Posts by Jacob Ogles
Best Law Firms recognizes Dean Mead for excellence in 2026 Best Law Firms Report
Best Law Firms has ranked Dean Mead amongst top law firm nationwide. Ranked firms are presented in three tiers, recognized on national and regional-based scales determined based on the firm’s scope of work and geography. Dean Mead has been recognized in the Orlando and Naples geographies. Rankings are determined via an evaluation process that reviews…
Read MoreB&I Contractors plays key role in RSW terminal expansion
B&I Contractors, Inc., is honored to play a key role in the ongoing expansion of Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). The RSW Phase 2 terminal expansion project adds a new Concourse E accompanied by a terminal expansion that is approximately 513,000 square feet and includes 14 gates, 9 security checkpoints, and baggage claim areas. B&I’s…
Read MorePrime 239 Steakhouse names Matt Djerf as new executive chef
Prime 239 Steakhouse has announced the appointment of Matt Djerf (pronounced ‘Jerf’) as its new executive chef at the award-winning restaurant at 1715 Cape Coral Parkway West. A Cape Coral native with deep roots in the local dining scene, Djerf brings more than 15 years of culinary experience and a passion for refined, flavor-forward cooking to the steakhouse.…
Read MoreGrayRobinson appoints new leaders across key offices
GrayRobinson announced new leadership appointments in its Tallahassee and Southwest Florida offices. George T. Levesque has been named managing shareholder of the Tallahassee office. In Southwest Florida, Richard J. “Rick” Swift, Jr. will serve as the Fort Myers managing shareholder, Shaun M. Garry as the Naples managing shareholder, and David A. Ruben as the deputy managing shareholder for both locations. “We are excited to welcome new attorneys to…
Read MoreTimothy 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…
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