Awards & Recognition

KeyBank recognized with nine national and regional Coalition Greenwich 2026 awards

03/23/2026

KeyBank is being recognized for its support of small and middle market business clients with nine 2026 Best Bank Awards from Crisil Coalition Greenwich in small business and middle market banking. These national and regional awards honor Key’s collaborative approach that empowers small business owner-operators in addressing their complex financial needs and depth of expertise that…

Christopher Alan Homes ranks among nation’s top 100 private homebuilders

03/23/2026

Christopher Alan Homes has climbed to No. 57 on Home Builder Executive’s “Top 100 Private Home Builders” list based on 2025 closings. The largest privately held homebuilder in Southwest Florida, Christopher Alan Homes closed 555 homes in 2025 and has delivered a cumulative total of over 3,500 homes since its 2017 inception. “Our continued rise…

Bonaquist | Allen earns national recognition

03/17/2026

Bonaquist | Allen Attorneys at Law has been recognized by TopVerdict.com for securing one of the Top 50 Wrongful Death Settlements in the United States recently. The firm, which ranked in the top 25, earned this distinction for achieving a $7 million settlement on behalf of its client. “This recognition reflects our firm’s ongoing commitment…

LSI recognized as Power Broker, Top Firm in the Southwest Florida market.

03/12/2026

CoStar Group, a leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces, announced the recipients of the 2025 CoStar Power Broker Award, recognizing professionals and firms who closed the highest transaction volume in commercial real estate deals in their respective markets. This prestigious industry award has been granted to LSI Companies, Inc. as…

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank named Best of the Beach’s 2025 Best Bank and Best Mortgage Company

03/10/2026

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has been named Best Bank and Best Mortgage Company in the Fort Myers Beach Observer and Beach Bulletin’s 2026 Best of the Beach Awards. This year’s recognition is especially meaningful as it marks the first time the awards have been held since Hurricane Ian, highlighting the continued resilience and rebuilding of…

Collier Community Foundation awards $10,000 grant to David Lawrence Centers

03/10/2026

David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC), Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health provider, has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Collier Community Foundation (CCF) to support renovations to Hope Home, a transitional recovery residence. Hope Home provides safe, structured housing for men in early recovery, offering a supportive environment where residents can…

Lee County EMS receives statewide recognition for its commitment to enhancing pediatric emergency care

03/09/2026

Lee County Emergency Medical Services was recognized this week by the Florida Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Recognition Program (PRRP) as a Florida PEDReady Gold Tier service.  Lee County EMS is just the 12th agency in Florida to achieve PEDReady recognition. The program recognizes emergency medical services (EMS) agencies that demonstrate a strong commitment to enhancing pediatric emergency…

John R. Wood Christie’s honors top associates at annual awards celebration

03/09/2026

John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate celebrated its top-performing associates and milestone achievements at its Annual Awards Celebration of Excellence on Thursday, Feb. 19, at The Great Wolf Lodge | Southwest Florida. The event recognized agents whose performance helped the company achieve $4.1 billion in closed sales, surpassing its nearest competitor by nearly $1…

TJX Companies awards $10,000 grant to David Lawrence Centers

03/05/2026

David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC), Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health provider, has received a $10,000 grant from TJX Companies to support Rooted to Rise, a middle school prevention program. Rooted to Rise is a positive skill-building program for middle school-age youth that supports healthy decision-making, emotional awareness and positive peer relationships.…

Wilson &Johnson Private Foundation awards $500,000 to support expansion of NCH Rooney Heart Institute

03/05/2026

The Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation announced it has recently awarded a $500,000 gift to further support expansion of the Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) Rooney Heart Institute, assisting the local, non-profit healthcare organization in its long-term mission of transforming Southwest Florida into a destination for world-class cardiovascular care. Construction is already underway on the new…