Awards & Recognition

Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast receives top honors

05/27/2025

The newly renovated Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast has received the IHG Hotels & Resorts 2024 Spirit of True Hospitality Excellence Award for exceptional performance, including overall customer satisfaction and cleanliness. Considered one of the most exclusive accolades among IHG’s nearly 4,500 properties in North and South America, the award is given to hotels…

Cancer Alliance Network named Nonprofit of the Year by SWFL Inc.

05/26/2025

Cancer Alliance Network has been named Nonprofit of the Year by SWFL Inc. at its annual INCredible Awards event, held May 13. Each year, SWFL Inc. honors organizations and individuals that go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of the Southwest Florida community. The Nonprofit of the Year award recognizes a…

David Lawrence Centers awarded a $250,000 grant

05/21/2025

David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC), Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health provider, is honored to announce it has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation. Funds from the grant will help DLC provide behavioral health care, support and education to children and families throughout the community. “This…

Christopher Alan Homes ranks 94th in Zonda’s 2025 Builder 100 list

05/21/2025

For the second consecutive year, Christopher Alan Homes has been recognized among the nation’s top 100 homebuilders, ranking 94th on Zonda’s 2025 Builder 100 list. The company closed 580 homes in 2024, surpassing its prior year performance and completing nearly 3,000 homes since its 2017 inception. Zonda is the leading provider of comprehensive market data…

Lee County earns HEARTSafe community designation

05/20/2025

Lee County has been officially designated a HEARTSafe Community by the Citizen CPR Foundation, recognizing a countywide commitment to improving survival rates from sudden cardiac arrest through strategic partnerships, education and community engagement. This national distinction highlights the leadership of Lee County Public Safety in building a culture of cardiac preparedness through Heart Smart Lee…

Naples Beach Club Four Seasons Resort Naples crowned Suffolk’s Safest Construction Project

05/16/2025

The Naples Beach Club, a  Four Seasons Resort, now under construction and managed by Suffolk, received the Safest Project Award in the company’s national competition at the Safety Award Celebration in early May. Since 2021, Suffolk has honored project teams that exemplify the company’s safety culture and go above and beyond to maintain a safe…

United Way surpasses annual fundraising goal

05/16/2025

United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades met its $11.3 million annual campaign goal, marking the 32nd consecutive year that supporters have rallied to support United Way and its partner agencies. United Way President and CEO Jeannine Joy, along with Campaign Co-chairs Dr. Scott Nygaard, community volunteer, and Dan O’Berski of Trinity Commercial Group, were…

David Lawrence Centers awarded $25,000 grant from The League Club

05/13/2025

David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health, Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health provider serving children, adults and families, is honored to announce it has received a $25,000 grant from The League Club. This generous gift will allow DLC to provide holistic wellness services to 35 children and youth receiving care in the Children’s Crisis…

B&I Contractors earns Great Place To Work Certification for fourth year

05/09/2025

B&I Contractors is proud to announce it has been certified by Great Place To Work for the fourth consecutive year. This recognition is based entirely on feedback from current employees, with 91% affirming that B&I is a great place to work – significantly exceeding the 57% average for U.S. companies. Great Place To Work is…

The Preserve recognized among Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News & World Report

05/06/2025

The Preserve is proud to announce that its skilled nursing care center has been named one of the 2025 Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News & World Report. The community earned a high performing rating in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, a distinction that places The Preserve in the top percentage of nursing facilities…