Florida Realtors Seeks Student Scholarship Winners

Florida Realtors Education Foundation announced the application deadline for this year’s Student Scholarship Program is March 9 at noon. Since it the program began 13 years ago, Florida Realtors has awarded a total of $2,246,200 in scholarship funding, which has helped 1,593 students go to a college or university. This student scholarship program is open…

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SRMA partners with FutureMakers Coalition to develop SWFL Equitable Jobs Pipeline

FORT MYERS, Fl – The Southwest Regional Manufacturers Association (SRMA) will be the leading resource in the manufacturing sector of the Southwest Florida Equitable Jobs Pipeline, a part of the American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge. Working under the direction of FutureMakers Coalition at Collaboratory, the SRMA will conduct in-person skills gap surveys with the manufacturers of Southwest…

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Charlotte County Small Business class now accepting applications

Port Charlotte, FL – More than 500 local businesses have emerged from the Goodwill Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Institute. This six-week small business development program helps low-to-moderate income emerging entrepreneurs start new ventures and grow small businesses. Individuals who are thinking about starting their own business, but need some mentoring are invited to apply for the Port…

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Collier Area Transit Title VI Program 2023-2026 Update Public Comment Period

The Public Transit and Neighborhood Enhancement Division will open a 30-day public comment period for the Title VI Program 2023-2026 Update. As part of the Collier Area Transit Public Participation Plan (PPP), we are distributing copies of the updated Title VI Program 2023-2026 and comment sheets to Libraries, City Halls, and other municipal buildings around…

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Baker Senior Center Naples Receives $20,000 Grant from Bentley Village Foundation

Baker Senior Center Naples, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services for seniors in Collier and southern Lee counties, has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Bentley Village Foundation, Inc. to help provide staffing and supplies to enhance the senior center’s Creative Arts Program. The Creative Arts Program offers adults 60…

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Seagate Completes Self-Storage Facility Near Punta Gorda Airport

FORT MYERS, Fl  — Seagate Development Group has completed the interior tear-out, remodel and exterior improvements of Isles Luxury Storage – an approximately 20,000-square-foot facility just minutes from the Punta Gorda Airport in the premier community of Punta Gorda Isles.  At the corner of Aqui Esta Drive and Bal Harbor Blvd., this fully climate-controlled build…

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MY Self Wellness Ketamine Clinic Announces Appointment of Adam Mitchell, Director of Clinical Research

Bonita Springs, FL  – MY Self Wellness, a cutting-edge ketamine clinic and pioneer in the psychedelics space, is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Mitchell, director of clinical research. Mitchell joins the growing MY Self Wellness team that includes a multidisciplinary group of psychiatrists, registered nurses, infusion specialists, and integration specialists. MY Self Wellness exists to assist…

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Lee County Commission Chairman Brian Hamman to discuss County Priorities and Challenges

FORT MYERS, FL – Lee County’s goals and challenges in 2023 will be addressed by Brian Hamman, chair of the Lee County Board of County Commissioners, at the Real Estate Investment Society (REIS) March 14th luncheon meeting. Commissioner Hamman’s presentation will focus on the County’s budget, growth management, and local legislative priorities in current Legislative Session.…

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The weekend brings back two island pillars with chamber ribbon-cuttings

Two iconic island businesses celebrated their post-hurricane reopenings with a ribbon-cutting by the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce and other festivities. Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille rejoined the Sanibel commercial scene on Friday, Feb. 17, at 2500 Island Inn Road; and Billy’s Bikes on Sunday, Feb. 19, at 2437 Periwinkle Way. Doc…

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