Plescia Construction & Development is a commercial general contractor and construction management firm building across Lee County — the heart of Southwest Florida. From Fort Myers’ downtown river district to Cape Coral’s fast growth, the Estero and Bonita Springs corridor, and the Gulf communities, we build to the high-wind and flood standards this coast requires — standards made sharper by the region’s recovery from Hurricane Ian.
Commercial Construction Across Lee County
Lee County is one of the fastest-growing markets in Florida, and one shaped by the Gulf. Downtown Fort Myers and its river district anchor an office, retail, and hospitality market; Cape Coral, one of the largest cities in the state by area, is adding the commercial base to match its population growth; the Estero and Bonita Springs corridor — home to Coconut Point, Florida Gulf Coast University, and a growing office market — is among the region’s hottest; and the Gulf communities of Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel are rebuilding. Each of these asks something specific from a contractor, and we build to it.
Our Lee County work spans the full range of commercial space:
- Office and mixed-use — Class A office and mixed-use in downtown Fort Myers, the Estero corridor, and the county’s growing centers.
- Retail and hospitality — shopping centers, restaurants, and hotels from Coconut Point to the Gulf beaches.
- Healthcare and medical office — exam suites, imaging, and ambulatory space serving the county’s major health systems.
- Resilient and coastal rebuilding — elevated, flood- and wind-resistant commercial construction across the Gulf communities recovering from Hurricane Ian.
- Industrial and flex — distribution, service, and flex space along the county’s corridors and near Southwest Florida International Airport.
Communities We Serve
We work throughout Lee County — downtown Fort Myers and the river district; Cape Coral and North Fort Myers; Estero, Bonita Springs, and the FGCU area; and the Gulf communities of Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, and Captiva. Each municipality runs its own building department, and we plan for it.
Permitting, High-Wind, and Flood Code in Lee County
Few places in Florida take wind and flood more seriously than Southwest Florida — and Hurricane Ian only sharpened that. Lee County is a high-wind region under the Florida Building Code, and much of it sits in FEMA flood and storm-surge zones, which makes wind-rated envelopes, base flood elevation, and resilient design central to nearly every project. We manage permitting through Lee County and the cities of Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, and the other municipalities.
Several requirements shape commercial work here:
- High-wind design — the Florida Building Code’s high wind-load and wind-borne-debris requirements govern glazing, roofing, and envelope across the county.
- FEMA flood zones and coastal construction — base flood elevations, flood-resistant materials, and elevated construction govern much of the county, with coastal construction control lines along the Gulf.
- County and municipal building departments — Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Estero, Sanibel, and Fort Myers Beach each permit and inspect; unincorporated areas go through Lee County.
- Rebuilding and resiliency — post-Ian reconstruction has put a premium on building back stronger, to current wind and flood code.
Designing for wind and flood from the start is what keeps a Lee County project on schedule and resilient.
How We Manage Risk on Lee County Projects
On this coast, risk management starts with wind and water: build to the high-wind and flood requirements, plan the logistics realistically, protect the businesses and traffic around the work, and keep life-safety systems live throughout. We coordinate deliveries, phasing, and inspections with owners, tenants, and the right departments, and we carry the insurance limits and trade relationships that Southwest Florida ownership expects.
Every job runs through a single point of accountability. Owners, tenants, building departments, and the design team work through one team that owns the schedule, the budget, and the safety plan — not a chain of subcontractors pointing at each other.
Representative Commercial Work
Plescia’s portfolio spans office, retail, hospitality, healthcare, and resilient coastal work of the kind Lee County demands. While every market has its own specifics, the discipline is the same one we bring to projects across our Florida, New York, New Jersey, and Texas markets: realistic schedules, transparent budgets, and a finished space that performs. We’re glad to walk prospective Lee County clients through relevant past work during an initial conversation.
A Commercial General Contractor With a Florida Presence
Plescia’s Florida office gives Lee County clients an accountable partner backed by a firm that builds across multiple markets. Whether you’re a developer building in downtown Fort Myers, an operator in the Estero corridor, or an owner rebuilding to current code on the Gulf, we’d welcome the conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Plescia do resilient and flood-resistant construction in Lee County?
Yes. Lee County is a high-wind region and much of it sits in FEMA flood and storm-surge zones. We build to the Florida Building Code’s high-wind requirements with elevated, flood-resistant construction — and post-Hurricane Ian, we build back stronger to current code.
Does Plescia build in downtown Fort Myers and Cape Coral?
Yes. Downtown Fort Myers’ river district and fast-growing Cape Coral are both adding commercial space, and we build office, retail, hospitality, and mixed-use across them.
Does Plescia work in the Estero and Bonita Springs corridor?
Yes. The Estero and Bonita Springs corridor — home to Coconut Point, Florida Gulf Coast University, and a growing office market — is one of Southwest Florida’s hottest, and we build office, retail, and institutional space there.
How does wind and flood code work in Lee County?
Lee County follows the Florida Building Code’s high-wind requirements, and much of it sits in FEMA flood and storm-surge zones, so wind-rated envelopes, base flood elevation, and flood-resistant construction are central to the work. We design for both from the start.
Which areas of Lee County does Plescia serve?
We build throughout the county — downtown Fort Myers and the river district, Cape Coral and North Fort Myers, the Estero and Bonita Springs corridor and FGCU area, and the Gulf communities of Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, and Captiva.