Babcock Ranch named No. 14 top-selling master-planned community in the country

Kitson & Partners announced that Babcock Ranch, America’s first solar-powered town, has been recognized as the No. 14 top-selling master-planned community of 2021 by RCLCO Real Estate Advisors. The recognition reflects the record sales of more than 1,758 homes, with 714 homes sold in 2021. Encompassing 18,000 acres, with 19,500 planned residences and 6,000,000 square…

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David Merenda joins the team at Gulf Coast International Properties

NAPLES, FLORIDA  – Gulf Coast International Properties® (GCIP) is pleased to announce David Merenda has joined the firm. David has been visiting Naples with family for many years. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, David is a graduate of The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA). A licensed real estate broker in Toronto, Ontario since 1999…

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Wealth Management Firm Expands Into Southwest Florida

NAPLES, Fla.  – Planning Alternatives, an independent wealth management firm, announces an expansion into Southwest Florida with a new office located at 649 Fifth Avenue South Suite 221 Naples, FL 34102. The firm has hired experienced local wealth advisor Tom Graney, CFP®, CWS® to lead the operation. Graney brings more than 30 years of experience…

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Aubuchon Team of Companies presents $17,000 to Lee BIA Builders Care

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Lee BIA Builders Care, the nonprofit charitable arm of the Lee Building Industry Association (BIA), has received a $17,000 donation from Aubuchon Team of Companies. The impactful donation is a result of funds raised through Aubuchon Team of Companies’ annual fundraising event, “Helping Hands for the Holidays.” “Our community came together…

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Wonder Gardens offers Florida Landscaping Expert Certification Program

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.– Wonder Gardens offers the Florida Landscaping Expert Certification Program in four Friday sessions in February and March from 9 a.m. to noon. The sessions about landscaping in the subtropics are designed for people who serve on a landscaping committee, participate in a Garden Club or are responsible for the common areas of…

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Nosh on Naples Bay now open for upscale, waterfront dining

NAPLES, Fla. – Chef Todd Johnson and his wife and partner, Dana Johnson, have opened Nosh on Naples Bay, an upscale, modern dining experience at Naples Bay Resort, located at 1490 Fifth Ave. S., Suite 101, in Naples. Featuring a prime waterfront location with boat access and an open-kitchen concept, Nosh on Naples Bay seats…

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Elite Jets adds pilots, staff as growth continues

Elite Jets has added four pilots and additional team members as the Naples-based charter company increases staffing levels in response to continued growth. The new pilots have experience flying commercial, private and cargo jets, as well as military aircraft. “Elite Jets experienced a surge in demand during the pandemic, and that trend shows no sign…

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Sanibel Captiva Community Bank hires Lentz

Tracey Lentz has joined Sanibel Captiva Community Bank as a teller at its Gateway Branch, located at 11691 Gateway Blvd. She is responsible for assisting customers with personal and business banking transactions. A seasoned banking professional, Lentz has over three decades of experience in the banking industry. She has worked as a teller and customer…

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Gulf Coast International Properties Announces Laura Jo Smith as Recipient of Live Exceptionally Five-Star Luxury Marketing Specialist Award

NAPLES, FLORIDA – Gulf Coast International Properties® is pleased to announce Laura Jo Smith, Creative Director, as recipient of the Live Exceptionally Five-Star Luxury Marketing Specialist Award for the month of December 2021. Laura Jo has lived in the Naples area for over 40 years. A graduate of Lely High School, she and her family…

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