Posts by Jacob Ogles
SWFL business group to address innovation, expansion at Feb. 5 event
The Horizon Council, Horizon Foundation and the Lee County Economic Development Office will explore another year of business growth and opportunities at the 2026 Annual Meeting on Feb. 5. The 2026 Annual Meeting will feature a State of the Economy presentation, ‘Innovation Evolved: Fueling Business Expansion and Community Prosperity,’ recapping the tremendous growth in Lee…
Read MoreAviance Capital Partners adds Tom Kluttz III
Aviance Capital Partners, a wealth management and financial planning firm headquartered in Naples, announced the addition of Tom Kluttz III as Senior Wealth Advisor and Portfolio Strategist. Kluttz holds the Cerified Financial Planner certification and is a Chartered Financial Consultant, and brings more than two decades of experience from national institutions including J.P. Morgan and…
Read MoreSBA relief still available to small businesses and private nonprofits affected by drought
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Florida of the Feb. 2 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by the drought occurring on May 6, 2025. The disaster declaration covers the counties of Charlotte, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River,…
Read MorePelican Isle Yacht Club awarded Platinum Club of the World status
Pelican Isle Yacht Club announced the club has been selected again as a Platinum Club of the World. Platinum Club recognition is the most prestigious award in the private club industry. Pelican Isle Yacht Club is recognized internationally in the 2026-2027 top 50 Yacht Club Category. Initiated in 2013, the Platinum Clubs of the World…
Read MoreThe Inn at Pelican Bay celebrates several awards
The Inn at Pelican Bay is proud to celebrate an extraordinary award-winning year, solidifying its position as a leader in hospitality both locally and worldwide. The 100-room luxury boutique hotel remains the #1 hotel in Naples on Tripadvisor and has once again earned several of the industry’s most prestigious distinctions. The Inn at Pelican Bay…
Read MoreFort Myers Beach achieves major FEMA milestone, earns prestigious CRS Class 5 rating
In a major milestone for the Town’s recovery and long-term resilience, the Town of Fort Myers Beach has earned a Class 5 rating in the National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System (CRS), a designation that delivers real financial relief to residents and national recognition for the Town’s flood mitigation and governance efforts. The rating was formally confirmed in…
Read MoreCatherine “Cat” Zarate receives the Emerging Leader award
Catherine “Cat” Zarate received the Emerging Leader award from The Community Foundation during the recent ENPY Awards ceremony. Zarate is the Business Operations Manager for Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida. This award recognizes rising stars in the nonprofit sector and celebrates individuals who demonstrate exceptional early-career excellence, initiative, and promise within the organization. “Cat’s leadership, innovation,…
Read MorePatricia Williams Recruiter joins Weichert, Realtors – Agency ONE
Weichert, Realtors – Agency ONE announced Patricia Williams Recruiter has joined their Cape Coral office. Williams Recruiter joins a dedicated team of knowledgeable agents at Weichert, Realtors – Agency ONE, who bring many years of combined real estate expertise to their clients.
Read MoreFort Myers’ Red Salon and Spa wins national “Salon ofthe Year” award
Fort Myers’ own Red Salon and Spa, located on Reflections Parkway, has been named one of the nation’s “Salons of the Year” by Modern Salon and Salon Today, two of the most respected publications in the beauty industry. The annual Salons of the Year competition celebrates excellence in salon design, guest experience, innovation, and community…
Read MoreCollier Mosquito Control District Employees honored by industry leaders
Industry leaders recently recognized two Collier Mosquito Control District employees for their accomplishments. At the 2025 Florida Mosquito Control Association (FMCA) annual meeting, Atom Rosales, director of technical development for the district, won the Cyrus R. Lesser Student Paper Competition and was awarded the T. Wainwright Miller scholarship. Jesvia Alvarado, human resources generalist for the…
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