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The Lee Board of County Commissioners recently reappointed Pamela Cronin and Jay Johnson to the Lee County Tourist Development Council. Both Cronin and Johnson will serve four-year terms. “Pamela Cronin and Jay Johnson bring decades of hands-on experience in Lee County’s tourism and hospitality industry,” said Cecil Pendergrass, who chairs the Lee Board of County…
“The bottom line? Look, I would love not having property taxes, but I love it when I can, you know, have police and fire workers….” said president and chief executive officer of Florida TaxWatch Jeff Kottkamp in summation of his dissatisfaction with current proposed state legislation. “It’s not possible to have a thriving economy and…
The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers will open waitlists for all six of its Project-Based Voucher Program properties in Lee County, offering eligible residents the opportunity to apply for housing across the region. The waitlist will open on Monday, May 18 from 8 to 10 a.m. Applications will be accepted online only…
Naples Airport has launched a first-of-its-kind project to enhance resiliency and post-storm recovery by elevating its lighting system across the airfield. The $25.4 million Airfield Lighting Rehabilitation and Electrical Vault Replacement Project will include the installation of 1,080 elevated edge lights along runways and taxiways at Naples Airport. Watertight lights will be positioned 20 inches…
Applications are now open for the 2026 Industry Appreciation Awards, Southwest Florida’s premier business recognition program. Now in its 34th year, the Industry Appreciation Awards recognize Lee County’s top businesses and business leaders that drive the local economy, employ the workforce and shape their industries. The awards program is sponsored by the Horizon Foundation, Horizon…
The Greater Naples Chamber is excited to announce the winners of its 7th annual Youth Business Fair. The event gave elementary, middle, high school and college students the opportunity to showcase their businesses and sell their unique products to the public. Youth entrepreneurs competed for awards in hopes to win the ultimate prize, the Sunshine…
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce has opened nominations for its 2026 Chamber Awards, an annual program recognizing members for their outstanding contributions to the greater Fort Myers community. The awards ceremony will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center in downtown Fort Myers,…
Five tech-focused companies headquartered in Lee and Collier counties earned praise at the 2026 Edison Awards, generating additional buzz internationally as the region emerges as a thriving hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. The five local companies earned a combined six awards, including a Gold Edison Award for Fort Myers-based ADDMAN. “Southwest Florida is no…
Brightwater Lagoon has announced a new partnership with golf cart provider ICON EV and EPIC Carts, expanding transportation options for residents and visitors in the North Fort Myers area while introducing added benefits for those living in the Brightwater community. The Florida-based ICON EV and EPIC Carts offer a range of 2-, 4-, and 6-seat…
e2Companies, a leading provider of integrated solutions for power generation and distribution, has selected Hitachi Energy, a global leader in electrification, as its preferred provider of power conversion solutions. The combination of e2Companies’ patented Virtual Utilitynarchitecture with Hitachi Energy’s power conversion technologies creates a powerful foundation to meet the accelerating demands of hyperscale computing, AI-driven load volatility,…