Avow appoints Anna Gloth as Vice President of Program Development

Avow has appointed Anna Gloth as Vice President of Program Development, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to disciplined clinical governance, scalable care models, and evidence-based decision-making across its care continuum. In this role, Gloth oversees clinical program strategy and operations across Avow Care Services, adult bereavement services, and the Avow Kids grief and loss program. She also provides…

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Town of Fort Myers Beach fireworks celebration moving forward

The Town of Fort Myers Beach is pleased to share an update regarding plans for the upcoming Fourth of July fireworks celebration, which will also serve as a meaningful opportunity to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary. The fireworks deposit has been generously donated by the organization What’s Up FMB, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and…

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John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate names Anna-Marie Ellison vice president of sales

John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate, Southwest Florida’s leading real estate company, has appointed Anna-Marie Ellison as vice president of sales, bringing nearly two decades of real estate leadership, strategic planning and agent development experience to the role. In her position, Ellison supports offices across the region, working closely with agents and staff to…

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Florida TaxWatch announces Beverly Budzynski as Principal Leadership Award winner

Florida TaxWatch  announced former Village Oaks Elementary School Principal Beverly Budzynski is among 15 winners of the Florida TaxWatch 2025-26 Principal Leadership Awards (PLA). Through the program, former Principal Budzynski has also identified one deserving student to receive a full two-year Florida Prepaid College Scholarship. The award and scholarship were presented during a ceremony on the…

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Family Initiative hires Yohana Resto as Director of Development

Family Initiative has hired Yohana Resto, MS, as its new Director of Development, strengthening the organization’s leadership as it continues to expand programs and services for children and families impacted by autism and foster care across Florida. In her role as Director of Development, Resto will lead fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and philanthropic partnerships in…

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Ronald McDonald House Charities Southwest Florida welcomes new CEO

Ronald McDonald House Charities Southwest Florida (RMHC SWFL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nirupa Netram as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Netram is a seasoned executive, attorney, mediator, and arbitrator with over 27 years of leadership experience across the nonprofit, corporate, and legal sectors. Born in Guyana and raised in Southwest…

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Premier Mobile Health Services’ CEO inducted into Hall of Fame

Premier Mobile Health Services announced that Founder and CEO Nadine “Deanie” Singh has been inducted into the Dunbar Festival Committee’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hall of Fame. The honor was awarded to Singh at the MLK Legacy Honors Gala on Feb. 7 at The Club at Pelican Preserve. Part of the 2026 MLK Legacy…

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CRA announces Storm Mitigation and Resiliency Grant recipients

The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) recently approved two Storm Mitigation and Resiliency Grants.   The new program is designed to strengthen the economic heartbeat of Downtown Fort Myers by equipping local businesses with tools and strategies to withstand and recover from severe weather events. The grants reimburse up to 75 percent of the…

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FSW and Collaboratory launch Fundamentals of Social Venturing Digital Badge

The Frank G. Daveler Entrepreneurship Institute at Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) and Collaboratory (Southwest Florida Community Foundation) have partnered to launch the Fundamentals of Social Venturing Digital Badge. This program bridges the gap between academic training and the specialized skills required for social entrepreneurship. The program features 11 interconnected block achievements integrated into three…

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Gulfshore Playhouse appoints John Perine as Director of Education

Gulfshore Playhouse announced the appointment of John Perine as its new Director of Education, marking an exciting new chapter in the organization’s commitment to high-impact, professionally guided theatre education. Perine previously served as Manager of The Conservatory and has been a member of the Gulfshore Playhouse Education team since 2022. In his new role, Perine will oversee…

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