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Industry Appreciation Awards announces 2025 winners
The Horizon Foundation, Horizon Council and Lee County Economic Development Office have announced winners of the 2025 Industry Appreciation Awards. The 33rd annual awards program was held Oct. 24 at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center in Fort Myers, where local dignitaries joined business and community leaders in honoring Lee County businesses and individuals that drive…
Read MoreSWFBT looks back at 2025, ahead to 2026
For Southwest Florida, it’s once again, been quite a year. And, no matter what, since time always marches forward, here we are looking at the holidays AND the final issue of Southwest Florida Business Today (SWFBT) for 2025: we’re now in our 19th year of publication! SWFBT is “wrapping up” this year with its annual big finish, including your Hurricane survival and…
Read MoreBonita Springs Utilities Inc. recognized as a 2025 Utility of the Future Today
Bonita Springs Utilities, Inc. has been named a 2025 Utility of the Future Today by the Water Environment Federation and its national partners for its commitment to collaborating with members, community leaders and other utilities through dialogue, education and partnerships to support community well-being. BSU is one of 40 water utilities in the entire nation…
Read MoreLaird A. Lile named to Florida Trend’s Top 500 Most Influential Business Leaders for eighth consecutive year
Laird A. Lile, a board-certified wills, trusts and estates attorney in Naples, has been named by Florida Trend magazine as one of the state’s Top 500 Most Influential Business Leaders for 2025. Lile has earned the distinction each year since the list’s inception in 2018. Released in October, the Top 500 publication highlights influential leaders…
Read MoreDown To Earth announces promotion of Mike Bergh to Regional Landscape Construction Manager
Down To Earth announced the promotion of Mike Bergh to Regional Landscape Construction Manager – SW, reporting to Keith O’Neil. In his new role, Bergh will oversee landscape construction operations across the Southwest region, ensuring projects are executed with the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction. Bergh previously served as the Regional Enhancement…
Read MoreHelp A Diabetic Child receives $10,000 grant from AdventHealth
Help A Diabetic Child (HADC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting underserved, uninsured and underinsured children and young adults who live with diabetes and struggle financially, announced that it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from AdventHealth. This grant will cover the cost of life-saving insulin, diabetes medical supplies and physician visits for children in…
Read MoreSouthwest Florida Chapter recognized at FPRA’s 2025 Golden Image Awards Gala
The Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) and its members were recognized with multiple awards at FPRA’s Golden Image Awards and Pinnacle Awards Gala held Aug. 5 at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando as part of the PR & Comms Summit, a three-day public relations, communications and marketing conference. The…
Read Morevon Briesen & Roper expands into Florida and welcomes two attorneys
Von Briesen & Roper, s.c. announces the opening of its new office in Naples and welcomes well-established Naples attorneys Jeffrey R. Grant and Joshua A. Grant. von Briesen’s new Naples office is located at 3555 Kraft Road, Suite 402. Jeffrey R. Grant commented, “We are excited to join von Briesen and enhance our ability to…
Read MoreSanibel Captiva Community Bank hires Mitchell
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is pleased to welcome Peggy Mitchell as a commercial loan closer. Located at the bank’s Bridge Branch, at 9311 College Parkway in Fort Myers, she will manage the end-to-end commercial loan closing process, successfully ensuring smooth and timely execution. In her prior role, Mitchell worked as a loan specialist with the…
Read MoreLucy Penfield named to Designers Today’s “50 Leading Designers and Design Firms of 2025”
Stock Development congratulates Lucy Penfield of Pizzazz Interiors on being named one of Designers Today’s “50 Leading Designers and Design Firms of 2025.” Founder and owner of Lucy Interiors, Penfield is celebrated for her approach to design, blending her background in art history, interior design forward- thinking designs. Her award-winning portfolio includes luxury residences, lakeside…
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