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On Tuesday, Jan. 31, the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce celebrated with ribbon cuttings two more businesses that have recovered and opened after Hurricane Ian: Periwinkle Trailer Park at 1119 Periwinkle Way on Sanibel and island-based Flip Side Eco Charter. Periwinkle Park suffered considerable damage, with 40 percent of its units destroyed and…
Naples, FL – The Naples, Marco Island, Everglades CVB is pleased to announce the FY 2023-2024 arts and culture grant awards applications will open on Monday, January 23, 2023, at 9 a.m. (EST) and close on Friday, March 24, 2023, at 5 p.m. (EST). Grant monies will be awarded to local arts and culture organizations that meet the…
EXPLORATION PARK, FL – The deadline for the 2023 Space Florida and Israel Innovation Authority’s call for project proposals is less than one month away. The research and development funding available, valued at $2 million, aims to cultivate an aerospace ecosystem on the bleeding edge, and further strengthen the economic relationship between Florida and Israel.…
LAKE MARY, Fla. – Two disaster recovery centers will be closing permanently at the end of the day on Thursday, Jan. 26. The locations are: Collier County Eagle Lakes Community Park (Community Center Building) 11565 Tamiami Trail East, Naples DeSoto County Brewer Sports Park 1365 SE Hargrave Street, Arcadia After these centers close, survivors who…
Dress for Success SW Florida hits the road with the launch of its Wardrobe on Wheels (WOW) Factor mobile boutique, bringing free clothing and career services to low-income women across Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Sarasota and Manatee counties. The WOW Factor is making its fashionable grand entrance at a debut event at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday,…
Sanibel Captiva Trust Company’s first event in its 2023 Fort Myers speaker series is Jan. 31. The complimentary speaker series through April covers relevant topics from economics and investing to estate planning and lifestyle trends. “We are pleased to offer thought-provoking and energizing programs targeted to area residents as we prepare to open our Fort…
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Horizon Foundation has named Bill Johnson, Jr. as executive director. As the face of the organization, Johnson will use his eight years of nonprofit leadership experience to bring in new investors, foster relationships with existing investors and continue to support Lee County’s economic growth through strategic partnerships and financial sources.…
Captiva Cruises, a family owned and operated cruise excursion service, celebrated its reopening on Captiva Island with a ribbon cutting and celebratory cruise on Jan. 12 in partnership with the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce. Captiva Cruises staff, partners and community supporters gathered at McCarthy’s Marina to commemorate the occasion, which included a…
BABCOCK RANCH, Fla. – Guests will experience the inspired work of more than 50 exhibitors at the fifth annual Babcock Ranch Art Show. The event is Saturday, March 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The exhibition is free and open to the public. With…
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has reopened its McGregor Branch in a temporary mobile banking unit at 15975 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers. The building experienced considerable flood damage from Hurricane Ian and requires major reconstruction. While the building undergoes renovations, the bank has acquired a fully functional mobile banking trailer. The unit includes two teller stations,…