Posts by Heather McDermott
Taylor Canada has been named 2024 Luxury Realtor of the Year
Gulf Coast International Properties announced Realtor Taylor Canada has been named 2024 Luxury Realtor of the Year by Naples Real Producers magazine. The magazine held their First Annual Awards Gala at Elite Jets hangar in Naples on Nov. 8. The event hosted by Real Producers Naples highlighted the pinnacle of successful realtors who dominate the…
Read MoreSanibel Captiva Community Bank hires Waskiewicz
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is excited to announce the hiring of Lisa Waskiewicz as the bank’s new human resources manager. In her role, she will oversee human resources functions, including recruitment, employee development, performance management and employee relations, ensuring that the bank continues to attract, develop and retain the best talent to support its growth…
Read MoreDel Mar recognized for outstanding ambiance among Naples restaurants
Del Mar, one of Naples’ iconic Fifth Avenue restaurants, has been recognized by national restaurant reservations service OpenTable for the Best Ambiance in Naples. The restaurant received OpenTable’s Diners’ Choice Award for November. The award is based solely on OpenTable’s verified feedback gathered only from seated OpenTable diners, which protects the restaurant from unverified ratings…
Read MorePremier Mobile Health Services founder, CEO named Nonprofit Executive of the Year
Dr. Nadine “Deanie” Singh, founder and CEO of Premier Mobile Health Services, has been named The Community Foundation’s 2024 Nonprofit Executive of the Year through its annual ENPY Awards program. The Foundation’s Excellence in Nonprofit Performance Yearly Awards recognize the accomplishments of Southwest Florida nonprofit organizations, as well as their leaders, advocates, supporters and volunteers.…
Read MoreBaker Senior Center Fellowship Program adds Castillo and Toledo
Baker Senior Center Naples, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services to support local seniors, has named Rachel Castillo and Anabella Toledo to its Fellowship Program. The two Florida Gulf Coast University students will complete 250 hours in field placement with the anticipation of attracting professionals to the field of gerontology. Baker…
Read MoreDavid Lawrence Centers receives $40,000 grant to launch suicide prevention pilot program
David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC) has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the Mental Health Risk Retention Group (MHRRG) to support the launch of Caring Contacts, a suicide prevention pilot project. As Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health provider, DLC has been chosen as the first site for the introduction of this…
Read MoreSanibel Captiva Community Bank hires Afanador
Glenda Afanador has joined Sanibel Captiva Community Bank as a deposit operations assistant at the bank’s Bridge Branch, located at 9311 College Parkway in Fort Myers. She is responsible for incoming and outgoing domestic and international wire transfers, daily non-posted items, overdrafts, disputes and lending support for all bank locations, ensuring that proper policy and…
Read MoreCountryside Golf & Country Club general manager receives professional designation
Joe Smith, general manager and chief operating officer of the Countryside Golf & Country Club in Naples, has been awarded with the Certified Club Manager designation by the Club Management Association of America. The CCM designation indicates that a club management professional has completed a rigorous course of study and training and shows a dedication…
Read MoreNaples Cancer Advisors adds medical and radiation oncologist
Naples Cancer Advisors, a new community-based, non-profit organization that provides consultative oncology services to cancer patients and their families across Southwest Florida, has announced Dr. Tim Kinsella has joined the practice. Dr. Kinsella is board certified in both medical oncology and radiation oncology with more than 50 years of experience. Trained at the Mayo Clinic…
Read MoreDr. James Rubenstein wins Lifetime Achievement Award from Lee County Medical Society
The Lee County Medical Society presented Dr. James Rubenstein, a board-certified radiation oncologist at Advocate Radiation Oncology, with the organization’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award to recognize his substantial contributions to the medical profession. Presented Nov. 21 at Forest Country Club in Fort Myers, the Lifetime Achievement Award is given annually to an individual who has…
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