Posts by Jacob Ogles
Timothy J. Morrison joins Fun Time Early Childhood Academy as Chief Development Officer
Fun Time Early Childhood Academy welcomes Timothy J. Morrison as Chief Development Officer. In his role, Morrison will work with the Chief Executive Officer, the Development Committee, and Board of Directors on all aspects of the development program to further the Academy’s mission to provide affordable, high-quality early learning for underserved children from working families,…
Read MoreSBA relief available to small businesses and nonprofits affected by drought
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Florida of the Dec. 8 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by the drought occurring Feb. 11, 2025. The disaster declaration covers the counties of Broward, Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Martin, Okeechobee,…
Read MoreDavid Lawrence Centers appoints Meagan Weems as lead child therapist
David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC) Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health provider serving children, adults and families, announces the appointment of Meagan Weems as lead child therapist at David Lawrence Centers. The new role was established in response to the growing need for enhanced, accessible behavioral health services for children and families…
Read MoreCameratta Companies to celebrate groundbreaking for Kingston on Nov. 13
Cameratta Companies will celebrate construction for its newest residential community in Estero, Kingston, with a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 12:30 p.m. The ceremony will be held at Kingston, 22500 Corkscrew Road in Estero and include company executives, elected officials, project partners and community leaders. Kingston is one of the largest master-planned developments ever…
Read MoreThe Housing Alliance expands HELP Housing Navigator Team
The Housing Alliance, a non-profit organization that provides information, education and advocacy for accessing and developing attainable housing solutions in Collier County, announced its affiliate HELP (Housing. Education. Lending Program.) has expanded the Housing Navigator Program with the addition of two new team members. Raymond Sanfiel joined the team as a bi-lingual, HUD-certified Housing Navigator in…
Read MoreCity of Fort Myers accepts applications for Hurricane Ian HHRP funds
The City of Fort Myers invites residents to apply for the remaining $1,726,794 from the initial allocation of $3,096,340 in funding from the State of Florida’s Hurricane Housing Recovery Program (HHRP) to repair homes impacted by Hurricane Ian. Since 2022, the city has awarded $1,369,546 to assist 12 families with rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts. To…
Read MoreGulf Coast Business Bank named 2025 Small Business of the Year
Gulf Coast Business Bank was recently named the 2025 Small Business of the Year at the Industry Appreciation Awards, celebrating Lee County businesses that drive the local economy, create jobs, and shape the region’s business landscape. Hosted by the Horizon Council, Horizon Foundation, and the Lee County Economic Development Office, the Industry Appreciation Awards highlight excellence across multiple industries and…
Read MoreLee Commissioners continue commitment to public safety infrastructure
The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday continued its commitment to strengthening the community’s public safety infrastructure with votes to design new, resilient communications towers and to design a new EMS station in Alva. Commissioners voted to award a $1.18 million contract to Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the design of new Resilient Communication Towers,…
Read MoreLee Commissioners vote to award state grants to partners for affordable housing
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to award about $4.4 million in State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) grant agreements to local partners for affordable housing. The grants will provide assistance to 45 very low and 29 low-income households including 41 households that include individuals with special needs. The SHIP program is solely funded by…
Read MoreBrook Farm Group starting construction on multifamily project
Brook Farm Group announced plans to develop The Sinclair at Ellenton, a 217-unit Class A, garden-style multifamily community in a fast-growing, “path of growth” corridor in the Sarasota-Bradenton MSA. The Atlanta-based firm is partnering with First Horizon Bank as the construction debt provider and Fundrise as its preferred equity partner, with Brook Farm Group providing the common equity…
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