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Gifford Carr expands to U.S. with acquisition of Florida brokerage

Gifford Carr Insurance Group has acquired Omni One Insurance Agency, a Cape Coral, Florida-based brokerage, marking the Canadian firm’s first expansion outside the country. Omni One, founded in Cape Coral, serves individuals and families across Florida. With the acquisition, Omni One ...

Registration opens for 2025 Industry Appreciation Awards

Registration is now open for Lee County's premier business awards celebration. The 33rd Industry Appreciation Awards luncheon is set for Friday, Oct. 24, at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center in Fort Myers. Hosted by the Horizon Council, Horizon Foundation and Lee County Economic Development ...

Giving back: Bella Bean pledges donations to CCAS

A local coffee crafter is donating a portion of its proceeds to benefit an animal shelter that helped save the life of the shop’s namesake.  Bella Bean Trading Company, a Cape Coral-based premium roast-to-order coffee brand, announced it will donate 25% of profits to the Cape Coral ...

Cape Council passes mobility fee to fund transportation infrastructure

A proposed “mobility fee” on new construction to pay for infrastructure was approved Thursday but in a modified form. The proposal first failed 5-3, one vote shy of the super majority needed, but ultimately passed unanimously after Cape Coral City Council removed the “extraordinary ...

Brightwater Lagoon launches ‘Football SUN-Days’

Brightwater Lagoon is kicking off the football season with the Football SUN-Days multi-day ticket, giving guests access to the lagoon every Sunday now through Jan. 4. Guests will be able to watch football games on the jumbo screen with access to exclusive drink specials, discounts and ...