Posts by Jacob Ogles
Crews Bank & Trust builds Fort Myers team ahead of branch opening
Crews Bank & Trust has announced that Kathryn “Kathy” Stefanski, Treasury Management Sales Officer; Joseph “Joe” DeCamp, Universal Banker; and Uriel Medrano, Commercial Banker, have joined the organization to support the bank’s continued growth in the Fort Myers/Lee County market. The bank plans to open its newest branch in August at The Park Shops at…
Read MoreThe Immokalee Foundation earns perfect score, receives top honors from Take Stock in Children
The Immokalee Foundation has once again been recognized among Florida’s top-performing student success organizations, earning Take Stock in Children’s Gold Level of Excellence Award for the fourteenth consecutive year. The Foundation also received the prestigious Luminary Award for the seventh straight year after achieving a perfect score of 100 out of 100 points on TSIC’s…
Read MoreGovernor approves $400,000 for Fort Myers Beach projects
The Town of Fort Myers Beach has secured $400,000 in state funding after Governor Ron DeSantis approved two legislative appropriations that will support critical infrastructure improvements and strengthen flood resilience throughout the community. The approved appropriations include funding for the following projects: Fort Myers Beach Road Infrastructure Improvements Phase II – $250,000 The town received…
Read MoreCatholic Charities Diocese of Venice awarded major grant supporting housing
Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the TD Charitable Foundation through its 2026 Housing for Everyone program. The grant will support efforts to prevent eviction and homelessness across Southwest Florida, and is expected to assist 189 moderate to low income families, representing more than 500 individuals, including approximately 225…
Read MoreSouthwest Florida Country Clubs emerging as major drivers of growth and community development
As a leader in hospitality and amenity-driven construction, Suffolk joined industry experts at a recent Urban Land Institute (ULI) Southwest Florida program examining how country clubs are influencing regional growth, economic development and community design across Southwest Florida. Held at Bear’s Paw Country Club, the event highlighted the expanding role clubs play in shaping residential…
Read MoreGoodwill Southwest Florida highlights free programs addressing employment barriers despite low unemployment
While Florida continues to report declining unemployment claims for the third consecutive week, many individuals across Southwest Florida still face significant challenges in accessing and maintaining employment. Goodwill Southwest Florida is working to bridge that gap through a wide range of free programs and services designed to help job seekers overcome barriers and achieve long-term…
Read MoreCharles Padhaisky named Collaboratory philanthropic administrator
The Collaboratory welcome dCharles Padhaisky as Philanthropic Administrator. In this role, Padhaisky will serve as a key connection point between donors, nonprofit partners, and the Collaboratory’s internal teams, managing donor and fundholder support to create a seamless philanthropic experience. His responsibilities will include ensuring accuracy, efficiency and exceptional service for those who entrust the Collaboratory…
Read MoreHannah Alfes joins Priority Marketing as marketing project manager
Priority Marketing has added Hannah Alfes as a marketing project manager to support the client services team in planning, coordinating, and executing projects and services for a growing portfolio of clients across industries. Alfes’ role includes planning and managing tasks from start to finish, establishing clear and thorough direction for all departments to successfully execute…
Read MoreLee County Legal Aid Society bolsters elder law practice with hiring of Kevin Sarlo as staff attorney
Lee County Legal Aid Society has hired Kevin Sarlo as a staff attorney, expanding the organization’s elder law practice and strengthening its ability to provide critical civil legal services to low-income residents across Lee County. Sarlo, a Fort Myers native, earned his Bachelor of Arts in English literature, with a minor in classics, from the…
Read MoreFEMA announces additional $90 million for Florida
FEMA approved more than $90 million in funding to support more than 50 recovery and hazard mitigation projects in Florida communities affected by Hurricanes Helene, Milton and other past disasters. Florida received more than $79 million in awards under the Public Assistance program. The program helps fund emergency measures and permanent disaster recovery work for local communities.…
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