Seagate Development Group expands reach and impact in 2023 ORGANIZATIONS TO WATCH

Seagate Development Group continues to experience remarkable growth as one of Southwest Florida’s leading companies and reached significant milestones in 2022. Major growth and expansion includes:

• Within the past year, Seagate has secured more than $1 billion in projects under development, contributing to significant industry impact in the state of Florida and beyond.

• In a prime location off I-75, Alico Trade Center is Seagate’s 40-acre premier business park. Actively fueling Southwest Florida’s economy, Alico Trade Center will be home to a diverse set of renowned companies.

• Seagate unveiled plans for Palisades – a 12acre luxury residential community of 25 singlefamily custom homes on Yarberry Lane in North Naples.

• Bell Mine, a vast fill sand and rock mining operation, with more than 500-acres, will be the future home to large-scale residential and/or commercial developments.

• Theory Design, Seagate’s interior design firm, opened its brand-new studio and office space in currently located in the Miromar Design Center.

• Seagate secured more than $35 million in commercial business across Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties.

• Seagate completed total-home remodels in Quail West, Mediterra, Miromar Lakes, Pelican Marsh and other prestigious communities in Collier and Lee counties.

“In seven short years, our leadership team’s vision has come to life in unimaginable ways,” said James Nulf, Jr., chief operating officer and partner of Seagate Development Group. “With an ever-changing business model, daily I witness our team live Seagate’s values of artistry, transparency and sincerity, and it’s remarkable. As we reflect on 2022, its evident we’re transforming the landscape of Florida.

“Seagate is hiring at a rapid pace to meet market needs while keeping a keen eye on conciergelevel of service. Our impact has been made visible in our luxury residential properties and first-class commercial developments.”

As a trailblazing company with a diverse portfolio of businesses, Seagate has new endeavors and major projects on the horizon.

• In March, the company will debut the Seagate Design Gallery, a neighboring showroom to Theory Design, the gallery will offer residential clients the opportunity to hand-select a vast variety of interiors and receive customized design consultations.

• In late spring, Seagate will unveil Palisades, a 12-acre luxury residential community of 25 single-family custom homes on Yarberry Lane in north Naples. Properties will be available for purchase at this time.

• At the close of the first quarter of 2023, the commercial team will complete a 60,000-squarefoot warehouse and office for American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., located near the Punta Gorda Airport. This is Seagate’s first major commercial development in Charlotte County.

• This summer, Seagate is expected to reveal plans for Revana Lakes, a 200-plus acre amenitized community of custom homes, in one of the largest pieces of undeveloped land in Bonita Springs.

• Within weeks, Seagate and its interior design firm, Theory Design, will officially enter the retail market. Its first retail showroom located in the heart of Boca Grande will offer exclusive products sourced from vendors worldwide for purchase in store.

Call (239) 738-7900 or visit seagatedevelopmentgroup.com.

Florida Green Building Coalition surpasses 30,000 certifications

The Florida Green Building Coalition, the state’s leading certifier of green residential and commercial construction, land developments and local governments, announced it has surpassed 30,000 projects since being founded in 2000.

Two decades ago, non-profit FGBC brought together industry professionals from the construction, government, academic and research communities to create green standards tailored specifically to Florida.

Award-winning developments such as Babcock Ranch, Lakewood Ranch and Alys Beach have chosen to certify as

“Florida Green.” Forward-thinking Florida municipalities and counties have also benefited from FGBC green certification.

Local and national single-family builders and not-forprofits such as Habitat for Humanity of Greater Orlando and Osceola and St. Johns Housing Partnership in St. Augustine certify their homes through the FGBC program.

The state-wide green certification program has also experienced an uptick in commercial projects including mixed-use, high-rise, and multifamily.

Unlike other national and international green standards

Cooper’s Hawk to open in Fort Myers

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, one of the nation’s fastest growing upscale casual dining restaurants, brings its concept to Fort Myers with a location slated to open in spring 2023.

“Fort Myers, Florida has grown significantly over the past few years and continues to gain a national reputation as a destination for fine-dining experiences, making it a natural fit for the Cooper’s Hawk brand,” founder Tim McEnery said. “The year-round beautiful weather, scenic surroundings and its residents’ active lifestyle were also very appealing.” such as USGBC-LEED, Green Globes, “Florida Green” takes a scientific approach and developed with state-specific criteria. FGBC addresses Florida’s hot-humid environment, climate, distinctive topography, unique geology, resiliency and natural disasters.

Beyond third party certifications, FGBC is also a resource for the builders, developers, contractors, architects and municipalities when considering going green. Call (407) 777-4920, email info@floridagreenbuilding.org or visit www.floridagreenbuilding.org.

The Fort Myers restaurant on Six Mile Cypress Parkway near Daniels Parkway is the privately-owned company’s second Southwest Florida location and its 55th nationwide.

Each Cooper’s Hawk location offers wine tasting, a wine club, a wine shop with wines and accessories, and an expansive eating area suitable for both leisurely dining and business meetings. The menu features dishes that pair naturally with Cooper’s Hawk wines. While wellestablished throughout the Midwest, Cooper’s Hawk also has locations from Michigan to Florida, along the East Coast.