COASTAL VISTA DESIGN

TRUST COMPANY TO OFFER SEMINAR

The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company will offer “Domicile Day” — a seminar on Florida residency, domicile status and estate planning — on May 16 at 11 a.m. at its offices at 2450 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, and 13525 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers.

It will include a presentation and Q&A period led by staff and local estate planning attorney Jennifer Hammond, of Green, Shoenfeld & Kyle.

Seating is limited, and reservations are required.

The seminars are designed for people with $2 million and higher in investable assets.

PHOTO PROVIDED Maranda Holley

To make a reservation, contact Frances Steger at 239-472-8300 or festeger@sancaptrustco.com.

COASTAL VISTA DESIGN RECEIVES AWARDS

Sanibel-based Coastal Vista Design was recognized at the American Society of Landscape Architects’ 2024 Florida Awards Gala on April 12 at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando.

It received the inaugural Firm of the Year Award, which recognizes a firm that has produced bodies of distinguished work influencing the professional practice of landscape architecture.

In addition, the company received a Professional “Award of Merit” in the commercial category for landscape design of the Uline Collier Corporate Campus. The awards are awarded based on quality of design and execution; relationship to design context; environmental sensitivity and sustainability; relevant impact to the profession, public, and/or environment, and resilience strategies; and design value to the client, community, and to other designers.

The awards gala was attended by Coastal Vista Design founder Leigh Gevelinger, landscape designers Alain Carrazana and Rose Gilson, and construction site manager Gabe Smith.

ISLAND NOMINEES AMONG AWARD FINALISTS

SWFL Inc. recently announced the finalists for its 2024 INCredible Awards.

The awards are an annual celebration of exceptional leaders and organizations that drive economic and community growth in Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties.

For the Nonprofit of the Year, Community Housing & Resources and the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge are nominees. The award recognizes a nonprofit organization that is seen as a leader in the nonprofit sector

For the Small Business of the Year, MacIntosh Books + Paper is a nominee. The award recognizes a local business that excels in its market and gives back to and serves as a leader in the community.

For the SWFL Citizen of the Year, CHR Executive Director Nicole Decker-McHale is a nominee. The award honors an individual who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the betterment of Southwest Florida.

For the Innovation Award, the DDWS and HM Restaurant Group — parent company of Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille — are nominees. The award celebrates a small business that creates unique and forward-thinking solutions. Innovate practices range from designing original products, to developing new processes and technologies.

The other categories include the INCredible Award and Veteran-Owned Business of the Year.

The awards ceremony will take place on May 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs.

For more information or tickets, visit https://www.swflinc.com/2024-incredible-awards-.

SCA ELECTS OFFICERS, BOARD MEMBERS

The Sanibel Community Association held its Annual Meeting on April 24 at The Community House on Sanibel.

The newly elected officers include: Roger Grogman as president; Don McDonald as vice president; John Raho as treasurer; and Lynne Butkiewicz as secretary.

The new members to the board of directors include Fred Bondurant, Dick Bourdow, Sarah Jacobson, Melissa Lehman, Nancy McDole, Mark Reiner, Josh Stewart, Valerie Tutor, and Kirk Whalen.

REC CENTER ADDS TO HALL OF SPONSORS

Custom Goods Unlimited, Lee Health and the Sanibel Captiva Business Women’s Association have joined the Sanibel Recreation Center’s Hall of Sponsors.

Proceeds from the sponsor signs financially assist eligible island parents, guardians and workers so youths can attend the after-school program, Fun Days, holiday camp, summer day camp and other city-operated programs.

A printout of all the sponsors can also be obtained at the center’s reception counter.

For more information, call volunteer sponsor Chairperson Barry Alan Roth at 239-313-9591.

PFEIFER REALTY GROUP WELCOMES NEW ADVISOR

The Pfeifer Realty Group announced that Maranda Holley has joined the team as a real estate advisor.

With a passion for helping clients achieve their goals, she is a dedicated licensed real estate agent with five years of experience in the industry.

Growing up in Kentucky, Holley was immersed in the world of real estate, with her parents working as appraisers. Her journey led her to the University of Kentucky, where she met her now-fiancé.

After countless summers spent soaking in the charms of Southwest Florida, they knew this is where they wanted to establish roots.