Business Briefs | July 4
Candelaria joins EXIT Gulf Coast Realty in Cape Coral
EXIT Gulf Coast Realty has announced that David Candelaria has joined its growing team of dedicated real estate sales professionals.
EXIT Gulf Coast Realty, at 3515 Del Prado Blvd., South, 105/106, Cape Coral, is a member of EXIT Southeast’s rapidly expanding network of independently owned and operated brokerages across the region.
Founded in Canada in 1996, EXIT Realty is a full service, progressive, real estate franchisor with offices across North America.
For more information, please visit exitrealty.com and joinexitrealty.com.
Just Lovelee Boutique holding Holidays 4 Heroes Donation Drive through July 12
Just Lovelee Boutique in Cape Coral is holding a Holiday 4 Heroes Donation Drive now through July 12.
Holiday 4 Heroes is a nonprofit organization that sends up to 200 care packages each month to active duty military members and has shipped over 20,000 packages to far. It also provides essentials to homeless and in-need veterans and their families.
Items needed include protein bars, jerky, hard candy, instant coffee and energy drink drops, body wash, wipes, lip balm, small games and playing cards, warm socks and hand warmers, ponchos, emergency blankets, small flashlights, sunscreen, bootlaces, multivitamins and gift cards for gas stations and fast food restaurants.
Those making a donation at Just Lovelee will receive a $10 in-store credit and one entry into a raffle to win a Just Lovelee gift card.
Just Lovelee Boutique, which features trendy clothing, jewelry and accessories for women of all sizes, is at 1113 S.E. 47th Terrace, Suite 4, in South Cape. Contact the shop at 239-673-9194 or visit justloveleeboutique.com.
Topliff joins Crews Bank & Trust as commercial banker
Crews Bank & Trust has announced the addition of Todd Topliff as its newest commercial banker. Topliff has more than 13 years of business banking experience, having worked with a variety of financial institutions across Southwest Florida.
In addition to his banking background, Topliff previously owned two companies in the construction industry, giving him a strong understanding of the needs and challenges faced by local business owners. He holds an associate’s degree in business administration from Florida SouthWestern State College.
Originally from Watertown, New York, Topliff moved to Florida in 1983 and has lived in Southwest Florida for the past 34 years.
To connect with Topliff or to learn more about Crews Bank & Trust’s commercial banking services, please contact him at 239-218-2171 or at ttopliff@crews.bank.
Deadline extended to nominate businesses for 2025 Industry Appreciation Awards
The application period to nominate an outstanding business or professional leader for the 2025 Industry Appreciation Awards has been extended through Thursday, July 10.
The Industry Appreciation Awards honors Lee County’s top businesses and business leaders that drive the local economy, employ the workforce and shape their industries.
Sponsored by the Horizon Foundation, Horizon Council and Lee County Economic Development, the award program recognizes local businesses in seven categories, including:
• Large Manufacturer of the Year
• Small Manufacturer of the Year
• Large Business of the Year
• Small Business of the Year
• Start Up of the Year
• Elevate Award
• Tech Catalyst Award
The Industry Appreciation Awards event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, at Caloosa Sound Convention Center, 1375 Monroe St. in Fort Myers. Application forms are available at IndustryAppreciationAwards.com. Self-nominations are allowed.
For more about the Horizon Foundation, please visit HorizonCouncilFoundation.com, or call 239-533-6806.
Visit LeeCountyBusiness.com/Horizon-Council for more about the Horizon Council.
Visit LeeCountyBusiness.com for more information.