Going places

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is pleased to announce the hiring of Kyra Ward as a teller at the bank’s Main Office at 2406 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Ward brings customer service, banking and administrative experience to her role, including a previous role serving as a bank teller and client advisor with a regional community bank where…

Christopher Alan Homes has promoted Kristine Smale to executive vice president of revenue and strategy. In her new role, Smale plays a key part in guiding the company’s growth and strategic initiatives as Christopher Alan Homes continues to expand its footprint and evaluate opportunities in new markets. Smale joined Christopher Alan Homes in 2024 as…

Nova Classical STEM Academy has appointed Matt Sheets, an accomplished educator and servant leader with 17 years of experience, as its founding principal ahead of the school’s inaugural 2026-2027 academic year. Sheets joins Nova Classical STEM Academy following a distinguished career in public education, where he served as a classroom teacher, assistant principal and principal…

HM Restaurant Group has promoted Reyes Martinez to general manager of Dixie Fish Company, its popular seafood restaurant currently ranked Tripadvisor’s No. 1 restaurant in the Fort Myers area. Martinez has spent his nine-year tenure with the company at Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille’s Fort Myers Beach and St. Petersburg Pier locations. “Reyes has…

The Lee Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) recently appointed Fort Myers Beach Vice Mayor Scott Safford to the Lee County Tourist Development Council (TDC). Safford will serve as an ex-officio member of the TDC. Safford and his wife, Jacki Liszak, president/CEO of Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce, are the owners of Sea Gypsy Vacation…

The Immokalee Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of two distinguished leaders, Tom Driscoll and Kent M. Adams, to its Board of Directors. Both bring decades of executive experience, deep community commitment, and a shared dedication to expanding educational and career opportunities for students in Immokalee. Tom Driscoll is a retired high-technology and financial…

Samantha White has joined the MarkhamNorton team as Lead Recruiter within their Outsourced Accounting & Managed Services Practice. In her role, White leads recruiting services, partnering with clients to deliver strategic hiring solutions aligned with their operational goals and long-term growth plans. She works closely with leadership teams to define roles, assesses market conditions, and…

AT&T announced Brad Swanson has joined the company as Regional Director, External & Legislative Affairs for AT&T Florida, where he will support the company’s engagement with state and local leaders across Collier, Henry, Lee and Palm Beach counties. In his new role, Swanson will focus on strengthening relationships with elected officials, public safety leaders, and…

Youth Haven, Collier County’s only emergency and residential shelter for abused and neglected children and teens ages 6 to 21, is pleased to announce the appointment of two distinguished community leaders, Matthew Kragh and Ian C. Schmoyer, to its Board of Directors. Kragh is the founder and president of MHK Architecture, a nationally recognized firm…