The Early Vision: A Department Preparing for the Future. The North Collier Fire’s journey toward Advanced Life Support(ALS) transport began in the early 1970s, when the Collier County Government formally requested that the Districtparticipate in 911 transport services. At that time, the department was still transitioning from a volunteer fire service toa modern, professionally staffed […]
Leadership Lee County graduate and founder of Valerie’s House, Angela Melvin, was just named one of the Top 30 Nonprofit Executives in Southwest Florida by The Community Foundation, alongside partners like The News-Press (Fort Myers and Cape Coral), Naples Daily News, and Regions Bank. With locations in Fort Myers, Naples, Charlotte County, and Pensacola, Valerie’s […]
Karen Borrelli, president of the Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association (RPCRA) spoke with Fox 4’s Bella Line regarding a recent article in the Wall Street Journal that called Cape Coral the worst real estate market in the country. “It portrays a picture of Cape Coral being in distress when it’s not,” said Karen. She agrees […]
CCIM FL Chapter, SW District is hosting a Commercial Real Estate Mid-Year Update at FGCU on July 22nd from 8:00 am – 11:30 am at the Florida Gulf Coast University Water School. Real Estate experts will present updates on Southwest Florida’s real estate market. Chamber of Southwest Florida Board Member, Justin Thibaut, CEO/President of LSI […]
Chamber of Southwest Florida Board Member, Mary Franklin, has been promoted to Vice President of Operations for Cypress Living! Cypress Cove announced the following: Since joining our organization, Mary has demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic acumen, and an unwavering commitment to operational excellence. Her ability and collaborative spirit to navigate complex challenges with clarity and professionalism […]
The FGCU Lutgert College of Business Regional Economic Research Institute’s quarterly report. Discover more about Southwest Florida by exploring their dashboard, which features interactive charts showcasing the latest regional economic indicators! Review the June Economic Report. RERI also released an Issue brief on Shifting Trends in Remote Work and their SWFL Real Estate: Second Quarter […]
Gulfshore Business reports: Wright Construction Group has fostered a family-oriented work culture and a warm workplace environment for nearly eight decades. Our team members provide quality service while developing long-lasting trust-based relationships by treating clients with respect and great care. For this reason, Wright has become the builder many prestigious public and private clients choose. […]
Congratulations to Lee County Engineer, Linda Braam, and her amazing team for their work on the LaBelle Transfer Station project. Their collaboration with Wright Construction Group earned recognition from the Lee Building Industry Association for their execution of this important infrastructure project. Great job, everyone! #LeeCountyStrong#PublicWorksPride#Teamwork#InfrastructureExcellence#CommunityBuilders
William “Bill” Steinke, Chair of the FR/NAR Advancement Committee and Past President of the RoyalPalm Coast Realtor® Association (RPCRA), was inducted into the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) Hall of Fame this week during the National Association of REALTORS® Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C. He is also a lifetime RPAC contributor. In addition to Steinke’s […]
The FGCU Lutgert College of Business Regional Economic Research Institute (RERI) has released its May 2025 Regional Economic Indicators report showing that single-family building permits rose by 1 percent in March compared to March 2024. Residential listings were up 40%, while single-family home sales decreased 5% and prices fell between 4-6% this March compared to […]