Aeret Restoration’s rapid response gets Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach reopened quickly after back-to-back hurricanes

After back-to-back hurricanes caused unprecedented damage to the property at Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach, Aeret Restoration mobilized its expert team to quickly restore the resort and allow it to re-open to guests. Both hurricanes caused severe flooding, structural damage and debris accumulation across the resort grounds. In collaboration with the resort’s management and…

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Sanibel Captiva Community Bank employees volunteer for storm cleanup at Community Housing and Resources properties on Sanibel

More than 20 Sanibel Captiva Community Bank employees volunteered for storm cleanup at two Community Housing and Resources properties on Sanibel in October. Their efforts focused on supporting island residents, many of whom are still navigating the challenges of property damage and debris caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Employees gathered, equipped with rakes, brooms,…

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Stevens Construction begins Premier Women’s Care of Southwest Florida

Stevens Construction has started construction of Premier Women’s Care of Southwest Florida’s new 40,797-square-foot medical office building at 1606 Santa Barbara Blvd. in Cape Coral, announced Daniel Adams, Stevens Construction executive vice president. With the opening of the new building in fall 2025, Premier Women’s Care of Southwest Florida physicians, certified nurse midwives and physician…

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London Bay and affiliate companies garner top honors with 10 Sand Dollar Awards

London Bay and its partners were recently presented 10 Sand Dollar Awards during the Collier Building Industry Association’s Sales and Marketing Council’s annual program, “Midsummer Night’s Dream – Dream it. Build it. Honor it.” As the highest accolades given by the CBIA, the Sand Dollar Awards recognize the best in building, design and more. London…

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Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast elevates with $7 million transformation, but its signature shines brighter

Everything about the newly transformed Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast speaks to the culture and intention of the resort-inspired hotel as a premier destination for business and leisure travelers and families. With thoughtful design details nodding subtly to Southwest Florida’s ties to Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, renovated meeting and conference spaces, the new…

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Better Together welcomes Peter Rivera to board of directors

Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children, recently named Peter Rivera to its board of directors. Rivera is the president of Gaea Landscaping, a full-service landscaping and maintenance company serving Southwest Florida. Rivera began his career at 15 years old, mowing lawns with his father to help support their family. Growing up, his…

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Industry Appreciation Awards announces 2024 winners

The Horizon Foundation, Horizon Council and Lee County Economic Development Office have announced winners of the 2024 Industry Appreciation Awards. The 32nd annual awards program was held Oct. 25 at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center in Fort Myers, where local dignitaries joined business and community leaders in honoring Lee County businesses and individuals that drive…

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BSU honored with best tasting drinking water award

Bonita Springs Utilities was named winner of the 2024 Region V Best Tasting Drinking Water Award by the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association. FSAWWA’s annual state-wide competition recognizes the vital role of water utilities in daily lives and highlights the exceptional quality of drinking water, which people can often take for granted.…

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