Posts by Jacob Ogles
Del Mar welcomes new general manager and executive chef
The Mediterranean-inspired Del Mar, welcomes Ryan Rohrer as the new general manager and Phil Liesenfeld as the new executive chef. Rohrer, a Columbus, Ohio native, is a graduate of Pennsylvania College of Technology’s culinary arts program. He discovered his passion for the front-of-house role in the restaurant industry working for luxury brands in Boca Raton…
Read MoreJunior Achievement of Southwest Florida celebrates the first graduating class from its pre-apprenticeship program
Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida celebrates the first graduating class from its Pre-Apprenticeship Program. Recognizing the demand for “middle-skill” employees, the non-profit organization created this program to help participants fast-track a career in multiple trade industries by outlining their goals for the future and coordinating the steps necessary to achieve those goals. With 50% of American…
Read MoreAva Tietz joins Pushing the Envelope as as social media coordinator
Pushing the Envelope, Inc., a strategic marketing communication firm based in Fort Myers, announces the addition of Ava Tietz as social media coordinator. As the social media coordinator, Tietz is responsible for producing and publishing social media content for the firm’s clients. Tietz is a senior at Florida Atlantic University in the College of Business,…
Read MoreStock Development ranked among nation’s top home builders by Pro Builder
Stock Development is proud to announce its recognition as one of the top home builders in the United States, earning the No. 61 position on Pro Builder’s 2025 Annual Top 200 Builders list. The ranking, based on 2024 revenue, reflects Stock’s continued commitment to excellence in homebuilding, design and customer satisfaction across its growing portfolio…
Read MoreFort Myers Beach receives Community Assistance Visit from FEMA
Following the Town of Fort Myers Beach’s recent release from probation, it was informed of a Community Assistance Visit (CAV) from FEMA, scheduled for July 15-17. This visit was a standard part of the process as it works toward full reinstatement in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Since receiving this notice, its team has…
Read MoreLee County ranked third among Florida counties for recycling rate
Lee County Solid Waste has been ranked third among the state’s 67 counties by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The amount of material Lee County residents and businesses recycled in 2024 would be enough to fill 310 football fields 10 feet high. Lee County received credit for recycling more than 1.9 million tons of…
Read MoreJoey Gulino joins retail team at LQ Commercial
LQ Commercial, a leader in Southwest Florida retail real estate services, adds to a new generation of rising stars by welcoming Joey Gulino. With over 100,000 square feet in retail sales and leases – including the $5.3 million disposition of a 30,000-square-foot former Around the Clock Fitness facility – Gulino was quickly recognized for swift sales and multi-tenant…
Read MoreCollaboratory announces new board leadership
Collaboratory recently welcomed new board leadership. Gary H. Griffin will serve as board chair; Gail Markham as immediate past chair, Sally Jackson as vice chair, and Dr. Harrison S. Knight as secretary/treasurer. Their positions took effect July 1, 2025, for a two-year term. Griffin has more than 35 years of experience in engineering, estimating and project management.…
Read MoreLiz Opalka joins team at MNMW as manager
Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Co. announced Liz Opalka has joined the firm as Manager, Fiduciary Services. With extensive experience in trust and estate taxation, probate, and fiduciary litigation support, Liz brings deep expertise that will strengthen MNMW’s fiduciary and tax service offerings. “We are thrilled to have Liz as part of our team,” said…
Read MoreCoolest housing markets? Florida has two in the top 5
According to a new report from ConsumerAffairs, two of the five coolest housing markets are in Florida. Naples has the coolest housing market in the country, with 88.7% of homes selling below their listing price over a three-month period. The median time for homes to spend on the market is 67 days, and only 3.3% of homes sold above list…
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