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Florida: America’s #1 Economic Powerhouse
Published: July 14, 2025
CNBC recently released their rankings for America's 10 strongest state economies best prepared for a recession. When it comes to economic resilience and recession-readiness, Florida isn’t just near the top—it stands proudly at number one. The recent MSN article on America's strongest state economies places Florida in a league of... [read more]
Florida: America’s #1 Economic PowerhouseFlorida Ends Sales Tax on Commercial Leases — Effective October 1, 2025
Published: July 2, 2025
What’s changing? Under House Bill 7031, recently signed by Gov. DeSantis, Florida will fully repeal both the state (2%) and all local discretionary sales taxes on commercial real estate leases—a significant relief for tenants statewide—starting October 1, 2025 TopicGuidanceTaxable periodsTax applies for occupancy through Sept 30, 2025, even if rent is paid later (gtlaw.com).Prepayment windowPrepaying... [read more]
Florida Ends Sales Tax on Commercial Leases — Effective October 1, 2025Cape Coral: A Booming Hub for Small Businesses
Published: November 12, 2024
Cape Coral, Florida ranked No. 13 in CoworkingCafe's Top 20 Best Cities for Small Businesses study. The city was recorded with the sixth-highest number of self-employed business owners, at 14.1%; the ninth-largest number of business applications per 100,000 residents, reaching 2,748.3 in 2023; and a 34.2% increase in Gross Domestic... [read more]
Cape Coral: A Booming Hub for Small BusinessesRedfish Pointe Featured at Catch the Vision 2023
Published: April 10, 2023
Redfish Pointe in Cape Coral is an exciting new development project opportunity in the southwest featured during Catch the Vision 2023. Annette Barbaccia, Commercial Manager at Miloff Aubuchon Realty Group, represents the sellers. The 350-acre parcel is located east of Rose Garden Road and South of Rotary Park. The plan... [read more]
Redfish Pointe Featured at Catch the Vision 2023City Launches CapeCompetes Business Incentive & Grants Program
Published: April 3, 2023
The City of Cape Coral Office of Economic and Business Development recently launched the CapeCompetes Business Incentives and Grants Program, with opportunities available for businesses of all sizes. Businesses can log into the Live Portal to learn about and apply for the following: Ad Valorem Tax Incentive Program Business Infrastructure... [read more]
City Launches CapeCompetes Business Incentive & Grants ProgramCape Coral Economic Development Report 1st Quarter 2023
Published: March 7, 2023
Cape Coral's Office of Economic and Business Development recently released the economic development report for the first quarter of 2023. The report includes data regarding key economic indicators, commercial construction values, construction activity, marketing activities, and more for companies looking to do business in the City of Cape Coral. EBD-Update-1.18.23Download
Cape Coral Economic Development Report 1st Quarter 2023Regional Economic Indicators for March 2023
Published: March 3, 2023
The Regional Economic Research Institute (RERI) has published Regional Economic Indicators for March 2023. The monthly publication represents a collection and analysis of economic indicators including airport passenger activity, taxable sales, tourist tax revenues, labor force, employment, real estate, and consumer sentiment for the Southwest Florida workforce region. A summary of the... [read more]
Regional Economic Indicators for March 2023