David Puls has joined DeAngelis Diamond as a senior preconstruction manager. He is responsible for leading reconstruction, estimating activities, overseeing the development and updating of project budgets throughout each stage of the process. Puls has over 23 years in project management within the construction sector. He has a project... Read more

Cogent Bank is expanding its Association Banking Division with new banking centers in Fort Myers and Naples. This cements its first successful year serving the growing needs of condo and homeowners’ associations in Southwest Florida. Cogent has hired George McDonald as lead client service specialist for its Association Banking... Read more

Seagate Development Group is expanding packing, fulfillment and warehouse space for Norman Love Confections on Westlinks Drive in Fort Myers. This 19,200sf facility will cover four units to accommodate Norman Love’s future growth. The project includes electrical, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC components, refrigeration, metal framing and restaurant-kitchen-grade ceilings. These factory-style... Read more

Stephanie Schaff e r has joined Gravina, Smith, Matte & Arnold Marketing and Public Relations as associate partner responsible for strategic communication, government and media relations, client public outreach campaigns, coalition building and content creation. Schaffer has two decades of experience in state lobbying, public campaigns and public information... Read more

LSI Companies, Inc. has appointed Erica Brace as marketing manager. She is responsible for the company’s planning, development, marketing strategies, communications, and public relations. She will oversee the planning and execution of Market Trends, one of the largest annual real estate conferences in Southwest Florida. Brace, who has a... Read more

The Henning Group recently completed construction of Phase II of the 175-unit Discovery Village Community in Naples. The 200,000sf project provides independent, assisted and memory care options. The community was designed by Architecture Concepts, Inc. from Largo, a company that provides designs for senior living with a resort-styled atmosphere.... Read more

Nai Thor Commercial Group has been renamed Nai Skyway National Partners following its alignment with Hiffman National. Nai Thor was a commercial real estate brokerage in Southwest Florida founded last year by industrial and investment sales broker, Brad Berzins, and former president of Nai KLNB, Andy Georgelakos. The corporate... Read more

Wright Construction Group, Inc. completed repairs to JetBlue Park, the spring training home in Fort Myers of Major League Baseball’s Boston Red Sox. Repairs to the eight-year-old stadium included removing and reinstalling handrails and cleaning, repairing, and re-coating exposed trusses. Wright Construction also repaired and sealed the retaining wall... Read more

KOVA Companies and Commercial Property Managers have established KL Management Solutions, LLC. This joint venture provides property management and accounting services to clients in Southwest Florida. Kim Gaglia, KL Management president and KOVA Companies partner, will collaborate with Commercial Property Managers, co-founded by Derek Bornhorst and Jerry Messonnier, principals... Read more

Lee Golden, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank’s senior vice president and director of business development, has joined the bank’s commercial lending team. Golden has 26 years’ experience in community and regional banking, joining Sanibel Captiva Community Bank in 2015 to oversee its rapid expansion and management of retail locations. He... Read more