Posts by Olivia Kennedy
Babcock Ranch recognized as a Top 10 master-planned community in 2024
Babcock Ranch continues to rank among the top-selling communities in the nation on industry-leading lists for 2024. America’s first solar-powered town was recognized as the 10th best-selling master-planned community by John Burns Research and Consulting. The rankings are based on the town’s 797 homes sales in 2024. This year, Babcock Ranch was also named one…
Read MoreStevens Construction named 2024 Best Contractor to work for in Construction by Best Companies Group
Stevens Construction has been recognized as one of the 2024 Best Contractors to work for in Construction by Best Companies Group, announced Daniel Adams, executive vice president, Stevens Construction, Inc. Best Companies Group conducted a two-part assessment to evaluate Stevens Construction, with 25% based on policy excellence and 75% on employee satisfaction. Team members provided…
Read MoreWarrior Homes of Collier opens first of two new properties in 2025
Three Naples men who served their country with duty and honor are starting the new year in a new home thanks to a local nonprofit that assists veterans in need with housing, mental health support and access to higher education. With the expansion, Warrior Homes of Collier now operates five residences for local veterans: Alpha House,…
Read MoreDixie Fish Company marks a decade of serving fresh seafood with a side of local history
Dixie Fish Company is celebrating its 10th anniversary as the current restaurant in January, while honoring over 85 years of history as a destination for the freshest seafood in Southwest Florida. Originally established on Fort Myers Beach in 1937 as The Dixie Fish Co., a wholesale and retail fish market, the award-winning waterfront restaurant honors…
Read MoreDel Webb Oak Creek prepares amenity campus for grand opening
Del Webb, the nation’s leader in active adult communities, is putting the finishing touches on the six-acre resort amenity campus at Del Webb Oak Creek. Created to enhance the vibrant 55+ lifestyle of the North Fort Myers community, the amenities are set to debut in just a few months. The outdoor sports complex, featuring eight…
Read MoreChristopher Alan Homes receives five honors at the 2024 Lee BIA Industry Awards
Christopher Alan Homes recently received five awards from the Lee Building Industry Association at the 2024 Industry Awards. The Lee BIA Industry Awards honor individuals, companies and projects at the top of Southwest Florida’s residential home building and commercial construction industry who make superior contributions in sales, marketing, design and outstanding achievement. Christopher Alan Homes’…
Read MoreGulf Coast Village welcomes new campus executive director
Gulf Coast Village, Cape Coral’s only Life Plan Community and Volunteers of America National Services announces Sarah Richard, as the new campus executive director. Richard is expected to transition into the role in January 2025. With a decade of experience in social work and over five years of dedicated service in long-term care, Richard has…
Read MoreChristian Alonso of Studio A.D. Architect wins AIA Award
Christian Alonso, an architectural project manager at Studio A.D. Architect, was recognized with Merit Award for Architectural Graphics for his graduate study thesis: “Redefining a Building Envelope: Through Construction Details, Joints and Structural Details” at American Institue of Architects (AIA) Florida Southwest’s Design and Honor Awards Gala on Dec. 7 at Artis-Naples. The annual event…
Read MoreConservancy of Southwest Florida named Nonprofit of the Year
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida has been named The Community Foundation’s 2024 Nonprofit of the Year through its annual ENPY Awards program. The Community Foundation’s Excellence in Nonprofit Performance Yearly (ENPY) Awards recognize the accomplishments of Southwest Florida nonprofit organizations, as well as their leaders, advocates, supporters and volunteers. This year’s award winners were selected…
Read MoreLondon Bay Renovation earns four Sand Dollar Awards
London Bay Renovation, a division of London Bay that specializes in renovating luxury residences in Southwest Florida’s most exclusive neighborhoods, was recently honored with four coveted Sand Dollar Awards during the annual awards program presented by the Collier Building Industry Association’s Sales and Marketing Council. Receiving top recognition for a Whole House Remodel and Best…
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