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Lee County Community Development adjusts hours of operation for permitting lobby at downtown office
Fort Myers, FL – The permitting lobby at the Lee County Department of Community Development (DCD) will close on Saturdays starting on Oct. 29 to allow for the processing of an increasing number of building permits. The permitting lobby had been offering expanded hours of operation, including Saturday hours, since Oct. 17, at its Monroe…
Read MoreElite Jets repainting fleet of Embraer jets
Elite Jets, a Naples-based charter air service for affluent business and leisure travelers, is repainting its fleet of jets to reflect the company’s high standards for brand excellence. Elite Jets owns and operates four Embraer Phenom 300s and one Embraer Legacy 500. Each was put into service when the company was founded in 2016 and…
Read MoreFlorida Restaurant and Lodging Association Announces Disaster Relief Fund Initiative in Response to Hurricane Ian
TALLAHASSEE – Today, the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association announced the launch of the FRLA Disaster Relief Fund, an initiative to provide economic relief for Florida’s independent* restaurants and lodging establishments and their employees who are financially needy or distressed from the impact of Hurricane Ian. “Florida is known across the globe for our unparalleled…
Read MoreLee BIA Builders Care receives $400,000 grant from First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Florida Disaster Fund
First Lady Casey DeSantis has presented Lee BIA Builders Care with a $400,000 grant to support its Hurricane Ian disaster relief efforts. The grant funds, presented during a disaster fund press conference on Oct. 21 in Sarasota, will support the nonprofit in its mission to provide emergency construction services at no cost to needy and…
Read MoreEarly Voting & Election Day Voting Information
This all-inclusive guide includes information on where to vote during Early Voting and Election Day for the November 8 General Election. Due to the impact of Hurricane Ian, numerous Election Day polling places in Lee County are unavailable. As a result, Lee County’s 12 Early Voting sites will be open on Election Day and will…
Read MoreFederal Support Tops $1 Billion to Help Floridians Recover from Hurricane Ian
WASHINGTON — More than $1 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments has been provided to the state of Florida and Floridians to help jumpstart their recovery from Hurricane Ian. FEMA has provided more than $545 million to households and $302 million to the state for emergency response and recovery. The U.S. Small Business…
Read MoreState-of-the Art Smart Stormwater Mgmt. Technology Successfully Tested at Babcock Ranch & Tampa Bay During Hurricane Ian
TALLAHASSEE, Fla (October 20, 2022) – While much of Florida continues to dig out from the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian, many are looking for ways to improve the resiliency of their communities before the next large storm. One very positive story to emerge in the aftermath of the hurricane is the performance of state-of-the-art…
Read MoreLEGAL AID CONDUCTING FREE HURRICANE IAN PRO BONO LEGAL CLINIC SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22
Naples, FL– Legal Aid Service of Collier County (‘LASCC’) is conducting a free Pro Bono Legal Clinic to assist Collier County residents impacted by Hurricane Ian who need legal assistance. The Clinic will take place this Saturday, October 22, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at LASCC’s Naples Office located at 4436 Tamiami Trail…
Read MoreFEMA May Need More Information from You
Public Service Announcement FEMA May Need More Information from You START DATE: IMMEDIATELY KILL DATE: Until further notice RUN TIME: 30 SECONDS After you apply for FEMA assistance, you will receive an eligibility letter from FEMA. Read that letter carefully. It will outline what you need to do if FEMA wasn’t able to…
Read MoreHurricane Ian’s Impact on the Bonita-Springs Estero Real Estate Market
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – Hurricane Ian was a huge, slow moving storm with winds just 2 miles per hour shy of being a category 5 storm. The hurricane’s wide path spans the SW FL coast yet destruction was highly localized with the direct waterfront areas suffering the most damage. The Bonita Springs – Estero area…
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