Posts by Jacob Ogles
Premier Mobile Health Services’ CEO inducted into Hall of Fame
Premier Mobile Health Services announced that Founder and CEO Nadine “Deanie” Singh has been inducted into the Dunbar Festival Committee’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hall of Fame. The honor was awarded to Singh at the MLK Legacy Honors Gala on Feb. 7 at The Club at Pelican Preserve. Part of the 2026 MLK Legacy…
Read MoreCRA announces Storm Mitigation and Resiliency Grant recipients
The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) recently approved two Storm Mitigation and Resiliency Grants. The new program is designed to strengthen the economic heartbeat of Downtown Fort Myers by equipping local businesses with tools and strategies to withstand and recover from severe weather events. The grants reimburse up to 75 percent of the…
Read MoreFSW and Collaboratory launch Fundamentals of Social Venturing Digital Badge
The Frank G. Daveler Entrepreneurship Institute at Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) and Collaboratory (Southwest Florida Community Foundation) have partnered to launch the Fundamentals of Social Venturing Digital Badge. This program bridges the gap between academic training and the specialized skills required for social entrepreneurship. The program features 11 interconnected block achievements integrated into three…
Read MoreGulfshore Playhouse appoints John Perine as Director of Education
Gulfshore Playhouse announced the appointment of John Perine as its new Director of Education, marking an exciting new chapter in the organization’s commitment to high-impact, professionally guided theatre education. Perine previously served as Manager of The Conservatory and has been a member of the Gulfshore Playhouse Education team since 2022. In his new role, Perine will oversee…
Read MoreBruce Green Law Firm adds Aglaë S. Van den Bergh as of counsel
Bruce Green Law Firm has expanded its legal team with the addition of Aglaë S. Van den Bergh, who joins the firm as of counsel. Van den Bergh, who goes by “Aggie,” is a Florida-licensed attorney and will now provide legal support and counsel to the firm’s clients as of Jan. 16. As of counsel, she will work in collaboration with the firm while maintaining an independent practice.…
Read MorePriority Marketing wins two American Advertising Federation Angel Awards
Priority Marketing won a pair of 2025 Gold Angel Awards from the American Advertising Federation, District 4, for the firm’s work on nonprofit and local government campaigns. AAF’s awards competition recognizes excellent public service advertising across three categories: organization or cause promotion, public health and safety education, and fundraising events and initiatives. Priority Marketing received two of the 30 Gold Angel Awards distributed in 2025 for AAF’s District 4, which includes all of Florida and the Caribbean. Priority Marketing won a…
Read MoreLocal Brightway Insurance team members earn national top 2% recognition
Brightway Insurance is proud to announce that three members of Brightway Insurance, the Smith & Mitchell Agency-Michael Beeson, Kain Groves, and April Luettichhave been recognized nationally as Top Client Advisors, an honor awarded to the top 2% of advisors across the country. The recognition was presented at Brightway’s annual national conference, which brings together leading…
Read MoreLee Commissioners approve contract to resurface two key evacuation routes to be more resilient
The Lee Board of County Commissioners awarded a contract Tuesday to resurface two key roadways in western Lee County to be more resilient to erosion and washout while improving drainage and reducing long-term maintenance costs. The low-bid contract includes removing deteriorated asphalt, stabilizing the road base and applying new asphalt designed to increase drainage efficiency.…
Read MoreDunbar High School teacher named national winner of Cyber.org award
Dunbar High School teacher Dan Trembley has been named one of four national winners of the CYBER.ORG Annual Educator Award. This recognition highlights Trembley’s exceptional contributions to cybersecurity education and his impact as one of the nation’s leading educators in the field. Trembley has played a key role in advancing cybersecurity education since the Academy for…
Read MoreAdditional $480 million approved for Florida’s disaster recovery
FEMA announced more than $480 million in federal funding to support more than 500 disaster recovery projects statewide in Florida. These local and state-managed projects include $180 million for rebuilding or restoring critical infrastructure and public facilities, more than $136.6 million for emergency measures to protect life and property and $66.3 million for clearing debris from public roads. Some notable announcements include: Nearly $83.9 million for permanent…
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