FEMA Extends Direct Housing Program for Hurricane Ian

LAKE MARY, Fla. – FEMA has announced a six-month extension of the Direct Temporary Housing program through Sept. 29, 2024, for eligible households in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Hardee, Lee, Manatee, Sarasota and Volusia counties. Since Hurricane Ian, FEMA has provided temporary housing units for over 1,300 displaced families in the state. Working with the Florida Division…

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Tamiami Angel Funds Invests in Security Software Firm

NAPLES, Fla.,  — Angel investors from Southwest Florida recently provided capital to Circadian Risk to help the company expand its digital platform for assessing, analyzing and monitoring physical security risks in large organizations. Members of Tamiami Angel Fund IV invested $565,000 in Circadian Risk, the 16th portfolio company in Tamiami Angel Fund IV.  The Ann Arbor,…

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Aileen Fiallo joins Precision Healthcare Specialists as physician assistant

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Precision Healthcare Specialists has added Aileen Fiallo, PA-C, as a physician assistant in the network’s head and neck cancer treatment center in Fort Myers. Fiallo, who is board-certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, works in collaboration with Dr. Anthony Anfuso to treat head and neck cancer patients.…

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John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate Named Christie’s International Real Estate’s 2023 Affiliate of the Year

Naples, Fla. — Following a year of record growth, John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate has been named the Christie’s International Real Estate 2023 Affiliate of the Year. The award recognizes the affiliate that has demonstrated an exceptional level of growth and innovation, positively impacted the Christie’s International Real Estate network, and faithfully represented the brand’s…

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Building Dreams Foundation donates $60,000

Naples, Fla. – The Building Dreams Foundation today announced donations of $60,000 to various charitable organizations. The contributions were made possible through the success of the foundation’s second annual golf scramble, held Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Quail West Golf and Country Club. The foundation’s commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of underprivileged…

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Dr. Joseph Bandeira of Premier Medical Concierge Named a 2024 Top Doctor by Two Prestigious National Research Surveys

NAPLES, FL — Dr. Joseph Bandeira, MD, FACP, AGSF, lead physician and founder of Premier Medical Concierge, has been named a Top Doctor by Professional Research Services (PRS) and Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd. PRS is a research company that conducts peer-review surveys of professionals to determine the best doctors, dentists, lawyers, real estate agents, and chiropractors…

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Small Businesses Support Bipartisan Efforts to Reform the Tax Code

Statement by John Aresmeyer, Founder & CEO of Small Business Majority, urging the Senate to advance a bipartisan tax deal that includes multiple provisions needed to support tax equity “We are pleased the U.S. House of Representatives passed the ‘Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act,’ a bipartisan package that expands the child tax credit…

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Lee Commissioners approve contracts improving Lehigh Acres local roads

Fort Myers, FL, – The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday continued its commitment to the extensive Lehigh Acres road network, voting to approve three contracts to resurface local neighborhood roads and related improvements. Lee County Department of Transportation maintains about 1,500 miles of paved roads in Lehigh Acres and the Board of County…

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Lee County Commissioners award contract for water quality and flood mitigation project

Fort Myers, FL, – The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a contract for the Sunniland/Nine Mile Run Drainage Improvement Project in east Lee County to improve water quality and mitigate flooding for downstream properties. The project will replace dysfunctional weirs to restore flow control and increase storage in the drainage ditch…

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SVN Commercial Partners completes series of deals

Recent deals completed by SVN Commercial Partners: FGS 3333 Naples, LLC purchased a 7,627 square feet retail plaza, located in Vanderbilt Galleria, for $3 million from Pastoor Properties of Collier County. Patty McClimans of SVN Commercial Partners represented the seller. Keltour USA purchased 14,000 square feet of warehouse space, located at 2673 NE 9th Ave. in…

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