SanCap Rotary Club Inducts Boyd As New Member
The Sanibel Captiva Rotary Club announced the induction of its newest member, Becky Boyd. She is the Director of Development and a grant writer for the Community Housing and Resources. CHR provides affordable, safe, stable housing to the island’s essential workforce – first responders, teachers, hospitality staff,...
Raymond James Adds Raft Of Teams In Northeast, Florida
The US-listed wealth management group has added a mass of wealth advisors in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Florida. Raymond James has welcomed a number of advisors to its independent advisor and its employee advisor channels. Massachusetts. Charlene Dolan, Danielle Holmes, and John MacDonald have joined Raymond...
Despite closures, some community orchestras in region find ways to thrive
Key takeaway: From playing pops music to hosting meet and greets with audiences, community and semi-professional orchestras are finding new ways to stay relevant. Core challenge: Others have had to call it quits. The Punta Gorda Symphony shuttered last year and the Southwest Florida Symphony, based in Fort Myers,...
EXTRA TIME EP: 26 FC Naples continues hot streak
Click the video above to watch or listen to Episode 26!. FC Naples fought hard to earn a point on the road against Forward Madison FC. The team continues its hot streak of six consecutive matches without a loss. EXTRA TIME EP: 25: FC Naples has a massive week with...
Interface Properties Acquires Southwest Florida Asset
The community contains a mix of market rate and affordable units. Interface Properties has acquired Wild Pines of Naples, a 200-unit apartment community in Naples, Fla., for an undisclosed price. The previous owner of the property was JSB Capital Group, according to Yardi Matrix. Berkadia brokered the deal on behalf...
3 To Do: Songwriters 4 Vets, ‘Happy Hour for Hope‘ and more
1. FRIDAY & SATURDAY, NAPLES: Songwriters 4 Vets concert. Nashville songwriters help raise money for military veterans through the Songwriters for Vets foundation. The lineup includes The Ben Allen Band on Friday, Aug. 22, from 9-11 p.m. for $150 general admission seats and Kristian Bush, Patrick Davis, James Otto...
Now You Know: Marco-area drinking water notice; $10,000 grant to MICMS, more
The Collier Community Foundation recently awarded a $10,000 grant to Marco Island Charter Middle School to support the enhancement of its STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) lab, according to Becca Mysels, grants coordinator, MICMS. The grant will help fund new equipment, technology, and...
Restaurant owner makes ingenious move to protect business after nearly losing everything: ‘Don’t wait...
The community must work together to protect the town and prepare against unpredictable extreme weather events. Restaurant owner makes ingenious move to protect business after nearly losing everything: 'Don't wait ... get ready for it' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Naples apartments sell to South Florida investor
Interface Properties, a Boca Raton development, acquisition and management company, has bought the Wild Pines apartments in Naples. The firm did not disclose the sale price and Collier County property records did not immediately reflect what it sold for. Berkadia, however, says it provided the acquisition financing...
3 To Know: ‘Alligator Alcaraz’ case update; Golden Gate shooting; alligator attack
1. ‘ALLIGATOR ALCATRAZ’: Judge shifts venue in legal fight. Pointing to “prudence,” a federal judge on Aug. 18 ruled that a battle about legal representation for people at an immigrant-detention center in the Everglades should move to a different court while also declaring part of the lawsuit moot.
