Naples Children & Education Foundation mames Rosas as festival support, online auction coordinator

The Naples Children & Education Foundation, the founding organization of the hugely successful Naples Winter Wine Festival, announced the appointment of Karla Rosas as Festival Support & Online Auction Coordinator. In this position, Rosas will tap her experience in various commercial and retail luxury industries in ensuring the success of NCEF’s various events, including its…

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Deadline to apply for economic injury loans approaching

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Florida of the July 11 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses due to Hurricane Milton occurring on Oct. 5 through Nov. 2, 2024. The disaster declaration covers the counties of Alachua, Baker,…

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Nominations for hospitality award open through July 11

Have you experienced unbelievable customer service in the Fort Myers area? We know you’ve met some of our customer service professionals who have made your experience as a visitor or local resident more rewarding because of the outstanding assistance they have provided. Or you work with colleagues or have staff members who have gone “above…

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Cameratta Companies begins development of Kingston community in Estero

Cameratta Companies has started construction on the new Kingston community that will span in total over 6,702 acres. The first portion of the land to be developed is approximately 2,700 acres of property. Kingston is known to be a conservation restoration project that will transform a distressed and overgrown farmland into a community blending environmental…

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SWFBT Publisher Moore featured as regional expert

SWFBT Publisher Karen P. Moore was recently tapped to be featured on the Florida-wide weekly radio news show, The Florida Roundup, along with other real estate and print media professionals from around the state, addressing the question, “Does the recent drop in condominium and home sales in Florida indicate the coming of a market crash…

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Lee Commissioners approve HUD grants to rehabilitate rental units

The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday 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. In…

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Collaboratory CEO selected for Leadership Florida

Dawn Belamarich, CEO and President of Collaboratory, has been selected for Leadership Florida’s Cornerstone Class 43 for the 2025-2026 session. Belamarich joins more than 50 leaders from across Florida for a nine-month educational program focusing on issues critical to the state. Established in 1982 by the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Florida identifies individuals who demonstrate…

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LSI Companies brokers lease of retail property in Bonita Springs

LSI Companies, Inc. brokered a 6,042± sq. ft. lease of a retail property (units 12 & 13) in Bonita Springs. The property was leased by CID Design, LLC from NH2 Management. The property is located at 9606 Bernpine Court, Suites 12 & 13, Bonita Springs, FL, 34135. The tenant was represented by Laura Cari, CCIM,…

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Premier Mobile Health Services receives $190,000 Resiliency Grant

Premier Mobile Health Services received a $190,000 Resiliency Grant from Direct Relief to expand the operational capacity of its Resilient Care Connect Program. With support from Direct Relief, Premier Mobile Health will respond and provide aid to Southwest Florida communities impacted by hurricanes Milton and Helene, as well as areas still recovering from Hurricane Ian.…

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Engel & Völkers Naples welcomes Dawn Wheldon as managing broker

Engel & Völkers Florida announced veteran real estate executive Dawn Wheldon has joined Engel & Völkers Naples as managing broker. The appointment comes on the heels of License Partner Victoria Stultz taking over ownership of the franchise in July 2024, as part of her growing network of Engel & Völkers shops across Southwest Florida. “Joining…

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