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Morris-Depew Associates, Fort Myers, hired James McCord as vice president of landscape architecture.

Other Industries
Global HR Research, Bonita Springs, added salesperson Laura Ann Lambert.

InfiNetwork, an IT consultancy in Naples, named Vincent Andella business development manager.

Brian Thibault and Peter Maurer were named marina operations manager and superintendent, respectively, for Compass Rose Boat Club on Fort Myers Beach.

Timothy D. Ficker was promoted to executive vice president of operations and chief operating officer for Shell Point Retirement Community. Jessica Clark and Rochelle Cherniawski joined the marketing and communications department.

Tammy Gorka joined Congress Jewelers as merchandise manager for all five area locations.

Lisa B. Spearman is now director of development at Evangelical Christian School, Fort Myers.

SunStream Hotels & Resorts on Fort Myers Beach promoted Jennifer Seaborn to director of sales and marketing.

Bryan Simpson has joined Sue’s Safety Inc., Fort Myers, as its sales manager.

Brightest Horizons Child Development Center in Fort Myers, added Tina Parsons as executive director and Tom Handy as director of development.

Shane Johnson of ecological consultants Passarella & Associates, Fort Myers, was promoted to team leader.

Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau welcomed Katie Meckley as communications coordinator.

Executive chef appointments include Anthony Biagetti at Handsome Harry’s in Old Naples; Stephen Long at the Verandah community, Fort Myers; and Adam Votaw at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort’s Baleen in Naples.

YMCA of Lee County welcomed Mary Scott as child care director.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Florida appointed Kathy Curatolo as CEO.

Ray Partlow was named general manager of Bar Louie, Fort Myers.

Business Moves
Baby Butler Inc., a new business in Cape Coral, sells a hands-free baby-bottle holder.

Ada’s Natural & Organic Foods Supermarket & Deli opened at 1242 Southwest Pine Island Road in Chiquita Plaza, Cape Coral.

A new Naples firm, Gifted, provides consulting services on gifts and retail marketing.

Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. completed construction projects at Seacrest Country Day School in Naples and Canterbury School in Fort Myers.

Market America Realty & Invest-ments moved to 12401 Brantley Commons Court, Fort Myers.

The Riviera Harbour Yacht Club at St. Tropez/Riviera Luxury Tower Complex in downtown Fort Myers has opened.

Devonia antique store is now Provenance Naples.

Dunkin’s Diamonds and Fifth Third Bank both opened locations in Gulf Coast Town Center, Fort Myers.

Stock Development moved its headquarters to 2647 Professional Circle in Northbrooke Professional Village, Naples.

Spanish-language station Azteca America (WTPH-14), now available on DirecTV, launched a live, half-hour weeknight newscast.

Worth Collection opened in Miromar Outlets, Estero.

Skybus Airlines begins service this month between Charlotte County Airport in Punta Gorda and Columbus, Ohio, and Portsmouth, N.H.

Comm-Ex Media of Southwest Florida is a new business providing commercial property information via e-mail and the Internet.

Surface Skin and Facial Rejuvenation clinic opened at 803 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples.

A First Watch restaurant opened in Masquesa Center at 1030 Livingston Road, Naples.

Dr. Kent V. Hasen moved his Naples plastic surgery practice to 4081 Tamiami Trail N.
Compass Construction completed the Eagles Preserve neighborhood at Shell Point Retirement Community and renovation for Apollo Information Services, a national physicians-billing firm, both in Fort Myers.

Sonu Spa opened at 9250 Corkscrew Road, Estero.

McGarvey Development finished an office building at the Mid-Cape Corporate Center on Pine Island Road in Cape Coral.

Heatherwood Construction completed Kitson & Partners’ offices in Murdock Professional Center, Port Charlotte, and renovation of the Port of the Islands Marina on Newport Drive, Naples.

MWH construction company, with offices in Cape Coral and Fort Myers, and Jacobs Engineering Group signed a $32 million contract with the South Florida Water Management District for management services on the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.

Jason Kaster now sees chiropractic patients at 1646 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers.

Colonial Square Realty opened an office at 8140 College Parkway, Fort Myers.

Law firm Cummings & Lockwood relocated its Bonita Springs office to 8000 Health Center Blvd. in The Brooks Grand Plaza.

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