Posts by Michelle Hudson
IMPORTANT Update from SWFL Inc.
Dear SWFL Inc. Members and Friends, Our hearts are heavy as we feel the immeasurable impact Hurricane Ian has had on our community. The future may seem uncertain and daunting, but there’s one thing that we do know. Our community is strong. Our community is resilient. We will rebuild, we will recover and we will…
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Message from SCORE Southwest Florida Chapter Chair. We know many of you are dealing with devastation both in your business and personal lives. We do not want to inundate you with too many emails, but we felt this information from FEMA and Lee County is important to share. The first and most important thing you…
Read MoreFEMA Provides over $210 Million to Hurricane Ian Survivors
WASHINGTON — More than $210 million in federal disaster assistance has been approved for over 128,000 individuals and households impacted by Hurricane Ian. FEMA is opening more Disaster Recovery Centers and going door-to-door to help survivors sign up for assistance in affected communities. How FEMA is Helping Floridians Residents in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Flagler, Hardee,…
Read MoreNEW DATE: Russell’s Barbecue now October 28
Hello my friends – Update to your BBQ invite: Our Team at PBS is focused on rebuilding our Community in Ian’s wake. Due to the urgent need in SWFL, Russell’s Barbecue has been moved up to Friday, October 28th (originally November 11) and we are shifting the beneficiary from The Holocaust Museum to Collier County 100 Club. There are…
Read MoreHurricane Ian October 12th Advisory # 14
Debris Pick-up Debris removal is underway. There will be multiple passes. Storm debris is collected separately from household garbage. Storm debris assessment is already underway throughout the city. The map above has been updated to show residents the debris pick up progress. Most Important – Please set storm debris at the curb away from your…
Read MoreCollier Senior Center & American Red Cross Offer FREE Hot Lunches to Seniors In-Need
COLLIER SENIOR CENTER-GOLDEN GATE For Immediate Release Media Contacts: Esther Lully, 239.252.4541 [email protected] Mary Ann Green [email protected] Collier Senior Center & American Red Cross Offer FREE Hot Lunches to Seniors In-Need Naples, FL – 10/12/22 – Collier Senior Center-Golden Gate, Collier County’s first nonprofit senior resource center dedicated to addressing the needs of older adults and caregivers,…
Read MoreLee County Community Development returns to Monroe Street office to continue Emergency Building, Driveway and Right Of Way (ROW) Permitting operation post-Hurricane Ian
Lee County Community Development returns to Monroe Street office to continue Emergency Building, Driveway and Right Of Way (ROW) Permitting operation post-Hurricane Ian Fort Myers, FL, Oct. 13, 2022 – The Lee County Department of Community Development (DCD) will return its permitting operations to its office location at the Public Works Building,1500 Monroe St.,…
Read MoreUber Announces Free Round-Trip Rides to Disaster Recovery Centers in 10 Counties Following Hurricane Ian
Uber Announces Free Round-Trip Rides to Disaster Recovery Centers in 10 Counties Following Hurricane Ian (Tallahassee, Fla.) – Uber today announced it will be offering free round-trip rides, up to $30 each way, to and from 10 state-approved Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC). At these centers, those whose livelihoods have been severely affected by Hurricane…
Read MoreVerizon donates $250,000 in support of small business recovery in wake of hurricane
Verizon today announces a $250,000 donation to support small businesses affected by Hurricane Ian. Verizon is partnering with Collaboratory, a local non-profit community-problem solving organization in Southwest Florida, and Florida TaxWatch, a trusted non-profit organization that serves as the ‘eyes and ears’ of Florida taxpayers and promotes economic development across the state, to create $10,000 grants to…
Read MoreFlorida TaxWatch Shares Recommendations for Post Hurricane Ian Economic Recovery
Florida TaxWatch Shares Recommendations for Post Hurricane Ian Economic Recovery TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida TaxWatch (FTW) today released the following recommendations for Florida’s economic recovery following Hurricane Ian’s devastating impact on families and businesses not only in Southwest Florida, but across 19 counties and communities. These recommendations intend to protect Florida taxpayers from suffering long-term economic…
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