Posts by Jacob Ogles
James Schnars recognized among HousingWire’s 2024 Marketing Leaders
John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate announced that Chief Marketing Officer James Schnars has been recognized as one of HousingWire’s 2024 Marketing Leaders. This accolade celebrates the housing industry’s creative and influential marketing leaders, with 50 individuals honored this year. Since joining the real estate brokerage in June 2020, Schnars has led all marketing and public…
Read MoreInitiative available to strengthen minority-owned small businesses in Fort Myers
The USI CDFI and Truist Foundation have created an equitable loan fund and application system to attract, support and fund historically excluded small businesses in Fort Myers, Baltimore and Norfolk. The CDFI will equip these businesses with the credit, knowledge and tools to start, grow and sustain. Truist Foundation provided a $1.5 million grant to…
Read MoreJack Kane Sworn in as commodore of Pelican Isle Yacht Club
The new commodore of Pelican Isle Yacht Club, Jack Kane, was sworn into office for the 2024-2025 term, followed by Kevin McCabe, vice commodore and Jeff Carr, rear commodore. These flag officers lead the club’s board of directors. Bob Flaherty, the 2023-2024 commodore, turned over his watch of the Yacht Club to the new Ccommodore,…
Read MoreAprile Osborne named one of country’s top 1,000 agents
Call It Closed International Realty co-founder and Chief Vision Officer Aprile Osborne has been named one of the country’s top real estate agents by an independent real estate research firm. The designation follows a similar ranking of Call It Closed as one of the country’s top independent brokerages. Agents and teams recognized on the 2024…
Read MoreLee County provides update on FEMA National Flood Insurance Program issue
Lee County staff provided an update at the Lee Board of County Commissioners regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday related to the county’s diligent work to provide all requested and required documentation in response to FEMA’s efforts to retrograde the county’s Community Rating System (CRS) classification. Residents can watch the update portion of the meeting by visiting…
Read MoreSWFL Inc. announces 2024 INCredible Awards winners
SWFL Inc. recently hosted its annual INCredible Awards celebration and announced its 2024 award winners. Finalists were selected from several dozen applications and nominations throughout Lee, Collier, and Charlotte County. “Southwest Florida is full of optimism, energy, and resilience – and it is all thanks to businesses like yours that put in the hard work…
Read MoreLuminary Hotel appoints Tyler Morrissey as new director of engineering
Luminary Hotel & Co. announced the appointment of Tyler Morrissey as its new director of engineering. In this role, Morrissey will oversee operations and maintenance at Luminary Hotel & Co., ensuring all facilities meet the highest standards of excellence and safety. Morrissey will also ensure compliance with all fire department requirements and maintain up-to-date certifications…
Read MoreHousing attorney joins Lee County Legal Aid Society
A veteran litigator with experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in private practice as well as in the public sector has joined the Lee County Legal Aid Society as a housing attorney. Amir Cyrus joins the Fort Myers-based nonprofit, which provides free civil legal aid to low-income residents of Lee County, helping narrow the access to…
Read MoreYliana Vilella earns professional public relations accreditation
Yliana Vilella recently earned her professional public relations accreditation, and received the designation of Accredited in Public Relations. Vilella joins the more than 4,500 active public relations professionals worldwide who represent a group of skilled professionals committed to practicing with high ethical standards, including 38 currently in Southwest Florida. As the communication specialist at Pushing…
Read MoreHenderson Franklin adds Braxton Bowen to team
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, announced the addition of Braxton Bowen to its wills, trusts and estate planning team. Shareholder Richard Mancini, co-chair of the department, shares: “We are delighted to welcome Braxton to Henderson Franklin, particularly as we celebrate our 100th year of service. His experience and dedication to personalized…
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