Posts by Clay W Cone
Preferred Travel announces Fundora as its new director of sales
Preferred Travel & Company announced the appointment of cruise industry veteran Jessi Fundora as the company’s new director of sales. Fundora brings more than 28 years of professional experience in the travel industry to this role. In his new position, Fundora will be directly responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies aimed at increasing revenue…
Read MoreIsabell Askar and Noah Fulop join Gulf Coast International Properties
Gulf Coast International Properties announced Isabella Askar, Realtor, and Noah Fulop, Realtor, have joined the firm. A Birmingham, Mich. native, Askar moved to Naples in 2012. She is a graduate of Community School of Naples, and the University of Miami, where she earned a bachelor of science degree. She holds her Juris Doctor law degree…
Read MoreDavid Lawrence Centers receives $5,000 grant from Macchia Family Foundation
David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health, Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health provider, was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the Macchia Family Foundation to support its Veterans’ Services Program. Funds from the grant will be used to offset the cost of providing lifesaving services to veterans and their families in need of inpatient,…
Read MoreSTARability Foundation expands team to welcome Salima Givens as controller
STARability Foundation announced Salima Givens has joined its growing accounting team as the controller. Givens is responsible for all financial aspects of the organization, in addition to supporting human resources and grant writing functions. “We are thrilled to welcome Salima to our compassionate and experienced team,” said Karen Govern, CEO of STARability Foundation. “After bringing…
Read MoreBabcock Ranch unveils Hillcrest Park during family friendly grand opening Sept. 28
Babcock Ranch debuts its second new park in The PKWY with the family friendly themed grand opening of Hillcrest Park Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Part of The PKWY Adventure Series, the free event features food trucks, live entertainment, face painting and balloon art. Guests can also tour fully furnished model…
Read MoreBaker Senior Center Naples awarded CCF grant
Baker Senior Center Naples, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services for local seniors and their families, announced that it has been awarded a $242,500 grant from the Collier Community Foundation to expand essential services to more lower-income seniors in the community. The funds will be used to hire a new case…
Read MoreFigurelli accepted as an affiliate member of the Professional Fiduciary Council of Florida
Andrew Hill Investment Advisors, a Naples-based investment and wealth management advisory firm, announced that co-founder and managing director Jennifer Figurelli, has been accepted as an affiliate member into the Professional Fiduciary Council of Florida, a statewide organization that promotes excellence in fiduciary services. Founded in 2020, the PFCF works to promote loyalty, integrity and trust…
Read MoreEvent registration is now open for 2024 Industry Appreciation Awards
Registration is now open for the 32nd Industry Appreciation Awards. The event will take place on Friday, Oct. 25, at Caloosa Sound Convention Center in Fort Myers. Hosted by the Horizon Council, Horizon Foundation and Lee County Economic Development Office, the awards program will recognize 27 companies as finalists across nine award categories, including Large…
Read MoreIslande Victorin joins Guadalupe Center as new middle school program coordinator
Immokalee High School graduate and Guadalupe Center’s Tutor Corps alumna Islande Victorin has returned to the nonprofit as the coordinator of a new program tailored specifically to support middle school students. The new program, known as RISE, focuses on character development and academic achievement as a means to success: RISE stands for Resilience, Inspiration, Support…
Read MoreShell Factory & Nature Park announces plans to permanently close, sell property
After 86 years of serving the community as a family-friendly, entertainment destination, the Shell Factory & Nature Park is announcing its plans to close. The park’s final days of operation will be the weekends of Sept. 20-22 and Sept. 27-29 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., after which all operations will close to the public.…
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