Posts by Jacob Ogles
Naples Airport names top operators for Q2’s Fly Safe Fly Quiet Leaderboard
Naples Airport Authority has released an updated list of top operators that adhere to the airport’s ongoing initiatives to be a good neighbor and mitigate noise. Second quarter results of the Fly Safe Fly Quiet Leaderboard list top aircraft operators that achieved high ratings on the airport’s scorecard. Operators are evaluated quarterly on a series…
Read MoreOxbow Bar & Grill welcomes Germán Méndez as new Chef de Cuisine
Oxbow Bar & Grill, the waterfront restaurant located just steps from Luminary Hotel & Co. announced the appointment of Germán Méndez as its new Chef de Cuisine. With over two decades of international culinary experience, Méndez brings a rich blend of Mediterranean tradition and culinary innovation to the downtown Fort Myers dining scene. “Chef Germán’s…
Read MoreCurran Young Construction breaks ground on $28M in new Southwest Florida projects
Curran Young Construction, a leading construction management and general contracting firm serving Southwest Florida, is kicking off a slate of projects this month — representing a combined value of nearly $28 million. From luxury clubhouses to innovative wellness facilities, these builds will bring elevated amenities to some of the region’s most sought-after communities. Projects breaking…
Read MoreApplication deadlines for defense grant programs are August 25
FloridaCommerce is reminding defense-dependent local governments and economic development councils representing a local government with a military installation that to be considered for the Florida Defense Reinvestment Grant (DRG) or the Florida Defense Support Commission (FDSC) grant, they must submit completed applications to [email protected] no later than 5 p.m., Eastern Time, on Aug. 25, 2025. The DRG…
Read MoreFGCU 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…
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