Posts by Jacob Ogles
Kellie Pedersen joins Fun Time Early Childhood Academy as director
Fun Time Early Childhood Academy is excited to welcome Kellie Pedersen as the new Director of Development & Communications. In her role, Pedersen will oversee fundraising initiatives, strengthen donor and community relationships to further the Academy’s mission to provide high-quality, affordable early childhood education for children from low-income working families. Pedersen holds a bachelor’s and…
Read MoreBernard Bieski joins Beach Homes Realty
Florida-based agent Bernard Bieski has moved his real estate license to Beach Homes Realty – a national beach-focused real estate company. With the brokerage, Bieski will specialize in beach homes and land on and around Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Estero, and Captiva. Bernard Bieski brings over 20 years of…
Read MoreTown of Fort Myers Beach permitting, what you don’t need a permit for
The Town of Fort Myers Beach is working hard to ensure the permitting process is smooth for our residents and business owners. Please see below for a list of items you do NOT need a permit for: Floor covering such as tile or carpet Minor cabinetry which does not include any electrical or plumbing fixtures…
Read MoreDirect Relief makes $74 million in medical aid to communities impacted by Helene
In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact, Direct Relief has made available $74 million in medicines and medical supplies and $250,000 in financial assistance to community health centers, free and charitable clinics, and other healthcare partners in affected areas. With emergency response teams on the ground in impacted states, Direct Relief is working in collaboration with…
Read MoreCareerSource mobile units helping with Hurricane Helene assistance on Oct. 3 & 4
CareerSource Southwest Florida is providing assistance to Charlotte and Lee County residents and businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene. Receive help with Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loans, Disaster Unemployment Assistance and other business and employee resources October 3 and 4 from 10 a.m-.3 p.m. each day. No appointment is necessary. CareerSource Southwest Florida center at…
Read MoreLee Board of County Commissioners provided update on efforts following Hurricane Helene
Lee County staff updated the Lee Board of County Commissioners on efforts following Hurricane Helene during Tuesday’s regularly scheduled board meeting. The 33-minute update can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/rtq7LG1pzVU After an overview from Lee County Manager Dave Harner, the following Administrative Team members provided updates: Assistant County Manager Christine Brady – updated efforts for Public Safety,…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce awards more than $2.2 million through the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program
FloridaCommerce has approved more than $2.1 million in funding through the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program for small businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene. To date, 55 businesses have been approved to receive these funds to bridge the gap while they wait on other funding, such as insurance, with more applications being approved daily.…
Read MoreLee County update post-Hurricane Helene for debris removal
Lee County Solid Waste resumed normal operations on Monday while working in partnership with contracted crews to begin cleaning up storm debris from neighborhoods throughout unincorporated Lee County. To facilitate storm debris removal, Solid Waste will collect three types of storm debris. Each type must be in a separate pile for collection, and will be…
Read MorePrepare storm debris for pickup in Collier
Collier County Solid Waste advises customers to place storm debris at the curb on their regularly scheduled collection day. Customers can follow these steps to ensure their yard debris is collected safely and efficiently. Bundle It: Keep bundles under 50 lbs. Secure them with twine and limit their length to four feet. Remember, branches should be no…
Read MorePermitting steps following Hurricane Helene
The Town of Fort Myers Beach began their damage assessment process following Hurricane Helene and would like to remind residents that it is illegal to do work without a permit. “As we assess the homes and businesses on the Island, please be smart and call our permitting staff at (239) 765-0202 or email us at…
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