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Sanibel Captiva Community Bank celebrates “Sweet 16” anniversary with new branch expansion

02/07/2019

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank celebrates their 16th anniversary doing business in Southwest Florida in 2019, marked by continued expansion and an unwavering commitment to the community. To commemorate the anniversary, the bank has announced the purchase of a 12,000-square-foot building located at 9311 College Parkway, at the corner of College Parkway and McGregor Boulevard, formerly…

The Immokalee Foundation students learn about home construction and sales during recent career day with Pulte Homes

02/06/2019

Students enrolled in The Immokalee Foundation’s Career Development program experienced first-hand the home construction process during a recent career exploration day hosted by Pulte Homes. The day began at Pulte Homes’ corporate office in Bonita Springs with a tour, which included Pulte’s Design Center. Students were then encouraged to roll up their sleeves and use…

Startup City Honors SW Florida-based iGPS

02/05/2019

Startup City Magazine named iGPS as one of the nation’s 15 most-promising wearable tech startups. The award and a feature story in the most recent issue of the magazine devoted to covering startups boosted the firm’s reputation as the leading provider of parent-controlled smart watches that monitor children’s safety. “We were surprised and grateful for…

Veterans Florida and Lockheed Martin Partner to Increase Employment Opportunities for Veterans

02/04/2019

Veterans Florida, a nonprofit corporation created by the State of Florida that provides veteran and transitioning service members with career opportunities and entrepreneurship resources, recently announced they have partnered with Lockheed Martin, a global security and aerospace company, to launch new initiatives and further aid the organization with its growth and long term vision. Lockheed…

Talmage to head Lee EDO

02/04/2019

John Talmage starts this week as director of the Economic Development Office and Pamela Johnson will assume new responsibilities as deputy director of EDO, Lee County Sports Development and the Visitor & Convention Bureau. Talmage spent his career working in economic development for both municipal governments and research organizations. This includes working for New York…

Collier BIA announces 2019 board

02/04/2019

The Collier Building Industry Association announced its 2019 Board of Directors. The 2019 Board features a range of industry leaders and prominent figures in Collier County from a variety of businesses to provide oversight and make important decisions on key issues as they relate to CBIA. The elected President is Ryan Benson of A. Vernon…

Dr. Stephen Prendiville Welcomes Judy Spann, APRN, CRNA

02/03/2019

Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Stephen A. Prendiville is announcing the addition of Judy Spann to his practice at both Fort Myers and Naples office locations. Judy is an advanced Practice Registered Nurse and a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. She brings 14 years of experience in the cosmetic surgery industry, working with plastic surgeons…

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank hires Hoops

01/23/2019

Lynn Hoops has joined Sanibel Captiva Community Bank as a teller at the Periwinkle Way branch on Sanibel Island. She will be responsible for assisting customers with personal and business banking transactions. Hoops relocated to Sanibel Island from St. Louis, Missouri, in 2015. She has prior experience in the marketing, operations, client services and sales…

Spiro & Associates hires Gubelman as senior art director

01/18/2019

Spiro & Associates Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations and Brand Architecture has welcomed Gail Gubelman back as a Senior Art Director, designing top-tier brands on behalf of Agency clients. This comes after taking a hiatus six years ago to pursue her own design studio out of Cape Coral, which is still serving select clients to this…

21st Century Oncology hires Powell as COO

01/18/2019

21st Century Oncology has announced that Charlie Powell, CMPE, FACHE joined the company as the Chief Operating Officer on Jan. 1, 2019. A premier cancer care provider, the company welcomes Powell as the newest member of their “One Dream Team.” Powell brings an extensive background in physician practice, ambulatory facility, and hospital leadership experience in health…