If you haven't heard of Gartner, Inc., you might be surprised to learn that one of the world's most influential technology research and advisory firms has had a major presence in the Fort Myers area for years — and it employs thousands of Southwest Florida residents. Gartner's …

Not every company making a difference in Southwest Florida's economy announces itself with a press conference. AMPERA — an energy and infrastructure firm — and eMaint Enterprises — a Fluke company specializing in computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) with operations in the region — represent the quiet, steady side …

Not every company reshaping Southwest Florida's economy is a hedge fund or tech startup. Niagara Bottling — one of the largest private-label water bottlers in the United States — and BioStem Technologies — a Florida-based biotechnology company focused on regenerative wound care — represent a different but equally important …

When one of America's largest banks makes a significant move in Florida, the real estate market pays attention. Wells Fargo has been expanding its Florida presence — adding teams, opening new office locations, and doubling down on the state's booming financial services sector. For buyers and sellers focused …

What do a $65 billion hedge fund and a quantum computing company have in common? They both chose Florida. Elliott Management — one of the most powerful activist hedge funds on the planet — has its headquarters in Palm Beach and continues to expand. D-Wave Quantum announced it is …

Two very different businesses made headlines when they relocated to South Florida: Anaplan, the enterprise software company that moved its global headquarters from San Francisco to Miami in January 2024, and CREO Capital Partners, the private equity firm focused on food and consumer brands that left Denver for Miami in …

Two very different companies — a global dermatology giant and the world's largest private cruise line — both made major moves to South Florida in 2024 and 2025. Galderma opened its U.S. headquarters in Miami in June 2025. MSC Cruises has been developing a massive U.S. campus …

If you've been watching Cape Coral FL real estate in 2026, you may have noticed something interesting happening — and it goes well beyond the usual seasonal snowbird rush. The same names that once meant Wall Street and Silicon Valley are quietly reshaping Southwest Florida's economic landscape …

Southwest Florida is home to some of the most ambitious and thoughtfully conceived planned communities in the United States — places built not simply as collections of houses, but as fully realized visions of how communities should live, grow, and sustain themselves. Ave Maria, Babcock Ranch, and Miromar Lakes each …