Crowne Plaza Fort Myers set to convert to DoubleTree

Cooper Hotels, owners of the Crowne Plaza hotel located at the upscale Bell Tower Shops, announced the hotel will join the Hilton portfolio by year-end 2023. The property’s conversion to a DoubleTree by Hilton will consist of major renovations to the lobby, meeting rooms and its Shoeless Joe’s Sports Café. The hotel’s 225 guest rooms recently underwent extensive renovations.

Mayhugh Commercial secures leasing for Cape Coral shopping center

Mayhugh Commercial Advisors recently secured the leasing for a new 30,000-square-foot retail project in the heart of Cape Coral’s commercial corridor.

The Shops at Del Mar will consist of four single-story buildings with over 370 feet of frontage on the heavily traveled Pine Island Road corridor. The shopping center also offers a drive-through unit, ample parking and easy access at the intersection of SW Pine Island Road and SW 10th Place near Skyline Boulevard.

Currently under construction, the new retail center is scheduled to break ground this summer, with an anticipated fall 2024 completion date. Individual units are available starting at 1,500 square feet up to 19,000 square

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“It’s no surprise that even at this early stage, such a high-profile property is already attracting significant interest from prospective tenants,” said listing agent Bryan Burchers, a senior advisor at Mayhugh Commercial Advisors. “With several prominent restaurants and grocery stores nearby, and plenty of parking and easy access and frontage on Pine Island Road, we’re confident that this project will deliver in a big way for Cape Coral.”

The DoubleTree by Hilton hotel will continue to be operated by Memphisbased Cooper Hotels, and there will be no staff changes. DoubleTree by Hilton is famous for its tradition of greeting guests with its signature warm DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie at checkin, symbolizing a warm welcome and comfortable stay.

“Our entire team is excited to partner with the iconic Hilton hospitality brand,” said Jim Larkin, general manager of the property. “The entry of the first DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Fort Myers will bring a fresh, new lodging and gathering option to the city.”

Renovations underway include the addition of an expanded lobby market, a yoga room and Peloton bikes in the updated fitness center. Meeting rooms will be refurbished and undergo modernization. A new media wall will be installed in the hotel’s popular Shoeless Joe’s Sports Café, along with a complete renovation. The popular outside deck portion of the restaurant will be completely replaced, and a new outdoor bar will be built.

Located on Bell Tower Drive, the DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers will offer an outdoor pool with water feature, a fitness center and a business center, with complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel. Guest rooms will feature microwave ovens, refrigerators, coffee makers and 55-inch TVs with premium entertainment options.

Call It Closed launches commercial division

Call It Closed International Realty, a cloud-based real estate brokerage that operates in 16 states, is launching a new division focused on commercial real estate.

Call It Closed Commercial builds on the innovative company’s model as a 100% commission brokerage with a multi-tiered revenue sharing platform.

Founded by Chad and Aprile Osborne, the company offers integral real estate solutions to buyers, sellers, investors and developers, as well as other existing brokerages.

“Call It Closed succeeds by leading with innovation,” Chad Osborne said. “Our impact on residential markets has been tremendous. Now we can now offer the same great benefits of Call It Closed to commercial agents.”

Call It Closed Commercial will begin operations in Virginia, where its parent company recently partnered with broker Eddie Jackson Jr., founder of Blue Ocean Realty and Blue Whale Commercial, along with top producing agent Venus Bolton.