Posts by Jacob Ogles
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…
Read MoreDental 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…
Read MoreDeadline 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…
Read MoreVineyards 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…
Read MoreCollier 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…
Read MoreFEMA 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…
Read MoreWalmart 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…
Read MoreShannon 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…
Read MoreEōS Fitness opening gym in Fort Myers
EōS Fitness has signed a long-term retail lease to open its first gym in Fort Myers and first in Southwest Florida in 2026 at the Shoppes at Pelican Preserve, located at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and the I-75 interchange. The national gym brand’s 40,000-square-foot lease brokered by LQ Commercial is the latest in the…
Read MoreLee County notified of FEMA decision to maintain Community Rating System classification and NFIP policyholder discounts
Lee County was notified today that FEMA will maintain unincorporated Lee County’s rating and National Flood Insurance Program policyholder discounts following months of diligent work by the county to provide all requested and required documentation. FEMA determined unincorporated Lee County residents with policies issued under the NFIP will maintain the discount rate of 25%. For…
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