Leadership from Lee Health, Landmark Healthcare Facilities and Stevens Construction celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony for a 60,000-square-foot pediatric outpatient surgery center operated by Lee Health near Golisano Children’s Hospital in Fort Myers, Fla., on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Lawrence Antonucci, president and CEO of Lee Health addressed the crowd, along with Deeni Taylor, chairman and […]
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, […]
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
We are excited to share that Chamber of SWF Board member and LSI Companies President and CEO, Justin Thibaut, was recognized by Florida Trend Media Company as one of the “People to Know” in Southwest Florida. The feature spotlights the region’s “movers and shakers” for their influence and connections within the Southwest Florida business community. […]
Another Leadership Lee alum being recognized – Amy Strom, class of 2023 has been recognized by the Community Foundation as one of their Unsung Heroes of SWFL Nonprofits! Amy is the Chief Operating Office at Valerie’s House. The Community Foundation has announced:Congratulations to Unsung Heroes of Southwest Florida’s Nonprofits — Finally in the Spotlight!They’re not […]
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 […]