Going Places

Priority Marketing adds Rachel Anderson as PR specialist

08/12/2024

Former TV reporter Rachel Anderson has joined Priority Marketing as a public relations specialist to execute PR strategies that align with clients’ overall goals. In this role, Anderson collaborates with colleagues to execute public relations plans that include news releases, media advisories, contributed articles, guest opinions and other editorial content. She researches, writes and edits…

FSW names director of new Institute of Innovative and Emerging Technologies

08/12/2024

Anna Haney-Withrow has been named director of the new Institute of Innovative and Emerging Technologies (IIET) at Florida SouthWestern State College. In her new role, Haney-Withrow will play a pivotal part in fostering a collaborative and innovative culture within FSW and the broader community. Haney-Withrow brings a background in teaching and learning design, with a…

Children’s Advocacy Center welcomes Melissa Bonner as chief operations officer

08/12/2024

The Children’s Advocacy Center of SWFL welcomed Melissa Bonner as its chief operations officer. In this role, Bonner will oversee the daily operations of the child protection team, family alliance and advocacy programs, and the prevention department, CAC’s core programs to advance the center’s mission of protecting and advocating for children. Melissa Bonner brings over…

Francher joins team at Gulf Coast International Properties

08/03/2024

Gulf Coast International Properties announced Nicholas Francher, Realtor, has joined the firm. Francher spent most of his childhood in Naples, before relocating to Rochester, New York, for his schooling. Growing up with his brother, sister, and parents, he developed a passion for real estate early on, influenced by his father, a successful real estate investor,…

Yenier Marrero named general manager at Margaritaville Beach Resort

08/03/2024

Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach announced the promotion of Yenier Marrero to general manager. Marrero joined the Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach team in 2023 and supported the Resort’s opening as director of guest experience. Marrero brings 18 years of experience in the hospitality industry to his new role. He quickly exceeded expectations,…

Urologist Dr. Christopher DiBlasio joins Precision Healthcare Specialists

08/03/2024

Precision Healthcare Specialists has added Dr. Christopher DiBlasio, a board-certified urologist who offers compassionate, contemporary urologic care to male and female patients from offices in Bonita Springs and Port Charlotte. DiBlasio has more than two decades of experience treating patients with a variety of urologic conditions. Passionate about the intersection of technology and treatment, DiBlasio…

Katie Valentin joins Guadalupe Center as director of marketing and communications

07/31/2024

Guadalupe Center has added Katie Valentin as director of marketing and communications to raise awareness, generate donations and cultivate volunteer support for the Immokalee-focused nonprofit. In this role, Valentin oversees internal and external communications with a focus on developing brand awareness. Guadalupe Center is an education-focused organization that provides high-quality education programs to more than…

McGarvey named NHWA Ideation Lab Chair

07/31/2024

Jason McGarvey of Allied Home Watch in Estero has been named as the National Home Watch Association’s Ideation Lab Chair. The Ideation Lab is the NHWA’s “think tank.”

Jennifer O’Connor joins Priority Marketing as marketing project manager

07/30/2024

Priority Marketing has added Jennifer O’Connor as a marketing project manager to help plan, organize and execute marketing projects and campaigns. In this role, O’Connor supports the execution of client marketing strategies, schedules and deadlines for clients across a broad spectrum of industries. Additional duties include monitoring and evaluating campaign performance, providing research to enhance…

Counseling Associates welcomes new mental health counselor

07/29/2024

Counseling Associates in Naples announced the addition of a new mental health counselor to its downtown office in The French Quarter at 501 Goodlette Road North.  Adam Sanders, a licensed mental health professional with extensive training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is accepting new clients. He joins a group of seven counselors dedicated to…