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Recovery Centers to Close Temporarily for Severe Weather
BRANDON, Fla. – Disaster Recovery Centers in Florida will close temporarily this week as a precaution for predicted severe weather. Today, Nov. 7, centers in Fort Myers Beach, Pine Island, Orlando and North Port closed at the end of the day. On Tuesday, Nov. 8, all other centers and mobile units will close at the end…
Read MoreFlorida Flood Insurance Policyholders Given Additional Time
BRANDON, Fla. – National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders in Florida affected by Hurricane Ian can renew their recently expired policies without the consequence of a lapse in coverage. The renewal extension applies to policyholders whose flood insurance policy expiration dates began on Aug. 25, 2022, through and including Oct. 23, 2022. For example, if…
Read MoreThree Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Lee County
BRANDON, Fla. – FEMA and the state of Florida are opening three new Disaster Recovery Centers in Lee County. The new centers will open Sunday, Nov. 6 in these locations: Beach Baptist Church 130 Connecticut St, Fort Myers Beach, Fl. 33931 Pine Island – Phillips Community Park 5675 Sesame Dr, Bokeelia, FL 33922 Sanibel Community Church…
Read MoreNotice of CANCELED Public Meeting Development Services Advisory Committee Land Development Review Subcommittee Collier County, Florida
Notice is hereby given that the Collier County Development Services Advisory – Land Development Review Subcommittee (DSAC-LDR) meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 9, at 2:00 p.m. has been CANCELED. For more information, call Eric Johnson at (239) 252-2931.
Read MoreFlooding from Hurricane Ian Will Lead to Biotoxin Epidemic
FORT MYERS, FL. – The Southwest Florida Free Pain Clinic warns the community of an expected epidemic of illnesses caused by water damaged buildings from Hurricane Ian flooding and leaks. Toxic molds and bacteria are harmful to everyone, but especially to those who are genetically susceptible to complications from exposure to them. “Biotoxin Illness, or…
Read MoreCORRECTED: Tickets on sale for the Southwest Florida Symphony’s Holiday Pops
The Southwest Florida Symphony, the only professional orchestra in Lee County and fourth oldest orchestra in the state, is excited to announce tickets are available for its annual Holiday Pops. The concerts, called The SWFLSO Christmas Show! will feature regularly featured locally beloved guest artist, returning from Philadelphia, Andrew Lipke. Under Andrew Lipke’s direction, the…
Read MoreSmall Biz Owners in Battleground States Identify Economy as Key Issue Ahead of Midterms
DALLAS – National Write Your Congressman (NWYC), an organization that gives small businesses a voice in government, released its latest Quarterly Index which found 80 percent of small business owners citing they will vote for candidates in the midterm elections who propose policies that will improve the U.S. economy and thus, their own business, and…
Read MoreBusiness Damage Assessment Survey from Lee County and the Economic Development
On September 29, Governor DeSantis activated the Business Damage Assessment (BDA) survey on www.FloridaDisaster.biz. The BDA survey is a self‐reporting tool for small and medium‐sized businesses to report physical and economic damages that result from a natural disaster. Businesses affected by the storm were encouraged to complete the survey to provide an overall picture of…
Read MoreOne Month Remains to Apply for FEMA Assistance
START DATE: IMMEDIATELY KILL DATE: Until further notice RUN TIME: 30 SECONDS If you suffered loss from Hurricane Ian and you live in one of the counties eligible for FEMA assistance to households, you have until November 28 to apply to FEMA. There is no cost and it is easy to do. You…
Read MoreFlorida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Application Window and Support Webinar for the Broadband Opportunity Program
Tallahassee, FL – Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced that the application window for funding through the Broadband Opportunity Program will be open for 30 days, beginning on November 2, 2022, and closing on December 2, 2022. Awards will be granted to applicants who seek to expand broadband internet service in unserved…
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