Posts by Jacob Ogles
A Place for Mom honors local senior communities with awards
Experience Senior Living, a collection of senior living communities, announced its recognition as a Best of Senior Living Provider 2024 award winner by A Place for Mom, an online platform and trusted advisory service for senior care in North America. Seven of Experience Senior Living’s active communities also received awards from A Place for Mom.…
Read MoreVillage School of Naples launches internship and job shadowing program
The Village School of Naples, an independent school serving students in preschool through 12th grade, has launched an internship and shadowing program offering opportunities for its upper school students to engage in experiential learning beyond the traditional classroom setting and embark on a possible career path. This program connects 11th and 12th grade students with…
Read MoreCRA approves commercial property improvement grants for downtown Fort Myers
The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency approved two Commercial Property Improvement Matching Grants for the Downtown Redevelopment Area. In December, the CRA announced that due to a high volume of applications, the 2023-‘24 funding cycle for the Downtown Redevelopment Area was closed. However, the Board of Commissioners approved another $500,000 to add to the Downtown…
Read MoreR.T. Rybak brings Minneapolis Foundation perspective, expertise to Islands’ renewal
The desire to restore Sanibel and Captiva islands to their former splendor remains strong some 18 months into recovery from devastating Hurricane Ian. Realizing that a fresh perspective can inject energy and possibilities into the process, the Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI), led by CFI’s Economic Revitalization Committee, recently welcomed R.T. Rybak and his…
Read MoreJay Tusa appointed tourism director for Naples, Marco, Island, Everglades bureau
The Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) announces the appointment of Jay Tusa as the new Tourism Director, effective March 25. With over 25 years of experience in the travel industry, Tusa brings a wealth of expertise to his new role. Through strategic vision and a commitment to excellence, Tusa will lead destination…
Read MoreEDGE appoints Mercy Tielves to staff accountant position
EDGE, an interior design, cabinetry, closet and millwork firm established in 2014, has announced the appointment of Mercy Tielves as staff accountant. Tielves will oversee various aspects of the company’s financial management, including managing payables, receivables, client billing and other related accounting duties. She holds a two-year college degree and has a track record of…
Read MoreCBIA announces 2024 Leadership, Associate of the Year and Builder of the Year
The Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA) recently announced its 2024 leadership members, and named its Associate and Builder of the Year. According to CBIA Executive Officer Amelia Vasquez, Nick Radick, Knauf-Koenig Group was recognized as Builder of the Year, and Mark Monastiero, UMI The Source, LLC was named Associate of the Year. The 2024 Board of Directors was…
Read MoreRobotics team wins state championship and heads to world championship
Fort Myers based FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) robotics team, Java The Hutts, has advanced to the world championship to be held in Houston, Texas, on April 17 – 20. Java The Hutts won the overall first place Inspire Award which earns the top bid of the four allocated to Florida teams to advance to the…
Read MoreCall It Closed International Realty makes list of nation’s best brokerages
An international, cloud-based real estate brokerage with Southwest Florida origins has been named one of the country’s top independent brokerages by an independent real estate research firm. Call It Closed International Realty – founded five years ago as the first and only cloud-based, 100% commission brokerage with a multi-tiered revenue sharing platform – earned a…
Read MoreBaker Senior Center Naples names Heithoff its new board chair
Baker Senior Center Naples, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services for seniors in Collier and southern Lee counties, announced the appointment of Karen S. Heithoff as its new board chair. Heithoff is an active community leader and a strong arts advocate in Naples and Minneapolis. A seasonal resident of Minnesota, Heithoff…
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