Phil Fernandez
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Which 8 coastal businesses pounded by Hurricane Ian are opening in Bell Tower? What we know
Eight coastal merchants hammered by Hurricane Ian on Sept. 28 are reopening operations inland at the Fort Myers Bell Tower Shops | In the Know → Read More
What thousands of you told me about FMB Margaritaville expansion; and new housing rules
What thousands of you say about Margaritaville's Fort Myers Beach expansion; new Ian housing rules; and SWFL rapid recovery driving economy, business → Read More
Hurricane Ian aftermath: Temporary public housing slow to come to Fort Myers Beach, SWFL
Three months later, not much temporary housing from the feds, state has arrived after Hurricane Ian's bashing of Fort Myers Beach, Southwest Florida → Read More
'Challenging infrastructure' tests Fort Myers Beach recovery, redevelopment
Hurricane Ian aftermath. 'Fort Myers Beach strong a marathon, not a sprint' as the island makes a goal in recovery: 'Be smart. Be safe. Be Kind' → Read More
Amid rising death toll, more glimmers of light in the Hurricane Ian aftermath for SWFL
More progress in SWFL aftermath of Hurricane Ian as number of deaths go up. Pine Island Road fixes. Increased Sanibel access. Mobile health clinics. → Read More
Hurricane Ian death toll rises in Southwest Florida, as power, other challenges persist
Hurricane Ian killed at least 35 in SW Florida. Closed interstate, damaged bridges, roads make travel hard for local residents. Wind data released. → Read More
A look at Ritz-Carlton projects in Naples, Estero and images from hotels here and all over Earth
A look at Ritz-Carlton projects in Naples, Estero and images from hotels here and all over Earth → Read More
In the Know: SW FL leaders show success in business can help communities and children
Three organizations and their leaders were selected for the 2022 Business Hall of Fame for making a difference in the lives of SWFL children. → Read More
In the Know: Apartment complex with history of code enforcement violations sells for $6.5M
Five years ago, a $2M deal had been cut related to the 92-unit apartment complex. Now, Sunrise Towers has sold for $6.5M. → Read More
In the Know: New Hilton brand hitting Naples, Fort Myers; changes coming to Lee County riverfront
A new Hilton brand is coming to SWFL and a major NYC company is making a splash in downtown Fort Myers, which is undergoing a major transformation. → Read More
In the Know: Forget Arizona and Texas. Sarasota, Naples, Daytona, Melbourne are 'Best Places to Retire'
Florida metros rank as 'Best Places to Retire.' Keystone State, which has surged past Arizona, Texas, California, others in new U.S. News & World Report annual study. → Read More
In the Know: Forget Arizona and Texas. Sarasota, Naples, Daytona, Melbourne are 'Best Places to Retire'
Florida metros rank as 'Best Places to Retire.' Keystone State, which has surged past Arizona, Texas, California, others in new U.S. News & World Report annual study. → Read More
In the Know: Corporate giant setting up corporate offices in Naples. Could it be potential headquarters?
'When you look at Southwest Florida as a whole including Naples, this region does not have very many $32 billion employers.' Company would have largest market cap in SWFL and one of the biggest in Florida. → Read More
In the Know: Naples-Marco Island area plummets from top to No. 43 on Community Well-Being Index
The yearly survey ties to factors that include dwellers’ views about health, financial security, community and sense of purpose. → Read More
In the Know: Delta variant could crash NeoGenomics party; plus SWFL's Space Needle connection
The SWFL cancer diagnostic center reports positive earnings news, but braces for delta variant disruptions. For Bonita Springs-based Timilon Corp, the pandemic brought national business → Read More
In the Know: Delta variant could crash NeoGenomics party; plus SWFL's Space Needle connection
The SWFL cancer diagnostic center reports positive earnings news, but braces for delta variant disruptions. For Bonita Springs-based Timilon Corp, the pandemic brought national business → Read More
In the Know: Where did Southwest Florida land on U.S. News & World Report's Best Places to Live?
The U.S. News & World Report ranks the country’s 150 most populous metropolitan areas based on affordability, job prospects and desirability. → Read More
In the Know: Where did Southwest Florida land on U.S. News & World Report's Best Places to Live?
The U.S. News & World Report ranks the country’s 150 most populous metropolitan areas based on affordability, job prospects and desirability. → Read More
In the Know: Naples named 'best beach town' in USA. Sarasota, Venice, Boca Raton, Destin, Vero Beach also score high
In the Know: Naples named 'best beach town' for 2021. Sarasota, Venice, Boca Raton, Destin, Vero Beach, Jupiter, Jacksonville Beach, Panama City Beach also score high. → Read More
In the Know: Fitting Manhattan, Newark, Jersey City and Trenton together in east Collier County
In the Know: Barron Collier set the stage long ago as plans call for developing county area that would fit Manhattan, Newark, Jersey City and Trenton. → Read More