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Coldwell Banker Realty in Florida is pleased to announce that Victoria Rivadeneira has been named regional vice president for the company’s Southwest region. In this role, she will oversee affiliated sales associates and managing brokers in 19 offices, located from Manatee County through Collier County. Rivadeneira brings nearly 30 years of real estate experience as…
J.R. Evans Engineering is pleased to announce the promotion of their esteemed Director of Land, following her identification of industry-related opportunities and project ownership. Now, as Vice President of Land Development Engineering (VP-LDE), Kristina Johnson will manage teams as they create plans for land development projects across the state of Florida. Johnson joined the civil…
By Matthew Rambaran, Manager CLA T. 267.419.1145 Email Key insights Certain 2020 first draw PPP loans were flagged with hold codes after SBA review. An unresolved hold issue does not prohibit a borrower from receiving a second draw loan, but it may affect the timing of a second draw funding. If you have an unresolved…
Supporters of The Immokalee Foundation have an unprecedented opportunity to make an impact and double their donation with a $500,000 matching gift challenge. Designed not only to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Heavy Equipment Service Technician program, but also ensuring the success of its students for years to come. HEST graduates learn how to…
Blake P. Hampton, attorney and owner of Hampton Law has been appointed the 2021 president of the Lee County Bar Association (LCBA). Hampton will oversee almost 500 members and is responsible for presiding over the membership and board of director meetings and setting the monthly programming. Hampton hopes to focus his year on environmental issues,…
Presented by The Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB), in partnership with the Gulf Coast Chapter of the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA). Now is the time to recognize and nominate your best front and back of house employees for the 2021 Tourism Awards. These awards are presented by Visitor & Convention…
Today, Carol Dover, President and CEO of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, released the following statement in response to reports that the White House is considering travel restrictions, including travel to Florida, amid the spread of the latest COVID strain. “The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association represents 10,000 members across the state who are…
NAPLES, Fla.– Students and staff of The Immokalee Foundation are using new, cutting-edge wearable technology that provides real-time health information at a glance – and helps ensure community safety during the pandemic. With a grant from the Community Foundation of Collier County, The Immokalee Foundation purchased innovative new temperature alert device (TAD) bracelets for 69…
The Sembler Company recently began the demolition and redevelopment of Riverdale Shopping Center, a 75,581 square-foot neighborhood retail center located at 14561 Palm Beach Boulevard in Fort Myers, FL. Portions of the shopping center, first built in 1983 and acquired by The Sembler Company in 2020, will be demolished to make way for a 46,676…
By Jennifer Rohen and Scott Hess CLA Contact Key insights The employee retention credit applies more broadly as a result of changes made by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. The majority of the changes are effective as of January 1, 2021, and impact the first two quarters of the year. Note this key retroactive change: employers…