NAWIC Southwest Florida Chapter 297 to meet Monday

The National Association of Women in Construction, Southwest Florida Chapter 297, will meet Monday, July 11, at 5:30 p.m., at Mission BBQ, 12984 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers.

The speakers will be Paul Inglese, Kyle McLaughlin and Elijah Basile of the Northstar Technologies Group on the topic of “The Future of Building Technology.”

The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members — payment by cash or check at the door. No-shows will be billed. Register by today, July 8.

A vegetarian meal is available with advance request only.

Men are welcome to attend.

For more or to register, visit www.nawic297.com

Neal Communities announces grand opening of Tide Marsh development

Neal Communities, a Southwest Florida private homebuilder, is celebrating the grand opening of its Tide Marsh neighborhood in Fort Myers. This small boutique community offers a coastal and island architectural theme and features 63 homesites.

The homebuilder started offering pre-sales in late April and has sold over 10 homes. The gated community offers both one-story and two-story floor plans from Neal Communities’ Cruise and Celebration series. The homes range from 1,531 to 3,014 square feet. Two models are available for tours.

Tide Marsh is situated close to Estero Bay Preserve State Park and features a quiet setting for homeowners off Winkler Road.

Book an appointment to speak with a Neal Communities expert. Call 239-360-3450 or visit www.nealcommunities.com/new-homes/tide-marsh.

Neal Communities, based in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, has built over 18,000 new homes in more than 90 communities from Tampa to Naples. For more information, please visit https://www.nealcommunities .com/.

Cushman & Wakefield | Commercial Property Southwest Florida brokers sale of Fort Myers office building

Evan N Berlin Revocable Trust has purchased a five-story professional office building. The class A building is 53,893 square feet equipped with the latest technological internet and fiber optics, marble and hardwood floors, high ceilings and ample parking. Located at 5220 Summerlin Commons Blvd., Fort Myers, it is in close proximity to the Page Field Airport and it is in the geographic center of Lee County giving it high traffic counts and great frontage. Evan N Berlin Revocable Trust purchased the building for $10.25 million from Mick Vorbeck.

Gary Tasman, CEO and principal broker, and Shawn Stoneburner, senior director of Cushman and Wakefield | Commercial Property Southwest Florida, LLC, represented the seller in the transaction.

Cushman and Wakefield | Commercial Property Southwest Florida, LLC delivers solutions by advising, implementing and managing on behalf of landlords, tenants and investors through every stage of the real estate process. It advises clients in buying, selling, financing, leasing and managing assets. C&W also provides valuation advice, strategic planning and research, portfolio analysis, site selection and space location assistance.

For more information about this transaction, or to learn more about Commercial Property Southwest Florida, please contact Gary Tasman at gtasman@cpswfl.com or visit www.cpswfl.com.

Blue Waters Development Group hires Manzano

Cintiha “Cyn” Manzano has joined Blue Waters Development Group as executive assistant. She is responsible for managing the schedules and communications of key company executives. Manzano ensures efficient operations of the office and provides support to managers and employees through a variety of tasks related to organization and communication.

Manzano, who is coming to Blue Waters Development Group with more than two decades of experience as an expert in the commercial legal industry, attended Barry University where she received her bachelor of science in administration and organizational leadership. She is a bilingual, licensed real estate professional with a diversified background rich in proficiency.

Blue Waters Development Group LLC, which launched in 2019, is a full-service development company focused on private equity, asset management, and property development services in the following sectors: hospitality, multi-family, office, retail and industrial. Blue Waters Development is comprised of a diversified group of professionals with over 100 years combined experience. Blue Waters Development excels at maximizing the valuation of assets by increasing productivity and gross revenues and lowering operational costs.

For more information, contact 800-695-1031 or visit www.BlueWatersDG.com

Seagate Development Group hires human resources manager

Seagate Development Group has hired Kathy Rossi as human resources manager.

Originally from New Jersey, Rossi launched her career as a file clerk in the human resources department of a Boca Raton technology firm. There, she discovered a passion for the industry, which ultimately took her to Southwest Florida where she worked as a recruiting manager for WCI Communities. She then took a new role with ASG, Inc – a talent scout for sales employees worldwide. Prior to joining Seagate, she spent 11 years at Paychex Inc., most recently as a human resources consultant, providing HR outsourcing services to over 100 clients via counsel, collateral, etc.

With a bachelor’s degree from International College and a master’s degree in strategic HR management from Walden University, she has Society for Human Resource Management-Certified Professional and Professional in Human Resources certifications from Human Resource Certification Institute.

Seagate Development Group is a leading, full-service development company specializing in a design-build process via new construction, custom renovations, interior design, and management and leasing services.

Seagate Development Group’s corporate headquarters is located at 9921 Interstate Commerce Drive in Fort Myers. For additional information, please visit SeagateDevelopmentGroup.com.