NABOR installs 2020 board of directors and new president Lauren Melo

The Naples Area Board of REALTORS (NABOR) installed its 2020 Board of Directors and Officers at its 70th annual installation banquet, “Shine Bright Like a Diamond,” on Saturday, December 7th at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort. Lauren Melo was welcomed as president and charmed her audience with a very sincere speech that recognized the community’s…

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South Lee EDC welcomes new board members

The South Lee Economic Development Council is pleased to announce three new board members: Sabra Smith of London Bay Homes, Aysegul Timur, Ph.D., of Florida Gulf Coast University and Stephanie Wardein of Lee Health. “We are excited to welcome our new directors and continue to add to the innovation and community leadership provided by the…

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Promotions, appointments revamp management team at Naples’ Inn on Fifth

The Inn on Fifth & Club Level Suites in downtown Naples announced today the promotion of Milena Maksimova to General Manager and five other key promotions and additions to the management team at the iconic Forbes Four-Star, AAA Four-Diamond hotel. Other internal promotions include Front of House Manager Miriam Graniel; Revenue Manager Shanda Williamson; and…

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MNMW member earns fraud credentials

Morgan Lindsey with Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Co., P.A. (MNMW) recently earned the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). Individuals who have the CFE credential are recognized with documented evidence and experience that identifies a high level of skill, knowledge and professionalism. To achieve this professional designation,…

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Application deadline approaching for $85-million Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity is reminding local governments in communities impacted by Hurricane Irma the deadline to submit applications for the $85 million Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program is Thursday, October 31. The original deadline of Friday, August 30, was extended due to Hurricane Dorian. Grant funding can be used by local governments to restore and improve…

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Capital Bank now First Horizon Bank

Capital Bank has been unified under the new name of First Horizon Bank today under holding company First Horizon National Corp. as of midnight. The branding change brings together First Tennessee Bank, FTB Advisors, FTN Financial and Capital Bank at more than 250 locations in the Southeastern United States. There are 12 branches located in…

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Tolbert honored by Capital Grille

Christy Tolbert, Managing Partner of The Capital Grille in Naples, has achieved Diamond Club status, the top honor from parent company Darden Restaurants. She was recognized this year for her commitment to delivering guest experiences at the highest level, while making a difference in the lives of guests and team members, as well as in…

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Earn to Learn FL to honor eight new Mentors of IMPACT at gala

Earn to Learn FL, a matched-savings financial assistance program, will honor eight distinguished Southwest Florida residents on Feb. 19 as its 2020 Mentors of IMPACT. Mentors of IMPACT is a program that recognizes men and women at the pinnacle of their careers or community service who have elevated the lives of others through mentoring. New…

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