Heatherwood Construction Company rebuilding local fire stations

Heatherwood Construction Company is rebuilding and enhancing two Iona-McGregor Fire District stations damaged by Hurricane Ian.

Station No. 71, located at 5401 Winkler Road in Fort Myers, sustained significant water damage throughout the inside building and Heatherwood Construction Company is rebuilding much of the inside, including the kitchen, living area, bunk rooms, exercise and laundry rooms. The damage wasn’t as severe at another station, No. 72, located at 16551 McGregor Blvd., but the building does require a new roof because of the 140 mph winds. Emergency, dry-in work on the roof was completed.

The damage provided an opportunity for a redesign of the kitchen by Cape Coral-based Castellanos + Tramonte Architects, opening the area and allowing for better interaction between the firefighters.

Station No. 71 was originally constructed in 1971 and renovated in 2007. It was the first Iona-McGregor Fire District facility. Construction upgrade work has not yet started as the new design work continues. Heatherwood Construction Company hopes to have the station ready sometime this year. For now, the firefighters and apparatus have been relocated to another station.

Heatherwood Construction Company is a full-service, commercial general contractor serving the west coast of Florida from Marco Island to the Panhandle. Since 1980, the premier firm has provided complete construction services, including site search and selection, feasibility analysis, site development, value engineering, vertical construction, LEED certification, and more. Recent projects include schools, multi-family, retail, restaurants and community amenities.

Stevens Construction completes shade structures for Lee County libraries

Stevens Construction has completed shade structure additions for three Lee County libraries, announced Daniel Adams, Stevens Construction executive vice president

Stevens Construction added shade structures to East County Regional Library, Bonita Springs Public Library and North Fort Myers Public Library while the facilities remained in operation. The shade structures provide a safe and comfortable outdoor space for children’s programs, an outdoor reading area and any special events.

The Stevens Construction team includes Project Executive Dan Adams, Project Manager Mark Pelafas, Superintendents Norm Nobles, Joey Gill and Drew Norris, and Project Administrator Angie Sugg. The design team includes David Corban Architecture and Johnson Engineering, Inc.

With offices in Fort Myers, Sarasota and Orlando, Stevens Construction specializes in providing construction management, general contracting and consulting services to clients and design professionals. Other services include site and design team selection, budgeting, project scheduling, permitting, cost and quality control and warranty service. The company builds healthcare, commercial and hospitality facilities. For information, visit stevensbuilds.com or call 239-936-9006.

CRE Consultants recent transactions

CRE Consultants has announced the following recent transitions:

• 16141 Old US 41, LLC purchased a 4,440 SF industrial building, being used as Auto Repair facility, at 16141 Old US 41, Fort Myers from Gyorgy Pzaota for $775,000. Fred Kermani, CCIM, AIA of CRE Consultants represented the Seller and Annalisa Xioutas of Keller Williams Realty represented the Buyer in negotiating the transaction.

• Black & Veatch Corporation leased a 5,045 SF office space in Fairfax Center at 4210 Metro Parkway, Suite 200, Fort Myers from WCP Fairfax, LLC. Randal Mercer of CRE Consultants represented the lessor and JLL represented the lessee in negotiating the transaction.

• Suntamers, Inc. leased 2,306 SF of industrial space at 13850 Treeline Avenue S, Unit 9, Fort Myers from 13850 Treeline, LLC. Randal Mercer of CRE Consultants negotiated the transaction.

• Homepros Heating and Cooling, LLC leased 2,122 SF of industrial space at 13850 Treeline Avenue S, Unit 3, Fort Myers from 13850 Treeline, LLC. Randal Mercer of CRE Consultants negotiated the transaction.

CRE Consultants, which provides a full spectrum of commercial real estate and property management services to property owners, investors, landlords, tenants and developers, is located at 12140 Carissa Commerce Court, Suite 102, Fort Myers. For additional information, call 29-481-3800, or visit creconsultants.com.

REIS to meet April 11 at Pelican Preserve

Economic development and redevelopment in the post-hurricane recovery will be featured at the April 11 meeting of the Real Estate Investment Society. John Talmage, director of the Lee County Economic Development Office, will lead the discussion.

Talmage will provide a brief overview of local economic trends and an update on resources to sustain and grow local businesses in the economic recovery. Development hot spots and major projects will be discussed, as well as incentives and advantages for investment, development and redevelopment in designated Opportunity Zones. Following the presentation, he will respond to specific questions from the attending real estate and development professionals.

Talmage was appointed director of the Lee County EDO in 2019, having previously worked in economic development in New York City, New Orleans, and Miami. He was also CEO of Social Compact, a research organization serving federal regulatory agencies, local governments and community development organizations around the country.

The meeting is sponsored by Maxwell Hendry Simmons, and will begin promptly at 11:45 a.m. on April 11 in the Osprey Room at Pelican Preserve’s Clubhouse, on Treeline Avenue at Colonial Boulevard, one mile east of I-75 exit 136 in Fort Myers. Admission is $30 for members and $45 for guests, which includes lunch. Reservations are required by April 6 and may be made at the REIS web site: reis-swfl.org.

GulfShore Mustang Club donates $8,463 to Lee BIA Builders Care

Lee BIA Builders Care, the nonprofit charitable arm of the Lee Building Industry Association, has received a donation of $8,463 from the GulfShore Mustang Club of Southwest Florida.

Funds will support the nonprofit’s efforts to provide emergency construction services at no cost to needy and deserving elderly and/or disabled homeowners, and their families, who cannot obtain repairs through traditional means.

The donation is a result of funds raised throughout the year at multiple events hosted and attended by the club. To date, the club has donated $43,238 to Builders Care through these activities, and members also regularly serve as volunteers at a variety of Builders Care events.

GulfShore Mustang Club of Southwest Florida, founded in 1999 and chartered by the Mustang Club of America, is made up of Ford Mustang enthusiasts of all types.

The mission of Lee BIA Builders Care is to provide emergency construction services at no cost to needy and deserving elderly and/or disabled homeowners, and their families, who cannot obtain repairs through traditional means. Lee BIA Builders Care is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization under the charitable arm of the Lee Building Industry Association. Lee BIA Builders Care is headquartered at 6835 International Center Blvd. #4 in Fort Myers. Donations can be made online at LeeBuildersCare.org. More information is available by calling 239-938-0056, and by following Builders Care at Facebook.com/LeeBuildersCare.