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David Critzer | REALTOR®

Downing-Frye Realty, Inc.
8950 Fontana Del Sol Way
Suite #100
Naples, FL 34109 
Email: David@DavidFlorida.com

239-285-1086

Babcock Ranch, Southwest Florida

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Why is Southwest Florida International Airport seeing a frenzy of construction?

Laura Layden | Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News

On foot and by car, Steven Hennigan offered a closer look at the construction frenzy at Southwest Florida International Airport.

As the executive director and CEO of the Lee County Port Authority, which owns and operates the airport, he keeps close tabs on the construction. Not an easy feat, with both phases of a major expansion underway – each with its own general contractor in charge.

“There is just a lot, a lot of stuff going on at one time,” Hennigan said.

While showing off the massive undertaking on Oct. 22 to a reporter and photographer, Hennigan acted and spoke like a proud father.

So much has happened since March, when the port authority ceremoniously celebrated the start of phase two, a $1.1 billion project that will add a new concourse. It’s Lee County’s largest public works project – ever.

Get the full story on news-press.com.

Are you planning to fly into Regional Southwest to look for a home in the area? Contact David at David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.