Posts by Elyssa Morataya
Twin Sisters Create a Legacy of Literacy
When we think of an anniversary, we don’t necessarily think of a birthday in the traditional “ice cream and cake” sense. However, could anything be better than celebrating the anniversary of the birth of twin sisters, especially when the pair being honored is already giving the gift of literacy? According to research by ThinkImpact, 66%…
Read MoreA lot (but not everything) has changed in 65 years
When my grandfather Don Wynn founded Sunshine Ace Hardware in 1958, there was just a single location in Naples. Today, we are one of Florida’s largest family-owned home improvement retailers, with 12 stores under the Sunshine Ace umbrella. Back then, there was no online ordering or curbside pickup. You went inside the store to grab…
Read MoreGrowFL Announces 13th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Honorees
Orlando, Florida — GrowFL is pleased to announce the 50 companies selected as 13th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Honorees. The awards program – now in its thirteenth year – honors impressive second-stage companies from throughout the state for developing valuable products and services, creating quality jobs, enriching communities, and broadening new industries throughout…
Read MoreFlorida legislature recently passed SB 708
The Florida legislature recently passed SB 708, which makes some important changes to the requirements for mortgage estoppel letters. The law went into effect on October 1, 2023 and will apply to all mortgages existing or entered into on or after October 1. The changes will mostly effect mortgagees and servicers who are required to…
Read MoreGovernment representatives applaud progress, predict long – term recovery at chamber
County reveals causeway timeline “When we say ‘long-term recovery,’ it does take a long time to recover,” Lee County Manager Dave Harner told a capacity crowd at the Sep. 27 SanCap Chamber business luncheon at The Sanctuary Golf Club on Sanibel Island. “There have been a lot of opportunities from the state that has been…
Read MorePremier Commercial Expands Powerhouse Broker Team
NAPLES, FLA. – Commercial real estate brokerage leader Premier Commercial, Inc., a Lutgert Company announced the hiring of W.T. Pearson, Broker Associate. W.T., a commercial broker with 12 years of experience, has partnered with industry veterans, Andrew DeSalvo, MBA and Matthew Stepan, CCIM. W.T. has been the Owner & Qualifying Broker of Pearson Commercial Real…
Read MoreChristopher Alan Homes appoints Jacob Alicea as Corporate Plans Manager
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Jacob Alicea has joined Christopher Alan Homes as the corporate plans manager. In his role, Alicea oversees new development plans and products, manages the company’s external design professionals and works collaboratively with the purchasing, construction and marketing teams to deliver Christopher Alan’s promise of building high-quality homes at attainable prices. Alicea…
Read MoreBaker Senior Center Naples Welcomes Retired Ohio Auto Executive David D. Hidy To Its Expanding Board of Trustees
NAPLES, FL. – Baker Senior Center Naples, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services for local seniors and their families, today announced that it has further broadened its experienced leadership with the recent appointment of retired Ohio auto executive David D. Hidy to its Board of Trustees. “David brings a wealth of…
Read MoreA Sunshine State of Mind Remains Within Reach Post Hurricane Ian for Damaged Fort Myers Communities
NAPLES, FLA. — The sister communities of Kelly Greens and Coco Bay in Fort Myers, Florida, which were severely damaged by Hurricane Ian, are set to undergo a remarkable transformation thanks to a dedicated team of developers and a strategic partnership with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty and the Burns Family Team of Southwest Florida. After homeowners…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Awards $1.2 Million for Community Planning Projects Through Community Planning Technical Assistance Grant Program
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, FloridaCommerce awarded $1.2 million for community planning projects through the Community Planning Technical Assistance (CPTA) grant program. The program, administered by FloridaCommerce, provides funding for counties, cities and regional planning councils to plan and develop strategies for economic development, protect environmentally sensitive areas, and assist with disaster recovery and resiliency planning. These…
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