Going places

LQ Commercial, a leader in Southwest Florida retail real estate services, adds to a new generation of rising stars by welcoming Joey Gulino. With over 100,000 square feet in retail sales and leases – including the $5.3 million disposition of a 30,000-square-foot former Around the Clock Fitness facility – Gulino was quickly recognized for swift sales and multi-tenant…

Attorney Andrea Pleimling Smith has been named as co-managing partner of Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, Purtz, Smith & Smith, sharing the law firm’s leadership role with her husband, Christopher J. Smith. Managing partners focus on short-term and long-term strategy, client relationships, fiscal and organizational management, business development and compliance issues. Smith, a Wisconsin native, graduated…

Gulf Coast International Properties announced Timothy Savage, Realtor, has joined the firm. A lifetime resident of Naples, Savage has called this coastal community home for over 20 years. A graduate of both The Village School and the Community School of Naples, Timothy has deep roots in the area. He began his higher education at the…

New officers and new board members were elected at the United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades annual meeting. Officers and Executive Committee members for 2025-2026 include the following: Board Chairs: Kevin Karnes (Lee County Clerk of Courts and Comptroller) and Jay Santos (Key Private Bank) Vice Chairs: Dr. Scott Nygaard and Dan O’Berski (Trinity…

Collaboratory recently welcomed new board leadership. Gary H. Griffin will serve as board chair; Gail Markham as immediate past chair, Sally Jackson as vice chair, and Dr. Harrison S. Knight as secretary/treasurer. Their positions took effect July 1, 2025, for a two-year term. Griffin has more than 35 years of experience in engineering, estimating and project management.…

Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Co. announced Liz Opalka has joined the firm as Manager, Fiduciary Services. With extensive experience in trust and estate taxation, probate, and fiduciary litigation support, Liz brings deep expertise that will strengthen MNMW’s fiduciary and tax service offerings. “We are thrilled to have Liz as part of our team,” said…

Suffolk has announced the promotion of Rod Nobrega to Chief Operating Officer of Suffolk Southwest Florida. An Estero native, Nobrega will oversee all regional operations and lead strategic efforts to expand Suffolk’s presence across high-growth markets including commercial, healthcare, education, aviation and hospitality. Nobrega brings nearly a decade of experience with Suffolk and a career marked by…

Spiro & Associates Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations & Brand Architecture proudly announces the addition of Juliana Metzner to its growing team as Senior Account Executive. With more than a decade of experience in marketing and communications, Metzner brings a well-rounded perspective and proven expertise to her new role. Metzner’s responsibilities at Spiro will include serving…

Dan McKee has joined Sanibel Captiva Community Bank as a residential loan officer at its Bridge Branch, located at 9311 College Parkway, Fort Myers. He is responsible for helping clients secure mortgage financing, offering personalized lending solutions and guiding them through every step of the home loan process. McKee brings over two decades of experience…

Priority Marketing has added Social Media Manager Grace Hutchcraft to its social media marketing team, which partners with businesses and nonprofits to expand their reach through effective social media strategies. Hutchcraft’s primary responsibility includes driving brand awareness by executing social media campaigns across platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok and X. She develops monthly…