Collier County Clerk’s annual financial report receives GFOA Certificate of Excellence

The Collier County Clerk of the Court’s Office is pleased to share that its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ended September 2023 has again received the prestigious Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. “This is the 37th consecutive year that our office earned recognition for…

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Charles Weinrich elected chairman of Boys & Girls Club of Collier County

Charles Weinrich, senior vice president, The Wellington Group | Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, has been named chairman of the board for Boys & Girls Club of Collier County. Weinrich has been a member of the Boys & Girls Club board for the past several years and has been serving on the executive, finance, and endowment…

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Floridians should keep in touch with FEMA

Although the deadline to apply for FEMA assistance for Hurricanes Milton and/or Helene has passed, we are still available to help applicants. Floridians affected by the storms should stay in touch with FEMA to ensure their disaster assistance process stays on track. It is especially important to let FEMA know about any changes to your…

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Michael T. Ryan named clerk’s inspector general

Clerk Crystal K. Kinzel is pleased to welcome Michael T. Ryan as the new inspector general for Collier County Clerk of the Court and Comptroller’s Office of Inspector General. In his role, Ryan will be responsible for the strategic planning and implementation of the OIG’s mission of improving the effectiveness of internal controls and preserving…

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Fort Myers Beach officials meet with Florida Department of Transportation

Mayor Dan Allers, Town Manager Andrew Hyatt, Community Services Director Jeff Hauge, and Operations and Compliance Director Frankie Kropacek met on Jan. 7 with representatives from Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to discuss the Estero Boulevard project. Topics discussed were as follows: Lighting on Matanzas Pass Bridge Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Plan Concrete islands and…

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Lee Clerk’s annual financial report wins national award

The Lee County Clerk’s office was honored with its 39th consecutive award from the Government Finance Officers Association for excellence in financial reporting. The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report was awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence, which is the highest form of recognition in government accounting and financial reporting. The Clerk’s office produces the 200+…

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Clerk Karnes sworn in for new term, deputizes team members

Clerk Karnes begins his new term as Lee County’s Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller. He was sworn in on Jan. 6 and then had the distinct honor of deputizing team members who perform constitutional and statutory duties on his behalf. The ceremony took place on the steps of the old Lee County Courthouse,…

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FloridaCommerce announces $167 million available for Florida small business

FloridaCommerce has announced an additional $167 million is available for Florida small business through the State Small Business Credit Initiative 2.0. Since January 2023, Florida has provided more than $202 million in loans and venture capital investments to 149 small businesses, stimulating more than $7a69 million in private capital that has created or retained nearly…

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The Lykos Group adds Reinier Vazquez as design assistant

The Lykos Group has announced the addition of Reinier Vazquez as design assistant. Vazquez, who joined the company in September 2024, brings a diverse background in design and architecture to his new role. As design assistant, Vazquez supports the interior design team in all phases of the design process while also handling administrative tasks and…

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