Youth Haven earns COA reaccreditation

Youth Haven, Collier County’s only emergency and residential shelter for abused and neglected children and teens ages 6 to 21, has successfully achieved reaccreditation through the Council on Accreditation (COA). The nonprofit was one of the only organizations in Collier County to earn this prestigious distinction. “We are proud of this achievement that directly reflects…

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Hahn Loeser & Parks welcomes Max Salain to Fort Myers office

Hahn Loeser & Parks is pleased to announce that Maxwell A. Salain has joined the Fort Myers office as an associate in the firm’s business practice area. Salain will focus on general corporate and transactional advisement, entity formation, commercial contracts, financing, mergers and acquisitions, and a variety of real estate transactions and leasing matters. “We…

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Fun Time Early Childhood Academy names Christen Krembs as executive director

The Board of Directors of Fun Time Early Childhood Academy is pleased to announce the official appointment of Christen Krembs as executive director, following her successful tenure as interim executive director. “On behalf of the board of directors, I am thrilled to share exciting news about the future of Fun Time Early Childhood Academy,” said…

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Southwest Florida Business Today features entrepreneurs

Southwest Florida Business Today (SWFBT) is dedicating its October edition to the entrepreneur. Share your latest entrepreneurial successes and struggles, lessons lived and learned, 300-word limit. These can include your Hurricane survival and success stories, or not, since recovery is ongoing. There is no charge for these guest column submissions. They run on a space-available…

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Youth Haven earns COA reaccreditation

Youth Haven, Collier County’s only emergency and residential shelter for abused and neglected children and teens ages 6 to 21, has successfully achieved reaccreditation through the Council on Accreditation (COA). The nonprofit was one of the only organizations in Collier County to earn this prestigious distinction. “We are proud of this achievement that directly reflects…

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Junior Achievement welcomes Lori Prew

Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida is pleased to announce Lori Prew as its new Director of Development and Operations. In this role, Prew will oversee the agency’s fundraising initiative, enhance and nurture donor relations, maximize operational strategies, and deepen community connections. “We are pleased to welcome Lori to our team,” said Angela Fisher, President &…

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LCEC public relations team wins top honor at FPRA Golden Image Awards

The LCEC Public Relations Team was recognized with a Golden Image Award at the 68th Annual Florida Public Relations Association Golden Image Awards. The team received the top honor for its LCEC Website Refresh Communications Plan, which was awarded in the Digital Tools of Public Relations category. Only one Golden Image Award is presented in each category. A Golden Image…

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Anthony Conway joins Boys & Girls Club as Director of Development

Boys & Girls Club of Collier County has named Anthony (Tony) Conway as Director of Development. Conway is responsible for managing donor relationships, achieving annual fundraising revenue goals and overseeing fundraising events.  With more than 20 years of fundraising experience, Conway relocated from Atlanta where he owned a consulting practice, helping nonprofits exceed revenue goals.…

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Pelican Bay earns national recognition from USTA

Pelican Bay Tennis has received the 2025 U.S. Tennis Association National Outstanding Facility Award, one of the most prestigious honors in the sport. The award recognizes facilities from across the country that demonstrate exceptional commitment to the growth and development of tennis in their communities. The award was presented on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at the…

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Sanibel Captiva Community Bank hires Gazic

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is pleased to welcome Crystal Gazic as a customer service representative. In her role, she will assist customers with daily banking transactions and provide guidance on products and services, serving as a vital resource to ensure a positive and seamless banking experience. Gazic has more than 30 years of extensive experience…

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