Storm Impact Business News
Premier Mobile Health Services receives $190,000 Resiliency Grant
Premier Mobile Health Services received a $190,000 Resiliency Grant from Direct Relief to expand the operational capacity of its Resilient Care Connect Program. With support from Direct Relief, Premier Mobile Health will respond and provide aid to Southwest Florida communities impacted by hurricanes Milton and Helene, as well as areas still recovering from Hurricane Ian.…
Read MoreSunshine Ace Hardware hosting hurricane prep event from June 7-15
Sunshine Ace Hardware has created a nine-day “We Pay Your Tax” event designed to help Southwest Floridians prepare for the hurricane season. The company, which has 14 hardware stores under its umbrella, will cover the sales tax on hurricane supplies from June 7-15 on items like generators, batteries, flashlights, gas cans and more. “One of…
Read MoreLee County Public Safety Center expansion completed
The Lee County Public Safety Center expansion, a project that enhances Lee County’s ability to serve and protect its residents during both day-to-day operations and large-scale emergencies, has been completed by Manhattan Construction Company. The expansion adds a 36,873-square-foot, two-story wing to the existing facility on Ortiz Avenue, formerly known as the Emergency Operations Center.…
Read MoreSanibel Captiva Community Bank temporarily closes McGregor mobile banking unit
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has temporarily suspended services at its McGregor Branch, located at 15975 McGregor Blvd., starting Monday, May 19, as the bank enters the final phase of construction on its new permanent branch being built on the property. The mobile unit was installed in 2023 after the bank’s original McGregor Branch sustained significant…
Read MoreState releases Florida hurricane recovery for the week
Key Messages for May 5, 2025 More than 1,000 FEMA staff are on the ground in Florida to help survivors recover from Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby. FEMA will continue 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…
Read MoreSanCap Chamber cuts ribbon on Blue Giraffe brick-and-mortar
The Blue Giraffe Island Bar & Grill led the way for food trucks on Sanibel Island after Hurricane Ian in 2022. Instrumental in making food-truck permitting on the island possible, it opened at Periwinkle Place the same day the public was allowed back. In March 2025, 863 days later, its brick-and-mortar location reopened at 2075…
Read MoreSBA extended a 60-day grace period for Hurricane Helene and Milton survivors
SBA extended a critical 60-day grace period for Hurricane Helene and Milton survivors to apply for disaster recovery assistance. Small businesses are the backbone of our local economies, and many are still rebuilding. The numbers tell the story – as of April 2025, SBA has approved over $695 million in recovery funds for Florida businesses and homeowners affected…
Read MoreGreater Naples Chamber to host Flood Summit May 7
The Greater Naples Chamber is excited to announce the first-ever Flood Summit event on Wednesday, May 7. The event begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Hilton Naples, 5111 Tamiami Trail N., and will feature a panel of experts, which include representatives from BCB Homes, Brown & Brown Insurance, FloodProofing.com and Aqua Fence. The panel will…
Read MoreLee Commissioners amend Action Plan to reallocate hurricane recovery grants
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to amend the Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Relief funds and reallocate more than $82.4 million for critical infrastructure projects. The amendment includes hurricane shelter upgrades. The board action approved publishing proposed amendments to Lee County’s Action Plan for CDBG-DR funding for a 30-day public…
Read MoreStevens Construction begins Community Center of Boca Grande
Stevens Construction has started a multi-phase renovation of the Community Center of Boca Grande, located at 131 1st St. West, announced Dan Adams, executive vice president/partner, Stevens Construction, Inc. Managed by the Friends of Boca Grande, The Community Center of Boca Grande originally planned renovations within its multiple buildings to better serve the various user…
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