Posts by Elyssa Morataya
Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach now open to guests
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla.— Today, Margaritaville Beach Resort officially opens on Fort Myers Beach. After the devastating effects of Hurricane Ian, the opening marks an important moment for the community. Following an exclusive locals-only weekend, in celebration of resilience, and ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by dignitaries, community partners and area residents, the resort is open for…
Read MoreHorizon Foundation , Horizon Council and Lee County Economic Development Office set to host 2024 Annual Meeting on Feb. 1
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Following another year of business growth and opportunities in Lee County, the Horizon Council, Horizon Foundation and Lee County Economic Development Office will host the 2024 Annual Meeting on Feb. 1. The 2024 Annual Meeting will feature a State of the Economy, recapping the tremendous growth Lee County has seen, such…
Read MoreMultifamily Leadership Names Sunbelt Properties as a Top-Ranked Employer in the Best Place to Work Multifamily® Awards
CHARLESTON, S.C. |  – Sunbelt Properties today announced that it was awarded the #23 spot in the Best Places to Work Multifamily® rankings, and the #42 spot on the Best Places to Work Multifamily® for Women list, presented by Multifamily Leadership. The prestigious accolade was announced at the Multifamily Innovation® Summit in Phoenix, Arizona, held in early…
Read MoreECHO welcomes new COO to help lead organization on new five – year strategic plan
FORT MYERS, Fla. – ECHO, a leading player in sustainable agriculture and global food security, is pleased to announce Charles Mathews as its new Chief Operating Officer. Mathews comes to the non-profit organization with extensive experience managing global, multi-site international non-governmental organizations (INGOs). Before arriving at ECHO, he spent 12 years at Samaritan’s Purse serving…
Read MoreLee Commissioners approve contracts to build LeeTran Park and Ride in Lehigh Acre
Fort Myers, FL,– The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award two contracts related to the construction of the LeeTran Park and Ride Transfer Station at 1121 Village Lakes Blvd. in Lehigh Acres, adjacent to the Lehigh Acres Community Park. The Lehigh Acres population has grown significantly, creating a demand for additional transit…
Read MoreMercola Celebrates 26th Anniversary and Five Years in Cape Coral
CAPE CORAL, Fla. – Natural health company Mercola celebrates its 26th anniversary in Cape Coral after officially moving to the growing Southwest Florida city five years ago from Chicago. “Since moving to Florida, our company has seen a lot of growth, both within our building and the surrounding area, and we’re proud to be a…
Read MoreOptima Academy Online semifinalist for $1 million Yass Prize
NAPLES, Fla. – Naples-based Optima Academy Online (OAO), the world’s first virtual reality school, is a semifinalist for the 2023 Yass Foundation for Education’s Yass Prize, which is known as the Pulitzer of Education Innovation and will award $1 million to the eventual winner. The Yass Prize celebrates the country’s education provider who best demonstrates…
Read MoreTop Advisors At Premier Sotheby’s International Realty Awarded Best Worldwide
NAPLES, FLA. — Premier Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to announce that three of its top Naples-area individual advisors and one of its top-producing teams have been honored among the Top 100 agents worldwide within the Sotheby’s International Realty® network. This distinguished recognition brought the world’s top agents together for an evening of celebration in…
Read MoreChristopher Alan Homes promotes Mike Meeks to executive vice president and Southwest Florida division president
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Christopher Alan Homes has promoted Mike Meeks from senior vice president of construction to executive vice president and Southwest Florida division president. In his new role, Meeks leads each of the division’s teams to establish consistent, clean and effective processes for use in all markets. With over 35 years of experience,…
Read MoreNew requirements go into effect Jan. 1 for recording property deeds
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, there will be new requirements when recording property deeds. This statewide change is a result of HB 1419, which Lee County Clerk Kevin Karnes and state lawmakers initiated to make it harder to file fraudulent deeds. Currently, deeds require two witness signatures to be recorded, with the name of…
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