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Goodwill Southwest Florida highlights free programs addressing employment barriers despite low unemployment
While Florida continues to report declining unemployment claims for the third consecutive week, many individuals across Southwest Florida still face significant challenges in accessing and maintaining employment. Goodwill Southwest Florida is working to bridge that gap through a wide range of free programs and services designed to help job seekers overcome barriers and achieve long-term…
Read MoreLee County Legal Aid Society bolsters elder law practice with hiring of Kevin Sarlo as staff attorney
Lee County Legal Aid Society has hired Kevin Sarlo as a staff attorney, expanding the organization’s elder law practice and strengthening its ability to provide critical civil legal services to low-income residents across Lee County. Sarlo, a Fort Myers native, earned his Bachelor of Arts in English literature, with a minor in classics, from the…
Read MoreWarrior Homes of Collier receives $300,000 grant from The Schoen Foundation
Warriors Homes of Collier, Inc. has been awarded a $300,000 grant from The Schoen Foundation, an organization created by late Naples businessman and health care executive William “Bill” Schoen. This is the largest one-time grant ever received by Warrior Homes. “We are extremely grateful to The Schoen Foundation for its incredible donation,” said Dale Mullin,…
Read MoreSanCap Chamber cuts ribbon for Island Panda debut
The community welcomed another food and beverage outlet to Sanibel Island on Thursday, June 4, with a ribbon-cutting at Island Panda, on Periwinkle Way in the Tahitian Gardens shopping center. The new takeout restaurant specializes in sushi, poke and hibachi, says owner Eve Alves. “We welcome Eve back to the dining scene on Sanibel, where…
Read MoreStevens Construction completes Beachview Villas
Stevens Construction has completed construction of Beachview Villas by Sanibel Captiva Beach Resorts, announced Dan Adams, executive vice president and partner at Stevens Construction. Located on West Gulf Drrive, Beachview Villas is situated on the site of the former Beachview Cottages, which were destroyed by Hurricane Ian in 2022 and have been reimagined into a…
Read MoreSaltlife Marina opens to the public on Estero Bay
London Bay Development Group has announced the public opening of Saltleaf Marina, the latest milestone in the continued evolution of Saltleaf on Estero Bay, introducing a newwaterfront access point within the 500-acre coastal village taking shape along one of Southwest Florida’s last great stretches of waterfront. Located on Coconut Road, Saltleaf Marina features 72 slips and a public…
Read MoreSWFBT: Bringing the business mixer to a whole new level
After 19 years of serving the local business community, Southwest Florida Business Today is presenting its first business-to-business event. This inaugural business social, “SWFBT’s Elevated Event: Connecting At The Top,” takes place from 4:30-7:30pm on Wednesday, June 24 at Spanish Wells Country Club in Bonita Springs. Moore shared, “This is a different type of business gathering for our marketplace. I wanted to create a safe social space in…
Read More40 local students awarded $960,000 in college scholarships
Realizing the dream of attending college will now be significantly easier for 40 Collier County high school students who have been awarded four-year, post-secondary education scholarships by Founders Scholarship Fund. The scholarships total $960,000 over four years. The deserving students, along with their friends and family members, and Founders Scholarship Fund Board members and mentors,…
Read MoreImmokalee Fair Housing Alliance appoints Tammy Richelieu executive director
Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance has promoted Tammy Richelieu from chief development officer to executive director, recognizing her leadership and contributions to the organization’s mission of expanding access to affordable housing in Immokalee. Richelieu joined Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance in 2024 as chief development officer, bringing experience in community engagement, education and nonprofit development. Since joining…
Read MoreCushman Wakefield joins national real estate firm
NAI Burns Scalo, a national commercial real estate firm, acquired Cushman & Wakefield Commercial Property Southwest Florida in Fort Myers. The acquisition was led by Brian Walker, President of NAI Burns Scalo with his team of advisors, who will now begin the transition from the Cushman & Wakefield Alliance to the NAI Burns Scalo brand.…
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