Posts by Jacob Ogles
Denise Houghtaling named top 50 Dealmaker
Denise S. Houghtaling, founder of Southern Country Business Advisors, a business brokerage and M&A advisory firm serving Fort Myers and all of Southwest Florida, was recognized May 7 with multiple honors from Business Brokers of Florida (BBF), including recognition among Florida’s Top 50 business brokers for sales volume and the Southwest Florida District’s #1 Top…
Read MoreFlorida Council of 100 opens applications for Ambition Accelerated platform
The Florida Council of 100 and its Foundation announced applications are now open for the 2026 accelerator program within Ambition Accelerated, the Council’s statewide platform designed to help build the next generation of American companies. As states compete for founders, investment, and innovation, The Florida Council of 100 is advancing a new model for strengthening…
Read MoreHenderson Franklin celebrates 24 attorneys recognized as 2026 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, announced the outstanding achievement of 24 attorneys having been selected as 2026 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. Florida Super Lawyers employ a multiphase selection process that identifies the state’s top five percent of attorneys annually through a combination of peer nominations, independent research and peer evaluations. The process begins…
Read MoreB&I Contractors promotes Heath Caulfield to director of project management
B&I Contractors announced the promotion of Heath Caulfield to Director of Project Management for Electrical. Heath’s journey with B&I began as an intern, where he quickly embraced both the electrical trade and the company’s commitment to excellence. Throughout his career, he has steadily advanced through a variety of roles, gaining valuable experience in estimating, project…
Read MoreGoodwill Southwest Florida and Collier County Public Schools partner to expand pathways for students
Goodwill Southwest Florida and Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) are partnering to create more opportunities for students to gain valuable workplace experience, build job skills, and prepare for future employment. Through a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Goodwill Southwest Florida will work with CCPS to provide volunteer opportunities for students participating in the district’s…
Read MoreImmokalee Foundation welcomes Carey Brisson to Board of Directors
The Immokalee Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Carey Brisson to its Board of Directors, bringing more than 25 years of educational experience and a lifelong commitment to helping young people discover their potential. A dedicated educator, Brisson has spent her career inspiring students through meaningful learning experiences while advocating for educational opportunity.…
Read MoreCorey McCloskey named to HousingWire’s 2026 Women of Influence
Corey McCloskey, president of John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate, has been named to HousingWire’s 2026 Women of Influence, a national award recognizing 100 women whose leadership is shaping the housing industry. Now in its 17th year, the Women of Influence program honors executives and industry leaders across mortgage, real estate and homebuilding who…
Read MoreLSI brokers a lease of a retail unit in Naples
LSI Companies, Inc., brokered a 1,792± sq. ft. lease of a retail unit in Naples. The property was leased by Ambience Nail Spa IV, from 6320 Invest and Starlife Corporation. The property is located at 4525 Thomasson Drive, Unit 102, Naples, FL 34112. The deal was brokered by Laura Cari of LSI Companies.
Read MoreFEMA assistance to Florida tops $1.2 billion in 90 days
FEMA announced an additional more than $124 million in funding to support 70 disaster recovery and hazard mitigation projects in Florida, bringing the total provided to the state to more than $1.2 billion in the last 90 days. The funds help communities affected by Hurricanes Helene, Milton and multiple past disasters. Florida received nearly $117 million in…
Read MoreFort Myers Beach releases first draft renderings for community pool replacement
The Town of Fort Myers Beach shared the first draft conceptual renderings for the future Fort Myers Beach Community Pool, marking an important milestone in the planning and design process following the facility’s destruction by Hurricane Ian. The Town emphasizes that these renderings are preliminary concepts only and are intended to provide the public with…
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