Michael Versnik named partner at Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz, P.A.

Michael Versnik, a seasoned personal injury lawyer who joined Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz, P.A. in 2019, has been named a partner of the nearly 60-year-old firm. Versnik, rated “AV Preeminent” Civil Trial Attorney, the highest ranking under the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating system, focuses on personal injury litigation, including motor vehicle accidents, wrongful…

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Maureen Oravec Joins Cypress Cove Marketing and Sales Team

(Fort Myers, FL – November 23, 2020) – Maureen Oravec has been named Retirement Counselor for Cypress Cove where she will be building membership at the Life Plan community’s soon-to-be-built luxurious 12-acre HealthPark Florida neighborhood, The Oaks at Cypress Cove. She has worked in the Southwest Florida senior living and home care industry since 1988…

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Rick Ruppert Appointed to Naples Airport Authority Board

The Naples City Council appointed Richard “Rick” Ruppert to the City of Naples Airport Authority board of commissioners. The board is comprised of five citizen volunteers who are appointed to four-year terms to govern the Airport Authority. Ruppert replaces outgoing Commissioner Ted Brousseau. Ruppert retired with over 40 years of executive experience at several corporations,…

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Howe Joins Office Pride of SWFL

Office Pride of SWFL hires Trent Howe as the Director of Operations.  In this new role, he will be responsible for directing the continuing growth of the company including sales and day to day operations. Howe brings his years of Operational and Sales experience to fine tune the processes of the quickly growing Commercial Cleaning…

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Spiro & Associates Executive Appointed to Uncommon Friends Foundation Board

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Dec.15 2020) — Christopher T. Spiro — Chief Creative Officer at Spiro & Associates Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations and Brand Architecture — has been appointed to the Board of the Uncommon Friends Foundation. This comes after recommendations by seated members and the nonprofit’s executive director. The 30-plus-year industry veteran will join other…

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London Bay commences construction on newest model home – The Pembrook – in Mediterra

Leading Southwest Florida homebuilder and developer London Bay Homes has commenced construction on the new Pembrook estate home in Mediterra, Naples’ 12-time Community of the Year. Located in Caminetto, Mediterra’s newest, exclusive neighborhood that is within a short walk of the picturesque Parterre Garden, the Pembrook exemplifies London Bay Homes’ fresh approach celebrating a natural…

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HMP Senior Solutions Names Donna Holden as Executive Director at Cypress Point Senior Living

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (December 14, 2020) – HMP Senior Solutions announced today that Donna Holden has been appointed as Executive Director at Cypress Point Senior Living in Fort Myers, Florida. Cypress Point is one of the senior living facilities managed by HMP Senior Solutions. As Executive Director, Donna will oversee the management and operations of Cypress Point’s assisted…

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Water resources industry leader Mike Alfieri joins Water Science Associates

Water Science Associates has named Mike Alfieri, P.G. senior hydrogeologist for the hydrogeological consulting firm. Alfieri will join executive leaders Kirk Martin and Roger Copp in developing creative, sustainable and scientifically based solutions to water resource challenges across Florida. In response to the growing hydrological needs throughout the Southwest area, Alfieri and Copp will also…

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Sanibel Captiva Community Bank’s Rudi Hamer elected to Blessings in a Backpack, Southwest Florida Chapter board of directors

Rudi Hamer, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank’s assistant vice president and commercial relationship manager, has been elected to the Blessings in a Backpack, Southwest Florida Chapter board of directors. Hamer is responsible for managing a portion of the bank’s existing commercial loan portfolio and expanding existing commercial relationships. She has been with the bank since 2017,…

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