Posts by Angelica
Florida Department of Health bulletin regarding the water quality of our beaches
The Florida Department of Health in Collier County participates in a statewide Healthy Beaches program. We sample a total of 12 beaches in Collier County each week for enterococci bacteria, a saltwater quality indictor. The 6 beaches that sampled poor last week (Tigertail, Naples Pier, Doctor’s Pass, Parkshore, Clam Pass, and Vanderbilt Beach) have come…
Read MoreEmergency Permitting in Collier County
Collier County enforces State model floodplain ordinance. In fact, our floodplain ordinance mirrors what the State floodplain ordinance is. FEMA makes their assessment of damage in accordance with the National Flood Insurance program and the Florida Building Code. This is what Collier County is dependent upon in their determination. Water damage below 18” is considered…
Read MoreLee County announces 1 million cubic yards of debris collected
Fort Myers, FL– Lee County reached an important milestone during the weekend by collecting 1 million cubic yards of debris from Hurricane Ian. As of Monday morning, 734,136 cubic yards of vegetation and 285,282 cubic yards of construction and demolition debris have been cleaned up. That is roughly equivalent to the size of 1.1 million…
Read MoreFive Florida Hotels Raise $12,000 for Hurricane Ian Relief
TAMPA, Fla. – Five of Tampa-based Mainsail Lodging & Development’s popular hotel rooftop bars held a “Raise the Roof for Hurricane Ian Relief” night, raising $12,000 for the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida. On Thursday, October 6, EDGE Rooftop Cocktail Lounge (Epicurean Hotel in Tampa); Hi-Fi Rooftop Bar (Fenway Hotel in Dunedin); Vantage…
Read MoreCalusa Waterkeeper Welcomes New Team Member
FORT MYERS, FL – The Calusa Waterkeeper (CWK) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the addition of Julie Althaver to its team. Althaver brings the organization a wealth of experience in fundraising and communications with an extensive background in cultivating meaningful donor relationships, securing major gifts, and managing complex projects. “After much diligence, our…
Read MoreCommercial Properties Construction Debris Pickup from Hurricane Ian update as of October 23, 2022
At the time of this writing, FEMA has not authorized commercial debris pickup from commercial property sites. While we are waiting for FEMA to “turn on that program”, it is important that your construction debris does not impede the health, safety, and welfare of the community. What this means: Construction debris cannot block a safe…
Read MoreCity Council to Propose Changes for Construction
Important Notice: City of Naples Naples City Council will hold a meeting on Monday, October 31, 2022 (begins 8:30 a.m.) to discuss amendments to the City of Naples, Code of Ordinances to various sections of the Land Development Code to address: – Lot and Building Coverage – Pool Regulations – Yard Encroachments -Landscape Regulations Input…
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…
Read MoreLSI Companies, Inc. Brokers a 2.70± Acre Commercial Property in Fort Myers, FL
Fort Myers, FL – LSI Companies, Inc. brokered a 2.70± acre commercial property in Fort Myers, FL., for $385,000. The property was acquired by John Mann, from SLF IV – FL Bonita Alico, LLC. The property is located at Alico Lakes Village, Fort Myers, FL 33913. The seller was represented by William Rollins, CCIM, ALC,…
Read MoreOperation Blue Roof installs 12,000 Blue Roof and 1st on Sanibel Island
SARASOTA, Fla. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Operation Blue Roof program will install its 12,000 Blue Roof and first on Sanibel Island, Monday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m. Members of the Corps of Engineers team will be available for interviews. For the address and to attend this milestone event, please call Andrew Kornacki at…
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