Going places

Gulf Coast International Properties announced Sylwia Kochanowska, Realtor, has joined the firm. Originally from Poland, Kochanowska earned her master’s degree in law before relocating to Southwest Florida in 2006. She has been a licensed real estate professional since 2009. Over the years, Kochanowska has developed extensive knowledge of the local luxury real estate market and…

Capital Wealth Advisors, an independent financial advisory firm based in Naples, announced the appointment of Sydney Burton as a Financial Planning Associate. In this position, Burton works with the managing partners and senior advisors in building personalized financial plans and analyzing client portfolios in support of clients’ long-term goals. Burton joins CWA following an internship…

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is pleased to announce the hiring of Parker Maxwell as a compliance assistant based out of the bank’s Bridge Branch located at 9311 College Parkway in Fort Myers. In his new role, Maxwell will utilize his background in business management and financial analysis to monitor daily banking operations, audit transaction documentation…

Weichert Realtors – Agency ONE announced Jesse Eister has joined their Fort Myers office. Eister joins a dedicated team of knowledgeable agents at Weichert Realtors – Agency ONE, who bring many years of combined real estate expertise to their clients.

Capital Wealth Advisors (CWA), an independent financial advisory firm headquartered in Naples, Florida, announced the appointment of Josh Miller as Vice President of Private Wealth Management. Miller supports growth throughout Northwest Pennsylvania and Northeast Ohio, working closely with high-net-worth individuals, families and business owners. Miller has more than 25 years of financial services industry experience…

HM Restaurant Group has promoted Rebecca Vizcarra to general manager of Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille on Fort Myers Beach. Vizcarra is a seven-year veteran of the company. “Rebecca is a valued member of the Doc Ford’s team, bringing creativity, positivity and passion to everything she does,” said Joe Harrity, a partner with HM…

Seacrest Country Day School, a college-preparatory institution serving students from early learning through 12th grade, announced it has named Dr. Dennis G. Chapman as its new Head of School. Chapman brings over two decades of independent school leadership experience and 25 years of non-profit experience to his role. “After a thoughtful and comprehensive search process,…

The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers (HACFM) has welcomed distinguished community leader Dawn Belamarich to its board of commissioners. In this volunteer leadership role, she will actively help advance the Housing Authority’s mission, engage directly with residents and support strategic efforts to strengthen ties across the community. She joins six other dedicated…

B-Squared Advertising, a Naples-based full-service advertising and branding agency, has appointed Michael Hines as Director of Digital and Technology. Hines joins the agency with extensive experience in technology leadership, digital strategy and operations management across Southwest Florida’s IT consulting and real estate development industries. His background combines hands-on technical expertise with executive-level leadership, having overseen…

STOCK Development has appointed Eric van Schaik as Chief Financial Officer, further strengthening the company’s executive leadership team as it continues to expand its portfolio of luxury residential, commercial and mixed-use developments throughout Florida. In his role, van Schaik oversees STOCK Development’s financial operations, strategic planning, forecasting, banking relationships and long-term financial growth initiatives across…