Posts by Angelica
Tropical Storm Nicole update from Lee County
Fort Myers, FL – Lee County officials today provided an update on Tropical Storm Nicole. Here is an updated recap of today’s update: Anticipated impacts: The Lee County Emergency Operations Center is activated from Hurricane Ian. The county remains under a State of Local Emergency. Based on the latest forecasts, it’s anticipated that Nicole will…
Read MoreExperts Offer Rebuilding Advice in Charlotte and Lee Counties
BRANDON, Fla. – As Floridians rebuild, survivors of Hurricane Ian can get free advice on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms FEMA mitigation specialists will be in Charlotte and Lee counties to answer questions and offer free home improvement tips and proven methods to prevent and lessen damage from future disasters. This information…
Read MoreSBA Deadline Approaching for Working Capital Loans in Florida for Secretary of Agriculture Disaster Declaration for Freeze, Frost and Ice
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations that Nov. 21 is the filing deadline for federal working capital loans in Florida due to freeze, frost and ice that occurred Jan. 23-31, 2022. Low-interest disaster loans are available…
Read MoreBiden-Harris Administration Jumpstarts Floridians’ Recoveries, Delivers Massive, Billion-Dollar Recovery Effort Following Hurricane Ian
WASHINGTON — One month after Hurricane Ian made landfall, FEMA and its federal partners have delivered over $1.56 billion to Floridians through grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments. The federal government is leading a whole-of-community effort, with more than 2,400 federal personnel on the ground along with private sector, voluntary agencies and faith-based organizations to meet immediate…
Read MoreFort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency names Mellone Long Assistant Director
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Mellone Long has been named Assistant Director of the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). In her new position, Long will assist the CRA Director in the operations of the agency and the implementation of projects and programs contained in the Community Redevelopment Plans. She will be involved to varying degrees…
Read MorePelican Wire Calibration Laboratory Receives ISO 17025:2017 Accreditation
Naples, FL – As part of a company commitment to ‘continuous improvement’, the Calibration Laboratory at Pelican Wire has been registered as ‘ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accredited’ by ANAB, the ANSI National Accreditation Board. Pelican Wire Calibration Specialist, Ed Valykeo, says “While the existing ISO 9001:2015 Accreditation covers our quality systems and processes, this newest Accreditation is…
Read MoreBonita Springs EAR Survey Open Now!
The City of Bonita Springs is currently reviewing its Comprehensive Plan through a process called the Evaluation and Appraisal Review (EAR) and we need your input. Input Needed: Your preferences and opinion on such topics as quality of life, the environment, and transportation. To take the Survey: Follow the link below to gain access to…
Read MoreCPA firm DPB joins Russell Bedford in Florida
Global professional services network, Russell Bedford International, has announced the appointment of De La Hoz, Perez & Barbeito, PLLC (DPB) as its new member firm in Miami, USA. Founded in 1994 by Jorge De La Hoz, who was with a Big-4 firm before establishing his own practice; the current managing partner, David Barbeito, joined from…
Read MoreLee 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 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 More