Lee County Legal Aid Society hires Kevin Sarlo as staff attorney

Lee County Legal Aid Society has hired Kevin Sarlo as a staff attorney, expanding the organization’s elder law practice and strengthening its ability to provide critical civil legal services to low-income residents across Lee County. Sarlo, a Fort Myers native, earned his Bachelor of Arts in English literature, with a minor in classics, from the…

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Benchmark General Contractors breaks ground on Midpoint Gateway Retail Center in Cape Coral

Benchmark General Contractors held a groundbreaking ceremony June 17 for Midpoint Gateway Retail Center, a 7,500-square-foot multi-tenant retail development at 2675 Del Prado Blvd. S. in Cape Coral, marking the official start of construction. The new retail center will offer space for five businesses, with leasing opportunities still available. GMA Architects and Planners is serving…

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Youth Haven reaches major construction milestone with foundation pour for new Therapeutic Enrichment Center

Youth Haven has reached a significant milestone in its Building Hope for Tomorrow capital campaign, completing the foundation for its new Therapeutic Enrichment Center. The foundation is the first permanent structural element of the new 22,000-square-foot facility, which will expand access to critical services for abused, neglected and homeless children and teens across Southwest Florida.…

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Curran Young Construction completes Commons Club Beach Club

Curran Young Construction has completed the new Commons Club Beach Club, a three‑story, ground‑up concrete clubhouse built directly on Bonita Beach to provide members with an elevated waterfront experience. Located at 26388 Hickory Blvd. in Bonita Springs, the 13,446‑square‑foot clubhouse offers upgraded coastal amenities and enhances the club’s presence along one of Southwest Florida’s most…

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Todd Topliff receives Chairman’s Circle Award

Todd Topliff, Associate and Business Broker at CIBB, has been recognized by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) with the Platinum Chairman’s Circle Award, an honor reserved for business brokers who close $10 million or more in total transaction value during a calendar year. The award was presented at the 2026 IBBA Annual Conference in…

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Stevens Construction completes Beachview Villas

Stevens Construction has completed construction of Beachview Villas by Sanibel Captiva Beach Resorts, announced Dan Adams, executive vice president/partner, Stevens Construction, Inc. Located at 3325 West Gulf Dr., Beachview Villas is situated on the site of the former Beachview Cottages, which were destroyed by Hurricane Ian in 2022 and have been reimagined into a new…

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Marc S. Gromis joins Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, Purtz, Smith & Smith

Attorney Marc S. Gromis has joined Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, Purtz, Smith & Smith, P.A., a 63-year-old Southwest Florida personal injury law firm, where he focuses on personal injury, wrongful death, motor vehicle and motorcycle accidents, and slip-and-fall cases. Gromis brings more than 40 years of legal experience spanning both civil and criminal litigation, including…

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Naples Children Foundation appoints Lant to Chief of Staff & Head of People Operations

Naples Children Foundation, the founding organization of the world-renowned Naples Winter Wine Festival, is pleased to announce that Kathleen Lant has been appointed to Chief of Staff & Head of People Operations. In this role, Lant will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive leadership team, helping advance organizational priorities, strengthen leadership…

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Kochanowska joins team at Gulf Coast International

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…

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Capital Wealth Advisors names Burton as financial planning associate

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…

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