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Industry Appreciation Awards announces 2025 winners

10/27/2025

The Horizon Foundation, Horizon Council and Lee County Economic Development Office have announced winners of the 2025 Industry Appreciation Awards. The 33rd annual awards program was held Oct. 24 at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center in Fort Myers, where local dignitaries joined business and community leaders in honoring Lee County businesses and individuals that drive…

Florida TaxWatch announces 2025-2026 executive officers and executive committee members

10/24/2025

Florida TaxWatch announces its 2025-2026 Executive Officers and Executive Committee Members as approved during the October 2025 Annual Meeting held in Orlando. The leadership team designations, comprised of statewide corporate and policy leaders, take effect immediately unless otherwise noted. For a complete list of Florida TaxWatch officers, at-large members, and board of trustees, please click…

Congressman Byron Donalds and local community leaders gather for 2025 Laureate Society Luncheon

10/24/2025

Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida recently welcomed Congressman Byron Donalds, distinguished Laureates, and business and community leaders from across the region to the 2025 Laureate Society Luncheon, a celebration of collaboration and collective investment in the next generation of Southwest Florida’s workforce. The event highlighted Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida’s expanding impact in financial literacy, entrepreneurship,…

Industry Appreciation Awards to honor top businesses on Oct. 24 

10/22/2025

The Horizon Council, Horizon Foundation and Lee County Economic Development Office will host the 33rd Annual Industry Appreciation Awards at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, at Caloosa Sound Convention Center in Fort Myers. The event starts with an hour of networking opportunities followed by an awards luncheon. The program and presentation will recognize 22 finalists…

AT&T Fiber now available in Naples area

10/22/2025

AT&T Fiber is now available to more than 10,000 residential locations in Bonita Springs, Golden Gate, Naples Manor, Naples Park and San Carlos. The newly launched network will give customers access to super-fast internet speeds up to 5-Gigs.1 “We’re excited bring our state-of-the art fiber network to Naples, giving residents and businesses access to fast,…

Berkadia arranges financing for Interface Properties’ acquisition of apartments In Naples

10/22/2025

Berkadia, a distinguished leader in the commercial real estate sector, announces it secured financing for Interface Properties’ acquisition of Wild Pines of Naples, a 200-unit apartment community with 100 income-restricted affordable units in Naples. The Boca Raton-based real estate development, acquisition and management firm, which is owned and operated by Zac Goodman and Ken Goodman,…

Naples Airport releases Q3 Fly Safe Fly Quiet Leaderboard

10/20/2025

Naples Airport Authority has released its Q3 Fly Safe Fly Quiet Leaderboard, a quarterly list of the top operators complying with initiatives designed to mitigate noise and improve the quality of life for those living near the airport. The airport is commending nine operators that achieved high ratings on its scorecard for July, August and…

IMA Medical Group joins Millennium Physician Group

10/16/2025

Fort Myers based Millennium Physician Group, one of the largest physician-led healthcare groups in Florida, and IMA Medical Group, one of the largest Central Florida-based provider groups, announced the two organizations are coming together, marking a significant step forward in expanding patient-centered, value-based care across Central Florida. IMA is one of the largest Central Florida-based…

New Jersey automotive & motorcycle detailer opens location in Cape Coral

10/09/2025

Master automotive detailer, a founding member of the legendary “Detail Mafia” and longtime Air Force One Detailing Selected Team Member at Seattle’s Museum of Flight, Harry Sandwith has opened a new location of his Dirty Harry’s Detailing and Hogfather Motorcycle Detailing business in Cape Coral. Sandwith, who is also a former Jersey City Police Officer,…

The Lotus, world’s first composite home, just sold

10/08/2025

Northstar announces the one million seven hundred thousand dollar sale of its latest groundbreaking project: the first fully composite Structural FRP home in the world. Built to endure 250 MPH winds, this hurricane-resistant, mold- and corrosion-proof, fire-rated residence represents a new era of sustainable, resilient construction. With certifications including Florida Product Approval, UL Level 1…