 in the Osprey Room at Pelican Preserve’s Clubhouse. The growth of the medical sector has also been a driving force for commercial real estate and construction in the region and the investment in healthcare facilities is an important factor for new residents moving to this area, REIS states. Following the presentation, Antonucci will respond to questions of specific interest to the real estate investment and development industry. The meeting is sponsored by Suffolk. Admission is $30 for members and $40 for guests, which includes lunch. Reservations are required by Feb. 4 and may be made at reis-swfl.org.

 

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Naples-based Connor & Gaskins Unlimited LLC has entered into a contract with TravelCenters of America Inc., the largest publicly traded full-service travel center company in the country with 272 current locations in the US and Canada. Connor & Gaskins will serve as an extension of TA’s internal team to support a broad range of activities including the development of a property and asset management database and provision of construction management services for site-level improvements across the portfolio.

 

BCB Homes Chief Financial Officer Shazia Azami has been appointed a partner of the custom-home-building firm. One of six Naples-based leaders, she will collaborate with the company’s chief executive officer, president, chief operating officer, vice president and vice president of field operations on all building, remodeling and estate management projects as well as building science technology. Azami spent the last six-and-half-plus years overseeing BCB’s accounting and financial operations as well as developing its growth strategies and driving operational efficiencies. She started her career in public accounting with Price Waterhouse Coopers. Azami has also held finance leadership positions with local and Fortune 500 companies, such as Allen Systems Group, Centex Homes and Health Management Associates. A certified public accountant, Azami received a Bachelor of Science in accounting and a Master of Business Administration from the University of South Florida.

 

Diamond Custom Homes has appointed John Bill as superintendent. Bill has more than 22 years of experience in residential and commercial construction supervision and onsite construction management. He previously served as superintendent for a custom homebuilder. Bill is a Florida-licensed building contractor and attended the Cam Tech School of Construction, Florida’s only traditional exam preparation school for the state Certified Contractor’s License Exam. His management experience includes 15 years with Publix Super Markets. He has participated in numerous professional development courses in the subjects of management and training; advanced leadership; and problem solving and quality improvement; and Dale Carnegie training courses, including the “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.”

 

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty announced Jeff DeAngelis has affiliated with its Bonita Springs office, located at 27400 Riverview Center Blvd., Suite 4. DeAngelis is a 36-year real estate veteran. He has spent the last 13 years selling luxury high-rise condominiums at Bonita Bay, where he achieved more than half a billion dollars in sales. The Morgantown, West Virginia native was raised in the family construction business before earning his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from West Virginia University. He is a member of the Naples Area Board of Realtors.

 

Gates Construction has hired Ryan Eisenhauer as senior project manager. Eisenhauer is responsible for overall project coordination and management from the pre-construction and permitting stage through owner occupancy. He has more than 15 years of construction experience with particular expertise in life science, education, and a range of commercial projects. Based out of Gates Construction’s headquarters office in Bonita Springs, Eisenhauer is currently working on the new Marco Island Academy high school.

Lee BIA Builders Care, the nonprofit charitable arm of the Lee Building Industry Association (BIA), has received a $12,600 donation from Aubuchon Team of Cos. The donation is a result of funds raised through Aubuchon Team of Companies’ annual fundraising event, “Helping Hands for the Holidays,” which was held virtually this year. The donation was distributed through the Helping Hands for the Holidays Fund, a fund of the Southwest Florida Community Foundation. Funds will support Builders Care in its mission to provide emergency construction services at no cost to needy and deserving elderly and/or disabled homeowners, and their families, who cannot obtain repairs through traditional means. To date, Aubuchon Team of Cos. has donated more than $141,100 to Lee BIA Builders Care through its annual fundraiser.

 

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty has achieved a record $7.1 billion in total company sales volume for 2020, a 37% increase year-over-year. With more than 40 offices from Southwest Florida to the High Country of North Carolina, the brokerage closed 8,925 transactions, up 25%, and recorded an average sales price of $795,079, a 10% increase from 2019. In the Naples region, total sales volume was up 41% from 2019. The number of regional transactions increased 26% year-over-year and the average sales price was up 12%. For more information, visit premiersothebysrealty.com.

 

Stock Custom Homes, the custom home building division of Stock Development, reported a total of $80 million in sales for 2020. The company was also named Builder of the Year by the Collier Building Industry Association. Stock Custom Homes is continuing its sales streak into 2021. The most recently sold residence is located in Pine Ridge Estates and was listed at $3.445 million. Stock has another property opening in early February in Pine Ridge Estates at 607 Myrtle Road. The home is fully furnished and priced at $4.245 million. Stock has also been actively expanding on Florida’s east coast with multiple luxury residences in the Palm Beach Polo Golf and Country Club. The division recently sold its Roseville estate there, listed at $6.495 million. A 13,000 square foot oceanfront estate with a private beach at 916 S. Ocean Boulevard is also currently under construction. The $59 million home is slated for completion this summer.

 

Gulf Coast International Properties has named Jennifer Valenti Agent of the Month for December 2020. Originally from the Rochester, Michigan area, Valenti has achieved more than $31 million in real estate transactions in Naples’ luxury market in the past 12 months. For more information, visit gcipnaples.com.