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Ace Pickleball Club, an operator of state-of-the-art indoor pickleball clubs, has partnered with CBRE for the expansion of Ace Pickleball Clubs in multi-market locations across the US. As part of its expansion into new markets CBRE will deliver real estate services through an extensive platform of close relationships on national, regional and local levels in…
The Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance was recently awarded Non-Profit Impact of the Year at the Immokalee Eastern Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Member Recognition Dinner on April 3. Over the past year, Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance has made great strides in providing safe and affordable housing for Immokalee’s hardworking farmworkers and low-income families, thanks to the…
Florida SouthWestern State College will launch its new associate in science degree (AS) in entrepreneurship housed in FSW’s Daveler Institute of Entrepreneurship this fall. Now open for enrollment, the program is designed for aspiring innovators, small business owners, and enterprising professionals, the two-year degree equips students with the critical skills and knowledge needed to create,…
The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce announced nominations are now open for the 2025 Annual Awards, set to be held on Friday, June 13. The 27thAnnual Awards Dinner will honor outstanding individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the community over the past year. This annual event is a long-standing tradition that celebrates…
Java The Hutts, a FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) robotics team based in Fort Myers, proudly represented Southwest Florida at the 2025 FIRST World Championship in Houston, Texas, April 15–19. Out of nearly 9,000 teams that began the Into the Deep season in September of 2024, only 256 top international teams earned a spot at this prestigious…
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…