Going places

FORT MYERS, FL– The Minnesota Twins have announced that reigning Florida State League Manager of the Year, Brian Meyer, is returning to lead the Mighty Mussels in 2023. “My family and I are thrilled to be back with the Mussels this year,” Meyer said. “Our staff is excited to continue the development of our younger Twins…

FORT MYERS, FL – Dr. Jon Burdzy becomes the new managing physician of Physicians’ Primary Care of Southwest Florida, effective January 1, 2023. He succeeds Dr. Mary Yankaskas, who is retiring after 16 years at the helm as managing physician and 25 years as a local practicing OB-GYN. She also is one of the founders…

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Pavese Law Firm is pleased to announce that attorneys Alexander J. Menendez and Alton M. Kuhn have been named partners at the firm. Mr. Menendez concentrates his practice in the areas of community association law and commercial and residential real estate transactions.  Prior to practicing law, Mr. Menendez worked as a…

FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Horizon Foundation has named Bill Johnson, Jr. as executive director. As the face of the organization, Johnson will use his eight years of nonprofit leadership experience to bring in new investors, foster relationships with existing investors and continue to support Lee County’s economic growth through strategic partnerships and financial sources.…

NAPLES, FL –  Elite Jets has promoted pilot Matt Simpson to director of operations for the growing Naples-based charter aircraft service.  In this role, Simpson oversees day-to-day operations at Elite Jets, which serves affluent business and leisure travelers with its fleet of four Embraer Phenom 300s, one Embraer Legacy 500, one Gulfstream G550 and a…

FORT MYERS, FL  –The Boston Red Sox today announced that Shawn Smith has been hired as general manager, Florida Operations and JetBlue Park at Fenway South. In this role, Smith will manage all community, facility, and event operations for JetBlue Park, including Red Sox Spring Training, as well as oversee all capital improvement projects and…

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is pleased to announce Kyle DeCicco as bank president and chief executive officer, effective Jan. 1. DeCicco has been a member of the bank’s executive management team since January 2020 and was named president in January 2022. In his new role, DeCicco oversees all management and operations, while continuing to lead…

Naples, Fla.  – EDGE, a full-service interior design, cabinetry, closet and millwork company, has announced the appointment of Belle Fortte to the position of interior designer. “Belle has an extensive knowledge of design and interior architecture,” said Danielle Gunther, vice president of operations. “She is flexible, adaptable and well-versed in current design styles, and she…

Fort Myers, Fla. – With the appointment of Jennifer L. Fisher to partner, the area’s oldest law firm, Strayhorn & Persons, has rebranded as Strayhorn, Persons-Mulicka & Fisher. Fisher, who joined the practice in 2015, recently earned her board certification in real estate law from the Florida Bar. Board certification demonstrates a lawyer’s significant commitment…

Fort Myers, FL.  – Allyn International Services, Inc. (Allyn) is pleased to announce the rehire of Jacob Lane as Logistics Team Manager working in Fort Myers, FL. Lane brings over five years of logistics and transportation industry experience back to Allyn. Lane stated his goal in his new role is to develop and foster growth…