Connor+Gaskins Transportation completes travel center

Connor+Gaskins Transportation, a division of Connor+Gaskins Unlimited, is proud to announce the completion of the new TravelCenters of America (TA) Travel Center in Dale, Indiana. The 20-acre project recently celebrated its grand opening, officially welcoming travelers and professional drivers to a modern, full-service facility designed with convenience, comfort and efficiency in mind. At the heart…

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Lee County enters partnership to improve monitoring of severe weather

Lee County entered into a public-private partnership Tuesday that will help fill in the gap in National Weather Service radar coverage in Lee County and allow improved monitoring of severe weather. The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to approve a site license agreement that authorizes Kentucky-based Climavision to install weather radar equipment on the…

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Lee Commissioners approve measures to allow monitoring of water resources and assessment of flood conditions

The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve two measures related to collecting critical data for water resources modeling and assessment of flood conditions. Commissioners approved an annual joint-funding agreement to continue cooperative work with U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The agreement includes water resources data collection at 12 sites on various rivers and…

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Sunshine Ace Hardware appoints four retail store managers

Sunshine Ace Hardware has elevated four associates to leadership roles as store managers at locations in Southwest Florida. The Naples-based company has promoted Adolfo Lopez to store manager at the new location in The Marketplace at Pelican Bay in Naples, which is expected to open this fall. Additionally, Reiner van Dinten was named manager of…

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Mayor Allers makes statement regarding Fort Myers Beach Elementary School

“We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Senator Scott, Senator Moody, and Congressman Donalds for their ongoing support and dedication in assisting the recovery efforts for Fort Myers Beach after Hurricane Ian. Your leadership and commitment truly make a difference in helping us rebuild and restore our beloved community. The Town staff and council…

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Youth Haven earns COA reaccreditation

Youth Haven, Collier County’s only emergency and residential shelter for abused and neglected children and teens ages 6 to 21, has successfully achieved reaccreditation through the Council on Accreditation (COA). The nonprofit was one of the only organizations in Collier County to earn this prestigious distinction. “We are proud of this achievement that directly reflects…

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Hahn Loeser & Parks welcomes Max Salain to Fort Myers office

Hahn Loeser & Parks is pleased to announce that Maxwell A. Salain has joined the Fort Myers office as an associate in the firm’s business practice area. Salain will focus on general corporate and transactional advisement, entity formation, commercial contracts, financing, mergers and acquisitions, and a variety of real estate transactions and leasing matters. “We…

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Fun Time Early Childhood Academy names Christen Krembs as executive director

The Board of Directors of Fun Time Early Childhood Academy is pleased to announce the official appointment of Christen Krembs as executive director, following her successful tenure as interim executive director. “On behalf of the board of directors, I am thrilled to share exciting news about the future of Fun Time Early Childhood Academy,” said…

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Junior Achievement welcomes Lori Prew

Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida is pleased to announce Lori Prew as its new Director of Development and Operations. In this role, Prew will oversee the agency’s fundraising initiative, enhance and nurture donor relations, maximize operational strategies, and deepen community connections. “We are pleased to welcome Lori to our team,” said Angela Fisher, President &…

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LCEC public relations team wins top honor at FPRA Golden Image Awards

The LCEC Public Relations Team was recognized with a Golden Image Award at the 68th Annual Florida Public Relations Association Golden Image Awards. The team received the top honor for its LCEC Website Refresh Communications Plan, which was awarded in the Digital Tools of Public Relations category. Only one Golden Image Award is presented in each category. A Golden Image…

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