Posts by Jacob Ogles
Joint Fort Myers Beach council and local planning agency meeting postponed indefinitely
The joint meeting between the Town Council of Fort Myers Beach and the Local Planning Agency to discuss the Comp Plan and Land Development Code, that was proposed at the Sept. 9, Town Council Meeting is being postponed indefinitely. Town staff would like to hold at least two public hearings to hear from our residents…
Read MoreB&I Contractors announces leadership promotions
Mike Novo, chief operating officer of B&I Contractors announced the promotion of five team members to vice president positions, reinforcing the company’s leadership structure to drive growth and operational excellence. Brian Mumme has been promoted to vice president of business development. Mumme will be responsible for expanding business opportunities, strengthening relationships, and supporting the company’s…
Read MoreStevens Construction completes Surgical Healing Arts Center, Metro Alliance Surgery Center
Stevens Construction completed construction management services for a two-story, 20,764-square-foot medical office building and surgery center located on Alliance Lane in Fort Myers, announced Daniel Adams, Stevens Construction executive vice president. The first-floor houses Surgical Healing Arts Center, which specializes in medical and surgical weight loss, advanced robotic and laparoscopic surgery, revisional bariatric surgery, adolescent…
Read MoreM/I Homes closes on 80-acre parcel in Lehigh Acres
M/I Homes, one of the nation’s leading homebuilders, announced the joint purchase of 80 acres of land in Southwest Florida. Whispering Lakes will be a gated community consisting of 290 total homesites located in Lehigh Acres and M/I Homes’ first community in Lee County for the Southwest Florida division. “We are thrilled to continue our expansion into…
Read MoreMatt Thompson promoted to executive chef at Prime 239 Steakhouse
Prime 239 Steakhouse founder George Lukas announced the promotion of Matt Thompson to executive chef, effective immediately. With over 20 years of experience, including time at two of Milwaukee’s premier steakhouses, Carnevor and Ward’s House of Prime, Thompson joined Prime 239 as sous chef when the restaurant first opened its doors two years ago. He…
Read MoreCRA to hold public workshops for Dr. MLK Redevelopment Area
The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency will hold three public workshops from September to November to engage community members in the future of the CRA’s Dr. MLK Area. All of these free workshops will take place at the Quality Life Center of SWFL, 3210 Dr Martin Luther King, Jr Blvd. in Fort Myers. “Similar to…
Read MoreGina Dengler recognized with Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy designation
Gina Dengler, philanthropic services coordinator of Collaboratory has earned the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) designation. The CAP recognizes Dengler’s expertise in philanthropic and legacy planning, tax strategies and financial planning related to charitable giving. This designation reflects her commitment to helping individuals and families make a lasting impact on their communities and the causes…
Read More“Get Discovered by the Media” luncheons to be held in Naples, Fort Myers
In today’s fast-paced business world, gaining media attention is a crucial aspect of establishing a brand’s presence and credibility. To assist businesses in navigating this competitive landscape, the Above Board Chamber of Florida is once again organizing a panel that provides valuable insights and actionable strategies through expert panels, helping businesses leverage media exposure effectively.…
Read MoreLee Commissioners award more than $229 million in Disaster Recovery grants
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award more than $229 million in grants for about 20 public facility and infrastructure projects funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery allocation to Lee County. The projects will be undertaken by Lee County, each municipality, the…
Read MoreTop advisors at Premier Sotheby’s awarded Best Worldwide
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to announce that a number of its exceptional individual global advisors and top-producing teams have been honored among the Top 100 advisors worldwide within the Sotheby’s International Realty network. This recognition brings the world’s top professionals together for an evening of celebration in New York City hosted by president…
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