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FloridaCommerce is launching a major initiative to deliver the required workforce to upgrade the state’s communications networks. FloridaCommerce, CareerSource Florida, the REACH Office, the Florida Department of Education, state and technical colleges, Local Workforce Development Boards, and other partners are collaborating to attract, train and deliver the workforce needed to bring broadband internet to all…
Schoenfeld Kyle & Associates, formerly known as Green Schoenfeld & Kyle, has introduced its new name and refreshed brand. The rebrand reflects the law firm’s continued growth as a trusted provider of estate and business planning, probate, elder law and corporate law services. “Unveiling our new identity as Schoenfeld Kyle & Associates represents a meaningful…
Alan Teegarden has been appointed as chief executive officer of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cape Coral. The 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital is located at 1730 NE Pine Island Road in Cape Coral, Florida. “I am excited to lead the excellent team at Encompass Health Cape Coral,” said Teegarden. “We will continue to serve the community…
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Florida who sustained economic losses caused by the drought beginning Feb. 11, 2025. The disaster declaration covers the primary counties of Glades, Hendry, Martin, and Palm Beach, and the adjacent counties of Broward, Charlotte, Collier,…
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to amend the Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Relief funds and reallocate more than $82.4 million for critical infrastructure projects. The amendment includes hurricane shelter upgrades. The board action approved publishing proposed amendments to Lee County’s Action Plan for CDBG-DR funding for a 30-day public…
The National League of Cities (NLC) and Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) arrived in Southwest Florida recently in an effort to link adults in LaBelle to post-secondary education and training to fill in-demand jobs. This team of FutureMakers Coalition partners are part of a peer-learning group combining its skills to design, develop and…
The Naples Airport Authority has commissioned a scientific survey of area residents to collect detailed community feedback on airport operations, location and other key issues to help better chart the historic site’s future course. The survey measured opinions among more than 1,400 Collier County voters selected by random sampling who were interviewed by telephone and…
Consistent with the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s March 2, announcement, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is issuing an interim final rule that removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to FinCEN under the Corporate Transparency Act. In that interim final rule, FinCEN revises the definition of “reporting…
Guardian Pharmacy Services and Guardian Pharmacy of Southwest Florida announced the opening of a new pharmacy in Naples. This pharmacy, together with the North Port location, will allow Guardian Pharmacy of Southwest Florida to better serve residents in assisted living, skilled nursing and behavioral health communities, as well as individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities…
Key Messages More than 1,100 FEMA staff are on the ground in Florida to help survivors recover from Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby. FEMA will continue 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 for…