REIS to discuss legislative actions and state budget issues affecting Southwest Florida growth, development

Southwest Florida legislators will review the 2023 Legislative Session and implications for Southwest Florida’s real estate industry at the Real Estate Investment Society’s June 13 luncheon meeting.

Senator Jonathan Martin and Representatives Spencer Roach, Adam Botana and Tiffany Esposito will discuss recent legislative action and budget allocations that will have far-reaching impacts on the local economy. The discussion will be moderated by former state representative Matt Caldwell. Following the presentations, the legislators will respond to questions of specific interest to the real estate and development industry.

Martin was elected to the Florida Senate in 2022 and serves on the Appropriations Committee and Special Resiliency Committee and formerly served as assistant state attorney. Roach was elected in 2018 to serve District 76 and is chair of the Constitutional Rights, Rule of Law and Government Operations Subcommittee. He also serves on the Ways and Means Committee and the Select Committee on Hurricane Resiliency and Recovery. Botana was elected in 2020 to represent District 80 and is vice chair of the Select Committee on Hurricane Resiliency and Recovery and is also on the Infrastructure Strategies Committee. Esposito was elected in 2022 to represent District 77 and also serves on the Select Committee on Hurricane Resiliency and Recovery, as well as the Infrastructure and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee. Caldwell was a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 2010 to 2018 and elected Lee County Property Appraiser in 2020.

The meeting is sponsored by Pavese Law Firm and will begin promptly at 11:45 a.m., Tuesday, June 13, 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 June 8th and may be made at the REIS web site: www.reis-swfl.org.

Beattie Development receives 2023 Guildmaster with Highest Distinction Award

Beattie Development, an award-winning custom home builder and remodeler in Southwest Florida, has received a 2023 Guildmaster with Highest Distinction Award from GuildQuality for demonstrating exceptional customer service within the residential construction industry.

Since 2005, GuildQuality, an Atlanta-based third-party customer satisfaction surveying company, has powered the Guildmaster Award to recognize and celebrate home building, remodeling and contracting professionals demonstrating the highest level of customer service within the U.S. and Canada.

Out of nearly 2,000 eligible applicants, Beattie Development is one of 400+ businesses within the residential construction industry recognized by GuildQuality for consistently delivering superior customer care.

In determining which businesses received the 2023 Guildmaster Award, GuildQuality reviewed thousands of survey responses submitted by customers of Guildmaster candidates and considered two primary metrics for each candidate: the percentage of customers stating they would recommend the business to a friend and the percentage of customers who responded.

For more on the 2023 Guildmaster Award and qualifications, visit www.guildquality.com/guildmaster/.

Founded by Paul Beattie in 2009, Beattie Development is the parent corporation of Beattie Realty, Beattie Home Services, Bergau Plumbing and Beattie Countertops. Beattie Development specializes in building affordable, custom and luxury homes, offering all aspects of the project – from home design and permits to final decorating – under one roof. Beattie Development’s corporate headquarters are located at 857 SE 47th St. in Cape Coral. For more information, please visit www.beattiedev.com or call 239-766-4150.

EHC begins year with five new construction projects

EHC, a construction company specializing in pre-construction, earthwork and infrastructure development, has announced that construction is underway on five new projects in Lee, Collier and DeSoto counties, including development of a one-story four-bedroom Intake Building at Youth Haven, roadway widening on State Road No. 93 (I-75), a multi-family complex in Cape Coral, SR 72 roadway improvements and an intersection improvement.

Youth Haven Intake Cottage

Starting the first of the year, EHC is working with Youth Haven to develop the site for constructing a one-story four-bedroom Intake Building in Collier County. The project includes clearing, earthwork, excavation, fill, grading, and compaction to create a safe and welcoming space for youth in need.

SR 93

In January 2023, EHC and AJAX Paving began the roadway widening project on State Road No. 93 (I-75) from Toll Booth to Collier Boulevard. The project consists of drainage improvements, milling and resurfacing, and signing to improve the safety and efficiency of the roadway.

Springs at Coral Shores

EHC commenced work on the Springs at Coral Shores multi-family complex in January 2023 with Continental Properties. The project is located at Pine Island Road and Burnt Store Road, Cape Coral, and aims to provide modern and comfortable living for residents in Cape Coral.

SR 72

Preferred Materials contracted EHC for the SR72 roadway improvement project in DeSoto County. EHC services are cross slope correction, milling and resurfacing, shoulder reconstruction, miscellaneous drainage and signing and pavement markings along SR 72 from the Sarasota County line to the bridge over Horse Creek in DeSoto County.

In addition, EHC is improving the Corkscrew Road and Wildcat Drive intersection in Collier County which started in April 2023.

For the latest happenings at EHC, visit www.EHCconstruction.com, contact 239-592-0828 or connect with EHC on LinkedIn.