Melanie Pagan

Portland

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Writer | Editor | Social Media Strategist. Find my regular columns in @Gulfshore_Biz & @GulfshoreLife. Creator of @Pole_Positive.(https://t.co/xhoEjoCbl5).

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REIS May luncheon to feature Alico Inc. leadership

1 month ago | gulfshorebusiness.com | Melanie Pagan

Alico Inc. President and CEO John E. Kiernan and Executive Vice President of Real Estate Mitch Hutchcraft will share their vision for the company’s future during the REIS May luncheon held at 11:45 a.m. May 13 in the Osprey Room at Pelican Preserve’s Clubhouse. Admission is $30 for members and $45 for guests. Click here to register.
Jerry Brooks Park public pickleball courts to close temporarily for fence repairs

1 month ago | gulfshorebusiness.com | Melanie Pagan

Lee County Parks & Recreation reminds pickleball players that the public courts at Jerry Brooks Park, 150 South Road, Fort Myers, will close temporarily May 14-16, for final fence repairs due to Hurricane Ian damage. Lee County Parks & Recreation has placed signage throughout the park to inform visitors of the temporary closure. They are scheduled to reopen at dawn May 17, weather permitting.
Child Care of Southwest Florida receives $25K grant

1 month ago | gulfshorebusiness.com | Melanie Pagan

Child Care of Southwest Florida received a $25,000 grant from The League Club to support needs-based tuition scholarships at its early learning centers in Lee County. The grant will provide the families of more than 60 students with preschool scholarship assistance, empowering at-risk children with affordable, high-quality early learning opportunities.
Lee Health blood drive slated for May 10 in Cape Coral

1 month ago | gulfshorebusiness.com | Melanie Pagan

South Cape Hospitality and Entertainment Associations will host a Lee Health blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 10. The bus will be parked in front of BackStreets Sports Bar on SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral. Donors will receive a punch card with complimentary offers from businesses, including BackStreets Sports Bar, Karma and Coconuts, Cape Cleaners, Monkey Bar Steak & Seafood, Dixie Roadhouse and more.
PCK Partners consulting firm launches

1 month ago | gulfshorebusiness.com | Melanie Pagan

PCK Partners, a new consulting firm dedicated to empowering purpose-driven organizations, has officially launched. Founded by seasoned executives Hector J.
Goodwill receives grant from United Way of Collier and the Keys

1 month ago | gulfshorebusiness.com | Melanie Pagan

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida has received a grant of $10,000 from the United Way of Collier and the Keys to support the Opportunity Accelerator program.
The Achieva Foundation announces $65K in scholarships for students

Feb 26, 2025 | gulfshorebusiness.com | Melanie Pagan

The Achieva Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Achieva Credit Union, has launched its 2025 Scholarship Program, offering $65,000 in scholarships to students across Southwest Florida. The credit union is expanding its program this year, providing additional opportunities for graduating high school seniors and students pursuing higher education.
We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym franchise opens in Naples

Feb 3, 2025 | gulfshorebusiness.com | Melanie Pagan

When Lisa Kolak saw the opportunity to give back to the community that had supported her family’s journey with autism, she seized it. She opened a We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym franchise in Naples on Dec. 14 with business partner Ed Paquette, an entrepreneur and veteran in providing special needs services —culminating her 20-year journey in special needs care and dreams of helping families with disabilities. “My son, who is now 26, has autism, and my granddaughter also has autism,” Kolak said.
Annual Preparing for Aging Symposium returning to Naples

Jan 17, 2025 | gulfshorebusiness.com | Melanie Pagan

Senior Blue Book is hosting the 13th annual Preparing for Aging Symposium from 8 a.m. to noon Jan. 23 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 625 111th Ave. N., Naples. The event will provide attendees with tools and resources to make informed choices about their future or the future of loved ones, from financial planning and health care to senior housing and overall wellness.
Tax-savvy year-end giving strategies  - Gulfshore Business

Dec 12, 2024 | gulfshorebusiness.com | Melanie Pagan

‘Tis the season of giving, and savvy donors know it’s not just who you give to but how you do it. Year-end philanthropy offers more than goodwill; it’s a strategic move that pairs heartfelt effectiveness with substantial tax savings. You can maximize your contributions and financial benefits by carefully structuring and timing your gifts. Gifting an appreciated asset, such as a stock held for more than a year, to a qualified charity can be a game-changer.