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Jennifer Valenti joins Gulf Coast International Properties

11/20/2019

Gulf Coast International Properties (GCIP) is pleased to welcome Jennifer Valenti, Realtor, to the firm. Originally hailing from the Rochester, Michigan area, Jennifer attended Northwood University in West Palm Beach where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management. Together with her husband, a 3rd generation residential custom home builder, Jennifer embarked on over…

MNMW member earns fraud credentials

11/16/2019

Morgan Lindsey with Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Co., P.A. (MNMW) recently earned the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). Individuals who have the CFE credential are recognized with documented evidence and experience that identifies a high level of skill, knowledge and professionalism. To achieve this professional designation,…

Aloia Roland expands personal injury practice with addition of Mark J. Joseph

11/14/2019

Aloia, Roland, Lubell & Morgan, PLLC is growing its personal injury law team with the addition of Mark J. Joseph. As an associate attorney, Joseph will provide support in the areas of serious personal injury, wrongful death, and first party insurance claims. Since joining the firm in 2016, Joseph served in the roles of law…

Fast-Growing Real Estate Firm Opens Cape Coral Office

11/13/2019

Southwest Florida R.E. Group will co-host an open house with Omega National Title Agency on Friday, Nov. 15, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., at its new office at 1205 Cape Coral Parkway East. With nearly 60 agents, Bonita Springs-based Southwest Florida R.E. Group is expanding to Cape Coral to accommodate the firm’s rapid growth.…

BSU honored with Utility of the Year Safety Award

11/13/2019

Bonita Springs Utilities Inc. received a 2018 Safety Award for Utility of the Year from the Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association for its outstanding safety record. “We are proud of the commitment of our operations staff to the health, safety and environment of our people and facilities while delivering quality water and wastewater…

Application deadline approaching for $85-million Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program

10/29/2019

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity is reminding local governments in communities impacted by Hurricane Irma the deadline to submit applications for the $85 million Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program is Thursday, October 31. The original deadline of Friday, August 30, was extended due to Hurricane Dorian. Grant funding can be used by local governments to restore and improve…

Capital Bank now First Horizon Bank

10/26/2019

Capital Bank has been unified under the new name of First Horizon Bank today under holding company First Horizon National Corp. as of midnight. The branding change brings together First Tennessee Bank, FTB Advisors, FTN Financial and Capital Bank at more than 250 locations in the Southeastern United States. There are 12 branches located in…

Tolbert honored by Capital Grille

10/18/2019

Christy Tolbert, Managing Partner of The Capital Grille in Naples, has achieved Diamond Club status, the top honor from parent company Darden Restaurants. She was recognized this year for her commitment to delivering guest experiences at the highest level, while making a difference in the lives of guests and team members, as well as in…

Earn to Learn FL to honor eight new Mentors of IMPACT at gala

10/18/2019

Earn to Learn FL, a matched-savings financial assistance program, will honor eight distinguished Southwest Florida residents on Feb. 19 as its 2020 Mentors of IMPACT. Mentors of IMPACT is a program that recognizes men and women at the pinnacle of their careers or community service who have elevated the lives of others through mentoring. New…

Lee County VCB hires Ray Sarracino

10/18/2019

Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) welcomes Ray Sarracino as its new communications manager. Sarracino’s role will include promoting The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel as a visitor destination in media outlets, both domestically and internationally. Through familiarization trips and building relationships with journalists, he will work to secure editorial coverage, as well…