Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has provided over $338 million in residential, business, construction and homeowners’ association loans across Southwest Florida, helping to drive recovery and rebuilding efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Ian, Helene and Milton. This milestone reflects the bank’s unwavering commitment to helping Southwest Florida residents, businesses... Read more

With the setting of the first tiki hut frame on top of the third story, The Whale Restaurant has reached a significant milestone in its post-Ian recovery. As the first permitted out-of-theground rebuild after Hurricane Ian, this milestone is not only significant for the restaurant, but also symbolic for... Read more

Dragon Horse Agency earned a designation as an Official Honoree in the 29th Annual Webby Awards for its work on Schreier Interior Cutting Edge Design in the Video & Film – Best Art Direction category. The prestigious distinction, awarded by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, places... Read more

Mayhugh Commercial Advisors announced the following sales and lease transactions in Southwest Florida. SALE • Moody Powell Investments, LLC: 1,005sf office at 1412 Royal Palm Square Blvd., Unit 4, Fort Myers, from D&V Mortgage, Inc. for $226,125. (Tim Frederic and Chris Ferritto) • Teenie Properties, LLC: 1,450sf industrial flex... Read more

GMA Architects & Planners (GMA) has completed the design and construction administration services for Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida’s newest location in Estero. GMA worked diligently with the Village of Estero’s staff to coordinate this design throughout the entire process. Through a continued partnership, GMA was selected to both... Read more

PBS Contractors has begun a full renovation of the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce’s second-floor offices at the organization’s original location on Tamiami Trail, signaling a return to its roots with a refreshed and modernized space. The renovation will transform the second floor into a modern, efficient and welcoming... Read more

Stevens Construction has started construction of Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida’s newest location, located at 169 W. Hickpochee Ave. in LaBelle. Designed in an L-shaped layout, the new 20,785sf facility will house pediatrics, dental and social services under one roof. One side of the building will be dedicated... Read more

Vantage Construction Services completed a comprehensive renovation of the Enterprise Rent-A-Car facility in Port Charlotte following extensive damage caused by Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene. The renovation project involved significant repairs and upgrades to restore the property to its pre-storm condition while also improving its resilience against future weather... Read more

Owen-Ames- Kimball Company (O-A-K), a premier general contractor with a deep-rooted presence in Southwest Florida, has named Jim Hopper as regional vice president for its Florida operations. Hopper brings 30 years of construction experience to O-A-K. After spending 21 years with two leading general contractors in Colorado, Hopper launched... Read more

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank promoted Rachel Kaduk and Jim Koenen to roles as assistant vice presidents. Kaduk was hired in 2020 as an interim loan operations specialist to assist with the Small Business Administration Payroll Protection Program. Kaduk quickly transitioned to a permanent position as a residential loan coordinator... Read more