Posts by Jacob Ogles
State releases hurricane recovery update
Key Messages As of July 14, more than 700 FEMA staff are on the ground in Florida to help survivors recover from Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby. FEMA continues to process applications, receive and manage appeals, conduct inspections and assist applicants and local officials with questions and information about recovery programs. FEMA may call Floridians…
Read MoreGrace Hutchcraft joins Priority Marketing as social media manager
Priority Marketing has added Social Media Manager Grace Hutchcraft to its social media marketing team, which partners with businesses and nonprofits to expand their reach through effective social media strategies. Hutchcraft’s primary responsibility includes driving brand awareness by executing social media campaigns across platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok and X. She develops monthly…
Read MoreAngelina’s Ristorante honored with Best of Award of Excellence for its wine program
Angelina’s Ristorante has been honored with the Best of Award of Excellence for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2025 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world’s best restaurants for wine. The Best of Award of Excellence recognizes restaurants whose wine lists feature a well-chosen assortment of quality producers along with a thematic match to the menu…
Read MoreWarrior Homes of Collier names Aaron Schultz as new director of operations
Warrior Homes of Collier, a Naples-based nonprofit serving at-risk and homeless veterans, has announced U.S. Army veteran Aaron Schultz as its new director of operations for the organization. In this vital role, Schultz will oversee the organization’s efforts to provide supportive housing, mental health services and educational resources to veterans in Collier County. “It’s a…
Read MoreDiamond Custom Homes announces Andie Moran as Director of Project Management
Diamond Custom Homes has announced the appointment of Andie Moran as director of project management for its design-build remodeling division. In this role, Moran will oversee multiple residential construction projects, managing plans, budgets, schedules and ensuring quality control and customer satisfaction. Moran also serves as project manager on select builds and leads a team of…
Read MoreBank of America names Julie Schmelzle president of Southwest Florida
Bank of America has named Julie Schmelzle, senior relationship manager, Global Commercial Banking, president of Bank of America Southwest Florida. She succeeds Gerri Moll, who successfully led the market since 1997 and is retiring at the end of July after 41 years with Bank of America. As president and head of the market, Schmelzle will…
Read MoreHousing Alliance Receives grant to support its Housing Navigator Program
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) received a grant of $10,000 from the United Way of Collier and the Keys to support its Housing Navigator Program. With this funding HELP will be able to expand its home buyer…
Read MoreFort Myers Beach appoints Dr. Traci Kohler as Deputy Town Manager
The Town of Fort Myers Beach announced the promotion of Dr. Traci Kohler to the position of Deputy Town Manager. Dr. Kohler has served with distinction as the Assistant to the Town Manager and brings with her a dynamic background in leadership, strategic planning, and community engagement. With over 30 years of experience in public…
Read MoreLauren D’Souza-Faze earns Florida real estate broker’s license
Laurel Real Estate Co., a boutique hospitality brokerage based in Columbus, OH, and Fort Myers, announced Lauren D’Souza-Faze has earned her Florida Real Estate Broker’s license. D’Souza-Faze joined Laurel Real Estate Co. in 2022 and oversees hotel acquisitions and dispositions in her role as vice president. “Earning a Broker designation in the state of Florida…
Read MoreConservancy expands water policy team to advance regional protection
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is pleased to announce two new additions to its Policy Department, enhancing the organization’s ability to advocate for the protection and sustainability of Southwest Florida’s vital water resources. Tammy Ash joins as Senior Water Policy Advisor, bringing extensive experience in environmental science and interagency coordination. Most recently, Ash served with…
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