On April 24, 2026, FEMA announced that it awarded nearly $97 million in funding to support recovery for past disasters in Florida. Among the entities to receive Public Assistance projects recovery funds was LCEC. Of the more than $19 million for the reimbursement of costs for power restoration and distribution systems, Lee County Electric Cooperative […]
04/27/2026 Stevens Construction has completed construction of Busey Bank located at 2524 Del Prado Blvd. in Cape Coral, announced Dan Adams, executive vice president/partner, Stevens Construction, Inc. Stevens Construction built a 5,560-square-foot building that houses a lobby, multiple teller stations, offices, a drive-thru and a night-drop deposit.
On March 26th, 2026, the Oasis Youth Shelter hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated courtyard on their campus. The Leadership Lee County Class of 2024-25 raised over $23,000 in monetary and in-kind donations and committed countless hours of labor to create an inviting space for the youths in residence to enjoy. The support of […]
Celebrating 50 years of impact, the FGCU Small Business Development Center marks a significant milestone in empowering Southwest Florida’s entrepreneurial community. As part of the statewide SBDC network—founded in 1976 to connect higher education with small business support—the center has played a vital role in providing no-cost consulting, training, and resources to help businesses start, […]
Members of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office were honored to welcome home our veterans returning from Washington, D.C., on Honor Flight #29. The airport was filled with flags, cheers, and a grateful community ready to give them the homecoming they deserve. As they made their way through the terminal, many were visibly moved by the […]
The Royal Palm Coast Realtor® Association (RPCRA) is proud to announce the selection of its 2026 Leadership Development Academy class, a distinguished group of Members committed to growing as leaders within the Association and throughout the real estate industry. The Leadership Development Academy is designed to prepare participants for future leadership opportunities within RPCRA, as […]
The Lee County Port Authority (LCPA) is committed to supporting the local business community by providing direct access to their procurement opportunities. To ensure a fair and transparent process, LCPA utilizes OpenGov, an eProcurement solution for publishing solicitations and receiving vendor responses. Registration is 100% free. Once vendors create an account and subscribe to the […]
Stevens Construction has completed construction of Premier Women’s Care of Southwest Florida’s new 40,797-square-foot medical office building located at 1606 Santa Barbara Blvd. in Cape Coral, announced Daniel Adams, Stevens Construction executive vice president and partner. The project was completed on schedule in 13 months. Learn more here
1,300 real estate and building professionals attended the sold out 2026 Market Trends event at Caloosa Sound Convention Center in Fort Myers on March 12. The experts shared valuable insights and predictions about the real estate market in Southwest Florida to help guests adapt and adjust to the future as it unfolds. Chamber of SWF […]
Current Leadership Lee County class member, Amir B. Ferreira Neto, Director of the Regional Economic Research Institute at FGCU, is a featured columnist in Gulfshore Busness with an Economic Commentary in recent issues of the magazine. Check out his article on Succession Planning for Family Businesses in the December 2025 issue and look for his […]