The destination is world-class, and so is the service.
Family-Friendly Tourist Town in FamyFun Magazine’s 2015 3rd Annual Travel AwardsĢ014 Captiva recognized as the Happiest Seaside Town in Florida by Coastal Living MagazineĮvery year South Seas Island Resort continues to excel in customer service and earn new recognition. Sanibel and Captiva Island regularly receive recognition for having top 10 beaches in the country from trusted sources such as TripAdvisor and Fodor's Travel.Ģ015 Sanibel Island Named #1 Top U.S. Listed as one of the “Best Resorts for family Reunions Around the World” by Condé Nast Traveler
Naples Daily News reporter and In-the-Know columnist Phil Fernandez contributed to this story.2015 Platinum Choice Award for Florida by Smart Meetings magazineĢ013-2016 TripAdvisor Certificate of ExcellenceĢ015 Gulfshore Life Magazine’s 2015 Best of Gulfshore Life Awards – The Captiva Course recognized for best views in Lee County Lee County had the lowest unemployment rate in the five-county region (2.7%), followed by Collier (2.8%).Įxperts consider 4% full employment, as there are always workers between jobs. Those efforts have kicked into overdrive post-Ian.īefore the near Category 5-storm hit, the region's unemployment rate stood at 2.9% (as of August), with 18,849 unemployed residents. Hurricane Ian is a "different animal," so it's hard to draw comparisons, said Amy Hanna-Eckenrode, communications director for CareerSource Southwest Florida.ĬareerSource matches job seekers with employers throughout the region. Dont miss out on cuisine at the Harbourside from Exec Chef. Ron DeSantis decided to ease up on statewide restrictions that shuttered many businesses deemed "non-essential" - or severely limited their operations, allowing them to only offer delivery, carry-out or curbside services. South Seas Island Resort offers a country club ambiance and fun unique activities for kids. Many of those lost jobs came back quickly after Gov. The businesses reporting layoffs or furloughs included retail shops, restaurants, resorts and rental car agencies, due to a sudden drop in business not only from locals but tourists. "That's something that's going to be key for us."Īfter the pandemic hit in 2020, Florida's official layoff registry showed more than 3,600 permanent or temporary job cuts in Lee and Collier counties by larger employers. "Lenders have almost zero appetite for investing, funding projects in a hurricane zone," Spencer said. "We estimate it's going to be anywhere from $800 million to a billion to not only rebuild the property but to build it back to what the (current) standards are. "Ironically, our one-year anniversary was the day the storm hit," said Greg Spencer, CEO of Timbers Resort. The Timbers Co., Wheelock Street Capital and The Ronto Group jointly acquired the resort last year. The owners have vowed to rebuild the storied property, which takes up about a third of the northern tip of the 6-mile-long Captiva Island She did not indicate how long the resort will be closed. In her letter, Michael described the reduction of employees as temporary. Other jobs have been lost in reservations, owner relations, human resources and administration, security and communications, and sales and revenue management. By using this website, you agree to our use of them. They also impact 15 employees in recreation and 14 each in the front office and retail. 6 Best Waterfront Places to Stay on Sanibel Island and Captiva Island Naples Florida Travel Guide We love cookies but we use them here to personalize content, analyze traffic, and provide a quality user experience. They include 77 employees in housekeeping and laundry services and another 84 in food and beverage services. The resort is laying off workers across its operations. More: After taking big hit from Hurricane Ian, coastal resorts and hotels vow to rebuild In case you missed it: 'Old Florida is gone' but what will new Southwest Florida look like post-Ian?
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