Florida opens one-day Farm Recovery Centers to provide support for farmers recovering from hurricanes

The State of Florida, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and FEMA are coordinating one-day Farm Recovery Centers in Hamilton, Hendry, Lafayette, Lee, Levy, Madison, Polk and Suwannee counties. These events have been organized to provide support for farmers affected by Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby. The Farm Recovery Centers will help Florida’s agriculture and aquaculture…

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Windward Construction hosts “Fill a Truck to Fill a Need” campaign

Windward Construction is inviting the community to help spread love and warmth this holiday season by supporting recovery efforts in the greater Asheville, North Carolina community as it rebuilds from Hurricane Helene. Through Dec. 7, donors can drop off items at the Windward Construction Sales office, located at Big John’s Plaza at 1229 Cape Coral…

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Goodwill patrons support hurricane relief

Goodwill SWFL is incredibly grateful to their 2024 patrons for their support of their Hurricane Relief Program. Each year, the patrons gather for a two-day golfing event to support our mission programs. This year, due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the event scheduled for October was canceled. However, the generous patrons chose to keep their…

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Dental implant and oral surgery office to open in Cape Coral

Cape Coral residents will soon have a new option for dental implants and oral surgery- Trenton Implants and Dental Surgery. The new practice will open on Dec. 6 at 4121 Del Prado Boulevard South. Trenton Implants and Dental Surgery will offer implant and surgery services including extractions, dental placement for single tooth and multiple teeth, overdenture and AOX…

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Deadline extended for FEMA Applications After Hurricanes Helene and Milton

The deadline for Floridians to apply for FEMA assistance after Hurricanes Milton and Helene has been extended to January 7, 2025. Homeowners and renters with losses from Hurricanes Milton and Helene may be eligible for FEMA financial assistance for displacement, basic home repairs, personal property losses and other uninsured or underinsured disaster-caused expenses. Homeowners and renters are encouraged to apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by using the FEMA App. You may also apply by phone at 800-621-3362. Lines are open every day and help is available in most languages. If you…

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Vineyards Country Club names Amy Banks its spa manager

Vineyards Country Club has announced the appointment of Amy Banks as manager of the community’s spa, located within the award-winning Wellness Center. In this position, she will oversee the spa’s daily operations, lead a team of service providers and manage a wellness-focused treatment menu to further Vineyards Country Club members’ overall well-being. “Amy’s proven ability…

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Collier County Disaster Recovery Center to close permanently on Dec. 3

The Disaster Recovery Center in Collier County will close permanently at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Center location: Sugden Park 4284 Avalon Drive Naples, FL 34112 Hours: 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday through Dec. 3 To find other center locations go to fema.gov/drc or text “DRC” and a Zip Code to 43362. Survivors do not need to visit a center to apply for…

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FEMA assistance, policy renewal deadlines extended

 Key Messages The deadlines to apply for FEMA assistance for Hurricanes Helene and Milton have been extended. Survivors now have until Jan. 7, 2025 to apply for assistance. Quickest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov. Or use the FEMA App for mobile devices. You can also call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362. FEMA extended the policy renewal deadline for certain National…

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Walmart and customers donate more than $30M to support hurricane relief efforts

As communities affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton continue to recover, Walmart and Sam’s Club are still here to support. Walmart is announcing that customers and members raised more than $14.5 million to the American Red Cross, bringing the total support for hurricane relief from Walmart, Sam’s Club, the Walmart Foundation and our customers and…

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Shannon Puopolo sworn in as president of the Southwest Florida Bankruptcy Professionals Association

Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt  announced stockholder Shannon Puopolo was sworn in as president of the Southwest Florida Bankruptcy Professionals Association at its 12th Annual Alexander L. Paskay Memorial Dinner on Nov. 20. Commenting on her appointment, she shares, “I am deeply honored to serve as president of the SWFBPA. The organization provides invaluable opportunities…

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