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NAPLES, Fla. – Nestled in the heart of Naples, Florida, the luxurious Inn on Fifth was recently presented its first-ever Readers’ Choice Award from ConventionSouth magazine. The iconic hotel is among 446 convention and visitor bureaus (CVBs), meeting facilities, hotels, and unique venues located across the South to receive the 2023 Readers’ Choice Award. “ConventionSouth…
Town of Fort Myers Beach, FL – To increase service delivery to property owners who are rebuilding after Hurricane Ian, the Town has contracted with Jacobs Project Management Company for permitting, inspections, and building plan reviews. “Contracting these services brings more personnel in-house to help raise the bar to give the community what it needs…
FORT MYERS, Fla. – ECHO, Inc., a leading nonprofit global development organization, recently welcomed 190 delegates from 25 countries around the world to its North American Regional Impact Center in Southwest Florida for a three-day international conference devoted to eradicating hunger and improving lives through agriculture, clean water and community development. Dozens of breakout sessions…
Collier County Board of County Commissioners invites you to attend a Workforce Housing Property Dedication Ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 27, at the Golden Gate Golf Course property located at 4100 Golden Gate Pkwy., Naples, Florida (see attached map for parking and event location). Collier County is pledging to dedicate 25 acres at the southeast corner of the Golden Gate…
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has approved a Commercial Property Improvement Matching Grant in the not-to- exceed amount of $50,000 for Onyx House, LLC located at 1853 Victoria Ave. Onyx House, LLC, owned by Nick Bejelis, will operate a hair salon on the property and will use the funds…
Fort Myers, FL, – The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to accept nearly $4.5 million in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant funds for the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget. This annual funding is used for planning, homeless services, community development and various housing programs administered by Lee County’s Department of…
HF scientific, a Watts® brand and global producer of instrumentation, test kits and chemical reagents used for monitoring water quality in a variety of applications, was recently recognized as a finalist during Lee County’s 30th annual Industry Appreciation Awards. Hosted by the Horizon Council, Horizon Foundation and Lee County Economic Development Office, the Industry Appreciation Awards…
FORT MYERS BEACH, FL – Following the destruction of Hurricane Ian, businesses on Fort Myers Beach found a silver lining. The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau, usually focused on attracting distant tourists, launched a local campaign named “Savor the Shore.” This campaign aimed to encourage locals to take a “daycation” and stay updated with…
As Sanibel Island continues its hurricane recovery journey, the SanCap Chamber recently cut the ribbon to celebrate the reopening of Driftwood Inn at 711 Donax Street on Tuesday, Oct. 31, and Trademark Roofing at 1149 Periwinkle Way, Unit 2, on Tuesday, Nov. 7. “The Driftwood Inn is a small boutique inn with a passion for…
NAPLES, FL – The Immokalee Foundation’s innovative Career Pathways program is one of only eight nationwide programs recognized by Excelencia in Education as “Programs to Watch” in 2023. Career Pathways is a comprehensive educational approach that breaks new ground in preparing students for professional careers that lead to financial independence. Desirable careers don’t always require…