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Carol Schneider named area sales and marketing director Palmview and The Preserve
Gulf Coast Village, The Preserve and Volunteers of America National Services announced Carol Schneider has been appointed area sales and marketing director for Palmview in Cape Coral and The Preserve in Fort Myers. Schneider brings 26 years of experience in senior care to the role, spanning assisted living, independent living, memory care and home health…
Read MoreLSI recognized as Power Broker, Top Firm in the Southwest Florida market.
CoStar Group, a leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces, announced the recipients of the 2025 CoStar Power Broker Award, recognizing professionals and firms who closed the highest transaction volume in commercial real estate deals in their respective markets. This prestigious industry award has been granted to LSI Companies, Inc. as…
Read MoreChristopher Alan Homes hires Maurice French as director of land acquisition
Christopher Alan Homes has hired Maurice French as director of land acquisition. In this role, he will lead efforts to identify and secure strategic land opportunities. French will work closely with company leadership to advance the builder’s growth across Florida. French brings more than 15 years of experience in real estate brokerage, land acquisition and…
Read MoreCapital Wealth Advisors appoints Morell as Client Services Manager
Capital Wealth Advisors, an independent financial advisory firm based in Naples, announced the appointment of Anna Morell as Client Services Manager in the firm’s Charlotte, N.C. office. In this role, she provides clients with comprehensive support by streamlining processes and helping ensure each client receives attentive, personalized support. Prior to joining CWA, Morell built a…
Read MoreChristopher Alan Homes promotes Kevin Bellville to executive vice president of homebuilding operations
Christopher Alan Homes has promoted Kevin Bellville to executive vice president of homebuilding operations. In his new role, Bellville oversees all aspects of construction and field operations, helping to drive operational excellence, quality control and production efficiency, maintaining the high standards for quality construction the homebuilder is known for. With over two decades of experience…
Read MoreSanibel Captiva Community Bank named Best of the Beach’s 2025 Best Bank and Best Mortgage Company
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has been named Best Bank and Best Mortgage Company in the Fort Myers Beach Observer and Beach Bulletin’s 2026 Best of the Beach Awards. This year’s recognition is especially meaningful as it marks the first time the awards have been held since Hurricane Ian, highlighting the continued resilience and rebuilding of…
Read MoreCollier Community Foundation awards $10,000 grant to David Lawrence Centers
David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC), Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health provider, has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Collier Community Foundation (CCF) to support renovations to Hope Home, a transitional recovery residence. Hope Home provides safe, structured housing for men in early recovery, offering a supportive environment where residents can…
Read MorePreferred Travel & Company appoints Leon as Marketing Coordinator
Preferred Travel & Company, a family owned and operated full-service travel agency headquartered in Naples, announced the appointment of Isabella Leon as Marketing Coordinator. In this newly created position, she will assist the Director of Marketing & Communications in the development and execution of all companywide marketing strategies. “We are delighted to welcome Isabella to…
Read MoreKristine Smale named president of REIS of Southwest Florida
The Real Estate Investment Society of Southwest Florida has named Kristine Smale, Christopher Alan Homes’s executive vice president of revenue and strategy, president for 2026. Smale has been a member of the REIS board for over six years and has been actively involved in advancing the organization’s mission to promote responsible real estate development through…
Read MoreSWFL’S TECHNOLOGY UPDATE
Now more than ever, technology is changing almost daily. It seems that as soon as you purchase “the latest thing”– it’s already obsolete. Now more than ever— especially as related to the roles of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity moving forward, right? To address these rapid technological advances, Southwest Florida Business Today (SWFBT) is dedicating its April FocusFeature to this…
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