Lee Health’s board of directors appointed Ben Spence as the new president and CEO, effective October 1, 2026. Spence, who currently serves as the chief operating officer, will succeed the retiring Dr. Larry Antonucci, who is stepping down after nine years in the role. Spence has spent his entire 31-year career with the Lee Health […]
The Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association (RPCRA) officially opened and celebrated the grand opening of its new 23,384-square-foot headquarters on June 4th. The new facility is located in Fort Myers and serves as a major hub for the region’s real estate professionals. New Headquarters OverviewAddress: 5265 Summerlin Commons Blvd., Fort Myers, FLFacility Features: Two stories […]
The 2026 Gulfshore Business List of Best Places to Work recognized Chamber members Lee Health, Stevens Construction, and Wright Construction Group. Congratulations to all the recipients! You can see the full Best Places to Work List here. To earn recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in Southwest Florida, local companies pay a […]
LCEC and GCM Contracting™ Solutions broke ground on the new LCEC West Cape Coral Service Center, a 12,000-square-foot, two-story operational facility designed to enhance utility operations and service delivery across Southwest Florida. In addition to the groundbreaking, a check presentation with Future Forestry in honor of the LCEC Environmental Funding distribution will take place. The service center […]
We’re thrilled to spotlight this incredible post–Hurricane Ian restoration! The Creciente Condominiums project in Fort Myers Beach comprised three high‑rise buildings and included rebuilding ground‑floor units, common areas, and amenities—plus the addition of a brand‑new pool equipment building. Wright Construction is proud to play a role in rebuilding Fort Myers Beach and helping restore these […]
FORT MYERS, FL. B&I Contractors, Inc., is proud to be advancing work on the Cypress Lake High School HVAC renovation, delivering upgraded systems designed to improve performance, efficiency, and indoor air quality for students and staff. The two-year project covers the 155,000-square-foot campus and includes full mechanical replacement, new chillers and air handling systems, and 12,000 […]
LSI Companies released its proprietary Market Trends and Commercial Pulse reports for Q1 2026, which offer comprehensive, data-driven overviews of the Southwest Florida (Lee, Collier, and Charlotte counties) real estate and land development industries. These reports provide highly actionable intelligence for the local commercial market, highlighting key metrics like permit values, population in-migration, and square […]
Leadership from Lee Health, Landmark Healthcare Facilities and Stevens Construction celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony for a 60,000-square-foot pediatric outpatient surgery center operated by Lee Health near Golisano Children’s Hospital in Fort Myers, Fla., on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Lawrence Antonucci, president and CEO of Lee Health addressed the crowd, along with Deeni Taylor, chairman and […]
On April 24, 2026, FEMA announced that it awarded nearly $97 million in funding to support recovery for past disasters in Florida. Among the entities to receive Public Assistance projects recovery funds was LCEC. Of the more than $19 million for the reimbursement of costs for power restoration and distribution systems, Lee County Electric Cooperative […]
