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RSW November traffic report
During November, 919,108 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers. This was a decrease of 3.6% compared to November 2023. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is up 10%.
The traffic leader in November was Delta with 184,157 passengers. Rounding out the top five airlines were Southwest (162,900), American (131,217), United (126,753) and JetBlue (97,459).
Southwest Florida International Airport had 8,664 aircraft operations, an increase of 5 percent compared to November 2023. Page Field saw 13,638 operations, which was a 13 percent decrease compared to November 2023.
Southwest Florida International Airport served more than 10 million passengers in 2023 and is one of the top 50 U.S. airports for passenger traffic. No ad valorem (property) taxes are used for airport operation or construction. For more information, visit flylcpa.com or facebook.com/flyRSW.
Stevens Construction begins work Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association building
Stevens Construction has started construction of Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association site located at 5265 Summerlin Commons Blvd. in Fort Myers, announced Dan Adams, executive vice president/partner, Stevens Construction, Inc.
Kicking off construction with a groundbreaking ceremony on Dec. 13, RPCRA will be a 23,384-square-foot, two-story office designed to elevate member experience, accommodate the rapid growth of the Real Estate industry and provide ample space for professional development and networking opportunities.
Scheduled for completion in 2025, the first floor includes the lobby, two multi-purpose rooms, seven offices, storage, a mother's room, catering kitchen and a covered patio. The second floor will house 24 offices, multiple training and conference rooms, breakroom and the marketing department.
The Stevens Construction team includes Nick Burkel, director of preconstruction; Mike Isabella, senior estimator; Jeff Faluade, project manager; Rich McDonald, superintendent and Morgan Thie, project administrator. Studio A.D. is the architect of record.
With offices in Fort Myers 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 www.stevensbuilds.com or call 239-936-9006.
Southwest Florida business group to host 'The Innovation Economy: Connecting Ideas and Opportunity' Feb. 6
Following another year of business growth and opportunities in Lee County, the Horizon Council, Horizon Foundation and Lee County Economic Development Office will host the 2025 Annual Meeting Thursday, Feb. 6.
Titled “The Innovation Economy: Connecting Ideas and Opportunity,” the 2025 Annual Meeting will feature a state of the economy presentation recapping the tremendous growth Lee County has seen, such as the ongoing expansion of Amazon in Fort Myers, new businesses along Pine Island Road in Cape Coral, Herc Rentals' continued growth in the region and much more.
Expanding on the event's theme, the meeting will highlight the role of innovation as a key driver of economic development by fostering new connections between cutting-edge ideas and real-world opportunities. This approach encourages collaboration among local businesses, investors, and innovators, which can lead to sustainable growth and ensure that Lee County remains competitive in a rapidly evolving economy.
Additionally, the meeting will offer a preview of the groups' vision for business and development in 2025 which will emphasize the link between creativity, talent and economic growth.
The 2025 Annual Meeting will take place from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., in Fort Myers. The event includes networking, a buffet lunch, the annual review and a "passing of the gavel" celebration to formally recognize outgoing and incoming leadership.
Registration for the event is now open at horizoncouncilfoundation.com/annual-meeting-2025/. Tickets are $35 and include lunch.
Application registration open for Leadership SWFL Class of 2025
Early admission plications are open for Leadership SWFL, the region's leading community immersion program dedicated to providing business professionals with a greater understanding of the community and creating a cohort of individuals ready to serve as effective leaders in the region. Individuals who apply by Jan. 24 will be considered for early admission, and will be notified by Jan. 27. For more information and to submit your application, visit swflinc.com/leadership-swfl-2025-
The primary objective of Leadership SWFL is to educate business professionals about the economic, demographic, and societal resources and challenges in the region. Spanning eight months, Leadership SWFL fosters transformation among community champions with full-day exclusive experiences. Hands-on opportunities offered through this immersive experience challenge participants to delve into crucial components spanning Southwest Florida and explore diverse perspectives. Nine full-day class sessions and an overnight retreat for the program will run from May through December 2025. Participants will be able to engage in professional development activities that further enhance their skills and abilities. Sessions include special tours and in-depth discussions on the topics of crime and justice, education and workforce, environment, government, healthcare, infrastructure, and tourism.
For more information or questions on Leadership SWFL, contact Katy Johnson, Events and Programs Manager, at Katy@SWFLinc.com or (239) 992-2943.
Avelo Airlines launches nonstop service between Fort Myers and Wilmington, North Carolina
Avelo Airlines is offering nonstop between Fort Myers' Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Coastal North Carolina's Wilmington International Airport (ILM).
Avelo operates this route twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays, utilizing Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. Travelers can make reservations at AveloAir.com.
Avelo has flown more than 360,000 customers on over 2,700 flights since starting service in Fort Myers.
Avelo now serves four nonstop destinations from RSW. Wilmington, N.C., joins the current nonstop service to Southern Connecticut's Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN), The Research Triangle's Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Philadelphia / Delaware Valley region's best airport - Wilmington Airport (ILG).
Frontier Airlines launches nonstop service from Southwest Florida International Airport to Chicago O'Hare
Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines launched nonstop service recently from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). With this new service, Frontier will serve 12 destinations from RSW.