The Preserve recognized among Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News & World Report

The Preserve is proud to announce that its skilled nursing care center has been named one of the 2025 Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News & World Report. The community earned a high performing rating in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, a distinction that places The Preserve in the top percentage of nursing facilities…

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Greater Naples Chamber appoints Lisa Gruenloh as interim chief of staff

Lisa Gruenloh has joined Greater Naples Chamber as the interim chief of staff. In this part-time, interim role, Gruenloh will support the CEO and team, important strategic initiatives, provide operational oversight, and co-create a dynamic culture and cohesive, purpose-driven team to ensure long-term stability and success. “As we continue building the Chamber’s next chapter, we…

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Lee Health Foundation hires Shelby Smith

Shelby Smith has been hired by Lee Health Foundation as marketing communication coordinator to support the fundraising team’s marketing goals with a focus on content creation, brand development, public relations, social media management, media relations, website management and email marketing. Smith, a resident of Fort Myers, is a California native who began her journey at…

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Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance awarded Non-Profit Impact of the Year

The Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance was recently awarded Non-Profit Impact of the Year at the Immokalee Eastern Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Member Recognition Dinner on April 3. Over the past year, Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance has made great strides in providing safe and affordable housing for Immokalee’s hardworking farmworkers and low-income families, thanks to the…

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Tommy Bohanon Foundation honors 2025 playmakers

The Tommy Bohanon Foundation recently recognized two outstanding contributors to its organization during the annual Playmakers Tailgate Party at The Ranch in Fort Myers. James Markovits and Extreme Companies of Florida were honored at the April 11 event for their commitment, support and advocacy of the foundation. Markovits was awarded the 2025 Player of the…

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Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast hires Nick Grimaldi as sous chef

HM Restaurant Group, which owns and operates Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille and Dixie Fish Company, has hired Brian O’Brien as executive chef. With more than 40 years of culinary experience, O’Brien will oversee the kitchen operations across all locations of the award-winning restaurants to ensure quality, flavor and consistency. “Brian is an exciting…

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Stevens Construction completes dental office for Robert B. Zavada

Stevens Construction has completed construction of a new dental office for Robert B. Zavada, DDS, PA, located at 1056 Goodlette-Frank Road in Naples, announced Joseph Cimilluca, Stevens Construction director of special projects. The Stevens Construction special projects team completed the 3,198-square-foot interior renovation in two phases, allowing the dental practice to remain operational during the…

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Premier Mobile Health Services founder earns alumni achievement award

Dr. Nadine “Deanie” Singh, founder and CEO of Premier Mobile Health Services, has been named a graduate of distinction by her alma mater South University, a 126-year-old private university based in Savannah, Ga. The 2025 Alumni Achievement Award recognizes professional accomplishments as well as service to the profession, community and university. Singh received her master’s…

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Sanibel Captiva Community Bank hires Howell

Aeden Howell has joined Sanibel Captiva Community Bank as a loan servicing assistant at the bank’s Bridge Branch, at 9311 College Parkway in Fort Myers. In this role, she will support the bank’s loan servicing department with responsibilities such as processing loan payments, maintaining loan records and assisting customers with loan-related inquiries. Howell has a…

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John Passidomo named recipient of 2025 Leadership Collier Distinguished Alumni Award

The Leadership Collier Foundation, an affiliate of the Greater Naples Chamber, is proud to announce that John Passidomo, a graduate of the Leadership Collier Class of 1990, has been selected as recipient of the 2025 Leadership Collier Distinguished Alumni award. Passidomo will be recognized posthumously at the Leadership Collier and Associate Leadership Collier graduation on…

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