Awards & Recognition
Fort Myers, Florida — Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that stockholder Shannon M. Puopolo has been elected President of the Lee County Bar Association Foundation. For the last five consecutive years, she has chaired the Lee County Bar Association’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament, raising over $100,000 to fund grants to…
Naples, Fla. — John R. Wood Properties, southwest Florida’s oldest major real estate brokerage, surpassed all southwest Florida residential real estate brokerages in 2021 in sales volume, listings sold and total closed units. The firm specializes in southwest Florida, conducting business only in Collier and Lee counties. Led by President and CEO Phil Wood, recently recognized among…
Fort Myers, Florida – Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Intellectual Property Attorney Mark Nieds was elected a stockholder. From the inception of the firm’s IP group, Nieds has distinguished himself as a zealous proponent for protecting entrepreneurs and creative minds. Through the development and co-chairing of the inaugural IP…
NAPLES, Fla. – The Conservancy of Southwest Florida has bestowed its highest honor, the Eagle Award, to Lynne and Chip Shotwell. The award was conveyed at the Conservancy’s Annual Meeting for members Jan. 18. In addition, five new board members were elected. The Shotwell’s history with the Conservancy dates back to Lynne’s father, Elmer Wavering,…
Pulte Homes was recently honored as the winner in a number of categories at the 2021 Lee BIA Industry Awards annual gala. The nonprofit trade organization recognizes excellence in the residential homebuilding and commercial construction industries in the areas of construction, design, marketing, and sales. Pulte’s Edgewater at Babcock Ranch community was named Best Detached…
FORT MYERS, FL – Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Co., P.A. (MNMW) is pleased to announce that Courtney Crowley, CPA has earned her Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). Individuals with the CFE credential are recognized with documented evidence and experience that identifies a high level of skill,…
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) Alumni Association named Samantha Scott, APR, president of Pushing the Envelope, Inc., its 2022 Alumna of Distinction, their most prestigious award. Each year, the alumni association’s Board of Directors recognizes one distinguished graduate who has upheld the tradition of excellence through personal accomplishment, professional achievement,…
NAPLES, FLORIDA – Gulf Coast International Properties® is pleased to announce Laura Jo Smith, Creative Director, as recipient of the Live Exceptionally Five-Star Luxury Marketing Specialist Award for the month of December 2021. Laura Jo has lived in the Naples area for over 50 years. A graduate of Lely High School, she and her family…
FORT MYERS, FL – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection recently recognized MarineMax Fort Myers with the designation of Clean Marina. The Clean Marina Program is a voluntary designation program with a proactive approach to environmental stewardship. The concept encourages marinas, boatyards, and marine retailers to incorporate Best Management Practices (BMP) that exceed average requirements.…
NAPLES, FLORIDA – Gulf Coast International Properties® is pleased to announce Laura Jo Smith, Creative Director, as recipient of the Live Exceptionally Five-Star Luxury Marketing Specialist Award for the month of December 2021. Laura Jo has lived in the Naples area for over 40 years. A graduate of Lely High School, she and her family…