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Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia hosted a roundtable discussion alongside Trump Administration officials from the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Economic Development Administration to highlight economic development funding for communities impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The roundtable discussion included Florida Secretary of Commerce Alex Kelly, CareerSource Florida President and CEO Adrienne…
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve two construction contracts for Lynn Hall Memorial Park and Crescent Beach Family Park improvements for damages sustained by Hurricane Ian in 2022. Lynn Hall Memorial Park: The $6 million contract awarded to Wright Construction Group, Inc. includes: Replacing some ADA-accessible boardwalks, three 625-square-foot picnic shelters…
B&I Contractors announced Brian Kelly, currently serving as chief financial officer, has been appointed chief executive officer, effective Jan. 1, 2026. “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Kelly as B&I’s new CEO,” said Jason Grabowski, current Chief Executive Officer of B&I Contractors. “His long tenure at B&I in a leadership role has…
Updates While Florida and local partners lead Helene and Milton recovery, FEMA has provided more than $11 billion in grants to survivors, reimbursements to communities, and flood insurance payments. More than $1.8 billion in recovery funds have been obligated to the state to reimburse Florida communities for debris removal, critical infrastructure repairs and emergency efforts. $589.8 million has been obligated…
STARability Foundation, an organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), celebrated the commencement on its new future campus located at 2655 Northbrooke Drive in Naples. The milestone was commemorated with a groundbreaking ceremony held on Nov. 19, including the special unveiling of the Golisano Program Center, a building dedicated to Tom…
Warrior Homes of Collier is one step closer to ending veteran homelessness in Collier County after making a major announcement at its recent Hope & Honor Gala. The nonprofit revealed at the Gala on Nov. 7 that it is under contract to purchase a 10-unit apartment building that will house 20 veterans beginning no later…
On Nov. 13, the SanCap Chamber celebrated post-Ian reopenings for two Sanibel Island fixtures: On Island shop at 2340 Periwinkle Way and The Seashells of Sanibel condo complex at 2840 W. Gulf Drive. “Serving our community with two entirely different but equally crucial essentials, On Island and The Seashells demonstrate the island’s determination to come…
As one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation, Cape Coral continues to attract innovative development across key sectors, especially healthcare. Lee Health announced the opening of its state-of-the-art outpatient facility at Bimini Square, which began operations in late October 2025 and marks a major step forward in healthcare accessibility for the city’s expanding population.…
Millennium Physician Group, a Mosaic Health Company and one of the largest physician-led healthcare groups in Florida, announced veriMED IPA and veriMED Health Group have officially joined Millennium, effective Nov. 1, 2025. This partnership marks an exciting milestone that strengthens each organization’s shared mission of delivering high-quality, patient-centered and physician-led care across Florida. Founded in…
AT&T has deployed the newly acquired EchoStar spectrum, which is already expanding coverage in cities and towns across the country at over 23,000 cell sites. In Southwest Florida, more than 120 sites have been upgraded, including sites in Fort Myers, Naples, Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Port Charlotte, and Lehigh Acres. What will this do? •…