Local Business

Charlotte County business owners and entrepreneurs can take advantage of free, one-on-one consulting sessions hosted by Florida Gulf Coast University’s Florida Small Business Development Center.

Inflation has been on a lot of people’s minds. As the costs of items like household goods and clothing continue to skyrocket, many are turning to the thrift story to snag a bargain.

When Sunseeker Resort finally opened, it was slated to be "the" tourist spot of the region. Recently, Allegiant Travel put the huge resort up for sale less than 18 months after its grand opening.

Fifteen years of talk and promises, and no cargo airport to show for it. That's the reality in Hendry County, where people have heard great expectations for Airglades airfield, a few miles west of Clewiston. An investment group sees a place with lots of jobs, flying in produce and flowers from Central and South America. But where do these high-flying dreams stand?

Charlotte county leaders and business owners are optimistic about the economic impact of Sunseeker Resort’s openingCounty and community leaders believe its impact will be significant countywide and beyond.

Restaurateurs want the community to know that Sanibel is still very much alive and needs their support to thrive. Here's how the annual Sizzle Dining event is drawing attention to spots, like Cielo, on Sanibel.

Nice Guys Pizza in Cape Coral has been open for 10 years this month. To celebrate, the beer and pizza lounge pulled off a musical reunion for the ages, by bringing together nine Southwest Florida-based bands who helped shape the local music scene of today.

An inaugural food festival had curious eaters saying, “I can’t believe it’s not cod,” and learning the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle during Cape Coral’s first-ever Vegan Street Food Fest.

Recently the City of Fort Myers hosted a presentation to give local business owners the opportunity to learn about how to do business with state and local governments. Minority business owners were also encouraged to become certified in the Minority Business Enterprise or MBE.

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