FORT MYERS — Lennar has acquired several new properties in various locations throughout Southwest Florida. Lennar built Manor Homes in Madison Park in Naples in the past and now has another opportunity to offer their executive homes. Madison Park is on the north side of Davis Boulevard, between Santa Barbara Boulevard and Radio Road. The …

<!–Saxotech Paragraph Count: 12–> Business and consumer spending on cars, electronics and restaurant meals in Southwest Florida picked up the pace in the second quarter of 2012, with sales tax receipts jumping 7.4 percent over last year. The increase is up from a tax receipt increase of 5.2 percent from 2010 to 2011, according to …

Dryzone, Inc. — a Naples-based full service design center for disaster repairs — has added Shannon O’Neill. She will manage the overall brand and reputation, build the sales force and provide continuing education classes. Information: (239) 643-1990. Dessert Professional magazine, a national publication of the pastry, ice cream and chocolate industries, has named Nathaniel Reid …

ROME (AP) – Maria Sharapova retained the Italian Open title on Sunday with a 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5) victory over Li Na in a match interrupted twice by rain. Li appeared to be on course for the victory as she stormed to a 6-4, 4-0 lead, but 24 unforced errors from the French Open champion …

Triple Crown hopeful I’ll Have Another likely will face 12 challengers in the Belmont Stakes in his bid to become the first Derby/Preakness/Belmont winner since Affirmed in 1978, the Daily Racing Form reports. Optimizer is the only Preakness Stakes starter other than I’ll Have Another likely to run in the June 9 Belmont. TRIPLE CROWN …