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Vineyards Country Club’s North Course named among nation’s best renovated by Golf Inc.
Vineyards Country Club’s North Course in Naples has been recognized with an honorable mention in Golf Inc. magazine’s 2025 Best Renovation of the Year awards, distinguishing it as one of the top course renovations in the country. It is the only course in Southwest Florida — public or private — to earn a spot on this…
Read MoreSBA offers disaster relief to Collier small businesses and private nonprofits affected by drought
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Florida who sustained economic losses caused by drought occurring June 1. The disaster declaration covers the Florida counties of Collier, Miami-Dade and Monroe. Under this declaration, the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is…
Read MoreBloom to bring affordable housing to essential workers
An affordable housing community is coming to Fort Myers, marking a significant step forward in addressing the region’s pressing need for attainable housing. Located on Hanson Street in Fort Myers, Bloom is being developed by Renaissance Development Group, in collaboration with Lee County and the City of Fort Myers. The 336-unit community will offer high-quality,…
Read MoreSanibel Captiva Community Bank sponsors Friends of Randy of Sanibel’s Fourth of July Road Rally
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank announced its sponsorship of the Friends of Randy of Sanibel’s Fourth of July Road Rally taking place at noon on Friday, July 4 at The Timbers Restaurant & Fish Market on Sanibel. A long-standing island tradition in its 45th year, proceeds will benefit Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW). The…
Read MoreFort Myers, Naples area students win awards at national RTX Invention Convention
In Dearborn, Michigan, three Fort Myers-Naples area students were honored for their ingenuity at the 10th annual RTX Invention Convention U.S. Nationals, powered by The Henry Ford. Area winners included Community School Of Naples ninth grader Arabella A., recent Fort Myers High School graduate Dhruva S. and Dunbar High School 11th grader Nishini F. These students were among 70 award-winning K-12 inventors from…
Read MoreThe Beach Bar FMB reopens, reviving community spirit and good times
In a milestone for the Fort Myers Beach community as The Beach Bar, on I Street, officially opened its doors. On Sept. 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian swept through Fort Myers Beach, severely damaging the community, including the historic Beach Bar. Just 97 days after Hurricane Ian turned Fort Myers Beach upside down, Greg and Madeline…
Read MoreImmokalee Foundation receives $40,000 grant from Woman’s Foundation of Collier County to support middle school girls
The Immokalee Foundation received a $40,000 grant from the Women’s Foundation of Collier County. These funds are earmarked to support middle school girls participating in the Foundation’s after-school Career Pathways education and workforce development program. The Women’s Foundation of Collier County awards annual grants through a competitive application and review process. Funding is made possible…
Read MoreNaples Children & Education Foundation mames Rosas as festival support, online auction coordinator
The Naples Children & Education Foundation, the founding organization of the hugely successful Naples Winter Wine Festival, announced the appointment of Karla Rosas as Festival Support & Online Auction Coordinator. In this position, Rosas will tap her experience in various commercial and retail luxury industries in ensuring the success of NCEF’s various events, including its…
Read MoreDeadline to apply for economic injury loans approaching
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Florida of the July 11 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses due to Hurricane Milton occurring on Oct. 5 through Nov. 2, 2024. The disaster declaration covers the counties of Alachua, Baker,…
Read MoreNominations for hospitality award open through July 11
Have you experienced unbelievable customer service in the Fort Myers area? We know you’ve met some of our customer service professionals who have made your experience as a visitor or local resident more rewarding because of the outstanding assistance they have provided. Or you work with colleagues or have staff members who have gone “above…
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