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Habitat for Humanity celebrates completion of McNeill Village
Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties celebrated the recent completion of McNeill Village, a 36-home HOA-managed community near the border of North Fort Myers and Cape Coral. Residents, supporters and project partners joined Habitat board members and staff on May 13 at Patino Park in McNeill Village, marking Habitat’s sixth neighborhood in Lee…
Read MoreGreater Naples Chamber unveils newly renovated headquarters in Naples
The Greater Naples Chamber celebrated the grand opening of its newly renovated headquarters, located at 2390 Tamiami Trail N., Unit 212 in Naples, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 21. The newly refreshed office space reflects the Chamber’s continued commitment to serving the local business community by creating an inviting environment designed to…
Read MoreFun Time Early Childhood Academy announces relocation to expand access in Naples
Fun Time Early Childhood Academy is pleased to announce the relocation of its Poinciana Elementary location to Estates Elementary, a move designed to broaden access to high-quality early childhood education for families across the Naples community. In partnership with Collier County Public Schools, this strategic transition will allow Fun Time Early Childhood Academy to serve…
Read MoreFlorida Golf Club embarks on quest for world-first ‘Platinum’ Audubon status on docuseries
The pursuit of a never-before-achieved level of environmental excellence in global golf is the subject of a new episode of Syngenta’s YouTube docuseries, The Green Report. Collier’s Reserve Country Club in Southwest Florida, is vying to become the first ever facility to be recognized with Audubon Platinum Signature Sanctuary certification. The status represents the highest…
Read MoreGoodwill SWFL receives $12,500 grant to support The MicroEnterprise Institute
Goodwill Southwest Florida announces it has received a $12,500 grant from the Fifth Third Foundation in support of its Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Institute. The MicroEnterprise Institute is a key mission program of Goodwill SWFL, designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs across Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, and Glades counties. The program provides training and support to individuals…
Read MoreLee commissioners reappoints Cronin and Johnson to Tourist Development Council
The Lee Board of County Commissioners recently reappointed Pamela Cronin and Jay Johnson to the Lee County Tourist Development Council. Both Cronin and Johnson will serve four-year terms. “Pamela Cronin and Jay Johnson bring decades of hands-on experience in Lee County’s tourism and hospitality industry,” said Cecil Pendergrass, who chairs the Lee Board of County…
Read MoreKottkamp tackles state property tax, government spending issues at chamber luncheon
“The bottom line? Look, I would love not having property taxes, but I love it when I can, you know, have police and fire workers….” said president and chief executive officer of Florida TaxWatch Jeff Kottkamp in summation of his dissatisfaction with current proposed state legislation. “It’s not possible to have a thriving economy and…
Read MoreHousing Authority of the City of Fort Myers to open waitlists for affordable housing properties in Lee County
The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers will open waitlists for all six of its Project-Based Voucher Program properties in Lee County, offering eligible residents the opportunity to apply for housing across the region. The waitlist will open on Monday, May 18 from 8 to 10 a.m. Applications will be accepted online only…
Read MoreNaples Airport to become first coastal airport in South with elevated runway, taxiway lighting
Naples Airport has launched a first-of-its-kind project to enhance resiliency and post-storm recovery by elevating its lighting system across the airfield. The $25.4 million Airfield Lighting Rehabilitation and Electrical Vault Replacement Project will include the installation of 1,080 elevated edge lights along runways and taxiways at Naples Airport. Watertight lights will be positioned 20 inches…
Read MoreNominations now open for the 2026 Industry Appreciation Awards
Applications are now open for the 2026 Industry Appreciation Awards, Southwest Florida’s premier business recognition program. Now in its 34th year, the Industry Appreciation Awards recognize Lee County’s top businesses and business leaders that drive the local economy, employ the workforce and shape their industries. The awards program is sponsored by the Horizon Foundation, Horizon…
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