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Presstige Printing named Florida’s Best Printer

11/22/2023

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.  – Presstige Printing was named Florida’s Best Printer by the Florida Graphics Alliance at the 2023 Florida Print Awards, taking home the coveted Golden Flamingo Trophy for the first time in company history. Presstige Printing also won the most first place awards at the event, which convenes annually to recognize excellence in…

FloridaCommerce Announces Approval of State of Florida’s Action Plan for $910 Million in Hurricane Ian Recovery Funding

11/20/2023

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, FloridaCommerce announced the approval of the State of Florida’s Action Plan for Hurricane Ian Recovery from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Action Plan outlines the administration of over $910 million in Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program funding for long-term recovery efforts for 20 Hurricane Ian-impacted…

Recovery Task Force to launch online survey for resident feedback on draft Initiative Profiles in ResilientLee Recovery and Resilience Plan

11/20/2023

Fort Myers, FL, – The Lee County Recovery Task Force (RTF) is launching an online survey for public engagement to provide residents an opportunity to review and comment on draft Initiative Profiles for the ResilientLee Recovery and Resilience Plan. The draft Initiative Profiles will be published at www.resilientlee.com during the week of Nov. 27 and remain available…

SanCap Chamber celebrates reopening of historic inns on Sanibel

11/19/2023

On Nov. 16, the SanCap Chamber hosted ribbon-cuttings at three small and historic properties on Sanibel Island: sister properties Palmview Inn and Sandpiper Inn at 706 Donax Street and 720 Donax Street, respectively; and Parrot Nest Cottages at 1237 Anhinga Lane. “The return of 16 more accommodation units is huge for Sanibel Island,” said John…

Soltura Development Group, LLC. Breaks Ground on Altair by Soltura

11/19/2023

Ft Myers, Florida.– Soltura Development Group, LLC., a real estate development company, today announced the Grand Opening of its latest development, Altair by Soltura. The property is located within The Forum, Ft. Myers and represents its second rental home community in Southwest Florida. The property will feature 145 two-story units, and fifteen one-bedroom flat units,…

The Salvation Army, Fort Myers Area Command Awarded $2.5 Million Bezos Day 1 Families Fund Grant to Help Fort Myers Families Find Safe Shelter, Housing and Stability

11/18/2023

FORT MYERS, Fla.: The Salvation Army, Fort Myers Area Command, which has provided assistance to those in need in our community since 1951, today announced that it has received a $2.5 million grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund—the largest gift in the organization’s history. This is the sixth round of annual Day 1…

ICYMI: Florida’s Economy Continues to Grow While National Job Growth Rates Are in Decline

11/17/2023

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Today, Governor DeSantis announced that Florida’s strategic investments have resulted in continued economic growth while national rates continue to see economic decline. Florida’s labor force grew by 0.2 percentage points in October 2023, while the national labor force growth rate declined by 0.1 percentage points over the same time period. Florida continues to outpace…

ECHO welcomes new COO to help lead organization on new five-year strategic plan

11/16/2023

ECHO, a leading player in sustainable agriculture and global food security, is pleased to announce Charles Mathews as its new Chief Operating Officer. Mathews comes to the non-profit organization with extensive experience managing global, multi-site international non-governmental organizations (INGOs). Before arriving at ECHO, he spent 12 years at Samaritan’s Purse serving the Asia and Latin…

LSI Companies Establishes Naples Office as Broker Eyes Sales Milestone

11/15/2023

Naples, FL – LSI Companies is establishing a physical presence in Naples with a new office to serve property owners, developers, homebuilders, and investment clients in Collier County. The new 1,186-square-foot office at 851 5th Ave. N. is strategically positioned near Naples’ thriving commercial core and convenient to Golden Gate, Ave Maria, and inland communities poised…

Be a Hero: Join VITA Volunteers and Change Lives!

11/14/2023

FORT MYERS, Fla.  – United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades is seeking volunteers for its  Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program during the 2024 tax season. Volunteer tax preparers, greeters, and Bilingual-Spanish speaking interpreters are needed to provide no-cost tax preparation services at over 20 locations throughout SWFL for individuals and families earning less…