Congratulations to Dunbar High School freshman, Kevin Dimaculangan, who won the 2018 Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship for Excel 2016. Kevin competed against more than 320,000 total entrants. He earned a $3000 grand prize and an all-expenses-paid trip to compete against challengers from over 120 other countries in the 2018 MOS World Championship in
In May, RD Management and Waldrop Engineering met with Lee County staff to present plans for Merchants Crossing in North Fort Myers. Richard Birdoff, principal and president of RD Management, who has managed the property for almost three years, sees many possibilities for the highly visible property off US 41. Following a 2017 North Fort
With the support of the Horizon Council and the Lee County Economic Development Office, Develop MLK is working to stimulate commercial activity and revitalize the area. Recent activity in the MLK corridor includes: Towles Garden, a 7.5-acre residential town home community, planned by luxury condo developer, the MacFarlane Group, is awaiting approval. The plan includes
If you go: Lee County Public Library at North Fort Myers Groundbreaking When: 10 AM Wednesday November 29th, 2017 Where: 2001 North Tamiami Trail North Fort Myers, Florida 33903
Develop Lee’s mission is to provide a forum for business and community leaders to create opportunities that help revitalize North Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, and the MLK corridor of Dunbar. In an effort to support locally-owned restaurants, Develop North Fort Myers is inviting local North Fort Myers restaurant to participate in its Dine Local discount
Rosy Tomorrows Heritage Farm is an organic farm in North Fort Myers that is helping meet the demand for organic, chemical free and non GMO produce and meat in Lee County. The farm features 100% grass fed heritage breeds such as Red Wattle pigs, Longhorn cows, and Silver Laces Wyandotte chickens. Owner, Rose O’Dell King,
Lehigh Acres is a growing community with growing needs. Develop Lee and Develop Lehigh work hard to facilitate solutions for these needs. Fountain Crest Retirement Community is a 90-Tenant facility that’s been in Lehigh Acres for over a decade. It’s the only independent living facility in Lehigh Acres, featuring a hair salon, cafeteria, movie room,
DevelopLee’s mission is to provide a forum for business and community leaders to create opportunities that help revitalize North Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, and the MLK corridor. November’s sub-committee meeting focused on raising awareness of the many locally-owned restaurants. There are many locally-owned-and-operated restaurants in each of these geographies, but often they don’t have the time
Lee County is home to a thriving business community and world-class quality of life. DevelopLee’s mission is to provide a forum for business and community leaders to create opportunities that will help revitalize North Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, and the MLK corridor. November’s sub-committee meeting focused on helping small businesses grow. There are many businesses
“Think green. Think about your impact” says Irena Kusnirova, Vice President of GreenEarth NanoPlant, a Lehigh Acres based organic fertilizer company. Kusnirova cares deeply for the environment and wants the best for Southwest Florida’s agriculture industry. The fertilizer is patent pending, 100% chemical free, USDA organic certified, and helps build plants immune systems. Irena says
