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Lee County Procurement Management launches electronic procurement service system

03/31/2025

Lee County Procurement Management’s Ion Wave web-based eProcurement service system is live today. This marks a significant milestone in the modernization of Lee County’s procurement processes, providing businesses with enhanced tools to register and access bid opportunities seamlessly. Businesses are encouraged to register with the new system to ensure uninterrupted access to procurement opportunities offered…

Conduit Pharmaceuticals receives patent approval for its lead asset

03/31/2025

Conduit Pharmaceuticals announced the United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted the composition of matter patent for its lead asset, AZD1656, a Glucokinase Activator targeting autoimmune diseases, including Lupus and ANCA Vasculitis. With this critical composition of matter patent protection now secured, the company is strategically positioned to advance AZD1656 into clinical development, with…

FEMA mitigation experts offer rebuilding advice in Lee County

03/31/2025

As Floridians rebuild, survivors of Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby can get free advice on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms. FEMA mitigation specialists will be available to answer questions and offer free home improvement tips and proven methods to lessen damage from future disasters. This information is geared for do-it-yourself work and…

SanCap Chamber cuts the ribbon at Sandalfoot Condominium

03/28/2025

With a SanCap Chamber ribbon-cutting at Sandalfoot Beachfront Condominium, 671 E. Gulf Drive on Sanibel Island March 27, the islands’ post-hurricane recovery experienced yet another boost. The condominium complex reopened in late December to start welcoming holiday guests. Of its 60 units, about 50 have reopened, with the rest expected soon. All amenities have returned,…

Mitigation experts offer rebuilding advice in Charlotte County

03/28/2025

As Floridians rebuild, survivors of Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby can get free advice on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms. FEMA mitigation specialists will be available to answer questions and offer free home improvement tips and proven methods to lessen damage from future disasters. This information is geared for do-it-yourself work and…

Lendesca helps self-employed get up to $32,220
from the SFLC Tax Credit

03/26/2025

Provided by Intuit QuickBooks We know COVID hit the self-employed hardest of all. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Lendesca to determine if you are eligible and help you claim the Sick and Family Leave Credit (SFLC) that you may be owed for the losses experienced during that time. Apply by April 10 to meet…

Preferred Travel & Company acquires Anchors Away Cruises & Tours

03/24/2025

Preferred Travel & Company, a family owned and operated full-service travel agency headquartered in Naples, has announced the acquisition of Anchors Away Cruises & Tours. The merger expands Preferred Travel & Company’s luxury travel offerings into Dunedin and The Villages and increases its total number of travel professionals to more than 100. Established in 1995,…

Lee Commissioners continue commitment for roadway and sidewalk improvements

03/19/2025

The Lee Board of County Commissioners continued its commitment to improving local roads and sidewalks with votes for several projects Tuesday, including a roundabout at the intersection of Buckingham and Gunnery roads and improvements on the western end of Colonial Boulevard. Buckingham Commissioners awarded a low-bid, $4.8 million contract to V & H Construction, Inc.…

Treasury Department announces BOI reporting will not be enforced or fined

03/14/2025

The requirement to report beneficial ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is now not to be actively enforced or fined per recent announcements from the US Treasury and FinCEN. Background The Corporate Transparency Act requires most small businesses to file a report on FinCEN.gov to report their owners with confirmed identification, or face substantial…

NAHB warns National Flood Insurance Program could lapse

03/14/2025

With the federal government possibly heading to a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, the most immediate impact on the housing sector will be a lapse of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which could have widespread impacts on property sales. There are an estimated 1,300 sales that occur each day for properties…