Posts by Jacob Ogles
Todd Topliff joins Crews Bank & Trust as commercial banker
Crews Bank & Trust announced the addition of Todd Topliff as its newest commercial banker. Topliff has more than 13 years of business banking experience, having worked with a variety of financial institutions across Southwest Florida. In addition to his banking background, Topliff previously owned two companies in the construction industry, giving him a strong…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce announces the Rebuild Florida 2023 and 2024 Storms Infrastructure Repair Program
FloridaCommerce announced the opening of the Rebuild Florida 2023 and 2024 Storms Infrastructure Repair Program (IRP) application cycle. A total of $400 million is available in funding to assist local governments to strategically rebuild and harden infrastructure in order to prevent or mitigate losses from future disasters. The application cycle will be open for 90-days,…
Read MoreState arts funding announced, applications open
Article submitted by United Arts Collier After last year’s total statewide veto of arts funding, this year’s Florida state budget marks restoration of support for arts and cultural organizations across the state. The 2025–2026 budget, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, includes significant arts and culture funding through the Department of State’s Division of Arts and…
Read MoreGoodwill hosts annual Breakthrough Awards
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida (SWFL) hosted their annual Breakthrough Award ceremony at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center on Friday, May 30, 2025. The event recognizes individuals and businesses who have advanced the Goodwill Mission throughout the prior year. The fundraiser brought in $71,590 to support Goodwill programs and services. We even offered a sneak…
Read MoreEDGE selected for interior design of Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida
EDGE, an interior design firm specializing in luxury interiors and custom cabinetry, has been awarded the interior design contract for Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida, located at 15821 Hollyfern Court, Suite 3732, in Fort Myers. The upcoming renovation will be delivered by Stevens Construction with architectural design by GMA Architects. The project will create a…
Read MoreCollier County announces the elimination of 24 local specialty contractor licenses
In compliance with Florida Statute 489 and Senate Bill 1142, Collier County has officially discontinued the requirement for 24 local specialty contractor licenses effective July 1, 2025. The following specialty contractor licenses are no longer required in Collier County: Acoustical Cabinet Decorative Metal Dredging Epoxy Excavation Exterior Covering by Artificial Stucco System Floor Covering Insulation…
Read MoreBlue Horizon to open Behavior Analysis Academy in Fort Myers
Blue Horizon Academy is expanding its footprint in Southwest Florida with a 11,515-square-foot lease at 13751 Metropolis Ave in Fort Myers. The additinal location will serve as a learning academy focused on providing therapeutic and academic support to students with disabilities. Well known for its speech therapy, occupational therapy, and academic programs, Blue Horizon will extend…
Read MoreHahn Loeser attorneys recognized as Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Hahn Loeser & Parks announced Joel W. Hyatt, Jeanne L. Seewald and Theodore L. Tripp Jr. have been selected as 2025 Florida Super Lawyers, while, Kyle T. Mordew has earned inclusion on the 2025 Florida Rising Stars list. The list of Super Lawyers represents no more than five percent of lawyers in the state, while Florida’s Rising Stars recognize the top 2.5% of up-and-coming…
Read MoreLee Commissioners approve HUD grants to rehabilitate 644 affordable rental units
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted recently to approve agreements to rehabilitate 644 affordable rental units at four multi-family affordable housing developments. This is part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery allocation to Lee County. Hurricane Ian made landfall in Lee County on Sept. 28, 2022.…
Read MoreCity of Fort Myers awards $150,000 in arts and culture grants
This June, the City of Fort Myers is awarding $150,000 in grants to arts organizations, groups and individual artists advancing arts and culture within the City. Fort Myers City Council unanimously approved the item at the June 16 meeting. The City recognizes the importance of the arts to the cultural, economic, educational and well-being of…
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