Posts by Jacob Ogles
Luminary Hotel & Co. promotes Josef Zimmermann to executive chef
Luminary Hotel & Co. has promoted Josef Zimmermann to Executive Chef, placing a seasoned, European-trained operator at the helm of one of Southwest Florida’s most complex multi-concept culinary programs. In his new role, Zimmermann will oversee all culinary operations across the 243-room waterfront hotel, including The Silver King Coastal Kitchen, Lobby Bar, Beacon Social Drinkery, Oxbow Bar…
Read MoreLee Commissioners award contract to reconstruct, expand Fort Myers Beach fishing pier
The Lee Board of County Commissioners continued its commitment Tuesday to rebuilding and expanding the Fort Myers Beach fishing pier, voting to award a $11.7 million construction contract for the project. The reconstruction by RJ Gorman Contracting LLC will extend the pier to roughly 1,000 feet long and 12 feet wide, or more than 70%…
Read MoreCape Coral small business class now accepting applications
Aspiring entrepreneurs thinking about starting a business, or who have launched but need some mentoring, are encouraged to apply for the Goodwill Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Institute. The MicroEnterprise Institute is a six-week training program that helps emerging entrepreneurs start new ventures and grow small businesses. Graduates complete a comprehensive training course and prepare a solid plan…
Read MoreOlde Florida Motorcoach & RV Resort breaks ground on new public grill & rally center
Olde Florida Motorcoach & RV Resort will officially break ground on its 10,000 sq. ft. Grill & Rally Center on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 11 am. The ceremony will take place onsite at the resort and will be followed by a reception featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres from 12 to 2 pm. This new development…
Read MoreLondon Bay announces the opening of first tower for The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay
London Bay Development Group announces the completion and delivery of its first residential tower for The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay, known as “South Tower,” one of two 22-story buildings that will together span nearly a mile of pristine waterfront and offer 224 residences in total. This milestone signals a defining moment in the ongoing transformation…
Read MoreCOTI names Lai 2026 Person of the Year
At its recent annual meeting, the Committee of the Islands (COTI) named SanCap Chamber president and chief executive officer John Lai as its 2026 Person of the Year. COTI board president Bill Millar presented the award, commending Lai for his leadership since he took his current position in 2018 and then seeing the chamber through…
Read MoreEdison National Bank names Liz LaForce as concierge
Edison National Bank has named Liz LaForce as its new concierge at its Cleveland Avenue office. The customer’s banking experience at Edison National Bank begins with the concierge’s warm greeting, plates of fresh-baked cookies and familiar faces of experienced professionals who know customers by name. In her new role, LaForce will collaborate closely with bank tellers, personal bankers and office managers to…
Read MoreHarry Chapin Food Bank names Jennifer Denike as chief development officer
Harry Chapin Food Bank has named Jennifer Denike as its new chief development officer, strengthening the organization’s leadership team at a time of continued growth and rising demand across the region. Denike has more than 18 years of nonprofit fundraising and relationship management experience, with a proven track record of building strong donor partnerships and…
Read MoreCRA approves improvement matching grant for Downtown
The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) recently approved a Commercial Property Improvement Matching Grant for the Downtown redevelopment area. The grant was in the not-to exceed amount of $50,000 for Hiebing Holdings, LLC’s property located at 2570 Franklin St. The funds will be used for exterior patching and painting and parking lot improvements. The CRA Commercial…
Read MoreLocal Weichert offices welcome new team members
Weichert affiliated offices have recently added the following individuals to their team. – Robert Gonzalez, who joins a team of agents at Weichert, Realtors – Agency ONE, located at 1113 SE 47th Terrace Suite 7 in Cape Coral and at at 8191 College Parkway Suite 206 in Fort Myers. – Samuel Cohen, who joins a…
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