Posts by Angelica

By Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Co., P.A. jwalker@markham-norton.com We shared with you on May 6, 2020 that new guidelines had been released regarding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). In previous announcements the date for repayment under the Safe Harbor, if deemed necessary, was scheduled for May 7, 2020. However, that was extended to May…

By Sarah Crozier, Main Street Alliance sarah@mainstreetalliance.org Big strides to fix PPP, more support needed for long term  On the release of the Congressional House Democrat’s Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Stimulus Act (HEROES Act) today, Executive Director of the Main Street Alliance, Amanda Ballantyne had this to say: “We applaud Congressional House Democrats for their…

By Colleen Depasquale, Executive Director, Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce SALONS & BARBERSHOPS: On Monday, May 11 barbershops and salons were allowed to reopen in most counties in Florida. Governor Ron DeSantis issued the following guidelines for those opening: All customers will be by appointment only.  Allow at least 15 minutes between the conclusion of…

By Lois Croft, FRLA Director lcroft@FRLA.org – p.239.339.7692 Hotel Frequently Asked Questions HOTELS What’s the rule for public lodging establishments? The Governor’s Executive Order 20-112 states Floridians shall continue to limit personal interactions outside their homes, and further states Floridians should avoid nonessential travel. FRLA has received guidance from DBPR that public lodging establishments are…