John R. Wood Properties welcomes Gary Blaine

Naples, Fla. — John R. Wood Properties recently announced that real estate sales professional Gary Blaine has joined the company in its Olde Naples office at 275 Broad Ave. He has specialized in the Naples waterfront residential market since 2002.   Originally from Connecticut, Blaine earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Bryant University,…

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Employee Benefit Plan Webinar

In 2021, COVID-19 continued to affect all aspects of business, including benefit programs. Now, at year end, we’re looking back on recent legislation and other important developments regarding employee benefit plans — with an eye toward future potential changes and opportunities. WEBINAR  |  December 7  | 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. ET       …

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Theory Design Hires Design Executive

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Theory Design has welcomed Chris Hensley to the evolving brand as Vice President. In addition to leading the luxury creative team in collaboration with a growing list of residential, commercial and hospitality projects, Chris will focus on increasing brand awareness, sourcing new product lines and goods, as well as improving client…

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2021 Special Session B Legislative Report

Lawmakers returned to Tallahassee on Monday, November 15th for a special session called by Governor Ron DeSantis in response to the Biden Administration’s recent vaccine and testing mandate. Legislators were originally scheduled to continue interim committee meetings in preparation for the January 11th start of the 2022 Session. Instead, the House and Senate approved four…

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CRA Approves The Irving for $4 Million Tax Increment Rebate

FORT MYERS, Fla.  — The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) recently approved a tax increment rebate and development agreement for The Irving in downtown Fort Myers. The CRA approved a tax increment rebate in the not-to-exceed amount of $4 million for 2401 Bay Street, LLC disbursed at 85 percent of increment revenue generated each year until…

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Hole Montes hires Eglantin Dashi as aviation project manager

NAPLES, Fla. – Eglantin Dashi has joined Hole Montes as an aviation project manager spearheading improvement projects at commercial and general aviation airports across Southwest Florida. A trained military helicopter pilot, Dashi’s experience includes nearly two decades as project manager and aviation consultant at some of the world’s largest commercial airports, including Los Angeles International…

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Orthopedic Surgeon Tom Hong, M.D., joins Orthopedic Specialists of SW Florida

Fort Myers, FLA – Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Tom Hong, M.D., joins Fort Myers based Orthopedic Specialists of SW Florida. Dr. Hong is Board Certified through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and an active Fellow of the American Academy Orthopedic Surgeons, American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the American Association for Hand Surgery. Dr. Hong…

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Sadie Wilson joins Wilson Creative Group as Account Coordinator

Naples, Fla.  – Wilson Creative Group (WCG), a full-service advertising and marketing agency, has appointed Sadie Wilson to the position of account coordinator. In this role, her responsibilities include supporting all account research activity, agency and client service requests, and client meeting presentation efforts, as well as serving as a liaison between the agency’s clients and its creative…

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The Jeske Team joins John R. Wood Properties

Naples, Fla. — John R. Wood Properties recently announced that the Jeske Team, led by veteran Southwest Florida native and real estate sales professional Roxanne Jeske, has joined the company in its 275 Broad Avenue South location. Jeske, who was raised in Naples and has been a resident for more than 50 years, has more than 25 years of…

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