Awards & Recognition

Todd Topliff receives Chairman’s Circle Award

06/19/2026

Todd Topliff, Associate and Business Broker at CIBB, has been recognized by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) with the Platinum Chairman’s Circle Award, an honor reserved for business brokers who close $10 million or more in total transaction value during a calendar year. The award was presented at the 2026 IBBA Annual Conference in…

Christopher Alan Homes ranks as No. 27 single-family homebuilder on HousingWire Homebuilder

06/16/2026

Christopher Alan Homes continues to strengthen its position as one of the top homebuilders in the nation, earning several recognitions on HousingWire Homebuilder Rankings, including No. 27 in 2025 new for-sale closings for single-family detached homes. The builder’s ranking among top national homebuilders demonstrates the continued trust and confidence of Christopher Alan homebuyers and the…

Suncoast Custom Pools honored among Top 50 Builders in 2026

06/16/2026

Suncoast Custom Pools, Southwest Florida’s premier custom pool design and construction company, has been honored among the 2026 Pool & Spa News Top 50 Builders (#38), earning recognition among the most respected and accomplished pool builders in North America. It is the only pool builder in Collier and Lee counties on the list. The annual…

Greater Naples Chamber names Northwestern Mutual: The Bouchard Financial Group its Business of the Quarter

06/12/2026

The Greater Naples Chamber has named Northwestern Mutual: The Bouchard Financial Group as its Business of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2026, recognizing the organization’s outstanding commitment to strengthening the Collier County community through volunteerism, philanthropy and civic engagement. Each quarter, the Greater Naples Chamber recognizes a local organization that has enhanced the…

Collier Children’s Advocacy Center receives $50,000 in support from Terra Cotta Charities

06/12/2026

The Collier Children’s Advocacy Center (Collier CAC) has received $50,000 in support from Terra Cotta Charities, including $40,000 raised through the 30th annual Terra Cotta Invitational golf tournament hosted by Naples National Golf Club and an additional $10,000 contribution made earlier this year. The gift will help Collier CAC continue providing critical services and support…

FGCU alumna Alexandra Tafeen named Young Professional of the Year

06/12/2026

Alexandra (Allie) Tafeen, marketing and events manager at TLC Marketing & Creative Services inc., was named Young Professional of the Year, by the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce during its 28th Annual awards dinner on June 5. The award recognizes a professional between the ages of 21 and 40, who demonstrates an ongoing commitment to…

Keefe earns Florida Bar Board Certification in condominium and planned development law

06/09/2026

The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, is pleased to announce that Colby Keefe has achieved board certification in Condominium and Planned Development Law by The Florida Bar. Approximately seven percent of eligible Florida Bar members have earned board certification in one or more of The Florida Bar’s 27 specialty areas. Board certification…

Priority Marketing wins five district ADDY Awards for excellence in advertising

06/02/2026

Priority Marketing won five awards in the American Advertising Federation of Southwest Florida’s 2026 American Advertising Awards, a competition that includes firms, agencies and organizations from across Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties. The ADDY Awards are the advertising industry’s largest and most representative competition with three levels, including local, district and national competitions.…

North Collier fire extrication team to represent the U.S. at International Rescue Challenge

05/29/2026

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…

BSU announces water conservation poster contest student winners

05/29/2026

Bonita Springs Utilities Inc. has announced the winners of its 2026 “Drop Savers” water conservation poster contest: • Melvin Axel Cavero Cruz, Bonita Springs Charter School, first grade, Division 1 • Paige Walter, Bonita Springs Charter School, third grade, Division 2 • Valerie Perez, Bonita Springs Charter School, fifth grade, Division 3 Conducted in partnership…