Keep up on the latest Florida business news including local Fort Myers and Naples business news. http://www.marcoislandflorida.com en-us Copyright 2013, marcoislandflorida SaxoTech Online Sat, 25 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Sat, 25 May 2013 07:51:57 -0400 15 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130525/BUSINESS/305250022 A projected downturn in air travel this Memorial Day Weekend isn't dimming Southwest Florida hopes for a strong summer for its lifeblood tourism and hospitality industries. Sat, 25 May 2013 00:25:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130525/BUSINESS/305250022 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130525/BUSINESS/305250015 Jennifer Berg is 'ready for a new challenge.' She took current job in October 2003. Fri, 24 May 2013 22:12:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130525/BUSINESS/305250015 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130524/BUSINESS/130524017 Hertz Global Holdings hasn't made a decision yet on where its temporary headquarters in Southwest Florida will be or which general contractor will build the permanent one, executive vice president for corporate affairs Richard Broome said today. Fri, 24 May 2013 14:47:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130524/BUSINESS/130524017 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130524/BUSINESS/130524013 Marketing and Communications Director Jennifer Berg will be leaving of her own accord and is the only employee leaving, said Jim Moore, director of Lee County's Economic Development Office. Her LinkedIn profile read "Experienced marketing professional looking to make an impact on a new organization." Fri, 24 May 2013 12:31:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130524/BUSINESS/130524013 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130524/BUSINESS/305240011 Horses provide healing, rejuvenation and focus at Discovering Your Way in Naples. Thu, 23 May 2013 22:24:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130524/BUSINESS/305240011 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130524/BUSINESS/305240009 A bio-energy company on the Treasure Coast has joined Fort Myers-based Algenol Inc. in calling for Gov. Rick Scott to veto a measure that would repeal the state law requiring most gasoline sold in the state to include about 10 percent ethanol. Thu, 23 May 2013 22:23:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130524/BUSINESS/305240009 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130524/BUSINESS/305240010 First Community Bank of Southwest Florida has filed a foreclosure lawsuit against Royal Palm Yacht Club in Fort Myers for $1.8 million. Thu, 23 May 2013 22:21:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130524/BUSINESS/305240010 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130523/BUSINESS/305230025 Pam Oakes said she hopes her new title as the 2013 Distinguished Entrepreneur will inspire other women to pursue their business dreams against all odds. Thu, 23 May 2013 08:55:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130523/BUSINESS/305230025 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130523/BUSINESS/305230012 Richard Akin, president and CEO of Collier County's leading health care provider for low-income residents, said he will step down from the post next year. Wed, 22 May 2013 23:29:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130523/BUSINESS/305230012 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130523/BUSINESS/305230007 Florida's largest property insurer is shedding 60,000 policies - many of them in South Florida - under a questionable deal. Wed, 22 May 2013 21:47:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130523/BUSINESS/305230007 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130523/BUSINESS/305230008 Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes ticked up last month to the highest level in three and a half years, helped by a jump in the number of houses for sale. Wed, 22 May 2013 21:46:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130523/BUSINESS/305230008 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130523/BUSINESS/305230009 Naples for the first time has landed a spot on TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Destination awards. Wed, 22 May 2013 21:43:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130523/BUSINESS/305230009 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130522/BUSINESS/130522031 Pam Oakes, owner of Pam's Motor City in Fort Myers, is the 2013 Distinguished Entrepreneur. Wed, 22 May 2013 20:52:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130522/BUSINESS/130522031 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130522/BUSINESS/305220029 Sun Splash Family Waterpark in Cape Coral will begin its summer operating schedule on Friday with new park hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day. Tue, 21 May 2013 23:51:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130522/BUSINESS/305220029 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130522/BUSINESS/305220028 As the building industry comes back to life in Southwest Florida, the Lee Building Industry Association is following suit - amping up its advocacy for the industry and starting a drive to build membership. Tue, 21 May 2013 23:48:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130522/BUSINESS/305220028 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130522/BUSINESS/305220030 Apple CEO Tim Cook defended the tech giant from a scathing Senate panel's report that concluded the company famed for its iPhones and iPads was infamous for corporate tax avoidance. Tue, 21 May 2013 23:46:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130522/BUSINESS/305220030 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130521/BUSINESS/130521010 Wednesday's workshop on business preparation for emergencies has been postponed. Tue, 21 May 2013 12:11:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130521/BUSINESS/130521010 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130521/BUSINESS/305210021 Jim Moore, the director of Lee County's Economic Development Office, on Monday announced his intention to retire effective Sept. 1, saying that will be enough time to help the 'first wave' of Hertz employees settle in the area. Mon, 20 May 2013 22:26:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130521/BUSINESS/305210021 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130521/BUSINESS/305210018 Estero Community Planning Panel members wanted to know where Hertz plans on locating its 1-acre rental car lot at its Estero headquarters. Mon, 20 May 2013 22:10:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130521/BUSINESS/305210018 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130521/BUSINESS/305210020 A total of 815,978 passengers used Southwest Florida International Airport in April. Mon, 20 May 2013 21:19:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130521/BUSINESS/305210020 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/BUSINESS/130520018 A total of 815,978 passengers used Southwest Florida International Airport in April. That's 3.25 percent more than April 2012. Mon, 20 May 2013 14:11:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/BUSINESS/130520018 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/BUSINESS/130520005 Jim Moore, executive director of the Lee County Economic Development Office, intends to resign on Sept. 1, he said today in a letter to Interim County Manager Doug Meurer. Mon, 20 May 2013 11:18:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/BUSINESS/130520005 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/BUSINESS/130520008 Yahoo is buying online blogging forum Tumblr for $1.1 billion as CEO Marissa Mayer tries to rejuvenate an Internet icon that had fallen behind the times. Mon, 20 May 2013 11:10:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/BUSINESS/130520008 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/BUSINESS/305200007 The Araba Temple Shrine is looking to downsize - but not to give up the close-knit camaraderie that holds the fraternal organization together. Sun, 19 May 2013 22:52:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/BUSINESS/305200007 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/BUSINESS/305200008 All federal employees are invited to the Annual Federal Retirement Impact Workshop on Tuesday at Keiser University, 9100 Forum Corporate Parkway, in Fort Myers. The workshop will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. with a light dinner from 5 to 6 p.m. Sun, 19 May 2013 14:41:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/BUSINESS/305200008 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130519/BUSINESS/305190036 The average age of Lee County visitors is rising more rapidly than for global travelers in general. Sat, 18 May 2013 22:55:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130519/BUSINESS/305190036 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130519/BUSINESS/305180033 Congressman Trey Radel and regional delegation members for the Florida Legislature will be on hand June 29 for a luncheon activity presented by The Chamber of Southwest Florida. Sat, 18 May 2013 13:26:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130519/BUSINESS/305180033 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130519/BUSINESS/305190006 Child Care of Southwest Florida does much more than babysit. Sat, 18 May 2013 13:21:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130519/BUSINESS/305190006 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130519/BUSINESS/305190005 Pictured Above: More than 200 fitness enthusiasts celebrated the premier issue of Fit Nation Magazine at a Drop Party at Trek Bicycle. Sat, 18 May 2013 13:20:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130519/BUSINESS/305190005 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130519/BUSINESS/305190004 Southwest Florida's economic recovery continued on pace in the first quarter of 2013 as business and consumer spending fed a 6.1 percent year-over-year growth in sales tax receipts. Sat, 18 May 2013 13:18:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130519/BUSINESS/305190004 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130519/BUSINESS/305190003 Mahlon Hetrick has mixed emotions about his impending retirement. Sat, 18 May 2013 13:17:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130519/BUSINESS/305190003 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130519/BUSINESS/305190002 The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce will hold final session of their 'Lunch & Learn Series' on Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Keiser University, 9100 Forum Corporate Way. The topic is Sat, 18 May 2013 11:57:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130519/BUSINESS/305190002