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CAPTRUST Financial Advisors announced Suncoast Prosperity Advisors, a wealth management practice and division of Suncoast Equity Management, based in Tampa, has joined CAPTRUST. Suncoast Prosperity Advisors provides comprehensive wealth management services to private wealth clients through tailored financial planning and deep investment expertise. The practice is led by President Jeff Strouse, supported by a team…
Suffolk, one of the largest builders in Florida, broke ground on Phase 1 for the first of its kind Estero Sports Park. The groundbreaking milestone is a significant step forward in delivering the sports complex that will serve as a shared recreational destination for the region’s families, residents and visitors of all ages with state-of-the-art…
Naples Airport will temporarily close its Observation Deck for a series of improvement projects designed to improve the visitor experience for aviation enthusiasts. Starting March 2, the Observation Deck will be closed for about three weeks as crews restore and repaint the viewing platform, as well as perform necessary maintenance to the site’s public restroom.…
Southwest Florida’s senior population is growing, and navigating Medicare and chronic health conditions is becoming increasingly complex. To better support older adults in managing their health, Millennium Physician Group, a Mosaic Health Company and one of Florida’s largest physician-led primary care organizations, has entered into a strategic partnership with Lee Health. Together, the organizations will…
Ryan Benson, co-owner of custom home building firm, A. Vernon Allen, has been named the Vice Chairman of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. The Florida Housing Finance Corporation administers affordable and workforce housing initiatives and programs for the State of Florida, as well as federally directed resources to the State programs. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis…
Income-eligible homeowners seeking assistance to repair, replace or reconstruct property that was damaged by Hurricane Helene and/or Milton have until March 31 to file applications to LeeCares before the application portal closes. To access the portal and review program guidelines visit www.leeflcares.com. Individuals may also call 239-382-5453 or visit the LeeCares Intake Center, from 9 a.m.…
The Town of Fort Myers Beach is pleased to share an update regarding plans for the upcoming Fourth of July fireworks celebration, which will also serve as a meaningful opportunity to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary. The fireworks deposit has been generously donated by the organization What’s Up FMB, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and…
The Frank G. Daveler Entrepreneurship Institute at Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) and Collaboratory (Southwest Florida Community Foundation) have partnered to launch the Fundamentals of Social Venturing Digital Badge. This program bridges the gap between academic training and the specialized skills required for social entrepreneurship. The program features 11 interconnected block achievements integrated into three…
FEMA announced more than $480 million in federal funding to support more than 500 disaster recovery projects statewide in Florida. These local and state-managed projects include $180 million for rebuilding or restoring critical infrastructure and public facilities, more than $136.6 million for emergency measures to protect life and property and $66.3 million for clearing debris from public roads. Some notable announcements include: Nearly $83.9 million for permanent…
Everpath Partners (Everpath) and Cogent Bank (Cogent) announce a strategic agreement and minority growth equity investment that brings together Cogent’s full-service commercial banking platform and Everpath’s expertise in middle-market mergers and acquisitions advisory and private capital solutions. This partnership expands both firms’ abilities to serve middle-market and emerging growth companies throughout the United States. As part of the agreement, Cogent has made a minority growth equity investment…