Gulfshore Business

Gulfshorebusiness.com is the digital platform for Gulfshore Business magazine, the top business publication in Southwest Florida, a rapidly expanding region in the United States. Covering the Gulf Coast from Naples to Fort Myers and extending up to Port Charlotte, Gulfshore Business monitors key industries in the area such as real estate, healthcare, tourism, and agriculture. Each month, we provide valuable insights, trends, profiles, and expert guidance designed to assist small businesses, entrepreneurs, executives, and other leaders in staying competitive. Our office in Naples also produces several other prominent local magazines, including the acclaimed monthly publication Gulfshore Life.

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Charlotte County companies compete for top manufacturing honor

1 day ago | gulfshorebusiness.com | Nancy Semon

Two Punta Gorda-based companies are among the finalists in the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural Coolest Thing Made in Florida competition — a contest designed to celebrate innovation and manufacturing excellence across the state. Baby Barrier and Supertrak, the only nominees from Charlotte County, each offer products built with safety in mind. Baby Barrier manufactures mesh pool fencing designed to prevent children and pets from falling into swimming pools.
Charlotte County eyes new boardwalk at Englewood Beach

2 days ago | gulfshorebusiness.com | Nancy Semon

Charlotte County commissioners on June 24 approved the start of negotiations with an engineering firm to oversee the demolition and design for replacing the boardwalk and walkover areas at Englewood Beach, signaling that the finished project may look significantly different than what stood for decades. The original wooden structures were destroyed by hurricanes Ian, Helene and Milton. Commissioners said the replacements must be more resilient to withstand future storms.
Charlotte County home prices drop again in May

3 days ago | gulfshorebusiness.com | Nancy Semon

Prices for single-family homes, condos and townhomes in Charlotte County continued to decline in May amid falling inventory levels, as some sellers pulled their listings from the market, according to Cindy Marsh-Tichy, president of Realtors of Punta Gorda-Port Charlotte-North Port-DeSoto Inc.
Punta Gorda Airport considers wage hikes for FBO staff

5 days ago | gulfshorebusiness.com | Nancy Semon

Punta Gorda Airport is considering wage increases for its Fixed Base Operator employees following concerns about near-total worker turnover. Charlotte County Airport Authority Chair Robert Hancik told board members during a recent workshop that current pay is no longer competitive, and increasing wages may be necessary to attract and retain staff.
Additional parking opens at Englewood Beach, shuttle service suspended  - Gulfshore Business

1 week ago | gulfshorebusiness.com | Nancy Semon

Beginning at noon June 20, an additional 77 parking spaces opened south of the roundabout at Englewood Beach, and Charlotte County Transit has suspended shuttle service to the beach effective immediately, county officials announced. The additional parking will bring the total available capacity at the southern end of the Englewood Beach parking lot and Chadwick Park to 153 car spaces.
NCH breaks ground on state-of-the-art heart and stroke center in Naples

1 week ago | gulfshorebusiness.com | Therese McDevitt

It wasn’t always smooth sailing, but after more than four years of planning — and sometimes contentious negotiations with the City of Naples and neighboring residents — Naples Comprehensive Health broke ground June 19 on the R.M. Schulze Family Heart and Stroke Critical Care Center.
Development begins for Kingston community in Estero

1 week ago | gulfshorebusiness.com | Melanie Pagan

Photo Credit:Courtesy of Cameratta Companies Cameratta Companies has begun construction on the new Kingston community, which will span a total of more than 6,702 acres. The first portion of the land to be developed is approximately 2,700 acres of property.
Goodwill hosts annual Breakthrough Awards

1 week ago | gulfshorebusiness.com | Melanie Pagan

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida hosted its annual Breakthrough Award ceremony at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center on May 30. The event recognizes individuals and businesses who have advanced the Goodwill Mission throughout the prior year. The fundraiser raised $71,590 to support Goodwill’s programs and services. Tom Golisano and the Golisano Foundation were named the 2024 Philanthropist of the Year.
Social Lee: Coffee & Careers coming June 25

1 week ago | gulfshorebusiness.com | Melanie Pagan

The School District of Lee County is hosting Coffee & Careers from 9-11 a.m. June 25 to provide insight on career opportunities within the district. The informational event will provide participants with the opportunity to speak with the talent acquisition team and learn more about open positions within the district for the upcoming academic year. Attendees will also be able to walk through becoming certified to teach in Florida. The event will take place at Panera Bread at 5037 S. Cleveland Ave.
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank, F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva to collect school supplies

1 week ago | gulfshorebusiness.com | Melanie Pagan

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is accepting school supply donations at its Sanibel branches in partnership with F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva. All donations collected through Aug. 2 will support students and families who live or work on the islands. F.I.S.H. is also accepting monetary donations to help purchase supplies and provide socks, undergarments and gift cards for clothing and specialized items, such as scientific calculators and uniforms.