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OSHA Suspends ETS Enforcement due to Fifth Circuit’s Latest Take on Vaccine Rule
OSHA newly announced an update to its COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). Currently, the ETS requires employers with 100 or more employees to mandate vaccines or weekly testing. OSHA has since announced that it has “suspended activities related to the implementation and enforcement of the ETS pending future developments in the litigation.” The announcement results from the Fifth Circuit’s 22-page…
Read MoreFRLA donates $28,000 to local hospitality schools
Enjoy some photos from FRLA charity golf tournament. First place winning team: The Celebration Park team!
Read MoreLee Health Foundation announces board of trustees
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Lee Health Foundation has announced its 2022 board of trustees, with J. Pason Gaddis returning as chairperson. Newly elected trustees are Ryan Carter, Richard Forman, William Gruver, David Klein, Garrett Richter and John Quinn. Trustees help guide philanthropic initiatives for Lee Health Foundation, which has supported lifesaving health and wellness programs…
Read MoreLee County TDC welcomes Pendergrass as new chair
LEE COUNTY, Fla. – The Lee Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) appointed Commission Chairman Cecil Pendergrass as chair of the Tourist Development Council (TDC). The chairmanship becomes effective immediately. “I am excited to chair the Tourist Development Council,” Pendergrass said. “Tourism is an economic engine for Lee County and I look forward to working with…
Read MoreCypress Cove Awards 28 Scholarships to Employees and Their Dependents Totaling $56,000
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Cypress Cove’s staff scholarship committee recently awarded a total of $56,000 in spring 2022 educational scholarships to 28 employees and dependents of its South Fort Myers life plan community. The recent scholar selections mark 161 total scholarships awarded since the program’s inception in 2018. This spring scholars’ class is the largest-ever…
Read MoreGuadalupe Center receives $25,000 grant to enhance after-school, summer programs
NAPLES, Fla. (Dec. 15, 2021) – Guadalupe Center has received a generous $25,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Collier County to enhance educational programs that focus on out-of-school time, including after-school, summer and college-preparatory programs. Guadalupe Center’s After-school Tutoring & Summer Enrichment Program provides early intervention for elementary students who score below grade-level on…
Read MoreThe Spa at Shangri-La Springs reopens
The Spa at Shangri-La Springs, located in downtown Bonita Springs, has reopened, offering massages, facials and body treatments. The Spa hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The Spa received a SILVER award for Best Day Spa in Naples Daily News 2020 Best of Bonita/Estero and finalist for Best Day Spa in Gulfshore Life…
Read MoreCRA Approves $20,000 for Incubation Program
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) recently approved an amount not to exceed $20,000 for the SWFL Enterprise Center (SWFEC) Incubation Program. The funds will be used to engage Dr. Peter Oscody of PreneurDomain to develop an incubation program for the SWFEC. The SWFEC currently runs various trainings for small business…
Read MoreCape Coral, FL in Top 10 Most Popular Metros With Population <1 Million
Healthcare Network CEO Dr. Emily Ptaszek Announces Departure
Naples, Fla. – Healthcare Network, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) working to ensure primary medical care is accessible to everyone in our community, today announced Dr. Emily Ptaszek, president and chief executive officer, has notified the board of her decision to resign from her position, taking place in early spring of 2022. Ptaszek is…
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