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Sanibel Captiva Community Bank reopens McGregor Branch
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has reopened its McGregor Branch in a temporary mobile banking unit at 15975 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers. The building experienced considerable flood damage from Hurricane Ian and requires major reconstruction. While the building undergoes renovations, the bank has acquired a fully functional mobile banking trailer. The unit includes two teller stations,…
Read MorePNC Foundation Awards $25,000 to Goodwill of Southwest Florida to Support Mentorship, Career Program
FORT MYERS, Fla. – PNC Foundation has pledged $25,000 to Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida in support of its Opportunity Accelerator (OA) Program. OA is a new mentorship program offered through Goodwill that individualizes the delivery of digital skills, job placement, and career training services to each job seeker and career advancer in low-to-moderate income…
Read MoreWorkforce Housing Crisis Community Forum Organized by GNL
(Naples, Fla.) – In response to the ongoing problem of a lack of workforce housing in and around Naples, Greater Naples Leadership (GNL) presents a Community Forum addressing the Workforce Housing Crisis in Collier County, being held Wednesday, January 11th, 2023, from 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM at the Naples United Church of Christ, 5200…
Read MoreLee Commissioners accept $5 million in emergency recovery grant funds to place beach sand
Fort Myers, FL, – The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to accept grant funds of $5 million from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Hurricane Ian and Nicole Emergency Recovery to place sand on Lee County beaches. The State of Florida allocated $5 million for the beach and dune sand placement. This…
Read MoreOver 200 SWFL 5th Graders Vie for Title in the CareerSource Southwest Florida “Picture This as a Career” Poster Contest
Fort Myers, FL — (www.careersourceSWFL.com) – The always anticipated “2023 Picture This as a Career” Poster Contest is underway! “Picture This As A Career Poster Contest” VOTE NOW! – CareerSource Southwest Florida Since 2004, CareerSource Southwest Florida has challenged fifth-grade students at SWFL schools to show their creativity and share their future career aspirations…
Read MorePGD’s Primary Runway Opens After Year-Long Reconstruction Project
Punta Gorda, FL – The Charlotte County Airport Authority (CCAA) reopened Runway 4-22 on Friday after a year-long reconstruction and rehabilitation project. Runway 4-22 is the preferred runway for commercial airlines as it is the longest runway at 7,193 feet. Runway 4 is also best oriented for prevailing winds and instrument approach procedures. Area…
Read MoreChamber celebrates another real estate office opening
Tuesday, Jan. 17, brought representatives of the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce out to celebrate the opening of another Sanibel Island business. Having purchased the John Naumann & Associates real estate brokerage one week before Hurricane Ian hit in September, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty, which operates 33 offices statewide, has completed recovery…
Read MoreChamber cuts ribbon at Blue Giraffe food truck
The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce celebrated the debut of the Blue Giraffe Restaurant food truck at its Periwinkle Place location on Sanibel Island with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, Jan. 5. Co-owner Bill Letrendre says the food truck, with its limited hours and menu, will serve loyal customers while his two brick-and-mortar…
Read MoreLee Commissioners approve agreements for nearly $5.8 million in Beach and Shoreline projects
Fort Myers, FL – The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve interlocal agreements to fund 14 Lee County Beach and Shoreline projects using more than $5.78 million in Tourist Development Tax revenue. The interlocal agreements are between Lee County and the Barrier Island Parks Society, Captiva Erosion Prevention District, City of Cape…
Read MoreFort Myers Small Business class now accepting applications
Fort Myers, FL – Individuals who are thinking about starting their own business, but need some mentoring, are invited to apply to the Goodwill Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Institute, scheduled for February 6 – March 16, 2023. The MicroEnterprise Institute is a six-week training program to help emerging entrepreneurs start new ventures and grow small businesses.…
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