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The mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Charlotte County is open at the Tringali Community Center to provide one-on-one help to Floridians affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Survivors of Hurricane Debby can also be served by the center. Charlotte County Tringali Community Center 3460 N. Access Road Englewood, FL 34224 Hours: 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday-Sunday Survivors do not need…
Read MorePLC Closets has announced the opening of its new 7,500 square-foot showroom at 12871 Trade Way Drive, Unit 10, in Bonita Springs. The showroom features 2,000 square feet of fully functional displays, including five closets, two offices and one pantry – all designed, manufactured and installed by PLC. The space also includes an open-concept collaboration…
Read MoreThe Horizon Foundation, Horizon Council and Lee County Economic Development Office have announced winners of the 2024 Industry Appreciation Awards. The 32nd annual awards program was held Oct. 25 at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center in Fort Myers, where local dignitaries joined business and community leaders in honoring Lee County businesses and individuals that drive…
Read MoreLee County Government is announcing an extension of the temporary permitting office on Pine Island to further assist residents to apply for permits to repair existing buildings damaged by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. The Lee County Department of Community Development initially opened the temporary office three times a week at the Pine Island Public…
Read MoreBeasley Broadcast Group, a multi-platform media company, announced the appointment of Lauren Burrows Coleman as chief financial officer, effective Friday, November 1, 2024. Longtime CFO Marie Tedesco will retire from Beasley after 33 years of dedicated service to the company. Before joining Beasley, Burrows Coleman served as Global Head of Strategic Corporate and Commercial Finance at…
Read MoreDrake Ready Mix, a family-owned and operated concrete ready mix company, has been announced as an honoree for the 14th Annual GrowFL Florida ‘Companies to Watch’ Award, which honors high-growth, second-stage companies headquartered in Florida that demonstrate exceptional innovation and potential for future success. Founded in 2006 by a father-and-son team, Drake Ready Mix operates…
Read More‘Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa officials reported all team members are safe, the property remains secure, and water service and power have been restored following Hurricane MIlton. The resort, which includes a marina, fuel services and numerous restaurants and amenities, has reopened. “Our top priority is always the safety and well-being of our employees,”…
Read MoreThe Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, sharing insight on Lee Health’s conversion to a nonprofit health system. During the luncheon, attendees will hear from Lee Health CEO Dr. Larry Antonucci and Michael Nachef, vice president government relations at Lee…
Read MoreSunshine Ace Hardware is now open in Ave Maria, bringing the inland community its first hardware store while adding new jobs to the local economy. Located at 5360 Ave Maria Blvd., in the Ave Maria Park of Commerce, Sunshine Ace Hardware is less than a mile from the community’s Town Center. Sunshine Ace Hardware’s newest…
Read MoreTests taken after Hurricane Milton show that there is no increased risk of illness from swimming at Lee County beaches at this time. Tests completed on Monday, Oct. 14, indicate that the water quality at all Lee County beaches show an acceptable level of Enterococcus bacteria established by state guidelines. Test results are available at FloridaHealth.gov/HealthyBeaches. For more…
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