Storm Impact Business News

Jersey Mike’s Subs franchise owners Ron Soriano and Tracy Groenendaal are excited to announce the opening of their newest location at 1661 Estero Boulevard, Unit 7, Fort Myers Beach. The Fort Myers Beach community are invited to attend the official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, July 24, at 10 a.m. The celebration will recognize the strength,…

FEMA announced an additional more than $124 million in funding to support 70 disaster recovery and hazard mitigation projects in Florida, bringing the total provided to the state to more than $1.2 billion in the last 90 days. The funds help communities affected by Hurricanes Helene, Milton and multiple past disasters. Florida received nearly $117 million in…

The Town of Fort Myers Beach has secured $400,000 in state funding after Governor Ron DeSantis approved two legislative appropriations that will support critical infrastructure improvements and strengthen flood resilience throughout the community. The approved appropriations include funding for the following projects: Fort Myers Beach Road Infrastructure Improvements Phase II – $250,000 The town received…

FEMA approved more than $90 million in funding to support more than 50 recovery and hazard mitigation projects in Florida communities affected by Hurricanes Helene, Milton and other past disasters. Florida received more than $79 million in awards under the Public Assistance program. The program helps fund emergency measures and permanent disaster recovery work for local communities.…

The South Seas ownership team is pleased with the Sixth District Court of Appeal’s decision reversing the prior trial court ruling and clearing the way for the resort’s continued redevelopment efforts, including plans for a new hotel. This decision provides important clarity regarding the resort’s long-approved redevelopment rights and allows South Seas to move forward…

The Lee Board of County Commissioners continued its commitment Tuesday to rebuilding and expanding the Fort Myers Beach fishing pier, voting to award a $11.7 million construction contract for the project. The reconstruction by RJ Gorman Contracting LLC  will extend the pier to roughly 1,000 feet long and 12 feet wide, or more than 70%…