Going places

Laurel Real Estate Co., a boutique hospitality brokerage based in Columbus, OH, and Fort Myers, announced Lauren D’Souza-Faze has earned her Florida Real Estate Broker’s license. D’Souza-Faze joined Laurel Real Estate Co. in 2022 and oversees hotel acquisitions and dispositions in her role as vice president. “Earning a Broker designation in the state of Florida…

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is pleased to announce two new additions to its Policy Department, enhancing the organization’s ability to advocate for the protection and sustainability of Southwest Florida’s vital water resources. Tammy Ash joins as Senior Water Policy Advisor, bringing extensive experience in environmental science and interagency coordination. Most recently, Ash served with…

Crews Bank & Trust announced the addition of Todd Topliff as its newest commercial banker. Topliff has more than 13 years of business banking experience, having worked with a variety of financial institutions across Southwest Florida.  In addition to his banking background, Topliff previously owned two companies in the construction industry, giving him a strong…

Priority Marketing has added Wendy Stafford as a marketing project manager for its client services division. Her role includes planning, organizing and executing marketing campaigns and initiatives for clients across a broad spectrum of industries, including for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Stafford also monitors and evaluates campaign performance, provides research to enhance decision making, manages feedback…

HM Restaurant Group, which owns and operates Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille, Dixie Fish Company and the coming-soon Bonita Fish Company, has promoted Joe Sletten as the private events manager. Sletten will oversee rentals and catering at the Doc Ford’s Lounge at the restaurant’s Fort Myers Beach location, as well as the new waterfront…

Hahn Loeser & Parks  announced Joel W. Hyatt, Jeanne L. Seewald and Theodore L. Tripp Jr. have been selected as 2025 Florida Super Lawyers, while, Kyle T. Mordew has earned inclusion on the 2025 Florida Rising Stars list. The list of Super Lawyers represents no more than five percent of lawyers in the state, while Florida’s Rising Stars recognize the top 2.5% of up-and-coming…

Capital Wealth Advisors, a Naples-based provider of personalized wealth management solutions that is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, announced the appointment of Adam Hajjar as Associate Trader. In this role, he will support the trading and operations team with portfolio execution, reporting and research-related tasks. Hajjar joins Capital Wealth Advisors after completing an internship…

Preferred Travel & Company, a family owned and operated full-service travel agency headquartered in Naples, announced the appointment of Sasha Rives as Travel Advisor. In this role, Rives will personally assist clients in designing their dream vacations. “We are pleased to add Sasha to our growing team of professionals,” said Olga Placeres, President of Preferred…

Engel & Völkers Florida announced veteran real estate executive Dawn Wheldon has joined Engel & Völkers Naples as managing broker. The appointment comes on the heels of License Partner Victoria Stultz taking over ownership of the franchise in July 2024, as part of her growing network of Engel & Völkers shops across Southwest Florida. “Joining…