Posts by Olivia Kennedy
David Lawrence Centers awarded a $250,000 grant
David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC), Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health provider, is honored to announce it has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation. Funds from the grant will help DLC provide behavioral health care, support and education to children and families throughout the community. “This…
Read MoreNominations now open for the 2025 Industry Appreciation Awards
The Industry Appreciation Awards, Southwest Florida’s premiere business awards event, has begun accepting applications for its 2025 recognition program. Now in its 33rd year, the Industry Appreciation Awards recognize Lee County’s top businesses and business leaders that drive the local economy, employ the workforce and shape their industries. The awards program is sponsored by the…
Read MoreSunshine Ace Hardware opens new retail store in Babcock Ranch
Sunshine Ace Hardware has opened its newest retail store in Southwest Florida, bringing the first hardware store to residents and businesses in the community of Babcock Ranch. Located inside The Shoppes at Yellow Pines at Babcock Ranch’s southern entrance off S.R. 31, the new store is the third Sunshine Ace Hardware in Charlotte County. The…
Read MoreSanibel Captiva Community Bank temporarily closes McGregor mobile banking unit
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has temporarily suspended services at its McGregor Branch, located at 15975 McGregor Blvd., starting Monday, May 19, as the bank enters the final phase of construction on its new permanent branch being built on the property. The mobile unit was installed in 2023 after the bank’s original McGregor Branch sustained significant…
Read MoreSouthwest Florida Housing Foundation breaks ground on Strayhorn Place
The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers’s nonprofit development arm, Southwest Florida Affordable Housing Choice Foundation, officially broke ground on its newest property, Strayhorn Place, which will feature 80 units for low-income seniors ages 62 and up. The Housing Authority and Foundation team gathered with community leaders, project partners and supporters on May…
Read MoreUnited Way surpasses annual fundraising goal
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades met its $11.3 million annual campaign goal, marking the 32nd consecutive year that supporters have rallied to support United Way and its partner agencies. United Way President and CEO Jeannine Joy, along with Campaign Co-chairs Dr. Scott Nygaard, community volunteer, and Dan O’Berski of Trinity Commercial Group, were…
Read MoreTap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar now open in Fort Myers at Bell Tower
Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar is now open in Fort Myers at Bell Tower. Located at 13499 S. Cleveland Ave. Suite 221, the roughly 10,000-square-foot space offers indoor and outdoor seating, along with a second-floor bar, called The Rooftop. The Fort Myers restaurant is the largest of the 12 locations in Florida, and it’s…
Read MoreDavid Lawrence Centers awarded $25,000 grant from The League Club
David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health, Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health provider serving children, adults and families, is honored to announce it has received a $25,000 grant from The League Club. This generous gift will allow DLC to provide holistic wellness services to 35 children and youth receiving care in the Children’s Crisis…
Read MoreThe Club at Renaissance welcomes Michelin-trained Jorge Pedrianes as executive chef
The Club at Renaissance announced the appointment of Jorge Pedrianes as executive chef. A Michelin-trained culinary expert with more than a decade of experience in high-end, world-class dining environments, Pedrianes brings his creative vision, commitment to sustainability, and passion for farm-to-table cuisine to the upscale private club’s elevated and member-focused culinary program. Pedrianes joins The…
Read MoreSanibel Captiva Community Bank purchases Edison Theatre building in downtown Fort Myers
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has purchased the historic Edison Theatre building located at 1533 Hendry Street in downtown Fort Myers that currently houses its full-service branch. The three-story building will continue to serve as the bank’s downtown location, with the second and third floors occupied by current professional tenants. The acquisition marks a significant milestone…
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