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CHICO’S 3Q SALES, PROFITS UP

>>Fort Myers-based Chico’s FAS (NYSE: CHS) (www.chicosfas.com) posted gains for the third quarter and first nine months of 2009 compared with the same period in 2008. For the third quarter, ended Oct. 31, net income was $22.7 million, up from $2 million for the third quarter last year. Year-to-date, the company showed a net income of $52.1 million compared to $21.4 million for the same period in 2008. Sales for the third quarter increased from $394.2 million from $446.9 million. 


72 “LUXURY” CONDOS IN NAPLES GO FOR $44,444 EACH IN BULK SALE

>>A recent bulk sale of 72 units at The Reserve at Naples, a 300-unit “luxury” condo community near Pine Ridge Road and I-75 in Naples, fetched $3.2 million, according to The Southwest Florida Multi-Housing team of CB Richard Ellis, Fort Myers/Naples (www.cbre.com). They sold to an all-cash buyer. This transaction represents the only fractured condo sale in 2009 to date in Southwest Florida. Jonathan Richards and Ann Bailey of CB Richard Ellis, Fort Myers/Naples represented the seller.



CONSERVANCY RECEIVES $2 MILLION DONATION

>>The Conservancy of Southwest Florida (www.conservancy.org) received a $2 million leadership gift for its “Saving Southwest Florida” Capital Campaign from Eva Sugden Gomez. The donation will support what will be known as the “Sugden Gomez Environmental Planning Center,” located on the renovated, sustainable campus of the Conservancy. The center will serve as the new headquarters for the organization with administrative, science and policy offices, wet and dry laboratories and collaborative meeting spaces. The anticipated completion date for the sustainable campus project is 2011. To date, the Conservancy has raised $29 million toward its $33 million campaign. 


APEX AWARDS THIS SATURDAY

>>The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Women in Business will present the fourth annual Apex Awards Saturday at Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa. A cocktail reception will begin at 6:30 p.m., and the awards ceremony and dinner begin at 7:30 p.m. Those competing for the award are: Aysegul Timur, Hodges University; Sarah Owen, Community Cooperative Ministries Inc.; Veronica Barber, AFCAAM Catholic Center; Commissioner Tammy Hall, Lee County Board of Commissioners; and Dr. Mary Kay Peterson, Radiology Regional Center. The finalists were selected from more than 30 nominations received by the chamber for outstanding professional accomplishments, leadership and community involvement. Tickets are $85 per person, $400 for a shared, reserved VIP table of four (includes signage and video logo recognition), or $800 for a reserved VIP table of eight (includes signage and video logo recognition). To register, call (239) 332-2930 or visit www.FortMyers.org.


OOH LA LA JEWELS TO OPEN

>>Ooh La La Jewels Du Jour will open at 10 a.m. Friday at 900 Neapolitan Way in Naples. Owners and sisters Amy Turner and Tammy Turner Kipp are former owners of Mangos Gifts in the Coastland Center Mall and two former fashion jewelry wholesale outlets. For more information, call (239) 434-9700.

Gulfshore Life seeks an experienced print and digital ad sales professional to join our team. Candidate should have a proven record of success. Draw against commission, great benefits package. Email resume with cover letter to tracyh@gulfshorelife.com. EOE

PERYMON JOINS EDEN AUTISM SERVICES 

>>Amber D. Perymon, Psy.D., joined Eden Autism Services Florida as assistant director of Adult Services, for which she will provide clinical oversight for all of Eden’s adult programs, including residential services, adult day services and training, and employment and vocational training. Perymon earned her doctorate from the School of Professional Psychology at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.

 
 

UHLER QUALIFIES FOR RAYMOND JAMES COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP

>>>Tom Uhler, principal with Uhler and Vertich Financial Planners (www.uhlerandvertich.com), has qualified for membership on the Raymond James Financial Services Executive Council for the 15th year. Only 400 financial advisors in the nation met the earned-revenue level required to be included on the 2010 Executive Council. Uhler has more than three decades of experience in financial services in Southwest Florida. He is a member of the Financial Planning Association of Southwest Florida and serves on the executive board and endowment investment committee for Southwest Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America.


 

SPEAKERS ASSEMBLY TO FEATURE ECONOMIC INSTITUTE DIRECTOR

>>Alison Acosta Fraser, director of the Thomas A. Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies, will be the featured speaker Dec. 11 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Estero for the Speakers Assembly of Southwest Florida. Fraser’s presentation will focus on current economic issues, taxes and the national deficit. A networking reception will begin at 11 a.m., followed by the presentation, lunch and a question-and-answer session. The cost is $45 for members and guests. For reservations, call (239) 948-7909 or email speakersassembly@aol.com.
 
 

CBIA STARTS TOY DRIVE

>>The Collier Building Industry Association’s Sales and Marketing Council is accepting donations for its annual Toy Drive. It has adopted approximately 1,000 students at Immokalee’s elementary schools, who will be receiving toys during a holiday party with a visit from Santa on Dec. 18. Unwrapped toys may be dropped off Bank of Naples, The Christmas Shoppe at the Collection in Vanderbilt, Sassy Cakes, Knotts Finish Carpentry, Robb & Stucky, Kitchens by Clay or at the CBIA office, 4779 Enterprise Ave. For more information, contact Carrie Horner at (239) 436-6100 ext. 204 or Carrie@cbia.net.
 

BRUNNER PROMOTED AT PACE

>>PACE Center for Girls (www.pacecenter.org) promoted Alice Brunner to executive director of the Lee County center. She succeeds the founding director, Debra Webb, who opened the Center in 2007. Brunner, who has been with PACE since August, was the academic manager for the Center. She earned a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Central Florida and a Masters in Educational Counseling from Florida Atlantic University. Prior to coming to PACE, she worked as a director in the Division of Student Affairs at Florida Gulf Coast University.

 

Commercial Office Space for Sale or Lease

Speath Engineering Building
Contact: (239) 275-1899

Executive Offices / Commercial Lease
Location: 8000 Summerlin Lakes Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Price: Executive Offices available - $300-$500/mo.  Commercial space also available from 500 to 4500sf @ $14.50/sf+CAM
Details: www.cbre.com
Zoning: CC – Community Commercial



Realm Commercial
4575 Via Royale, Suite 206 | Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 210-6700 | http://www.realm-cre.com/

Lease
Location: 1825 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Strap#: 35-44-24-P3-01700.0010
Price: $15.00 Per Sq. Ft.
Zoning: PO-Professional Office    
CAM: $5.00 Per Sq. Ft.
Size: Approximately 2000 RSF