Storm Impact Business News
Collier Building Industry Association urges residents to beware scam contractors, offers guidance for rebuilding after Hurricanes Helene and Milton
As Collier County begins to recover from the impact of Hurricane Milton, the Collier Building Industry Association is warning residents to be cautious of scammers posing as legitimate contractors, and it offers critical guidance on hiring reputable professionals for home repairs and rebuilding efforts. “After storms like Hurricane Milton, unscrupulous contractors often show up to…
Read MoreBSU deploys crews and equipment to support Sanibel with Hurricane Milton recovery
Bonita Springs Utilities Inc. has deployed employees and equipment, including nine generators, to assist the City of Sanibel in restoring its wastewater system following the impacts of Hurricane Milton. BSU began providing support Friday, Oct. 11, as part of its participation in the Florida Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network. Sanibel’s wastewater system was impacted by loss…
Read MoreLee County tax collector locations will reopen this week with extended hours
All Lee County Tax Collector Offices will reopen this week with extended hours for those customers whose appointments were cancelled due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. All offices will be open from 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday for the next two weeks (Monday, October 14 – Friday, October 18 and Monday, October…
Read MorePermitting steps following Hurricane Milton in Fort Myers Beach
The Town of Fort Myers Beach began our damage assessment process following Hurricane Milton and would like to remind you that it is illegal to do work without a permit. We are working hard to ensure the permitting process is smooth for our residents! Due to this, the Town is waving residential trade permit fees, for…
Read MoreCollier County extends local State of Emergency
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners has extended the State of Local Emergency for all territory within the legal boundaries of Collier County, including all incorporated and unincorporated areas, due to Hurricane Milton. The original Proclamation/Resolution was issued on October 7, 2024, expiring on October 14, 2024. It is now extended an additional seven days…
Read MoreLee County to open temporary permitting office at Pine Island Public Library
The Lee County Department of Community Development will open a temporary, remote permit office at the Pine Island Public Library, 10701 Russell Road, Bokeelia, beginning Oct. 16 to allow residents to obtain permits for repairs to existing buildings damaged by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. The remote location means staff will be readily accessible to…
Read MoreSage Communities offers short-term rentals to those displaced by Hurricane Milton
The developer of a new 55+ rental community in North Fort Myers is offering a limited number of short-term rentals to area residents displaced by Hurricane Milton. Sage Communities is offering eight-month rentals at Seneca at Oak Creek, which opened in 2023. The active adult rental community in North Fort Myers consists of nearly 200…
Read MoreLee County government offices, operations back to regular hours Monday
Lee County Government department offices will reopen with normal hours Monday, Oct. 14, and will resume normal operations. The county closed at noon Monday, Oct. 7, in advance of Hurricane Milton. The county continues Hurricane Milton recovery efforts this weekend with key personnel. For information, visit www.leegov.com/departments. Hurricane Milton operational updates are available at www.leegov.com/storm.
Read MoreLee County offers residents updates on Hurricane Milton recovery efforts
Lee County continues to work with partners throughout the community to restore services to its residents, including electrical power, fuel supply and transportation infrastructure. Power restoration remains a high priority and the service providers, LCEC and FPL, have substantial resources deployed in Lee County. As of 1 p.m. Friday: 69,990 LCEC customers were without power.…
Read MoreSurvey for Lee County businesses damaged in Hurricane Milton
If you are a business owner in Lee County and experienced damages from the storm, please fill out this survey from the Lee County Economic Development Office for damage assessments and to receive post-storm information and resources. Survey
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