Economic Development

As the demand for home improvement projects increases in Florida, homeowners must be cautious when hiring contractors. The state requires contractors to be licensed and insured, but not all contractors adhere to these regulations. Hiring an unlicensed contractor can put homeowners at risk for subpar work, financial loss, and legal trouble. As part of Unlicensed Activity Awareness Week…

Business and community leaders from across Southwest Florida gathered Feb. 1 at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre for a state-of-the-economy presentation that revealed encouraging signs about the local economy. The Annual Meeting of the Horizon Council, Horizon Foundation and Lee County Economic Development Office attracted more than 350 guests as industry experts revealed numerous economic accolades…

FORT MYERS, FLA.  – Lee County Clerk Kevin Karnes has released his second annual report detailing key economic factors impacting county residents. In the 20-page report, titled The Sand Dollar, readers can learn how their tax dollars were collected, managed and spent. The easy-to-read guide also outlines trends in county property taxes, housing, employment, and…