Posts by Jacob Ogles
EDGE wins Grand Aurora Award for third consecutive year
EDGE, an award-winning interior design and custom cabinetry firm, has been honored with the Grand Aurora Award for the third year in a row, receiving the recognition at the annual Aurora Awards in Orlando. The firm earned the grand award for best interior design of a custom/spec home priced over $1 million for its Quail…
Read MoreCapital Wealth Advisors named to Zephyr’s PSN Top Guns List of Best Performing Strategies
Capital Wealth Advisors announced today it has been named to the PSN Top Guns List of best performing separate accounts, managed accounts and managed ETF strategies for Q2 2025. The list, published by Informa Limited, remains one of the leading references for investors and asset managers. “Q2 2025 combined unprecedented volatility with surprising resilience, requiring…
Read MoreLee Commissioners approve agreement to build Lee County Emergency Medical Services station
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve an agreement for the construction for a Lee County Emergency Medical Services station at 13561 Goldenwood Drive, located just west of Treeline Avenue and Daniels Parkway. The nearly $5.8 million agreement with Stultz Inc. for construction services is for a 7,794-square-foot EMS station on a…
Read MoreEric Sprecher named vice president at Outlier Brands
Eric Sprecher has been promoted to the position of vice president & social media director at Outlier Brands. The announcement was made Sept. 17 by John Sprecher, chief executive officer of Outlier Brands (and his father). Eric Sprecher has served more than five years with the agency, performing organic and paid social media, e-marketing, video…
Read MoreFort Myers Beach outlines enforcement process for unkept properties
The Town of Fort Myers Beach is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and welcoming community for all residents. To support this effort, the Town has outlined the enforcement process for unkept properties and the tools available to ensure compliance with community standards. Unkept Property Enforcement Steps Report or Identification – Property flagged by residents, inspectors,…
Read MoreFSW launches two new academic schools to advance health education
Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) has restructured its School of Health Professions into two new academic schools: the School of Nursing and the School of Allied Health. This strategic move strengthens FSW’s health education programs to better serve students and meet workforce needs across Southwest Florida. The School of Nursing (SoN) will focus solely on…
Read MoreLee Commissioners vote to request using some BP/Deepwater Horizon recovery funds for pier
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to submit a request to use $7 million awarded following BP/Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in 2010 for the planned restoration and expansion of the Fort Myers Beach Pier. The Fort Myers Beach Pier, an iconic tourist destination and recreational fishing asset, was destroyed by Hurricane Ian in 2022.…
Read MoreHBK CPAs & Consultants announces leadership appointments
HBK CPAs & Consultants announced the appointment of Michael DeLuca as National Head of Industry and Advisory Services and Elena Ramos as Naples Market Leader, marking significant leadership moves as the firm evolves its organizational structure to better serve clients through specialized industry expertise. The appointments are part of HBK’s strategic transition from a traditional…
Read MoreThe Inn at Pelican Bay Earns 10th consecutive AAA Four Diamond Designation
The Inn at Pelican Bay ihas earned the distinguished AAA Four Diamond designation for the 10th year in a row. This award adds to the growing list of accolades the 100-room boutique hotel at 800 Vanderbilt Beach Road in Naples, FL, has received recently from AAA and TripAdvisor. “This milestone achievement is a true testament…
Read MoreCRA announces storm mitigation and resiliency grants
Applications are now open for the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency’s (CRA) Storm Mitigation and Resiliency Grants for downtown Fort Myers businesses. 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 grant will…
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