Posts by Elyssa Morataya
B&I Contractors, Inc. Embraces Change
Fort Myers, FL – B&I Contractors, Inc., congratulates Jeff Zenoniani on a successful career of 28 years with B&I. Jeff announced his planned retirement as Special Projects Department Manager at the end of the company’s fiscal year in October of 2023. B&I’s leadership team and staff wish Jeff all the best as he marks the end of his work chapter and looks…
Read MoreBimini Square mixed-use development coming to Cape Coral
CAPE CORAL, Fla. – Bimini Square, a new mixed-use development featuring luxury apartments, health care, waterfront dining, and marina, is coming to Cape Coral. Community leaders, project partners and supporters gathered on Oct. 19 to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Cape Coral concept. Located just west of Four Freedoms Park at 440 Cape Coral…
Read MoreThe Immokalee Foundation announces new board members Mary Babson and Trisha Hare
Naples, FL—The Immokalee Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of Mary Babson and Trisha Hare to its Board of Directors. Babson’s business career spanned over 20 years with Arthur Andersen & Co., a public accounting firm. She joined the Denver office as a Certified Public Accountant before being transferred to the Firm’s headquarters in…
Read MoreHousing Authority, City of Fort Myers welcomes Dr. Catherine Lamberg as chief operations officer
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers has hired Dr. Catherine Lamberg as its chief operations officer. In this position, Lamberg will direct and implement strategies, policies and procedures to maximize the operations, goals and mission of The Housing Authority. She will also assist with the budget, manage communication…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Announces Florida’s Labor Force at All-Time High, Outpacing the Nation for the 28th Consecutive Month
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, FloridaCommerce announced that Florida’s labor force is at an all-time high. Florida continues to outpace the nation in labor force growth for 28 consecutive months and over-the-year private sector job growth rate for 30 consecutive months in September 2023. Florida was also ranked #1 for entrepreneurship by researchers at The Digital Project Manager with…
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 MoreICYMI: Florida Ranks #1 in the Nation for Entrepreneurship
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida is the most entrepreneurial state in the nation according to a recent study published by researchers at The Digital Project Manager. Florida has the highest percentage of the population that has started a business with 13,238 small businesses per 100,000 residents, which is 3,000 more small businesses…
Read MoreGroundbreaking set for Lee County Public Safety Center Expansion of EOC to take about 19 months
Fort Myers, FL, – The public is invited to a groundbreaking at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, for a two-story addition to the existing Emergency Operations Center, which will be renamed the Lee County Public Safety Center when it’s completed. The event at 2675 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers, will include comments from county commissioners and…
Read MoreMediterra named Community of the Year
NAPLES, Fla. – Mediterra has been named Community of the Year for an unprecedented 15th year during the annual Sand Dollar awards program presented by the Collier Building Industry Association’s Sales and Marketing Council. Revered for an exceptional social lifestyle and world-class amenities, the exclusive community offers a sought-after combination of London Bay Homes’ award-winning…
Read MorePro-Tec Plumbing & Air named 2023 ‘Company to Watch’ by GrowFL
NAPLES, Fla. – GrowFL has named Pro-Tec Plumbing & Air as a 2023 Company to Watch , a statewide honor celebrating high-performing, second-stage companies that demonstrate innovative business strategies and high potential for significant growth in the years ahead. Founded in 2008 by brothers Richard and Brandon Hume, Pro-Tec is a premier, full-service water and…
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