Posts by Jacob Ogles
Shalimar reopens on Sanibel Island
SanCap Chamber celebrated an island tradition reborn with a Sep. 26 ribbon-cutting at Shalimar Beach Resort, 2823 W. Gulf Drive on Sanibel Island. The 2025 edition of the circa-1959 property, officially opening Sep. 28, represents the first new resort build on the islands since the 1980s. “Beginning with just the original beach cottages and adding…
Read MoreEdison National Bank/Bank of the Islands awarded 5-Star ratings
Edison National Bank/Bank of the Islands was recently awarded BauerFinancial’s highest 5-Star Superior rating for 13 consecutive years of banking. BauerFinancial is the nation’s premier bank rating firm, analyzing and reporting on the industry since 1983. Banks and credit unions are ranked based on several factors, including capital ratio, profitability/loss trends, historical data and more.…
Read MoreHorizon Foundation recognizes Industry Appreciation Awards finalists
The Horizon Foundation recently held its annual President’s Circle event recognizing finalists for the 2025 Industry Appreciation Awards, which celebrate top businesses and business leaders in Southwest Florida. The President’s Circle event, held Sept. 24 at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, honored 22 finalists in seven categories for outstanding work in supporting the business community…
Read MoreImmokalee Fair Housing Alliance accepting applications for affordable housing community
Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance will open up housing applications on Oct. 1 and is preparing to welcome home 16 qualifying families in Immokalee. Applications will be accepted from Oct. 15 through Nov. 1 for eligible residents looking for a safe, affordable and community-centered place to call home. One of the eight buildings has been completed,…
Read MoreEDGE wins Grand Aurora Award for third consecutive year
EDGE, an award-winning interior design and custom cabinetry firm, has been honored with the Grand Aurora Award for the third year in a row, receiving the recognition at the annual Aurora Awards in Orlando. The firm earned the grand award for best interior design of a custom/spec home priced over $1 million for its Quail…
Read MoreCapital Wealth Advisors named to Zephyr’s PSN Top Guns List of Best Performing Strategies
Capital Wealth Advisors announced today it has been named to the PSN Top Guns List of best performing separate accounts, managed accounts and managed ETF strategies for Q2 2025. The list, published by Informa Limited, remains one of the leading references for investors and asset managers. “Q2 2025 combined unprecedented volatility with surprising resilience, requiring…
Read MoreLee Commissioners approve agreement to build Lee County Emergency Medical Services station
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve an agreement for the construction for a Lee County Emergency Medical Services station at 13561 Goldenwood Drive, located just west of Treeline Avenue and Daniels Parkway. The nearly $5.8 million agreement with Stultz Inc. for construction services is for a 7,794-square-foot EMS station on a…
Read MoreEric Sprecher named vice president at Outlier Brands
Eric Sprecher has been promoted to the position of vice president & social media director at Outlier Brands. The announcement was made Sept. 17 by John Sprecher, chief executive officer of Outlier Brands (and his father). Eric Sprecher has served more than five years with the agency, performing organic and paid social media, e-marketing, video…
Read MoreFort Myers Beach outlines enforcement process for unkept properties
The Town of Fort Myers Beach is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and welcoming community for all residents. To support this effort, the Town has outlined the enforcement process for unkept properties and the tools available to ensure compliance with community standards. Unkept Property Enforcement Steps Report or Identification – Property flagged by residents, inspectors,…
Read MoreFSW launches two new academic schools to advance health education
Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) has restructured its School of Health Professions into two new academic schools: the School of Nursing and the School of Allied Health. This strategic move strengthens FSW’s health education programs to better serve students and meet workforce needs across Southwest Florida. The School of Nursing (SoN) will focus solely on…
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