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After 19 years of serving the local business community, Southwest Florida Business Today is presenting its first business-to-business event. This inaugural business social, “SWFBT’s Elevated Event: Connecting At The Top,” takes place from 4:30-7:30pm on Wednesday, June 24 at Spanish Wells Country Club in Bonita Springs. Moore shared, “This is a different type of business gathering for our marketplace. I wanted to create a safe social space in…
FEMA approved more than $90 million in funding to support more than 50 recovery and hazard mitigation projects in Florida communities affected by Hurricanes Helene, Milton and other past disasters. Florida received more than $79 million in awards under the Public Assistance program. The program helps fund emergency measures and permanent disaster recovery work for local communities.…
The Lee County Tax Collector’s Office will close its North Fort Myers service center on July 31, 2026, as preparations continue for the future opening of the agency’s new Colonial Service Center in late 2026. The North Fort Myers facility lease is set to expire in August 2027. Since a move would eventually be necessary,…
The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency recently approved the conceptual design proposal presented by Parker Mudgett Smith Architects for the restoration and adaptive reuse of McCollum Hall. This approval allows CRA staff to proceed with the next phase of the project’s development. Parker Mudgett Smith Architects was engaged to develop conceptual plans that evaluate potential…
Alliant Association Management is proud to announce the addition of four new community partners to its growing Southwest Florida portfolio during the month of June. The newly welcomed communities include: • Marcon Inn Villas • The Club at Crystal Lake III Condominium Association, Inc. • Sand Pointe Condominium Association, Inc. • Marina South II at…
First Actuarial Corporation (FAC), a member of the RMC Group family of companies, announced the acquisition of the assets of a St. Louis-based third-party administrator (TPA), marking a major milestone in the firm’s continued growth strategy. The transaction is effective immediately. The acquisition doubles the size of FAC’s TPA operations and significantly enhances its capacity…
The South Seas ownership team is pleased with the Sixth District Court of Appeal’s decision reversing the prior trial court ruling and clearing the way for the resort’s continued redevelopment efforts, including plans for a new hotel. This decision provides important clarity regarding the resort’s long-approved redevelopment rights and allows South Seas to move forward…
Express Employment Professionals announced the grand opening of its new Naples office located at 9696 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Suite #208, Bonita Springs, 34135. The new location expands the company’s long-standing presence in Southwest Florida and strengthens its commitment to connecting local businesses with qualified talent. This new office is an expansion of the Fort…
North Collier Fire Rescue’s Extrication Team (North Collier XT) is preparing to take the world stage as the only team from the United States selected to compete in the prestigious 2026 Holmatro Rescue Challenge during the international Interschutz exhibition in Germany. The team departs from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) this Friday morning and will compete against elite rescue…
AT&T invested nearly $5.7 billion in its network infrastructure in Florida from 2021–2025, expanding connectivity and supporting economic opportunity for communities across the state. This investment is part of AT&T’s broader commitment to advanced connectivity nationwide. Recently, in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of Alexander Graham Bell’s first telephone call, AT&T announced more than $250…