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Housing Authority, City of Fort Myers to host Homebuyers Summit Nov. 4

10/09/2023

The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers is hosting its Homebuyers Summit on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants will gain insights from industry professionals, real estate agents and mortgage lenders regarding tips for a successful home purchase. Free for the public to attend, the event will offer opportunities…

Anti-aging, functional health expert Dr. George Moricz joins Naples Center for Functional Medicine

10/06/2023

An anti-aging expert, author and integrative health specialist is the newest medical team member at the Naples Center for Functional Medicine. Dr. George Moricz, an internationally renowned functional medicine trailblazer, has practiced medicine for more than two decades, including serving as a physician overseas in the U.S. Air Force as well as in private practice…

Luminary Hotel & Co. Announces New Executive Food & Beverage Appointments

10/05/2023

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Luminary Hotel & Co. is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Pankrath as its new Executive Chef, and Caneale Mills as Director of Food & Beverage for all outlets at the hotel, including The Silver King Ocean Brasserie, Ella Mae’s Diner, Beacon Social Drinkery, Dean Street Coffee Roastery & Retail, Oxbow Bar &…

Housing Authority, City of Fort Myers receives $1.6 million HUD grant to mitigate hurricane damage

10/04/2023

The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers recently received $1,672,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Housing-Related Hazards Fund Program to mitigate interior hurricane damage in its public housing units. The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers was one of only two housing authorities in the state…

Worthington Realty launches new website to enhance user experience

10/04/2023

Worthington Realty has launched a new website at WorthingtonRealty.com designed to enhance the user’s experience. The expanding boutique real estate company is taking the buying and selling journey to the next level with the new site as it offers in-depth information on the company, MLS listings, available rental properties, service offerings and more. Worthington’s new…

SWFBT Anniversary Edition deadline 5pm W 10/11

10/02/2023

It is SWFBT’s annual Anniversary Edition—a time to honor our local small business community. This year it is a very special Anniversary Edition–because we’re also looking at the one-year anniversary of when Hurricane Ian came to our shores. So for this, our November edition, we are seeking stories of heroism, generosity, survival and success in…

Housing Authority, City of Fort Myers receives $1.6 million HUD grant to mitigate hurricane damage

10/01/2023

FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers recently received $1,672,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Housing-Related Hazards Fund Program to mitigate interior hurricane damage in its public housing units. The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers was one of only two housing…

FPL’s House of Savings

09/29/2023

Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) debuts a revamped version of its interactive, augmented reality (AR) tool, the House of Savings. New this year, each time a customer completes the House of Savings mobile experience, $2 will be donated on their behalf, up to a total of $100,000, toward FPL’s Care To Share. This program…

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards More Than $4 Million to the City of Cape Coral Through the Job Growth Grant Fund

09/28/2023

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $4 million to the City of Cape Coral through the Governor’s Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to construct a public right-of-way increasing access to Victory Park, a 140-acre master planned development. This project is expected to generate 1,100 new jobs, 42% of which are projected to…

Florida Provides Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery Efforts One Year After Landfall

09/28/2023

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis provides updates on recovery on the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Ian making landfall in Southwest Florida and highlights the long-term recovery efforts over the last year. Hurricane Ian made landfall on the coast of Cayo Costa on September 28, 2022, as a strong Category 4 hurricane. Hurricane Ian was…