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The Housing Alliance, a non-profit organization that provides information, education and advocacy for accessing and developing attainable housing solutions in Collier County, announced its affiliate HELP (Housing Education Lending Program) received a grant of $10,000 from the United Way of Collier and the Keys to support its Housing Navigator Program. With this funding HELP will be able to expand its home buyer…
The Town of Fort Myers Beach announced the promotion of Dr. Traci Kohler to the position of Deputy Town Manager. Dr. Kohler has served with distinction as the Assistant to the Town Manager and brings with her a dynamic background in leadership, strategic planning, and community engagement. With over 30 years of experience in public…
Lloyd Roofing has expanded its Southwest Florida division to accommodate a growing portfolio of commercial and residential customers across the region. The company relocated its Southwest Florida headquarters to a larger location in south Fort Myers that features 3,000 square feet of office space and 2,100 square feet of warehouse space. The new location at…
Motorsports industry leader Scott Fischer Enterprises has completed the purchase of two Harley-Davidson dealerships in Wisconsin, the home state of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Florida-based Scott Fischer Enterprises, which has owned Harley-Davidson stores throughout the U.S., has acquired Milwaukee Harley-Davidson and West Bend Harley-Davidson. Led by industry veterans Scott Fischer and John Greene, Scott Fischer…
Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina announces its opening weekend as Cape Coral’s first food truck park and marina. Located at the base of the Cape Coral Bridge at 1811 Cape Coral Parkway E., the waterfront destination features 10 on-site food trucks, a full-service bar, shaded seating options, 30 boat slips, a fuel dock, Ship…
FloridaCommerce announced the opening of the Rebuild Florida 2023 and 2024 Storms Infrastructure Repair Program (IRP) application cycle. A total of $400 million is available in funding to assist local governments to strategically rebuild and harden infrastructure in order to prevent or mitigate losses from future disasters. The application cycle will be open for 90-days,…
Article submitted by United Arts Collier After last year’s total statewide veto of arts funding, this year’s Florida state budget marks restoration of support for arts and cultural organizations across the state. The 2025–2026 budget, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, includes significant arts and culture funding through the Department of State’s Division of Arts and…
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida (SWFL) hosted their annual Breakthrough Award ceremony at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center on Friday, May 30, 2025. The event recognizes individuals and businesses who have advanced the Goodwill Mission throughout the prior year. The fundraiser brought in $71,590 to support Goodwill programs and services. We even offered a sneak…
In compliance with Florida Statute 489 and Senate Bill 1142, Collier County has officially discontinued the requirement for 24 local specialty contractor licenses effective July 1, 2025. The following specialty contractor licenses are no longer required in Collier County: Acoustical Cabinet Decorative Metal Dredging Epoxy Excavation Exterior Covering by Artificial Stucco System Floor Covering Insulation…
Elite DNA Behavioral Health, a comprehensive behavioral and mental health care provider, has opened a new clinic to serve the North Port and Venice communities. Located at 8026 South Tamiami Trail in Venice – with close proximity to Wellen Park – the new center offers a range of in-person and virtual mental and behavioral health…