Posts by Elyssa Morataya
Soltura Development Group, LLC. Breaks Ground on Altair by Soltura
Ft Myers, Florida.– Soltura Development Group, LLC., a real estate development company, today announced the Grand Opening of its latest development, Altair by Soltura. The property is located within The Forum, Ft. Myers and represents its second rental home community in Southwest Florida. The property will feature 145 two-story units, and fifteen one-bedroom flat units,…
Read MoreThe Salvation Army, Fort Myers Area Command Awarded $2.5 Million Bezos Day 1 Families Fund Grant to Help Fort Myers Families Find Safe Shelter, Housing and Stability
FORT MYERS, Fla.: The Salvation Army, Fort Myers Area Command, which has provided assistance to those in need in our community since 1951, today announced that it has received a $2.5 million grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund—the largest gift in the organization’s history. This is the sixth round of annual Day 1…
Read MoreExpanding Ways to Make Your Banking Easier with Crews Bank & Trust
Central and Southwest, Fla., – Crews Bank & Trust, previously a three-location banking brand with branches in Arcadia and Sarasota, expanded to more than 19 locations following a unification with its sister banks, Wauchula State Bank, Charlotte State Bank & Trust and Englewood Bank & Trust, on Sept. 25. The Crews family acquired controlling interest of…
Read MoreMoloney earns CFE designation
FORT MYERS, FL, – Roy Moloney, senior accountant with McHale, P.A., recently earned the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation. With fraud on the rise, organizations worldwide rely upon CFEs to safeguard their businesses from fraud’s devastating impact. CFEs are trained professionals who possess a unique set of diverse skills in preventing, detecting and investigating fraud.…
Read MoreSouth Florida Red Cross Welcomes New Regional Chief Executive Officer, Krista Howell Coletti
Miami, Fla., – The South Florida Red Cross has named Krista Howell Coletti as its new Regional Chief Executive Officer. As the Regional Executive for South Florida, Krista Coletti will oversee four chapters in the region serving nearly 8 million people across 13 counties and be accountable for service delivery and fundraising. “As the new…
Read MoreICYMI: Florida’s Economy Continues to Grow While National Job Growth Rates Are in Decline
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Today, Governor DeSantis announced that Florida’s strategic investments have resulted in continued economic growth while national rates continue to see economic decline. Florida’s labor force grew by 0.2 percentage points in October 2023, while the national labor force growth rate declined by 0.1 percentage points over the same time period. Florida continues to outpace…
Read MoreFirst signs of season in our Real Estate Market
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – September has brought welcome signs of revitalization to the real estate market. When comparing September 2022 to September 2023, various metrics have shown significant improvements: new listings surged by 29.2%, pending sales increased by 36.5%, closed sales grew by 6.3%, and inventory expanded by 38.4%. These figures collectively indicate a promising…
Read MoreHow to itemize donations for year – end tax deductions
The spirit of giving comes alive in November and December. The joy of the holiday season certainly fuels that generosity, but year-end giving also generates opportunities for significant tax savings. Annual income tax filings are becoming more complex every year, though, and donors often question what’s tax deductible and what is not. The rules for…
Read MoreIT and Cybersecurity Challenges Facing the Construction Industry
You might be surprised to learn the construction industry is at the highest risk of being targeted by ransomware attacks. That’s according to Nordlocker, an encryption software firm, which performs an annual study to discover the industries most targeted by ransomware attacks. Construction ranked first in two of the last three years. Cyber criminals see…
Read MoreWeichert, Realtors® – Agency ONE Welcomes Anita McGillin
Fort Myers, Fla. – Weichert, Realtors® – Agency ONE is proud to welcome Anita McGillin to its team of talented and dedicated agents. She will serve clients in Fort Myers and surrounding areas with all their home buying and selling needs. “We are thrilled to welcome Anita to our team,” said Megan Eister, broker/owner of Weichert,…
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