Treasury Department announces BOI reporting will not be enforced or fined

The requirement to report beneficial ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is now not to be actively enforced or fined per recent announcements from the US Treasury…

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NAHB warns National Flood Insurance Program could lapse

With the federal government possibly heading to a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, the most immediate impact on the housing sector will be a lapse of the…

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FloridaCommerce encourages homeowners apply for Hurricane Ian repair program

FloridaCommerce reminds homeowners that the application deadline for the Hurricane Ian Housing Repair and Replacement Program is Monday, March 31, 2025. Residents who experienced damage from Hurricane Ian—or whose homes…

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Mandatory BOI reporting requirements reinstated, deadline set for March 21

On February 18, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas granted FinCEN a stay order on its previously issued preliminary nationwide injunction on the enforcement of…

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Groundbreaking ceremony held for new affordable housing rental community

ReVital Development Group, in collaboration with Birdsong Housing Partners and the Lee County Housing Authority, announced the groundbreaking of Hermosa North Fort Myers, Phase I & II—a transformative project marking…

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New Southwest Florida regional housing study released

The Florida Housing Coalition and the Home Coalition with generous support from Bank of America, Lake Michigan Credit Union, and Collaboratory, worked together to create the Southwest Florida Regional Housing…

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62-year-old law firm announces name change

Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz has become Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, Purtz, Smith & Smith, a new name reflecting the next generation of leaders for the 62-year-old Southwest Florida…

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Habitat for Humanity unveils new headquarters, five affordable housing initiatives

Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties recently held its “Blueprints of the Future” event on Feb. 4, hosted by Clive Daniel Home in Fort Myers. The event gathered…

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Tortuga Beverage partners with SWFL brewery for national distribution

Tortuga Beverage Company, a Naples-based botanical beverage manufacturer, has partnered with Riptide Brewing Company in Bonita Springs for the brewing and canning of its botanical beverages. An expert in strain-specific…

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SWFL Inc. opens nominations for the INCredible Awards 2025

SWFL Inc. announced nominations are open for the INCredible Awards 2025, a celebration honoring outstanding individuals, businesses, and nonprofits in Southwest Florida. The awards ceremony will take place on Tuesday,…

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