Lee Commissioners approve Strategic Planning priorities

Fort Myers, FL – The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to approve the consensus direction set at its annual Strategic Planning Workshop held earlier this year that identifies priorities for Fiscal Year 2021-22.  The workshop, advertised on Feb. 12 and conducted Feb. 23, was held at the Sanibel Harbour Resort as it has been…

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FPRA SWFL to host PR University 2021

FORT MYERS, Fla. (May. 5, 2021) – The Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) is set to host the annual 2021 PR University focusing on the evolution and future of the PR industry. The chapter invites business leaders and PR/marketing professionals to attend the upcoming in person event, “Tackling the challenges…

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$2 million aircraft engine lands. Student learning takes off

From left to right: Wendy Atkinson – Chairman, Charlotte County Public School Board, Bill Truex – Charlotte County Commissioner, Sam Albornoz – ATOPS, Stephen Nowell – Program Manager, A&P Program, Frank Rodriquez – V.P. Sales & Marketing, Intrepid Aerospace, Kevin Taylor – C.E.O., In The Loop Consultants, Deelynn Bennett – Director, Charlotte Technical College, Dave…

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Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Celebrates Legislative Victories for Florida’s Hospitality Industry

TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) today released its legislative summary report and scorecard, marking the 2021 Legislative Session a huge success for Florida’s hospitality industry. The hospitality trade association advocated for several legislative priorities this year, including securing COVID-19 liability protections for businesses following safe protocols and procedures, codifying alcohol-to-go permanently, and securing funding…

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Henderson Franklin Welcomes Real Estate Attorney Adam Bleggi

Fort Myers, Florida — The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Adam Bleggi has joined the firm’s Real Estate Department. He will be based in the firm’s Bonita Springs office alongside long-time referral source John Spear who shares: “Without exception, every client we referred to him gave…

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Employee Trust purchases iconic Dockside Shoppes near Tin City

A side view of the property located at 1100 Sixth Ave. South in Tin City, recently purchased by The Shoppes at Dockside LLC. Naples, Fla. (April 28, 2021)— The Shoppes at Dockside LLC has acquired four mixed-use commercial buildings located at 1100 6th Ave. South in the Tin City area. The group purchased the 22,000-square-foot property, which…

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Mercola Completes Carport Project, Adding Over 400 Solar Panels

CAPE CORAL, Fla.  – Natural health company Mercola recently completed phase II of its solar power project, adding 429 solar panels to its newly installed parking lot carport. Installed by commercial solar contractor Advanced Green Technologies (AGT), these panels will provide 185kW of energy and, together with the building’s rooftop solar panels, fulfill most of…

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Vectra Digital Announces Yvonne Bourk as President

Fort Myers, Fla. (April 29, 2021) – At only 23 years old, Yvonne Bourk was 1 out of 3 females amongst 500 male stockbrokers that worked on Wall Street. She quickly learned how to separate herself as a leader with resilience and perseverance. Bourk has once again proven herself as a successful leader by taking the…

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ABWA SWFL Council elects officers, Woman of the Year

Fort Myers FL – April 26, 2021 – The Southwest Florida Council of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) met in-person for the first time in over a year on Saturday April 17th. The event was socially-distanced and  included speaker, elections, and luncheon at Holiday Inn Fort Myers Airport. The event also included the announcement of…

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