Posts by Elyssa Morataya
Crystal K. Kinzel Combats Fraud as a Fraud Week Ambassador
Collier County – As a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Law Enforcement and Government Alliance Program, Collier County Clerk Crystal K. Kinzel is honored to be one of the Fraud Week Ambassadors for this year’s International Fraud Awareness Week from November 12-18, 2023. The ACFE, the world’s largest anti-fraud organization and premier provider of…
Read MoreWorkforce Housing Property Dedication Ceremony
Collier County Board of County Commissioners invites you to attend a Workforce Housing Property Dedication Ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 27, at the Golden Gate Golf Course property located at 4100 Golden Gate Pkwy., Naples, Florida (see attached map for parking and event location). Collier County is pledging to dedicate 25 acres at the southeast corner of the Golden Gate…
Read MoreCRA approves commercial property improvement grant for Onyx House
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has approved a Commercial Property Improvement Matching Grant in the not-to- exceed amount of $50,000 for Onyx House, LLC located at 1853 Victoria Ave. Onyx House, LLC, owned by Nick Bejelis, will operate a hair salon on the property and will use the funds…
Read MorePremier Sotheby’s International Realty Earns Prestigious Aires Broker Network Bronze Winner Accolade
NAPLES, FLA. — Premier Sotheby’s International Realty is thrilled to announce its recognition as the Bronze Winner of the esteemed Aires Broker Network (ABN) Award, solidifying its position as one of this year’s most valuable partners in the world of relocation services. This honor comes as a testament to the company’s unwavering commitment to excellence…
Read MoreMarket trends: After Ian, expect tougher building codes, increased resiliency
When it comes to once-in-a-generation hurricanes and Florida’s real estate market, one thing is clear: change is afoot. Consider Hurricane Andrew. More than three decades ago, that deadly 1992 storm led to the consolidation of more than 400 different building codes into a single statewide standard. The statewide code also established high-velocity hurricane zones –…
Read MoreCollier Community Foundation to work in conjunction with Everglades City Mayor and Council to raise several homes to prevent future flood damage
Naples, FL ( As part of ongoing Hurricane Ian recovery efforts, the Collier Community Foundation continues its long-standing support of Everglades City by committing at least $1.6 million to raise several homes to mitigate damage from future hurricanes. After Hurricane Irma, the Collier Community Foundation funded the raising of two homes, which later sustained no…
Read MoreB&I Contractors, Inc. Welcomes Corporate Safety Manager
B&I Contractors is pleased to announce Patrick Bianchi has joined the team as Corporate Safety Manager. Patrick brings a wide scope of experience in safety and project management to this important role. As corporate safety leader, he will work closely with B&I’s field and operations teams to ensure safety practices consistently support the company’s goals and high safety standards. Patrick will…
Read MoreLSI Companies, Inc., Justin Thibaut, CCIM, and Alexis North, CCIM, are Recognized as Q3 2023 CoStar Power Broker Award Winners in Southwest Florida
Fort Myers, FL – CoStar Group, Inc., the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces, announced the CoStar Power Broker Quarterly Deals winners for the third quarter of 2023. Justin Thibaut, CCIM, and Alexis North, CCIM, of LSI Companies, came out on top of the list of winners for the Southwest…
Read MoreLee Commissioners accept nearly $4.5 million in HUD grants to aid individuals with low to moderate incomes
Fort Myers, FL, – The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to accept nearly $4.5 million in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant funds for the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget. This annual funding is used for planning, homeless services, community development and various housing programs administered by Lee County’s Department of…
Read MoreBetter Together hires Jeff Bell as executive director of Better Jobs
NAPLES, Fla. – Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children, has hired Jeff Bell as executive director of the organization’s Better Jobs program. In this position, Bell will help lead and grow the nonprofit’s workforce outreach in Florida and across the United States. He is responsible for creating strategies to attract and support…
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