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Wednesday September 6, at the annual Visit Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism, Tony Lapi of Sanibel Captiva Beach Resorts received among the highest awards of anyone in tourism, in our state, as he was inducted into the Florida Tourism Hall of Fame. The year was 1976 when the ambitious 20-something Tony and his wife Angie…
In partnership with the city of Sanibel and other Sanibel Island organizations, the SanCap Chamber has taken the lead in planning a 13-month-long celebration of the city’s 50th anniversary. In anticipation of two super Holiday Luminaries upcoming in that time frame, the chamber has postponed the 2023 Luminary. “I think I speak for most island…
By Michael Davis, owner of Worthington Realty As Southwest Florida experiences record heat this summer, our local real estate market is heating up right alongside it. Despite the challenges of the past year – a devastating hurricane, insurance claim delays, material shortages and more – property owners in our region have resiliently worked through post-storm…
With National Hispanic Heritage Month approaching and one in four new businesses being Hispanic-owned, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Best Cities for Hispanic Entrepreneurs, as well as expert commentary. To help Hispanic entrepreneurs find the most fertile ground for their enterprises, WalletHub compared more than 180 U.S. cities across 24 key…
Bonita Springs, Fla. – State of the Region will place a strong emphasis on SWFL Inc.’s policy priorities, centering around crucial areas such as workforce housing and talent development. This event will also encompass an array of topics including transportation, infrastructure, and the challenges arising from the region’s increasing population and projected growth. “State of…
Amidst Tropical Storm Idalia’s evolving situation, your safety and well-being, along with that of our community, remain paramount. We extend heartfelt thanks for your understanding and flexibility. Regrettably, we must postpone the Disaster Recovery & Resilience Resource Fair originally set for August 29th at Lakes Regional Library, in Fort Myers. The storm underscores the significance…
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12 and will share insights on how to combat burnout and stress. During the luncheon, attendees will hear from Melissa Severance, executive, career and leadership coach and owner of Inspire Big Dreams, LLC, speaking on…
Fort Myers, FL, – The eConnect permit portal for Lee County Department of Community Development (DCD), Department of Transportation (DOT), Natural Resources, and the Utilities Department, will be offline from 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, until 7 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18, for technical upgrades. The services impacted during the outage period will include filing new…
Fort Myers, FL – The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award a contract for a two-story, 36,873 square-foot addition to the existing Emergency Operations Center at 2675 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers. During normal operations, the building will house the Public Safety Administration, Emergency Medical Services, and a new Emergency Communications Center, with…
Fort Myers, FL, – The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve direction from its Aug. 15 workshop that county staff will take a more active role in the Long-Term Recovery Task Force as it works to deliver a final report and associated plans in December. After about six months of meetings with…