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South Seas wins appeal, can move forward with rebuilding

05/31/2026

The South Seas ownership team is pleased with the Sixth District Court of Appeal’s decision reversing the prior trial court ruling and clearing the way for the resort’s continued redevelopment efforts, including plans for a new hotel. This decision provides important clarity regarding the resort’s long-approved redevelopment rights and allows South Seas to move forward…

Express Employment Professionals celebrates grand opening of new Naples office

05/29/2026

Express Employment Professionals announced the grand opening of its new Naples office located at 9696 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Suite #208, Bonita Springs, 34135. The new location expands the company’s long-standing presence in Southwest Florida and strengthens its commitment to connecting local businesses with qualified talent. This new office is an expansion of the Fort…

North Collier fire extrication team to represent the U.S. at International Rescue Challenge

05/29/2026

North Collier Fire Rescue’s Extrication Team (North Collier XT) is preparing to take the world stage as the only team from the United States selected to compete in the prestigious 2026 Holmatro Rescue Challenge during the international Interschutz exhibition in Germany. The team departs from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) this Friday morning and will compete against elite rescue…

AT&T makes nearly $5.7 billion in network investment in Florida

05/28/2026

AT&T invested nearly $5.7 billion in its network infrastructure in Florida from 2021–2025, expanding connectivity and supporting economic opportunity for communities across the state. This investment is part of AT&T’s broader commitment to advanced connectivity nationwide. Recently, in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of Alexander Graham Bell’s first telephone call, AT&T announced more than $250…

Governor DeSantis appoints Jenna Persons-Mulicka as Lee County supervisor of elections

05/27/2026

Governor Ron DeSantis appointed State Representative Jenna Persons-Mulicka to serve as Lee County Supervisor of Elections. A three-term member of the Florida House representing District 78, Persons-Mulicka has emerged as one of the Legislature’s most consistent and effective leaders on election integrity. Working in lockstep with Governor DeSantis and President Trump, she has authored and…

Habitat for Humanity celebrates completion of McNeill Village

05/27/2026

Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties celebrated the recent completion of McNeill Village, a 36-home HOA-managed community near the border of North Fort Myers and Cape Coral. Residents, supporters and project partners joined Habitat board members and staff on May 13 at Patino Park in McNeill Village, marking Habitat’s sixth neighborhood in Lee…

Greater Naples Chamber unveils newly renovated headquarters in Naples

05/27/2026

The Greater Naples Chamber celebrated the grand opening of its newly renovated headquarters, located at 2390 Tamiami Trail N., Unit 212 in Naples, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 21. The newly refreshed office space reflects the Chamber’s continued commitment to serving the local business community by creating an inviting environment designed to…

Fun Time Early Childhood Academy announces relocation to expand access in Naples

05/22/2026

Fun Time Early Childhood Academy is pleased to announce the relocation of its Poinciana Elementary location to Estates Elementary, a move designed to broaden access to high-quality early childhood education for families across the Naples community. In partnership with Collier County Public Schools, this strategic transition will allow Fun Time Early Childhood Academy to serve…

Florida Golf Club embarks on quest for world-first ‘Platinum’ Audubon status on docuseries

05/22/2026

The pursuit of a never-before-achieved level of environmental excellence in global golf is the subject of a new episode of Syngenta’s YouTube docuseries, The Green Report. Collier’s Reserve Country Club in Southwest Florida, is vying to become the first ever facility to be recognized with Audubon Platinum Signature Sanctuary certification. The status represents the highest…

Goodwill SWFL receives $12,500 grant to support The MicroEnterprise Institute

05/22/2026

Goodwill Southwest Florida announces it has received a $12,500 grant from the Fifth Third Foundation in support of its Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Institute. The MicroEnterprise Institute is a key mission program of Goodwill SWFL, designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs across Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, and Glades counties. The program provides training and support to individuals…