Posts by Angelica
Lake Michigan Credit Union hires James Connor as Mortgage Loan Officer for the Southwest Florida region.
Fort Myers, FL (February 11, 2020) – Lake Michigan Credit Union is pleased to announce the addition of Jim Connor as Mortgage Loan Officer for the Southwest Florida region. Jim joins LMCU with over 25 years of experience in the mortgage industry, helping hundreds of clients work their way from the application process all the…
Read MoreHole Montes promotes Paula McMichael to VP of planning
NAPLES, Fla. (Feb. 11, 2021) – Hole Montes has promoted Paula McMichael, AICP, to the position of vice president of planning for the Southwest Florida firm. McMichael is certified through the American Institute of Certified Planners and has 18 years of experience in the public and private sectors as a planner in Florida. She joined…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Debt Relief, Without a Tax “Bite” Later
By Melissa Labant Principal CLA Email T 571.227.9526 Key insights Debt cancelation amounts are generally included in gross income. This may come as a surprise to unsuspecting borrowers. Fortunately, Congress has provided some exceptions and special provisions to address taxpayer concerns with COVID-related debt relief. Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 (CAA 2021), Congress provided both financial assistance…
Read MoreBlue Waters Development Group announces New Victory Park Commercial Project, including Wyndham Garden Hotel
Victory Park will include a 125-room Wyndham Garden hotel, commercial space, and 100,000 square feet of medical space and industrial space. The groundbreaking is scheduled for the second quarter of 2021. Pre-leasing is now taking place. Wyndham Garden’s newly introduced prototype is a cost-effective concept that features a smart layout, designed to maximize efficiencies and combat rising construction costs.…
Read MoreNew Constitutional Officers sworn in Lee County Government Offices
There is a changing of the guard at two Lee County government offices. Noelle Branning was sworn in as the new Lee County Tax Collector, replacing Larry Hart, while Matt Caldwell took office as Property Appraiser, replacing Ken Wilkinson. Both Hart and Wilkinson announced their retirements last year. “Being elected to the office of tax collector is a huge honor,” Branning said. “I’ve had the privilege…
Read MoreSembler Announces Retail Redevelopment in Ft. Myers, Fl
The Sembler Company recently began the demolition and redevelopment of Riverdale Shopping Center, a 75,581 square-foot neighborhood retail center located at 14561 Palm Beach Boulevard in Fort Myers, FL. Portions of the shopping center, first built in 1983 and acquired by The Sembler Company in 2020, will be demolished to make way for a 46,676…
Read MorePPP Guidance and What to Expect from the American Rescue Plan
Thursday, February 11 | Virtual | 2 – 2:30 p.m. Central Join us for our weekly livestream as we provide an overview of what the American Rescue Plan could look like, as well as guidance on opportunity zones. As always, we’ll continue to bring you the latest PPP updates. Register now!
Read MoreHampton Named 2021 Lee County Bar Association President
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 9, 2021) – Blake P. Hampton, attorney and owner of Hampton Law has been appointed the 2021 president of the Lee County Bar Association (LCBA). Hampton will oversee almost 500 members and is responsible for presiding over the membership and board of director meetings and setting the monthly programming. Hampton hopes…
Read MoreFlorida Public Relations Association Southwest Florida Chapter member Jaimie Miller earns Counseling Credential
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 9, 2021) – Jaimie Miller, APR, CPRC of the Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) recently earned professional certification in public relations and received the designation of Certified Public Relations Counselor (CPRC). Earning the CPRC credential distinguishes senior members of FPRA who have demonstrated understanding and mastery…
Read MoreNew Law Clarifies and Expands CARES Act Employee Retention Credit
By Jennifer Rohen and Scott Hess CLA Contact Key insights The employee retention credit applies more broadly as a result of changes made by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. The majority of the changes are effective as of January 1, 2021, and impact the first two quarters of the year. Note this key retroactive change: employers…
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