David Dorsey

By David Dorsey South Seas resort has cleared a legal hurdle to receive building permits for its first additional units in more than 50 years — but not quite all of the legal hurdles to build them.

South Seas Resort cleared a key legal step to obtain building permits for new units after an appellate court ruling favored Lee County, but pending court hearings may affect future expansion efforts.

The Oasis Restaurant in Fort Myers, a 37-year staple, was sold for $1.48 million and will rebrand as Fort Myers Brunch by fall under new owner Mark Vushaj, who plans menu tweaks but keeps the pancake recipe.

Ben Mallah, a YouTube real estate influencer, bought a Fort Myers university building for $17.25M, using a 1031 exchange to defer taxes after selling properties in Jacksonville and Tampa Bay.

Three new coffee shops are set to open near Edison Mall in Fort Myers by fall, including 7 Brew, Urban Buzz Coffee, and Foxtail Coffee, bringing fresh options and competition to the area.

Gary Tasman ended his exclusive Cushman & Wakefield alliance in Florida to join NAI Burns Scalo, expanding services and investment potential in Southwest Florida’s commercial real estate market.

MIDFLORIDA Credit Union opened its 65th Florida branch in south Fort Myers after six years of planning, aiming to bridge service gaps between Naples and Cape Coral with a prime location on Cypress Lake Drive.

Montage at Midtown, a 321-unit apartment complex in Fort Myers, nears completion after 29 months, marking a $100 million investment to revitalize the Midtown area with modern living and amenities.

McGregor’s Public House in Fort Myers expanded with a new dining room and bar, serving authentic Irish fare with a dark green Irish pub ambiance and a live Dublin street view.

Whatburger's forthcoming south Fort Myers location has signage in place and looks ready to open from the outside.