Posts by Jacob Ogles
FGCU and Babcock Ranch celebrate $21.7M in state funding to advance Institute on Sustainability and Resiliency in Charlotte
Florida Gulf Coast University and Babcock Ranch announcde the recently approved Florida state budget includes $21.7 million in phase one funding to support their shared vision of creating a premier learning, research and outreach facility in Charlotte County. This announcement builds on the formal partnership signed in 2023 between FGCU and Babcock Ranch, which outlined…
Read MoreNelson Taylor awarded CRE designation
Nelson Taylor of LSI Companies, Fort Myers bhas been awarded the CRE (Counselor of Real Estate) designation by The Counselors of Real Estate, a global organization of commercial property advisors. Taylor is the Vice President of Market Research and Appraiser for LSI Companies, where he leads market analytics for residential and commercial properties across Southwest…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce encourages hurricane-impacted homeowners to complete pre-application assessment
FloridaCommerce is encouraging homeowners impacted by the 2023 and 2024 Storms—Hurricanes Idalia, Debby, Helene, Milton or the 2024 North Florida Tornadoes— to complete the pre-application assessment for the Rebuild Florida 2023 and 2024 Storms Housing Repair and Replacement Program (HRRP). This pre-application assessment is the first step in determining eligibility and securing priority status when the…
Read MoreNaples Art District receives $10k grant from Florida Division of Arts and Culture
The Naples Art District, the largest concentration of professional working artist studios and galleries in Southwest Florida, has received a $10,000 grant from the State of Florida Division of Arts and Culture. In early July, Governor DeSantis approved more than $18 million in Cultural and Museum Grants. The funds were distributed amongst 184 organizations statewide;…
Read MoreMarkhamNorton named to INSIDE Public Accounting’s 2025 Top 500 Firms List
MarkhamNorton is proud to announce that the firm has been recognized by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) as one of the 2025 “Top 500 Firms” in the nation. This prestigious annual ranking celebrates the largest, most successful, and well-managed accounting firms across the United States. Each year, IPA conducts a comprehensive survey and analysis of firms…
Read MoreHenderson Franklin welcomes two new attorneys
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt announced the addition of Lisa Goddy to its Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Department and Sarah Oquendo has joined the firm as a stockholder in the Divorce, Marital & Family Law Department. As a stockholder based in the firm’s Bonita Springs office, Goddy brings more than 20 years of experience…
Read MoreSouth Seas earns zoning approval to advance post-Ian redevelopment plans
South Seas announced it has received official zoning approval from the Lee County Board of County Commissioners. The decision allows South Seas to proceed with its comprehensive redevelopment plans to revitalize the property following Hurricane Ian nearly three years ago. This milestone marks a critical step in South Seas’ long-term recovery and revitalization efforts. The…
Read MoreHeatherwood Construction appoints Rich Brown as Chief Operating Officer
Heatherwood Construction, recognized as one of the leading commercial construction firms in Southwest Florida, is thrilled to announce the strategic appointment of Rich Brown as Chief Operating Officer (COO). With an impressive career spanning over two decades within the construction industry, Brown is set to infuse the organization with his strategic insights and operational acumen,…
Read MoreScotlynn named as top workplace in Florida
Scotlynn is honored to announce it’s been named one of Florida Trend’s 2025 Best Companies to Work For. This prestigious recognition reflects the company’s steadfast commitment to creating a workplace where people thrive, grow, and feel valued. The Florida Trend award is based on a comprehensive evaluation of workplace policies, practices, and demographics, combined with anonymous employee surveys measuring…
Read MoreThe Immokalee Foundation honored by Take Stock in Children
For thirteen years in a row, The Immokalee Foundation has received Take Stock in Children’s (TSIC) Gold Level of Excellence Award. In addition, for the sixth consecutive year, the Foundation has received the highly coveted Luminary Award, having earned a perfect balance scorecard of 100 points based on Take Stock in Children’s key performance indicators.…
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