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The Lee Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) recently appointed John Lai and Lori Fayhee to the Lee County Tourist Development Council (TDC). Lai will serve as a nonvoting member of the TDC representing the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) and Fayhee will serve as a nonvoting member of the TDC representing the Village of…
Highlights: As of Sept. 15, more than 500 FEMA staff are on the ground in Florida to help survivors recover from Hurricanes Milton and Helene. FEMA continues to process applications, receive and manage appeals, conduct inspections and assist applicants and local officials with questions and information about recovery programs. FEMA may call Floridians who applied…
Harbour House Naples, an exclusive new luxury condominium development planned for 1624 Gulf Shore Boulevard North, has officially submitted its architectural and landscape plans to the City of Naples Design Review Board. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the transformation of one of Naples’ most iconic waterfront addresses. The property, formerly part of…
On the Bay, formerly known as Matanzas on the Bay, a Fort Myers Beach favorite since the 1970s, is set to reopen soon for the first time since Hurricane Ian. Known for its views of Matanzas Pass and its fresh-from-the-Gulf menu, On the Bay has been a staple for both locals and visitors. Guests can…
Finalists for the 2025 Industry Appreciation Awards have been announced by the Horizon Foundation, Horizon Council and Lee County Economic Development Office. The Industry Appreciation Awards celebrate Lee County businesses that drive the local economy, employ our workforce and shape their industries. Winners will be announced at an awards luncheon Friday, Oct. 24, at Caloosa…
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…