Fort Myers Beach bar rebuild an example of resilient waterfront ...
Nov 14, 2024 · Bottom line. Key takeaway: The Beach Bar on Fort Myers Beach is being rebuilt to withstand stronger and more frequent hurricanes. Core challenge: While Florida’s building codes and better methods have made newer homes stronger, there remains a threat to properties, particularly along the coastline. What’s next: The Beach Bar is expected to be complete next year and its stronger exterior ...
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Change is coming slow as Fort Myers Beach continues rebuild
Sep 23, 2024 · Bottom line. Key takeaway: Two years ago, on Sept. 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian blew through Florida causing billions of dollars in damage. One of the hardest hit spots was Fort Myers Beach. Core challenge: Ian left the Southwest Florida barrier island in ruins, wiping out houses, businesses, hotels and lives. Since then, the town’s people have been working to rebuild in a way that balances what ...
Workers' comp premiums cut for eighth straight year
Nov 18, 2024 · The worker's compensation insurance rate in Florida will be dropping in 2025 — marking the eighth consecutive annual decrease. The drop, according to a statement, will be 1%.
$1B terminal expansion to start at Fort Myers airport
Sep 30, 2024 · The terminal expansion project at Southwest Florida International Airport will launch its second phase Oct. 1, marking the start of what officials expect will be a three-year process.
Tampa window manufacturer cutting 225 jobs | Business Observer
Nov 19, 2024 · NewSouth Window Solutions is laying off 225 people in Tampa. The company announced in a letter to the state Tuesday that it was cutting the jobs at a facility at 10741 Crossroads Commerce Blvd.
Nordstrom Rack to open Lakeland store in 2025 | Business Observer
Nov 19, 2024 · Fashion retailer Nordstrom recently announced the opening of a location in Lakeland, which should be complete by fall 2025. The 30,000 square-foot space will be in the shopping center Lakeside Village, alongside Kohl's, Books-A-Million, Belk and CMX Cinemas.
2024 | 40 Under 40 | Business Observer
Oct 10, 2024 · 40 Under 40 class of 2024: A gritty, innovative group. The region's top young leaders, backed by a sturdy variety of learned mentors, come from a wide variety of backgrounds — with a wide variety of obstacles overcome.
First Watch to acquire 16 restaurants in $49M deal
Nov 15, 2024 · Daytime dining company First Watch, based in east Manatee County, plans to acquire 16 restaurants in North Carolina and South Carolina, bringing them under corporate ownership.
Naples philanthropist, Paychex founder gives $85M to SWFL …
Nov 19, 2024 · Naples philanthropist and entrepreneur Tom Golisano — in a major Southwest Florida charitable announcement —says he is giving $85 million to dozens of nonprofits across Lee and Collier counties.