Priority Marketing’s March 2026 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 March 2026.
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Real Estate Experts Focus on ‘Data Over Drama’
Market Trends 2026 drew a sold-out crowd of 1,300+ attendees who heard a trio of real estate experts – Justin Thibaut, Denny Grimes and Matt Simmons – offer updates on the latest market data, research and fact-based analysis to help homeowners, homebuyers and real estate professionals understand trends in the real estate market. Priority Marketing created the event, and Market Trends 2026 marked the 27th time the firm has managed and promoted the region’s signature real estate event.
Gulfshore Business: Experts say SWFL housing market correction underway
Above Board Chamber of Florida: Market Trends 2026 real estate summit reveals latest market updates
Federal Funding to Support Post-Ian Housing Improvements
Lee County’s Board of County Commissioners approved additional disaster-recovery funding to help relieve the region’s housing crisis following Hurricane Ian. The latest allocation covers rehabilitation projects for four developments managed by The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers, which previously was granted funding to help build three new developments. Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties also has received federal funding through the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery program.
Gulfshore Business: Lee County approves $21.6M for affordable housing rehab
The News-Press: Lee County OKs $20M for affordable housing project. What to know
A Garden That’s Always Blooming
Despite being one of Southwest Florida’s oldest attractions, Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs continues to evolve. The one-time roadside zoo turned zoological park and botanical garden continues to host family-friendly events while adding new features, like animal habitats and most recently a chickee hut. The nonprofit’s CEO will soon be retiring and a search is underway for the next leader to carry the Wonder Gardens torch.
The News-Press: Renewing the wonder: Local partnerships make the difference
Naples Daily News: Wonder Gardens celebrates with chickee hut dedication
Florida Weekly: Chickee hut dedication celebrated at Wonder Gardens
Gulfshore Business: Wonder Gardens CEO Neil Anderson to retire April 15
Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day
Southwest Florida knows how to celebrate the holidays, and St. Patrick’s Day is a prime example. Once again, green reigned supreme as revelers marked the occasion while supporting our clients across the region.
Bay Street Yard in Fort Myers held a multi-day event that included a bar crawl, drink specials and live music.
Gulf Coast News: ‘Gulfcoasting’ ahead of Bay Street Yard’s Big St. Patrick’s Day events
In Cape Coral, Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina hosted its St. Paddy’s Bash featuring green beers, festive shot specials and live music.
Florida Weekly: Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina to host St. Paddy’s Bash
Further south in Bonita Springs, Sugarshack Downtown hosted ShamROCKed, a multi-venue block party that benefited Harry Chapin Food Bank.
WINK: Bonita Springs hosts massive St. Patrick’s Day events
Even further south in Naples, the city’s 50th St. Patrick’s Day parade drew a huge crowd, with Naples Airport Authority’s water cannon winning over spectators… and photographers
Naples Daily News: Naples St. Patrick’s Parade draws large crowd for 50th anniversary
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:
- Belgium-based Ion Beams Applications (IBA) presented Southwest Florida Proton with an International Award of Distinction for expediting its timeline from equipment delivery to the first patient treatment faster than any cancer treatment center in the world.
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:
- Carol Schneider was appointed area sales and marketing director for Palmview in Cape Coral and The Preserve in Fort Myers.
- Florida Trust Wealth Management welcomed Steven M. Stauss as a vice president.
- A.N.A.’s Friends added Chris Smith to its Board of Directors.
- Nova Classical STEM Academy named Matt Sheets as its founding principal.
- Edison National Bank named Liz LaForce as its new concierge at its Cleveland Avenue office.
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 Info@PriorityMarketing.com.
