Posts by Jacob Ogles
Bruce Green Law Firm adds Aglaë S. Van den Bergh as of counsel
Bruce Green Law Firm has expanded its legal team with the addition of Aglaë S. Van den Bergh, who joins the firm as of counsel. Van den Bergh, who goes by “Aggie,” is a Florida-licensed attorney and will now provide legal support and counsel to the firm’s clients as of Jan. 16. As of counsel, she will work in collaboration with the firm while maintaining an independent practice.…
Read MorePriority Marketing wins two American Advertising Federation Angel Awards
Priority Marketing won a pair of 2025 Gold Angel Awards from the American Advertising Federation, District 4, for the firm’s work on nonprofit and local government campaigns. AAF’s awards competition recognizes excellent public service advertising across three categories: organization or cause promotion, public health and safety education, and fundraising events and initiatives. Priority Marketing received two of the 30 Gold Angel Awards distributed in 2025 for AAF’s District 4, which includes all of Florida and the Caribbean. Priority Marketing won a…
Read MoreLocal Brightway Insurance team members earn national top 2% recognition
Brightway Insurance is proud to announce that three members of Brightway Insurance, the Smith & Mitchell Agency-Michael Beeson, Kain Groves, and April Luettichhave been recognized nationally as Top Client Advisors, an honor awarded to the top 2% of advisors across the country. The recognition was presented at Brightway’s annual national conference, which brings together leading…
Read MoreLee Commissioners approve contract to resurface two key evacuation routes to be more resilient
The Lee Board of County Commissioners awarded a contract Tuesday to resurface two key roadways in western Lee County to be more resilient to erosion and washout while improving drainage and reducing long-term maintenance costs. The low-bid contract includes removing deteriorated asphalt, stabilizing the road base and applying new asphalt designed to increase drainage efficiency.…
Read MoreDunbar High School teacher named national winner of Cyber.org award
Dunbar High School teacher Dan Trembley has been named one of four national winners of the CYBER.ORG Annual Educator Award. This recognition highlights Trembley’s exceptional contributions to cybersecurity education and his impact as one of the nation’s leading educators in the field. Trembley has played a key role in advancing cybersecurity education since the Academy for…
Read MoreAdditional $480 million approved for Florida’s disaster recovery
FEMA announced more than $480 million in federal funding to support more than 500 disaster recovery projects statewide in Florida. These local and state-managed projects include $180 million for rebuilding or restoring critical infrastructure and public facilities, more than $136.6 million for emergency measures to protect life and property and $66.3 million for clearing debris from public roads. Some notable announcements include: Nearly $83.9 million for permanent…
Read MoreCRA approves improvement matching grants for Cleveland Avenue
The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) recently approved Commercial Property Improvement Matching Grants for the Cleveland Ave. redevelopment area. The first grant was awarded to CVL Myers’ property located at 2960-2976 Cleveland in the not-to-exceed amount of $45,462.38. The grant will be used to replace soffit/fascia and a canopy as well as exterior patching and…
Read MorePremier Cardiology Care acquires $1.58 million medical office
Mike Rivera of Saggio Realty announced the successful sale of four office condominiums located at 13450 Parker Commons Blvd, Fort Myers. The transaction, which closed and finalized in early January 2026, totaled $1,580,000. Mike Rivera represented the buyer, Highpoint Real Estate FL, an entity associated with Premier Cardiology Care. Led by Board Certified Cardiologist Dr. Turalic, the practice…
Read MoreEverpath Partners and Cogent Bank announce strategic agreement
Everpath Partners (Everpath) and Cogent Bank (Cogent) announce a strategic agreement and minority growth equity investment that brings together Cogent’s full-service commercial banking platform and Everpath’s expertise in middle-market mergers and acquisitions advisory and private capital solutions. This partnership expands both firms’ abilities to serve middle-market and emerging growth companies throughout the United States. As part of the agreement, Cogent has made a minority growth equity investment…
Read MoreLee Clerk completes property fraud prevention pilot program
After being chosen as the only county in Florida to conduct a property fraud prevention pilot program, Lee County Clerk and Comptroller Kevin Karnes is proud to announce the program is complete and a legislative report outlining the pilot’s overview, successes, challenges, and further recommendations has been compiled and sent to state leaders. The two-year…
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