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Aviance Capital Partners adds Tom Kluttz III
Aviance Capital Partners, a wealth management and financial planning firm headquartered in Naples, announced the addition of Tom Kluttz III as Senior Wealth Advisor and Portfolio Strategist. Kluttz holds the Cerified Financial Planner certification and is a Chartered Financial Consultant, and brings more than two decades of experience from national institutions including J.P. Morgan and…
Read MoreKyle McEvoy joins team at Gulf Coast International Property
Gulf Coast International Properties announced Kyle McEvoy has joined the firm. Originally from Wisconsin, McEvoy has called Naples home for the past five years and has been visiting the area with his family since birth. He is a proud graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Management with…
Read MoreW 1/14 NEXT SWFBT DEADLINE
Okay, I know it’s only the first week of January, but we all know it’s time to remind business owners that the 2025 tax deadlines are right around the corner! The FEBRUARY issue of Southwest Florida Business Today (SWFBT) highlights the financial industry–including banking, accounting and insurance–in its annual “Financial Review” edition. This edition provides our more than…
Read MorePriority Marketing hires Addyson McCullough as public relations coordinator
Priority Marketing has added Addyson McCullough as a public relations coordinator after she completed a post-grad internship at the firm. In her role, McCullough provides public relations support to for-profit and nonprofit clients. McCullough provides daily media monitoring services and completes monthly analytical reports to document media coverage for clients, along with pitching stories to…
Read MoreNaples Airport wins statewide Recycling Champion Award
The Naples Airport Authority (NAA) and its Fixed-Base Operator, Naples Aviation, were honored as a Recycling Champion by the Florida Recycling Partnership Foundation, a coalition of businesses and associations dedicated to improving Florida’s recycling rates while implementing initiatives to reduce waste and expand sustainability programs. The Foundation’s annual Recycling Champions Awards recognizes companies, organizations, governmental…
Read MorePelican Isle Yacht Club awarded Platinum Club of the World status
Pelican Isle Yacht Club announced the club has been selected again as a Platinum Club of the World. Platinum Club recognition is the most prestigious award in the private club industry. Pelican Isle Yacht Club is recognized internationally in the 2026-2027 top 50 Yacht Club Category. Initiated in 2013, the Platinum Clubs of the World…
Read MoreThe Inn at Pelican Bay celebrates several awards
The Inn at Pelican Bay is proud to celebrate an extraordinary award-winning year, solidifying its position as a leader in hospitality both locally and worldwide. The 100-room luxury boutique hotel remains the #1 hotel in Naples on Tripadvisor and has once again earned several of the industry’s most prestigious distinctions. The Inn at Pelican Bay…
Read MoreCatherine “Cat” Zarate receives the Emerging Leader award
Catherine “Cat” Zarate received the Emerging Leader award from The Community Foundation during the recent ENPY Awards ceremony. Zarate is the Business Operations Manager for Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida. This award recognizes rising stars in the nonprofit sector and celebrates individuals who demonstrate exceptional early-career excellence, initiative, and promise within the organization. “Cat’s leadership, innovation,…
Read MorePatricia Williams Recruiter joins Weichert, Realtors – Agency ONE
Weichert, Realtors – Agency ONE announced Patricia Williams Recruiter has joined their Cape Coral office. Williams Recruiter joins a dedicated team of knowledgeable agents at Weichert, Realtors – Agency ONE, who bring many years of combined real estate expertise to their clients.
Read MoreCurran Young Construction earns top honors at Lee BIA Awards
Curran Young Construction was recognized with six prestigious awards at the 2025 Lee Building Industry Association (BIA) Industry Awards, celebrating excellence in design, construction and innovation across Southwest Florida. “These awards reflect the dedication and craftsmanship of our entire team,” said Chris Curran, CEO of Curran Young Construction. “We are honored to be recognized among…
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