Posts by Angelica
BSSW Architects awarded two contracts through Lee Health
FORT MYERS, Fla. – BSSW Architects has been awarded a pair of multi-year contracts by Lee Health to provide architectural services for vital health care facilities in Southwest Florida. Both contracts are for a term of four years, with projects having an estimated construction value of up to $4 million each. One contract covers Lee…
Read MoreEDGE names Belle Fortte interior designer
Naples, Fla. – EDGE, a full-service interior design, cabinetry, closet and millwork company, has announced the appointment of Belle Fortte to the position of interior designer. “Belle has an extensive knowledge of design and interior architecture,” said Danielle Gunther, vice president of operations. “She is flexible, adaptable and well-versed in current design styles, and she…
Read MorePNC Foundation Awards $25,000 to Goodwill of Southwest Florida to Support Mentorship, Career Program
FORT MYERS, Fla. – PNC Foundation has pledged $25,000 to Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida in support of its Opportunity Accelerator (OA) Program. OA is a new mentorship program offered through Goodwill that individualizes the delivery of digital skills, job placement, and career training services to each job seeker and career advancer in low-to-moderate income…
Read MoreWorkforce Housing Crisis Community Forum Organized by GNL
(Naples, Fla.) – In response to the ongoing problem of a lack of workforce housing in and around Naples, Greater Naples Leadership (GNL) presents a Community Forum addressing the Workforce Housing Crisis in Collier County, being held Wednesday, January 11th, 2023, from 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM at the Naples United Church of Christ, 5200…
Read MorePhil Wood recognized on 2023 Swanepoel Power 200
Naples, Fla. — John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate, the leading real estate brokerage in Southwest Florida, today announced that President and CEO Phil Wood has been honored on the 2023 Swanepoel Power 200 list (SP 200), the annual ranking of the residential brokerage industry’s most influential leaders. Wood oversees the three-generation family-owned firm,…
Read MoreOver 200 SWFL 5th Graders Vie for Title in the CareerSource Southwest Florida “Picture This as a Career” Poster Contest
Fort Myers, FL — (www.careersourceSWFL.com) – The always anticipated “2023 Picture This as a Career” Poster Contest is underway! “Picture This As A Career Poster Contest” VOTE NOW! – CareerSource Southwest Florida Since 2004, CareerSource Southwest Florida has challenged fifth-grade students at SWFL schools to show their creativity and share their future career aspirations…
Read MorePGD’s Primary Runway Opens After Year-Long Reconstruction Project
Punta Gorda, FL – The Charlotte County Airport Authority (CCAA) reopened Runway 4-22 on Friday after a year-long reconstruction and rehabilitation project. Runway 4-22 is the preferred runway for commercial airlines as it is the longest runway at 7,193 feet. Runway 4 is also best oriented for prevailing winds and instrument approach procedures. Area…
Read MoreRegion’s oldest law firm rebrands as Strayhorn, Persons-Mulicka & Fisher, names Jennifer L. Fisher partner
Fort Myers, Fla. – With the appointment of Jennifer L. Fisher to partner, the area’s oldest law firm, Strayhorn & Persons, has rebranded as Strayhorn, Persons-Mulicka & Fisher. Fisher, who joined the practice in 2015, recently earned her board certification in real estate law from the Florida Bar. Board certification demonstrates a lawyer’s significant commitment…
Read MoreAllyn International Announces Rehire for Logistics Team Manager
Fort Myers, FL. – Allyn International Services, Inc. (Allyn) is pleased to announce the rehire of Jacob Lane as Logistics Team Manager working in Fort Myers, FL. Lane brings over five years of logistics and transportation industry experience back to Allyn. Lane stated his goal in his new role is to develop and foster growth…
Read MoreChamber cuts ribbon at Blue Giraffe food truck
The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce celebrated the debut of the Blue Giraffe Restaurant food truck at its Periwinkle Place location on Sanibel Island with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, Jan. 5. Co-owner Bill Letrendre says the food truck, with its limited hours and menu, will serve loyal customers while his two brick-and-mortar…
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