The Conservancy of Southwest Florida hosted the 2024 RedSnook Catch and Release Charity Tournament on Oct. 25-27, launching from locations in Naples, Goodland and Chokoloskee over the course of the two-day event. The tournament netted almost $210,000 through sponsorship, registration, ...
Tom Golisano, entrepreneur, the founder of Paychex, philanthropist, and civic leader, announced Tuesday his second series of major gifts totaling $85 million to 41 nonprofit organizations across Southwest Florida. "The awards, which range from $150,000 to $10 million each, are being made to a ...
The 12th Annual Golisano Children’s Hospital Fashion Show raised $109,340 to support the planned Golisano Children’s Hospital Surgery Center. The event was Nov. 12 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs. The event featured a silent auction, luncheon and a ...
A crowd exceeding 650 business and community leaders packed the Caloosa Sound Convention Center on Oct. 25 to celebrate Lee County businesses that drive the local economy, employ our workforce and shape their industries. Guests at the 2024 Industry Appreciation Awards enjoyed networking ...
Weichert, Realtors® - Agency ONE has announced that Janae Wood has joined its team of talented and dedicated agents. She serves clients in Southwest Florida for all their real estate needs. “We are very excited to have Janae on our team,” said Megan Eister, broker/owner of Weichert, ...
Vennitta Campbell has joined Collaboratory as the organization’s controller. Campbell has more than 25 years of accounting experience and has worked in industries ranging from finance and healthcare to non-profits and construction. She most recently served as Chief Financial Officer for ...
The Lee Board of County Commissioners today voted to accept nearly $2.2 million Continuum of Care grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist people who are experiencing homelessness. Approximately 115 individuals will be provided housing and ...
Harry Chapin Food Bank, the largest hunger-relief organization and only Feeding America partner serving Southwest Florida, is excited to announce it has been named the beneficiary of the Seminole Casino Hotel’s “Change for Change” program. During the month of November, guests will have ...
Most Lee County administrative operations will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. The county’s schedule adjustments are as follows: Solid Waste All garbage, recycling and yard waste collections in unincorporated Lee County, the City of Bonita Springs, the Village of ...
Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. on Wednesday announced the launch of XploreFLEd, a groundbreaking initiative that provides out-of-state students with the opportunity to enroll in select online workforce education courses at participating Florida institutions, including Polk State ...
