Helping women-owned business with start-up funds Ft. Myers, FL – Goodwill’s MicroEnterprise Institute received a grant from the Zonta Foundation of Southwest Florida, Inc. for women who graduate from the program and complete their feasibility plan demonstrating a viable business idea. This is the fourth year that the Zonta Foundation of Southwest Florida has awarded the program […]
Aubuchon Team of Companies presents Lee BIA Builders Care with a check for $12,600. FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 21, 2021) – Lee BIA Builders Care, the nonprofit charitable arm of the Lee Building Industry Association (BIA), has received a $12,600 donation from Aubuchon Team of Companies. The impactful donation is a result of funds raised […]
Retired U.S. Rep Francis Rooney honored NAPLES, Fla. (Jan. 21, 2021) – The Conservancy of Southwest Florida members elected four new directors for four-year terms on the board of directors. Nancy Anthony, Pam Brown, Leslie Frécon and Tom Watkins were elected at the organization’s 57th Annual Members’ Meeting on Jan. 19, held virtually. During the meeting, […]
Dr. Thomas J. Klein will see patients at the Tamarac location. TAMARAC, Fla. (Jan. 20, 2021) – Advocate Radiation Oncology has opened a new location in Tamarac to serve cancer patients in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. Located at 7850 N. University Drive, the Tamarac office features state-of-the-art cancer-fighting machines and the same level […]
Dr. Padilla infuses art and science to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives FORT MYERS, Fla. (January 20, 2021) – Dr. Patrick Flaharty and his team at Azul Cosmetic Surgery and Medical Spa are pleased to announce that Maximilian Padilla, MD, has recently joined their team of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery specialists. Dr. Padilla specializes […]
Independent survey shows franchise owners are highly satisfied with company’s performance BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. (Jan. 20, 2021) – Oasis Senior Advisors was recently named a Top Franchise for 2021 by Franchise Business Review. This year’s list is the 16th annual ranking of the 200 best franchise opportunities as rated by franchise business owners. The full roster is available at https://franchisebusinessreview.com/page/top-franchises/. Oasis Senior […]
JANUARY 19, 2021 – FORT MYERS, FLA – As Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) Athletics department begins its 2021 sports season this week, the safety of FSW’s athletes and fans are top priority. “As with all FSW locations, fans will be required to wear face coverings at all games, and our seating will be socially distanced […]
[Fort Myers, FL] (January 19, 2021) For over 30 years, Keep Lee County Beautiful has been producing an environmental art calendar featuring winning artwork from students across Lee County. The calendar, which is used as an educational tool, is distributed throughout the school system and during KLCB events. KLCB donates calendars to schools to serve as a source of […]
J. Pason Gaddis / Chairperson, Lee Health Foundation FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 18, 2021) – Lee Health Foundation has announced its 2021 board of trustees, with J. Pason Gaddis returning as chairperson. Trustees help guide philanthropic initiatives for Lee Health Foundation, which is celebrating 25 years of supporting lifesaving health and wellness programs in Southwest Florida. […]
NAPLES, Fla. (Jan. 15, 2021) – Growing Climate Solutions: Path to Positive Southwest Florida has announced a new speaker series to address the changing climate and its impact on the region. The SWFL Climate Compass Series will feature prominent national speakers discussing critical aspects of the changing climate, including politics, maritime activity and real estate. […]
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