Awards & Recognition
Neal Communities Celebrates 20,000th Home Purchase
LAKEWOOD RANCH – Neal Communities, Southwest Florida’s largest private home builder, sold its 20,000th home last week. The milestone moment took place on March 21st inside a community sales office for a home in the award-winning Windward at Lakewood Ranch. Boca Raton resident Sylvia Fiammetta purchased a 1,530-square-foot Tidewater villa, one of Neal Communities’ best…
Read MoreRay & Andrew Howell of Tropical Smoothie Cafe Awarded Franchisee of the Year by International Franchise Association
LAS VEGAS – The International Franchise Association (IFA) recently named Ray and Andrew Howell, owners of 19 Tropical Smoothie Cafe locations in Florida, as 2023 Franchisees of the Year. The Howells were honored at the 63rd IFA Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, for being outstanding owner-operators. This is the Howells first time receiving IFA’s…
Read MoreHodges University Wins Two Gold National Marketing Awards
FORT MYERS, FLA – Hodges University’s marketing team earned two, Gold national awards in the 2022 Collegiate Advertising Awards Competition. The Collegiate Advertising Awards (CAA) program is an elite, national program recognizing higher education organizations for excellence in communications, marketing, advertising, and promotions of their schools. The 2022 CAA program received entries from the United…
Read MoreHodges University Wins Four National Marketing Awards
FORT MYERS, FLA – Hodges University’s marketing team earned four national awards in the 38th Annual Educational Advertising Awards. “It’s always gratifying when peers from around the country and the world recognize the work we do,” said Teresa Araque, Vice President of Marketing and External Communication. “Working with such a talented team of professionals is rewarding.…
Read MoreChristopher Alan Homes’ Captiva model wins Southwest Florida Parade of Home awards for best exterior and main living area
The Captiva, a single-family model home by Christopher Alan Homes, received two awards during the annual Southwest Florida Parade of Homes presented by the Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association. Located in The Hammocks at West Port in Port Charlotte, the professionally decorated model received awards for best exterior for a home priced under $403,999 and best…
Read MorePort Charlotte’s Own James Mack is Honored with United Van Lines 2023 Van Operator of the Year Award
Port Charlotte, FL – James Mack of Ramar Moving Systems out of Frederick, Maryland, was awarded United Van Lines Van Operator of the Year for Logistics. The award recognizes Mack’s excellent performance in the areas of customer service and safety. United Van Line’s President and CEO Jason Mills alongside Chairman of the Board Charles W.…
Read MoreWolf, Metzger & Maurillo earns spot on Forbes list of top wealth management teams in Florida
Wolf, Metzger & Maurillo Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors has earned a spot on Forbes’ prestigious list of the Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams. Based in Fort Myers, Wolf, Metzger & Maurillo has nearly $889 million in assets under management and serves clients with at least $1 million in investable assets. The firm’s goal…
Read MoreFort Myers Brewing Company wins golds at 2023 Best Florida Beer Professional Championships
Fort Myers Brewing Company earned statewide recognition at the 2023 Best Florida Beer Professional Championships, held March 5 in Tampa. Fort Myers Brewing earned three gold medals for its High 5 IPA, OYA Double IPA and Red Tape Amber Ale, and a bronze medal for its Brown N’ Out barrel-aged beer. Additionally, Fort Myers Brewing’s…
Read MoreHealthgrades Names Lehigh Regional Medical Center a 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ Recipient
Lehigh Acres, Florida – Lehigh Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, today announced that it has been recognized by Healthgrades as a 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient. This distinction places Lehigh Regional Medical Center among the top 5% of all short-term acute care hospitals as evaluated by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting…
Read MorePushing the Envelope Promotes Tricia Mullis to Digital Marketing Specialist
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Pushing the Envelope, Inc., a Fort Myers-based strategic marketing and communication firm, has promoted Tricia Mullis to Digital Marketing Specialist. Mullis previously served as the firm’s Digital Marketing Assistant. In her new role, she will be responsible for developing and implementing social media strategies (paid and organic), as well as email marketing…
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