Going Places

Luminary Hotel & Co. Announces New Executive Food & Beverage Appointments

10/05/2023

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Luminary Hotel & Co. is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Pankrath as its new Executive Chef, and Caneale Mills as Director of Food & Beverage for all outlets at the hotel, including The Silver King Ocean Brasserie, Ella Mae’s Diner, Beacon Social Drinkery, Dean Street Coffee Roastery & Retail, Oxbow Bar &…

Naples Children & Education Foundation Announces Two New Staff Appointments

10/05/2023

The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), the founding organization of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, has announced the appointment of Diana Aviles as Administrative Coordinator and Lauren Luckow as Festival Support Coordinator. “We are pleased to welcome Diana and Lauren to our organization,” said Maria Jimenez-Lara, NCEF CEO. “In these roles, they will provide…

John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate adds 15 new agents in August

10/04/2023

Naples, Fla. — John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate, Southwest Florida’s leading real estate brokerage, announced today the addition of 15 new agents in August. “We are pleased to welcome these accomplished professionals as they become part of our distinguished Lee and Collier County teams,” said Phil Wood, John R. Wood Christie’s International Real…

Physicians’ Primary Care Welcomes A New Pediatrics Physician

10/04/2023

Physicians’ Primary Care (PPC) today announced that Ashley M. Yazdani, DO, has joined the award-winning pediatrics division at its Camelot and Cape Coral Pediatrics locations. Yazdani’s experience includes serving as a primary care physician for children from birth through age 21, where she provided routine health assessments, sick child care, and preventative medicine at medical…

MNMW Promotes Multiple Team Members

10/04/2023

FORT MYERS, FL  – As of October 1, 2023, Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Co., P.A. (MNMW) promoted multiple team members. Alisha Angeloff, Daniela Georgieva, and Shan Yeung have been promoted to Manager in our tax division. Also, Emily Marcus, Cory Mahosky, CPA, and Debbie Thompson are now Supervisors in the tax division. In our…

Quarles & Brady Welcomes New Class of Partners in Naples Office

10/04/2023

The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced today that it has elected 11 new partners, effective October 1.  “We’re excited to welcome this outstanding group of attorneys to the partnership at Quarles,” said Mike Aldana, the firm’s managing partner and chair of the executive committee. “They have consistently demonstrated a commitment to…

Membership Directors’ Association of Southwest Florida 2023-2024 Board of Directors

09/28/2023

Naples, Fla.  – Membership Directors’ Association of Southwest Florida (MDASF) announces the 2023-2024 Board of Directors.  From Left to Right:   Stephanie Glasco – Vice President, Christine Bryant – Public Relations Chair, Jennah Martinez – President, Megan Somerville – Treasurer, Jordin Liskin – Communications & Website Chair, Vanessa DiPaolo – Secretary, Amanda Wichmanowski – Membership Chair…

Child Care of Southwest Florida hires Esther Kiesel as director of development

09/27/2023

FORT MYERS, Fla.  – Child Care of Southwest Florida has hired Esther Kiesel as its new director of development. In this role, Kiesel is responsible for the development, implementation and achievement of philanthropic goals, as well as volunteer recruitment strategies and increasing brand awareness within the community. She also serves as the organization’s lead on…

Wilderness Country Club Appoints Daniel Fein as its new Executive Chef

09/26/2023

Wilderness Country Club announced the appointment of Daniel Fein as its new Executive Chef. Fein brings more than 20 years of country club and hospitality industry experience. In his role with Wilderness Country Club, he is responsible for menu development, leading kitchen operations, team building and membership engagement. Fein most recently served as Sous Chef…

FSU Law Graduate Colten Thomas Joins Henderson Franklin’s Land Use and Environmental Law Team

09/26/2023

Fort Myers, Florida – Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce the addition of Colten Thomas as an Associate in the Land Use and Environmental Law department. His appointment follows two successful Summer Associate internships with the firm. Thomas, a third-generation Fort Myers native, brings a deep connection to the community and…