Going Places
Erin Abougzir, Realtor, has joined Gulf Coast International Properties. Abougzir is a lifelong Naples resident who has called this community home for 46 years. A graduate of Barron Collier High School and Florida Gulf Coast University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education, Abougzir began her career as an educator before transitioning into…
Saltleaf Golf Preserve, a public/daily-fee club in Bonita Springs, recently welcomed David Kent, PGA as the property’s new general manager. Kent will oversee all elements of Saltleaf Golf Preserve, including golf operations, agronomy, food and beverage, and sales/marketing. Kent has 23-plus years of golf and club industry experience in Southwest Florida. After competing as a…
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Divorce, Marital and Family Law attorney Iman Zekri has been re-elected to serve as the 2026 President of the Association of Family Law Professionals (AFLP) Board of Directors. AFLP is a Southwest Florida-based organization uniting attorneys, judges, mediators, financial professionals, mental health experts, and…
Crews Bank & Trust recently announced the appointment of Sadna Hakim as Assistant Vice President, Retail Banking Officer, for the North Port branch. In this position, she will manage the day-to-day operations of the branch, as well as implement initiatives to drive the branch’s continued growth. “We are excited to welcome Sadna to our leadership…
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is pleased to welcome Teresa Cote as a senior loan processor. Located at the bank’s Bridge Branch, at 9311 College Parkway in Fort Myers, she will work with borrowers, loan officers, and underwriters to review and organize all necessary documentation for residential mortgage applications, facilitating an efficient loan approval process for…
Cancer Alliance Network, a Southwest Florida nonprofit dedicated to supporting local cancer patients and their families, has announced the appointment of three community leaders to its Board of Directors. The board welcomes Dr. Joel Waltzer, a dermatologist at Riverchase Dermatology, Susan Frantz, the founder of Frantz Marketing, and Emily K. Bua, a partner with the…
The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) announced Executive Director Michele Hylton-Terry has been elected President of the Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA). The election took place during the FRA’s 2025 Annual Conference held last week, where redevelopment professionals from across the state gathered to share innovative ideas and best practices in community revitalization. As President,…
Down To Earth announced the promotion of Mike Bergh to Regional Landscape Construction Manager – SW, reporting to Keith O’Neil. In his new role, Bergh will oversee landscape construction operations across the Southwest region, ensuring projects are executed with the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction. Bergh previously served as the Regional Enhancement…
Von Briesen & Roper, s.c. announces the opening of its new office in Naples and welcomes well-established Naples attorneys Jeffrey R. Grant and Joshua A. Grant. von Briesen’s new Naples office is located at 3555 Kraft Road, Suite 402. Jeffrey R. Grant commented, “We are excited to join von Briesen and enhance our ability to…
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is pleased to welcome Peggy Mitchell as a commercial loan closer. Located at the bank’s Bridge Branch, at 9311 College Parkway in Fort Myers, she will manage the end-to-end commercial loan closing process, successfully ensuring smooth and timely execution. In her prior role, Mitchell worked as a loan specialist with the…