Priority Marketing’s August 2025 Client Headlines Report recaps news stories you should read, watch or hear before the month ends.
Each month, the firm’s award-winning Public Relations Team combs through hundreds of local, national and international news headlines featuring stories about clients. This includes newspapers, magazines, television, radio, blogs, social media and websites.
Our Client Headlines Report summarizes some of the many important stories that were published or aired in August 2025.
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Trust company rebrands to reflect growth
From a one-room office on Sanibel to a thriving company with multiple locations and more than $5 billion of assets under management, The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company has rebranded as Florida Trust Wealth Management. The name change reflects the company’s stability and commitment to all communities it serves and its strategic preparation for a long future of growth in Florida.
Gulfshore Business: Florida Trust Wealth Management puts trust in rebranding after 25 years
Sanibel Captiva Islander: Trust company rebrands as Florida Trust Wealth Management
Santiva Chronicle: Approaching 25 Years, Sanibel Captiva Trust Co. Becomes Florida Trust Wealth Management
SWFL Business Today: The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company rebrands as Florida Trust Wealth Management
Tampa Bay Business Journal: Florida Trust Wealth Management: An evolution story at 500 Families and $5B+ in assets
Banking on hunger relief
Suncoast Credit Union is widely recognized for its competitive rates and membership benefits, but the lender’s philanthropic arm continues to make a difference in the community. Its latest contribution was a refrigerated delivery truck, valued at $250,000, that allows Harry Chapin Food Bank to provide additional food to neighbors experiencing hunger across Southwest Florida.
WINK: Suncoast Credit Union donates new truck to Harry Chapin Food Bank
Florida Weekly: Feeding families one mile at a time
Gulf Coast News: Suncoast Credit Union donates new delivery truck to Harry Chapin Food Bank
Cape Coral Breeze: Suncoast Credit Union donates delivery truck to Harry Chapin Food Bank
Gulfshore Business: Suncoast Credit Union donates refrigerated truck to fight hunger
‘Wellness Warriors’ to focus on childhood obesity
Obesity is a growing problem in Southwest Florida, especially among youth. Through a collaboration with the Naples Children and Education Foundation and Blue Cross Blue Shield, Healthcare Network launched Wellness Warriors to combat childhood obesity through nutritional, medical and behavioral health care, as well as family involvement alongside child-focused interventions.
Naples Daily News: Collier nonprofit can help with nutrition counseling
Naples Daily News: Video: Healthcare Network doctor talks new ‘Wellness Warriors’ program in Naples
Florida Weekly: Healthcare Network launches Wellness Warriors to tackle childhood obesity
A sizzling start to Sizzle Dining
With Sizzle Dining 2025 approaching in September, Priority Marketing’s team of foodies/PR professionals partnered with the nonprofit’s leadership, participating restaurants and Gulf Coast News for a series of in-studio and in-restaurant segments that highlight the culinary adventures that await patrons while spotlighting the cause – Blessings in a Backpack Southwest Florida. Sizzle Dining runs Sept. 3-30. Below are segments previewing Sizzle specials; stories will continue airing on Gulf Coast News throughout September.
Segment 1: Flaco’s Mexican Restaurant
Segment 2: Kabab Spot
Segment 3: San Matteo Italian Restaurant & Bar
Segment 4: Oar and Iron
Segment 5: Backwater Jacks Bar & Restaurant
Segment 6: Angelina’s Ristorante
Securing people, property in Southwest Florida
Ballast Security specializes in commercial and residential security, focusing on proactive crime prevention strategies to keep clients and their assets safe. With community safety of paramount importance, Priority Marketing helped the firm secure several in-studio opportunities allowing the company’s owner to offer timely safety tips to Southwest Floridians.
Gulf Coast News: Keeping your property safe from looters during hurricane season
Gulf Coast News: Securing your home and HOA during the summer
Gulf Coast News: Back-to-school safety with Ballast Security
Congratulations to the BEST clients in Southwest Florida
Gulfshore Business’ annual Best of Business issue spotlighted the top companies in Southwest Florida, and once again, the feature spotlights an extensive list of Priority Marketing clients and community partners. Winners and finalists represent a broad spectrum of industries, including:
Finance, Insurance & Law Accounting Firm
- Cottrell Tax & Associates Commercial Bank
- Edison National Bank
Corporate & Business Law Firm
- Strayhorn & Persons-Mulicka
Financial Advisory Firm
- Clarity Wealth
- Florida Trust Wealth Management
Company Trust
- Florida Trust Wealth Management
Commercial Architecture
- GMA Architects & Planners
- Studio+
Commercial Construction
- Stevens Construction
HVAC Contractor
- Country Cooling & Heating
Commercial Interior Design Firm
- Renée Gaddis Interiors
- Studio+
Commercial Real Estate Agency
- LSI Companies
Engineering Firm
- Hole Montes, a Bowman company
Golf Course to do Business
- Cypress Lake Golf Club
- Vineyards Country Club
Hotel/Meeting Center
- Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach
- DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers at the Bell Tower
IT Services Contractor
- CRS Technology Consultants
SWFL-Made Product
- Norman Love Confections
Business Dinner
- JWB Grill at Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach
- Ocean Prime
Business Lunch
- Shoeless Joe’s Sports Café
- Old Vines Naples at Mercato
Caterer
- Artichoke and Company
Restaurant/Bar
- Ocean Prime
Vending/Coffee Company
- Chocolattés
Additionally, Priority Marketing was honored with three Best in Marketing awards: Best Advertising Agency, Best Digital Marketing/Advertising Agency and Best Public Relations Firm.
Gulfshore Business: Best of Business winners highlight Southwest Florida success
Awards and honors: Client recognitions
Priority Marketing helps clients share the good news when they win awards, accolades or have other exciting updates to share. Below are recent items that caught our PR team’s attention:
- Naples Aviation achieved IS-BAH (International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling) Stage 2 certification from the International Business Aviation Council, one of the highest safety milestones in the aviation industry.
- Lloyd Roofing was ranked No. 56 nationally in sales volume by Roofing Contractor magazine.
- Naples Airport named its Q2 top operators through its Fly Safe Fly Quiet Leaderboard, including NetJets Aviation, Innovative Aviation, Six Kilo Whiskey and Wheels Up.
- MY Shower Door and D3 Glass, both owned by the Daumann family, earned recognition on Inc. magazine’s Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.
- Stevens Construction was certified as a Great Place to Work for the fourth year.
New faces in new places: Promotions and appointments
Priority Marketing congratulates individuals who were recently hired, promoted or awarded additional responsibilities by its client partners, including:
- Warrior Homes of Collier added former U.S. Marine Ben Cassidy to its Board of Directors.
- Better Together promoted Devin McKnight to Senior Director of Church Relations and Volunteer Mobilization.
- Lloyd Roofing added Travis Porter as an Account Manager for the company’s Southwest Florida region.
- Edison National Bank/Bank of the Islands welcomed Nathan Halligan Sr. as vice president of commercial lending and business development.
Do you need a Public Relations Team to help tell your story? Please give us a call today at 239-267-2638 or send an email to LetsTalk@PriorityMarketing.com.
