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New floodplain manager appointed for the Town of Fort Myers Beach
Kelli DeFedericis began working for the Town of Fort Myers Beach as the new floodplain manager from Jacobs Group. DeFedericis has been in Florida since 2006 where she began her career in the floodplain industry. Previously DeFedericis worked with the City of Marco Island as their floodplain administrator. She stated, “I am looking forward to…
Read MoreMangrove Property Insurance earns rating of A from Demotech
Mangrove Property Insurance Company announced that Demotech, a financial analysis firm, has assigned it a Financial Stability Rating of A, Exceptional. Demotech assigns FSRs of A, Exceptional, to insurers that possess exceptional financial stability related to maintaining positive surplus as regards policyholders, liquidity of invested assets, an acceptable level of financial leverage, reasonable loss and loss…
Read MoreComcast invests $15M to expand high-speed network across Charlotte County
Comcast announced a $15 million investment to build and expand its high-speed, reliable network across Charlotte County. Thousands of homes and businesses in the areas of Rotunda West, Gulf Cove, South Gulf Cove, Port Charlotte and other neighborhoods will have access to Xfinity and Comcast Business services. Construction is ongoing and services will become available…
Read MoreBenson elected president of the Florida Home Builders Association
Ryan Benson has been elected president of the Florida Home Builders Association for 2025. He previously served as first vice president and secretary of the board for the organization. Benson is co-owner of A. Vernon Allen Builder, a luxury custom home builder in Naples and on Sanibel. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the…
Read MoreEdison Awards announces guests of honor and finalists
Experience Innovation Like Never Before at the Edison Awards Be inspired by visionary keynotes from Jensen Huang, Founder and CEO of NVIDIA, and Michael M. Crow, President of Arizona State University. Engage with trailblazing industry leaders, immerse yourself in thought-provoking panels, explore groundbreaking award-winning innovations, and uncover powerful insights driving the future of innovation. Don’t…
Read MoreLee Commissioners vote to approve agreement related to EPA Community Change Grant
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve an agreement with Collaboratory to allow the county to address a series of objectives included in the $19.3 million Community Change Grant through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to tackle environmental challenges related to disaster preparedness. Lee County and Collaboratory announced in December that the…
Read MoreLee County Emergency Management joins Community Lifeline Status System Pilot initiative
Lee County Emergency Management has been selected to participate in a pilot program for the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate’s (S&T) Community Lifeline Status System (CLSS), an innovative tool designed to accentuate emergency management and disaster response. As one of eight agencies participating in this nationwide initiative, Lee County Emergency Management will…
Read MoreSuncoast Credit Union Foundation provides $75,000 to Immokalee Foundation
The Immokalee Foundation announces a grant of $75,000 from the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation. The funds will enhance specific aspects of the Foundation’s nationally recognized Career Pathways program targeting Immokalee’s mid-dle school, high school, and postsecondary student population. As 100% of The Immokalee Foundation students receive a postsecondary scholarship for their career path of choice,…
Read MoreCity of Fort Myers receives new Community Rating System classification
The City of Fort Myers was recently notified of the Insurance Services Office recommendation to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to upgrade the City’s Community Rating System classification from a nine to a six for National Flood Insurance Program policyholder discounts following months of diligent work by the City to provide the required documentation. City…
Read MoreFloridians should keep in touch with FEMA
Although the deadline to apply for FEMA assistance for Hurricanes Milton and/or Helene has passed, we are still available to help applicants. Floridians affected by the storms should stay in touch with FEMA to ensure their disaster assistance process stays on track. It is especially important to let FEMA know about any changes to your…
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