Going Places

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank hires Johansson

06/04/2026

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has hired Erin Johansson as a customer service representative at the bank’s Downtown Fort Myers Branch, located at 1533 Hendry Street, Ste. 100, Fort Myers. Johansson brings more than a decade of banking and customer service experience to her new role. She previously served as a teller coordinator at a regional…

Greater Naples Chamber announces new 2026 board members and leadership officers

06/02/2026

The Greater Naples Chamber has announced the appointment of three new members to its 2026 Board of Directors, along with the organization’s incoming board officers. Joining the Chamber’s Board of Directors for 2026 are: • Andrew Cribbs, CEO and co-founder of Onda Housing Group • Brad H. Hyde, director of consulting at OneDigital Investment Advisors,…

Curran Young Construction hires two superintendents to support continued growth

06/02/2026

Curran Young Construction announced the addition of two superintendents, David Rosario and Rory Guilfoy, expanding the firm’s field leadership as demand for construction services continues across Southwest Florida. “Southwest Florida continues to see steady growth, and adding experienced superintendents is essential to keeping projects on track,” said Chris Curran, CEO of Curran Young. “David and…

Florida Repertory Theatre welcomes Trine Alfaro as its new marketing manager

05/29/2026

Florida Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce Trine Alfaro as the company’s next marketing manager after a months-long search.  Bringing a diverse background in strategic marketing, digital media management, and community engagement, Alfaro has led marketing initiatives for a nationwide company and previously served as marketing director for multiple school campuses across Southwest and Central…

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank hires Groff

05/28/2026

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Lori Groff, a deposit operations assistant at the bank’s Bridge Branch, at 9311 College Parkway, Fort Myers. In her role, Groff will support daily deposit operations, assist with transaction processing and reporting and contribute to delivering a seamless banking experience for customers. Groff brings…

Rona Tablante promoted to guest experience manager

05/28/2026

Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast has promoted Rona Tablante to guest experience manager, responsible for ensuring guests receive a top-tier experience during their stay. “Rona’s dedication to our guests and her remarkable work ethic have been evident since day one,” said Brian Holly, the managing director of Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast. “We…

Naples Children Foundation welcomes additional trustees and honorary trustees

05/27/2026

The Naples Children Foundation, the founding organization of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, announced it has added Debbi and Greg Butz, Lily and Arsen Ustayev, and George A. Wilson as trustees. In this role, each of these business and community leaders will help support the organization’s vision of making a profound and sustaining difference in…

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay names Karl Budnik as general manager

05/22/2026

London Bay Development Group announced today that The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay, the 224‑residence waterfront development in Bonita Springs, has appointed Karl Budnik as General Manager of the luxury waterfront property. A seasoned hospitality executive with nearly three decades of global experience, Budnik will lead operations overseeing residential services and lifestyle programming to deliver a…

Crews Bank & Trust names Todd Rinehart City Executive for Lee County

05/22/2026

Crews Bank & Trust has named Todd Rinehart, CCIM, as City Executive for the Lee County market, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to continued growth and relationship-based banking in Southwest Florida. In this role, Rinehart is responsible for the overall performance, growth and community presence of the bank across Lee County. He will oversee commercial lending,…

Guadalupe Center welcomes three new board members to Board of Trustees

05/22/2026

Guadalupe Center announced the appointment of Kellie Burns, Jacob F. “J.F.” Scherer, and Ellen Vanderburg to its Board of Trustees, bringing together three accomplished leaders whose expertise will help advance its mission of breaking the cycle of poverty through education. Burns, a trusted voice in Southwest Florida for more than three decades, serves as the…