The Ronto Group

The Ronto Group is a large real estate development firm. [http://www.ronto.com/about.asp] A family company, Ronto was founded in 1967 by A. Jack Solomon and is now managed by Jack and his son, Anthony. The Ronto Group has completed over 2,000 single-family homes, 10,000 high-rise units, a hotel and several shopping plazas. The Ronto Group is headquartered in Naples, Florida.

Criticisms

Ronto has been criticized by conservation groups and other concerned citizens because some of its developments have had an adverse environmental impact. [http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2006/jul/24/ronto_could_land_jail_wetlands_work/?local_news] Specifically, Ronto has been ciriticized for the impact of its projects upon wetlands. [http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2006/jul/02/developers_back_drawing_board_plans_golf_course_co/]

References

* [http://www.ronto.com/about.asp The Ronto Group's Website]
* [http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2006/jun/27/sw_florida_analysts_hopeful_news_report/?business "Naples News" article referring to Ronto as a "large" development company]
* [http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2006/jul/02/developers_back_drawing_board_plans_golf_course_co/?local_news Discussing Ronto's role in a major Southwest Florida development project]
* [http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2006/jul/24/ronto_could_land_jail_wetlands_work/?local_news Discussing a lawsuit that may be filed against Ronto by prominent conservency groups in response to Ronto's large-scale development work]
* [http://web.naplesnews.com/03/10/realestate/d884951a.htm Discussing Ronto's expansion of amenities at one of its large developments]