Storm Impact Business News
SanCap Chamber ribbon-cutting marks grand opening of two Village Shops storefronts
The Village Shops has become a new center of activity for Sanibel Island, and on July 30, the SanCap Chamber celebrated with a double ribbon cutting for the grand opening of Over Easy Café (OEC), it’s The COOP retail sidekick, and neighboring JRod’s Surf Fish Style at 2340 Periwinkle Way. Liza Clouse and Trasi Sharp…
Read MoreFort Myers Beach’s temporary use permits set to expire in September
The Town of Fort Myers Beach is reminding all residents who are using trailers for a means of living or to operate a business that all Temporary Use Permits expire on September 23, 2025. This expiration date applies to all individuals currently conducting commercial activity from a trailer or using a trailer as a residence within…
Read MoreFort Myers Beach receives Community Assistance Visit from FEMA
Following the Town of Fort Myers Beach’s recent release from probation, it was informed of a Community Assistance Visit (CAV) from FEMA, scheduled for July 15-17. This visit was a standard part of the process as it works toward full reinstatement in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Since receiving this notice, its team has…
Read MoreDisaster mitigation projects in Collier to be discussed Friday
The Collier County Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group will meet on Friday, July 18th, at 9:30 a.m. in Meeting Room A/B at the Collier County South Regional Library, 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway; Naples, Florida. This is a quarterly meeting to address new disaster mitigation projects around the county. The meeting is open to the public. Residents are encouraged to…
Read MoreState releases hurricane recovery update
Key Messages As of July 14, more than 700 FEMA staff are on the ground in Florida to help survivors recover from Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby. FEMA continues to process applications, receive and manage appeals, conduct inspections and assist applicants and local officials with questions and information about recovery programs. FEMA may call Floridians…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce announces the Rebuild Florida 2023 and 2024 Storms Infrastructure Repair Program
FloridaCommerce announced the opening of the Rebuild Florida 2023 and 2024 Storms Infrastructure Repair Program (IRP) application cycle. A total of $400 million is available in funding to assist local governments to strategically rebuild and harden infrastructure in order to prevent or mitigate losses from future disasters. The application cycle will be open for 90-days,…
Read MoreLee Commissioners approve HUD grants to rehabilitate 644 affordable rental units
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted recently to approve agreements to rehabilitate 644 affordable rental units at four multi-family affordable housing developments. This is part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery allocation to Lee County. Hurricane Ian made landfall in Lee County on Sept. 28, 2022.…
Read MoreThe Beach Bar FMB reopens, reviving community spirit and good times
In a milestone for the Fort Myers Beach community as The Beach Bar, on I Street, officially opened its doors. On Sept. 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian swept through Fort Myers Beach, severely damaging the community, including the historic Beach Bar. Just 97 days after Hurricane Ian turned Fort Myers Beach upside down, Greg and Madeline…
Read MoreDeadline to apply for economic injury loans approaching
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Florida of the July 11 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses due to Hurricane Milton occurring on Oct. 5 through Nov. 2, 2024. The disaster declaration covers the counties of Alachua, Baker,…
Read MoreLee Commissioners approve HUD grants to rehabilitate rental units
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve agreements to rehabilitate 644 affordable rental units at four multi-family affordable housing developments. This is part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery allocation to Lee County. Hurricane Ian made landfall in Lee County on Sept. 28, 2022. In…
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