News
Barron Collier Jr. Foundation awards $5,000 grant to David Lawrence Centers
David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health, Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health provider, has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Barron Collier Jr. Foundation to support its Veterans’ Services Program. DLC’s Veterans’ Services Program provides compassionate, personalized care for individuals experiencing behavioral health issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety and co-occurring…
Read MoreLee County Tourist Development Council welcomes new member
The Lee Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) recently appointed Fort Myers Beach Vice Mayor Scott Safford to the Lee County Tourist Development Council (TDC). Safford will serve as an ex-officio member of the TDC. Safford and his wife, Jacki Liszak, president/CEO of Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce, are the owners of Sea Gypsy Vacation…
Read MoreImmokalee Foundation announces two new board members
The Immokalee Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of two distinguished leaders, Tom Driscoll and Kent M. Adams, to its Board of Directors. Both bring decades of executive experience, deep community commitment, and a shared dedication to expanding educational and career opportunities for students in Immokalee. Tom Driscoll is a retired high-technology and financial…
Read MoreMarkhamNorton welcomes Samantha White as lead recruiter
Samantha White has joined the MarkhamNorton team as Lead Recruiter within their Outsourced Accounting & Managed Services Practice. In her role, White leads recruiting services, partnering with clients to deliver strategic hiring solutions aligned with their operational goals and long-term growth plans. She works closely with leadership teams to define roles, assesses market conditions, and…
Read MoreJasmine Pagano receives Soaring Eagle Award from FGCU
David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health, Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health care provider, congratulates Jasmine Pagano, DLC’s supervisor of wellness programs, on her recent recognition at the 2026 Florida Gulf Coast University Alumni Awards. Held on Feb. 17, FGCU presented Pagano with the Soaring Eagle award. “I am honored to receive this recognition…
Read MoreBrad Swanson joins AT&T as Regional Director
AT&T announced Brad Swanson has joined the company as Regional Director, External & Legislative Affairs for AT&T Florida, where he will support the company’s engagement with state and local leaders across Collier, Henry, Lee and Palm Beach counties. In his new role, Swanson will focus on strengthening relationships with elected officials, public safety leaders, and…
Read MoreBenson elected Vice Chairman of Affordable & Workforce Housing for Florida
Ryan Benson, co-owner of custom home building firm, A. Vernon Allen, has been named the Vice Chairman of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. The Florida Housing Finance Corporation administers affordable and workforce housing initiatives and programs for the State of Florida, as well as federally directed resources to the State programs. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis…
Read MoreYouth Haven welcomes Matthew Kragh and Ian Schmoyer to Board of Directors
Youth Haven, Collier County’s only emergency and residential shelter for abused and neglected children and teens ages 6 to 21, is pleased to announce the appointment of two distinguished community leaders, Matthew Kragh and Ian C. Schmoyer, to its Board of Directors. Kragh is the founder and president of MHK Architecture, a nationally recognized firm…
Read MoreCapital Wealth Advisors welcomes Bollinger as Operations Associate
Capital Wealth Advisors (CWA), an independent financial advisory firm based in Naples, announced the appointment of Blake Bollinger as an Operations Associate. Working from Naples, Bollinger supports the Mid-Atlantic Team in delivering client service, managing account operations, and overseeing day-to-day business activities. Bollinger joins CWA following an internship with the firm. Previously, he served as…
Read MorePlatinum Dry Cleaners selected as partner for The Home Trust International
Platinum Dry Cleaners/Naples, Florida, an America’s Best Cleaners (ABC) affiliate, is proud to announce its selection as an exclusive textile and garment care partner for The Home Trust International, the world’s most prestigious invitation-only network for luxury home services. This historic partnership establishes ABC’s CoutureCare™certified affiliates as the designated experts for all textile, home furnishing,…
Read More