Hurricane Ian: LBIA reminds residents to be aware of unlicensed contractors

Fort Myers, FL – The Lee County Building Industry Association wants to remind residents to be aware of unlicensed contractors who will prey on those desperate to have damage repaired as the result of Hurricane Ian. Unlicensed contractors flock into our communities after major disasters, seeking quick payouts for work that may or may not…

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Hurricane Ian: Licensing

Licensing DOH’s Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling is increasing resources to expedite processing of licensure applications, ensuring greater availability of qualified mental health professionals. DBPR Emergency Order 2022-03 waives the requirement for certified or registered, general, building, or residential contractors to subcontract roofing work for the repair or…

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Yuxsimi Gonzalez Joins EXIT Select Realty in Fort Myers

Fort Myers, FL (Grassroots Newswire) – EXIT Select Realty is pleased to announce that Yuxsimi Gonzalez has joined its growing team of dedicated real estate sales professionals. EXIT Select Realty, located at 12530 World Plaza Ln Suite 1, Fort Myers, Florida is a proud member of EXIT Southeast’s rapidly expanding network of independently owned and…

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Hurricane Ian : SWFL Small Business Resources Update

As an organization, we are working diligently to provide relief to our members and the local business community. Here’s what we’re doing thus far:  The Hub at SWFL Inc. is open and operating with power, WiFi and water so you can keep your business moving.  We’ve canceled our ongoing events through October so you can…

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Hurricane Ian : Florida Licensing on Wheels (FLOW) Mobile Coming to Lee County

Our hearts are with our Lee County community as we continue to process the devastating impacts of Hurricane Ian. We know many of our fellow residents lost everything in this storm, including important documents like driver licenses, identification cards and titles. These can be vital when filing for insurance claims and getting aid from different…

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Hurricane Ian Business: Post Hurricane Ian Recovery Rebuilding and Permitting Information

As Collier County residents and business owners begin the clean up and start the rebuilding process after Hurricane Ian, the Collier County Growth Management Community Development Services Department wants to assist, with a speedy recovery process.  Helpful information is posted on the county’s website at www.colliercountyfl.gov/government/growth-management/divisions/post-hurricane-ian-recovery.  Also, electronic permitting information is available at www.colliercountyfl.gov/government/growth-management/divisions/building-plan-review-inspection/e-permitting. County…

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