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Del Mar welcomes new general manager and executive chef
The Mediterranean-inspired Del Mar, welcomes Ryan Rohrer as the new general manager and Phil Liesenfeld as the new executive chef. Rohrer, a Columbus, Ohio native, is a graduate of Pennsylvania College of Technology’s culinary arts program. He discovered his passion for the front-of-house role in the restaurant industry working for luxury brands in Boca Raton…
Read MoreAva Tietz joins Pushing the Envelope as as social media coordinator
Pushing the Envelope, Inc., a strategic marketing communication firm based in Fort Myers, announces the addition of Ava Tietz as social media coordinator. As the social media coordinator, Tietz is responsible for producing and publishing social media content for the firm’s clients. Tietz is a senior at Florida Atlantic University in the College of Business,…
Read MoreStock Development ranked among nation’s top home builders by Pro Builder
Stock Development is proud to announce its recognition as one of the top home builders in the United States, earning the No. 61 position on Pro Builder’s 2025 Annual Top 200 Builders list. The ranking, based on 2024 revenue, reflects Stock’s continued commitment to excellence in homebuilding, design and customer satisfaction across its growing portfolio…
Read MoreLee County ranked third among Florida counties for recycling rate
Lee County Solid Waste has been ranked third among the state’s 67 counties by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The amount of material Lee County residents and businesses recycled in 2024 would be enough to fill 310 football fields 10 feet high. Lee County received credit for recycling more than 1.9 million tons of…
Read MoreJoey Gulino joins retail team at LQ Commercial
LQ Commercial, a leader in Southwest Florida retail real estate services, adds to a new generation of rising stars by welcoming Joey Gulino. With over 100,000 square feet in retail sales and leases – including the $5.3 million disposition of a 30,000-square-foot former Around the Clock Fitness facility – Gulino was quickly recognized for swift sales and multi-tenant…
Read MoreAndrea Pleimling Smith named co-managing partner of Goldstein Buckley law firm
Attorney Andrea Pleimling Smith has been named as co-managing partner of Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, Purtz, Smith & Smith, sharing the law firm’s leadership role with her husband, Christopher J. Smith. Managing partners focus on short-term and long-term strategy, client relationships, fiscal and organizational management, business development and compliance issues. Smith, a Wisconsin native, graduated…
Read MoreGCIP’s Savage surpasses $411.5 million in 2025 sales
Gulf Coast International Properties announced Principal Tim P. Savage, P.A. has reached significant milestones in 2025, with more than $411.5 million in total residential volume closed or pending year-to-date. Of that total, over $258.5 million represents new construction transactions, based on data reported by the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and non-MLS sources. These results reaffirm…
Read MoreTimothy Savage joins team at Gulf Coast International Properties
Gulf Coast International Properties announced Timothy Savage, Realtor, has joined the firm. A lifetime resident of Naples, Savage has called this coastal community home for over 20 years. A graduate of both The Village School and the Community School of Naples, Timothy has deep roots in the area. He began his higher education at the…
Read MoreSanibel Captiva Community Bank awards bonus to employees
For the eighth consecutive year, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank’s board of directors and executive management rewarded bank employees with a mid-year bonus, made possible through the bank’s ongoing savings under federal tax law. The bonus reflects the bank’s appreciation for team members’ commitment and contributions. All employees, excluding executive management, were eligible to receive the…
Read MoreUnited Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades elects new officers and board members
New officers and new board members were elected at the United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades annual meeting. Officers and Executive Committee members for 2025-2026 include the following: Board Chairs: Kevin Karnes (Lee County Clerk of Courts and Comptroller) and Jay Santos (Key Private Bank) Vice Chairs: Dr. Scott Nygaard and Dan O’Berski (Trinity…
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