Posts by Elyssa Morataya
Town to pay approximately $2.2 million less for recovery projects due to change in FEMA cost – share
Town of Fort Myers Beach, FL – President Biden announced on October 25 that he has made additional funding assistance available to the State of Florida to supplement recovery efforts in areas affected by Hurricane Ian, which will save the Town approximately $2.2 million. The President increased the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reimbursement for…
Read MoreState of the Region 2023 Highlights
This past week, SWFL Inc. successfully hosted its highly anticipated second annual State of the Region event on September 7 at the Hyatt Regency at Coconut Point. The event brought together 250 community leaders, business professionals, and policymakers to address critical issues impacting the region’s economic prosperity and quality of life. This year’s State of…
Read MoreLee County plans 10-year anniversary celebration of North Fort Myers Recreation Center
Fort Myers, FL, – Lee County invites the community to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the opening of the North Fort Myers Recreation Center. A month of events will culminate in a “birthday party” for the rec center building 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25. Join Lee County Parks & Recreation staff for…
Read MoreFirst Christian Church Celebrates 100th Anniversary
FORT MYERS, Florida — First Christian Church will joyfully mark its 100th Anniversary with celebratory events to take place on November 10 & 12, 2023 at the historical church campus located at 2061 McGregor Boulevard. First Christian Church’s 100th Anniversary Celebration, titled “This is Our Story, This is Our Song,” will include a night of worship,…
Read More“Celebrating 50 Years of Networking for a Purpose”
The Community Foundation is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in grand style, with a sold-out gala that showcases the unwavering support of our sponsors. This momentous occasion not only commemorates our half-century journey but also highlights the incredible power of networking for change. Our heartfelt thanks go out to the generous sponsors who made this milestone…
Read MoreTamiami Angel Funds Invests in Climate Tech Firm
NAPLES, Fla., — Angel investors from the Tamiami Family of Angel Funds invested $200,000 in Kind Designs, a Florida-based climate-tech company that manufactures environmentally friendly Living Seawalls to protect coastal communities from rising sea levels. “This is the most Florida-themed investment in all of our portfolios,” says Timothy Cartwright, partner of Fifth Avenue Family Office…
Read MoreThe Junior League of Fort Myers Sustainer project “Reveal”
Fort Myers, FL – The Junior League of Fort Myers Sustainers, held a “REVEAL” of their recent project at Pathways to Opportunity (PTO), Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida’s life skills training program for adults with disabilities. On October 18, 2023 at 4 p.m., organizers hosted the reveal ceremony for their donors and sustainers involved. The…
Read MorePoposki and Kropacek take on new roles
Town of Fort Myers Beach, FL – Community Development Director Steve Poposki has been promoted to Town Engineer. He will work with Andy Hyatt, Town Manager, and Frankie Kropacek, Director of Operations and Compliance, to manage the various projects in the Town’s ongoing recovery from Hurricane Ian. Steve will also oversee the Utilities Department. Frankie…
Read MoreCollaboratory scholarship applications open
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Collaboratory’s scholarship application for the 2024-2025 school year will open on November 1, 2023. Since 2014, FutureMakers Coalition at Collaboratory has been working toward a goal of transforming Southwest Florida’s workforce by increasing the percentage of working age (25-64 years old) adults who hold post-high school credentials to 55 percent by…
Read MoreA year after Ian, Southwest Florida recovering with help of UF/IFAS Extension
In the year since Hurricane Ian unleashed its fury on Southwest Florida, UF/IFAS Extension agents have helped communities in their long road to recovery. Left in the path of the hurricane’s 150 mph winds and flooding rain: damaged crops, eroded beaches, downed trees and power lines, property marred or made unlivable and more. In the…
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