Storm Impact Business News
Lee County continues hosting temporary permitting offices
The Lee County Department of Community Development continues to operate temporary, remote permit offices in the county’s most affected areas. These offices have proved successful in assisting residents in unincorporated Lee County to apply for permits to repair existing buildings damaged by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. The locations are as follows: NEW – Captiva…
Read MoreMargaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach announces full reopening
Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach is delighted to announce the early reopening of Lah De Dah Beach Bar & Grill and Fins Up! Beach Club, thanks to the exceptional efforts of our Margaritaville team and partners like Aeret Restoration who played a vital role in our swift restoration. Reopening Schedule: Thursday, Oct. 24: Lah…
Read MoreSanibel Captiva Community Bank partners with Charitable Foundation of the Islands to offer small business loans
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has partnered with the Charitable Foundation of the Islands to offer loans to island small businesses still struggling to recover from Hurricane Ian. The Accelerate Small Business Loan Program will only be available for a limited time and is made possible by the support of generous third-party investors committed to helping…
Read More‘Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa reopens following Hurricane Milton
‘Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa officials reported all team members are safe, the property remains secure, and water service and power have been restored following Hurricane MIlton. The resort, which includes a marina, fuel services and numerous restaurants and amenities, has reopened. “Our top priority is always the safety and well-being of our employees,”…
Read MoreDisaster recovery center opens in Charlotte County
EMA has opened a disaster recovery center in Charlotte County to provide one-on-one help to Floridians affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. Survivors of any of the storms can visit any center. Survivors do not need to visit a center to apply for assistance. Survivors are encouraged to apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by downloading the FEMA App. FEMA does…
Read MoreBetter Together receives $50,000 from Florida Disaster Fund to support Hurricane Helene and Milton relief efforts
Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis presented Better Together, a local nonprofit dedicated to children and families, with $50,000 to aid in the organization’s continued relief efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The grant, made possible through the Florida Disaster Fund, was announced at a Thursday, Oct. 17 news conference in Town ‘n’…
Read MoreLee County to host temporary office in Island Park to obtain permits for repairs to Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton-damaged buildings
The Lee County Department of Community Development will open an additional temporary, remote permit office at Rayma C. Page Elementary School, 17000 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, FL 33908, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, to allow Island Park residents to obtain permits for repairs to existing buildings damaged by Hurricane Helene…
Read MoreLee County beach tests show acceptable levels after Hurricane Milton
Tests taken after Hurricane Milton show that there is no increased risk of illness from swimming at Lee County beaches at this time. Tests completed on Monday, Oct. 14, indicate that the water quality at all Lee County beaches show an acceptable level of Enterococcus bacteria established by state guidelines. Test results are available at FloridaHealth.gov/HealthyBeaches. For more…
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis issues updates on state response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Milton
Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles Executive Director Dave Kerner, Volunteer Florida CEO Josie Tamayo and Major General John D. Haas Adjutant General of Florida at Betmar Acres Mobile Home Park in Zephyrhills and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s…
Read MoreUSPS gives update on operations and Hurricane Milton recovery
Hurricanes Helene and Milton were catastrophic natural disasters that have disrupted services and operations for many organizations – including the Postal Service’s ability to deliver mail and packages – throughout the entire Southeast region. The Postal Service is working closely with other federal agencies, including FEMA, to assist in the response. The Postal Service’s primary…
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