Going Places

LQ Commercial adds 40-year commercial expert Arnold Sevell

07/22/2026

LQ Commercial, announced Arnold Sevell – of the storied Sevell Realty Partners – has joined LQ, extending the firm’s reach along Florida’s East Coast. Sevell has negotiated over half a billion dollars of transactions and directed the development of one million square feet of commercial product. His Florida footprint covers South Florida, Port St. Lucie,…

Collier Community Foundation opens new headquarters at the Wyss Center

07/22/2026

The Collier Community Foundation  has officially relocated to its new headquarters at the Wyss Center, located at 2340 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 401, Naples, FL 34109. Made possible through a transformational $5 million leadership gift from longtime Naples philanthropist Joanne Wyss and her late husband, Karl Wyss, the new facility represents an investment not only…

Diamond Custom Homes names Gabriela Zenuto Director of Business Development

07/22/2026

Diamond Custom Homes has appointed Gabriela (Gabi) Zenuto as director of business development, adding the building industry marketing professional to the company’s leadership team as it continues to expand its presence in Southwest Florida’s luxury custom home market. In her new role, Zenuto will lead strategic growth initiatives, cultivate relationships with clients and industry partners…

Mallory Stroud joins Priority Marketing as marketing project manager

07/22/2026

Priority Marketing has added Mallory Stroud as a marketing project manager, expanding the firm’s client services team as it continues serving a robust portfolio of clients across industries. In her role, Stroud leads the planning and execution of marketing projects, serving as the primary point of contact among the departments involved in each campaign from…

Margaret “Maggie” Nolan joins Henderson Franklin’s Real Estate Department

07/17/2026

The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., announced Margaret “Maggie” Nolan has joined the firm as an associate in its Real Estate Department. “Returning to Fort Myers and joining Henderson Franklin feels like coming full circle,” said Nolan. “I’m excited to be part of the firm’s Real Estate Department and look forward…

Jenell Dolan earns accreditation in public relations

07/17/2026

LCEC Public Relations Specialist Jenell Dolan has earned the designation of accredited in public relations (APR). To earn the public relations accreditation, candidates must pass an oral presentation and rigorous written examination administered by the Universal Accreditation Board. This accreditation is held by just over 4,500 public relations professionals worldwide, including 40 in southwest Florida.…

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank hires Quinn

07/16/2026

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank announced the addition of Taylee Quinn as a teller and customer service representative at the bank’s Main Office at 2406 Periwinkle Way on Sanibel. In her role, Quinn is responsible for processing customer transactions, assisting with account inquiries and providing high-quality service to clients. She brings prior banking experience and a…

Schwartzel promoted at Florida Trust Wealth Management

07/15/2026

Florida Trust Wealth Management is pleased to announce the promotion of Jodi Schwartzel to senior vice president, senior portfolio manager for the Lee County market. In addition to serving on the company’s strategic investment committee, she partners closely with individuals, families and nonprofits to help them achieve their financial goals, managing investment portfolios designed to…

Capital Wealth Advisors adds Estate Planning & Insurance Senior Specialist

07/15/2026

Capital Wealth Advisors, an independent financial advisory firm based in Naples, announced the appointment of Amanda Bjornson as an Estate Planning and Insurance Senior Specialist. In this role, she works closely with clients and the broader CWA team to develop a cohesive, comprehensive plan to address all aspects of a client’s financial picture. Bjornson has…

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank hires Douvlis

07/15/2026

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank announced the addition of Andrew Douvlis as a loan servicing construction specialist based in the bank’s Bridge Branch at 9311 College Parkway in Fort Myers. In this role, Douvlis will support the bank’s loan servicing team with a focus on construction-related portfolio management, assisting with project monitoring, documentation and client support…