David Dorsey

The largest Arby’s franchisee in Southwest Florida closed 40% of its restaurants, shuttering four in Lee County due to lease issues and shifting fast-food market dynamics.

Costco’s new Fort Myers location will double parking and land size, expanding from 14.29 to 31.95 acres, with a 15% larger store, improving accessibility and capacity for local shoppers.

The most lucrative real estate deal in Southwest Florida history has closed with the $835 million sale of the 809-room JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort.

By David Dorsey Updated Vybe, a new restaurant at Bell Tower in south Fort Myers, brings a throwback to a previous concept while putting a new spin on it.

Vybe, a fresh restaurant in Bell Tower, south Fort Myers, fuses throwback vibes with modern shareable plates and a vibrant bar, crafted by restaurateur Harold Balink and partner Mathew Baum.

By David Dorsey Sweet Tomatoes salad bar restaurant has returned to its original south Fort Myers location and announced its grand reopening June 1.

Sweet Tomatoes has reopened its original Fort Myers location on June 1, after closing all stores in 2020. New owner ST Three LLC revitalized the brand, expanding with a Tucson restaurant first.

Tourist tax collections in Lee County climbed steadily through the 2025-26 season, reflecting growing demand as visitors returned and rebuilt inventories like Shalimar Beach Resort boosted Southwest Florida’s economy.

Eric and Helen Clemetsen made vacationing on Sanibel Island an annual tradition, escaping Michigan winters for the same cottage on West Gulf Drive. Each ye

Lee Auto Group completed a rapid relocation in under 24 hours to a new prime spot on U.S. 41 in south Fort Myers, leveraging local vendors to ensure a smooth transition and ongoing business.