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Operations Resume at Sanibel Post Office

05/11/2023

SANIBEL, FL â€” Effective May 15, 2023, retail operations and Post Office Box service have resumed at the Sanibel Post Office, 650 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel, FL 33957. The office had been temporarily suspended due to Hurricane Ian. The Sanibel Post Office retail hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to…

SBA to Host 2nd Annual America’s Seed Fund Week Showcasing and Connecting Entrepreneurs to Country’s Largest Source of Early-Stage R&D Funding

05/10/2023

WASHINGTON (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, announced the 2nd annual America’s Seed Fund Week. Taking place from May 15 – 18, the series of virtual events, including Startup Expo, offers entrepreneurs working on advanced technologies and the organizations…

Lee County Charter Review Commission Meetings

05/10/2023

The Lee County Charter Review Commission comprises 15 members appointed by Lee County Commissioners. They serve for 18 months with the purpose of reviewing the Home Rule Charter and proposing any amendments or revisions, which may be placed on the general election ballot.                    For more information, contact [email protected] or visit www.leegov.com/charterreview . Upcoming Meeting Schedule: June 13, 5…

Collier County Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study Extension of Comment Period Announced

05/10/2023

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the nonfederal sponsor, Collier County, Florida,  re-initiated the Collier County Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study and held two National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Scoping Meetings last month (April).  The comment period was going to end on, Monday, May 8 but has now been extended to Wednesday, June…

Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) announces tax increment rebate for downtown hotel

05/09/2023

FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) announces that it has awarded a tax increment rebate to Jackson Street FTM Hotel LLC in the not-to-exceed amount of $2.460 million. Jackson Street FTM Hotel LLC is developing Homes2 Suites hotel located at 1629 Jackson Street in downtown Fort Myers, expected to have…

Foxtail Coffee Co. opens first location in Southwest Florida

05/05/2023

Foxtail Coffee Co. opens its first café in the Southwest Florida market. The café, opening today, is located at 2700 Immokalee Road, Suite 1, in Naples, and offers a cozy, rustic setting for coffee lovers to enjoy. In addition to serving Foxtail’s full coffee menu with its unique approach to craft coffee beverages, the new…

Creative tips for maximizing your marketing budget

05/05/2023

Businesses and organizations with small marketing budgets can still generate big-time results. It’s all about being strategic. Businesses large and small should establish a marketing budget in order to develop and promote the company’s brand with the overall goals of building awareness, fostering engagement and ultimately driving leads or sales. To connect with target audiences…

Studio+ acquires Assemble Design

05/03/2023

Award-winning architecture and design firm Studio+ has acquired Assemble Design, a full-service architectural, brand development, and interior design firm based in Northern Michigan. In the process of rebranding as Studio+, Assemble Design was founded in 2021 by Meghan Frederick specializing in retail, hospitality, and workspace design. Frederick is now a principal at Studio+ and leads…

Lee County announces Office of Strategic Resources & Government Affairs; Office will be integral in recent $1.1 billion award from HUD

04/21/2023

Fort Myers, FL, – Lee County has announced the creation of the Office of Strategic Resources & Government Affairs – a move that will place the county in a more competitive position to secure and manage grant funds. This announcement comes at a critical juncture for the county, which earlier this year was awarded $1.1…

Kelly Roofing Goes Global With First International Tesla Solar Roof

04/21/2023

NAPLES, Fla., (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Kelly Roofing has completed the first-ever international Tesla Solar Roof installation, marking a significant milestone in green energy innovation. The Florida-based company managed negotiations, logistics, and operations to extend its services into the international field, starting on the island of Nevis in the West Indies. This installation has opened up…