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Lisa Spiller of Preferred Travel of Naples named 2019 ‘Trendsetter’ by Luxury Travel Advisor Magazine

01/09/2020

Lisa Spiller, luxury travel advisor with Preferred Travel of Naples, has been named as a 2019 ‘Trendsetter’ by the Luxury Travel Advisor Magazine. Spiller is one of 41 travel consultants who made the prestigious list from hundreds of travel advisors throughout the United States and Canada. As a result of her accomplishment, Spiller was featured…

BANK OFFERING “HYBRID” SEMINARS/WEBINARS IN JANUARY

01/02/2020

Charlotte/Sarasota County, Fla., Dec. 29, 2020 – Start the new year off right by registering for the complimentary Trust and Investment Management seminars hosted by Charlotte State Bank & Trust Vice President Christine Hause and Portfolio Manager Gregory Thomas. The free educational sessions are being held as live seminars and online webinars. “Our presentations, covering…

Congress Reauthorizes PPP and Provides Some Needed Tax Relief

01/01/2020

By Richard Tower, BizOps Controller T. 775.229.7825, Email and Jack Rybicki Managing Principal of Industry T. 813.384.2701 Email, CliftonLarsonAllen Key insights Another round of PPP funding has been authorized for hard-hit small businesses and nonprofits. The program will allow new and existing PPP borrowers with fewer than 300 employees that have experienced at least a…

South Lee EDC welcomes new board members

12/13/2019

The South Lee Economic Development Council is pleased to announce three new board members: Sabra Smith of London Bay Homes, Aysegul Timur, Ph.D., of Florida Gulf Coast University and Stephanie Wardein of Lee Health. “We are excited to welcome our new directors and continue to add to the innovation and community leadership provided by the…

Promotions, appointments revamp management team at Naples’ Inn on Fifth

12/13/2019

The Inn on Fifth & Club Level Suites in downtown Naples announced today the promotion of Milena Maksimova to General Manager and five other key promotions and additions to the management team at the iconic Forbes Four-Star, AAA Four-Diamond hotel. Other internal promotions include Front of House Manager Miriam Graniel; Revenue Manager Shanda Williamson; and…

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…