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Lee County entered into a public-private partnership Tuesday that will help fill in the gap in National Weather Service radar coverage in Lee County and allow improved monitoring of severe weather. The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to approve a site license agreement that authorizes Kentucky-based Climavision to install weather radar equipment on the…
Angel investors from Southwest Florida recently invested in Everykey, a software firm that helps organizations efficiently and securely manage access to their networks without cumbersome passwords. Members of Tamiami Angel Fund V recently invested $875,000 in Everykey, becoming a major investor in the company’s $2 million fundraising round. Everykey solves the bane of every organization’s…
The Leadership Collier Foundation, an affiliate of the Greater Naples Chamber, is excited to announce Associate Leadership Collier applications are now open for the 2026 class. ALC is a program specifically designed for emerging leaders and professionals in Collier County of ages 21 to 40 years old. Through hands-on experiences and exclusive behind-the-scenes sessions, participants…
Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $38 million in awards to 19 small and rural Florida communities through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. These strategic investments will fund public infrastructure improvements, neighborhood revitalization, housing rehabilitation, and commercial revitalization projects that strengthen communities across the state. “Our state’s small and rural…
The Town of Fort Myers Beach is proud to announce that Council Member John R. King has been appointed as a member of the Board of Directors for the Florida League of Cities. The appointment took place Saturday, August 16, 2025, during the organization’s conference in Orlando. In addition to this new role, Council Member…
Greater Naples Chamber is excited to announce the launch of Collier LEADS, its premier leadership development program created to empower and elevate high-potential professionals in Collier County. Designed exclusively for Chamber members, the 10-month immersive program kicks off in November and is now accepting applications. Collier LEADS is tailored for professionals seeking to sharpen their…
FloridaCommerce is reminding defense-dependent local governments and economic development councils representing a local government with a military installation that to be considered for the Florida Defense Reinvestment Grant (DRG) or the Florida Defense Support Commission (FDSC) grant, they must submit completed applications to [email protected] no later than 5 p.m., Eastern Time, on Aug. 25, 2025. The DRG…
Florida Gulf Coast University and Babcock Ranch announcde the recently approved Florida state budget includes $21.7 million in phase one funding to support their shared vision of creating a premier learning, research and outreach facility in Charlotte County. This announcement builds on the formal partnership signed in 2023 between FGCU and Babcock Ranch, which outlined…
FloridaCommerce is encouraging homeowners impacted by the 2023 and 2024 Storms—Hurricanes Idalia, Debby, Helene, Milton or the 2024 North Florida Tornadoes— to complete the pre-application assessment for the Rebuild Florida 2023 and 2024 Storms Housing Repair and Replacement Program (HRRP). This pre-application assessment is the first step in determining eligibility and securing priority status when the…
The Naples Art District, the largest concentration of professional working artist studios and galleries in Southwest Florida, has received a $10,000 grant from the State of Florida Division of Arts and Culture. In early July, Governor DeSantis approved more than $18 million in Cultural and Museum Grants. The funds were distributed amongst 184 organizations statewide;…