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Restoration efforts for Crescent Beach Family Park beginning on Fort Myers Beach
Efforts to restore Crescent Beach Family Park are now underway on Fort Myers Beach and are expected to be completed this summer, weather permitting. The Lee Board of County Commissioners awarded a $1.3 million construction contract to Vantage Construction Services in December 2025. The project includes: Shade structures and utility connections for an ADA-compliant modular…
Read MoreFlorida Helene and Milton recovery update
While Florida and local partners lead Helene and Milton recovery, FEMA has provided more than $11 billion in grants to survivors, reimbursements to communities, and flood insurance payments. More than $1.8 billion in recovery funds have been obligated to the state to reimburse Florida communities for debris removal, critical infrastructure repairs and emergency efforts. $590 million has been obligated…
Read MoreSanibel Captiva Community Bank reopens McGregor Branch following Hurricane Ian rebuild
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank announced the reopening of its McGregor Boulevard Branch after being closed for more than three years due to severe damage and flooding from Hurricane Ian. The original building, which sustained catastrophic structural damage during the storm, was ultimately razed and rebuilt from the ground up. The new McGregor Branch, located at…
Read MoreSBA relief still available to small businesses and private nonprofits affected by drought
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Florida of the Feb. 2 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by the drought occurring on May 6, 2025. The disaster declaration covers the counties of Charlotte, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River,…
Read MoreFort Myers Beach achieves major FEMA milestone, earns prestigious CRS Class 5 rating
In a major milestone for the Town’s recovery and long-term resilience, the Town of Fort Myers Beach has earned a Class 5 rating in the National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System (CRS), a designation that delivers real financial relief to residents and national recognition for the Town’s flood mitigation and governance efforts. The rating was formally confirmed in…
Read MoreChief financial officer Blaise Ingoglia announces the availability of disaster funding
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia hosted a roundtable discussion alongside Trump Administration officials from the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Economic Development Administration to highlight economic development funding for communities impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The roundtable discussion included Florida Secretary of Commerce Alex Kelly, CareerSource Florida President and CEO Adrienne…
Read MoreCommissioners approve contracts for construction, improvements to sites on Fort Myers Beach
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve two construction contracts for Lynn Hall Memorial Park and Crescent Beach Family Park improvements for damages sustained by Hurricane Ian in 2022. Lynn Hall Memorial Park: The $6 million contract awarded to Wright Construction Group, Inc. includes: Replacing some ADA-accessible boardwalks, three 625-square-foot picnic shelters…
Read MoreState releases Helene and Milton recovery updates
Updates While Florida and local partners lead Helene and Milton recovery, FEMA has provided more than $11 billion in grants to survivors, reimbursements to communities, and flood insurance payments. More than $1.8 billion in recovery funds have been obligated to the state to reimburse Florida communities for debris removal, critical infrastructure repairs and emergency efforts. $589.8 million has been obligated…
Read MoreCity of Fort Myers accepts applications for Hurricane Ian HHRP funds
The City of Fort Myers invites residents to apply for the remaining $1,726,794 from the initial allocation of $3,096,340 in funding from the State of Florida’s Hurricane Housing Recovery Program (HHRP) to repair homes impacted by Hurricane Ian. Since 2022, the city has awarded $1,369,546 to assist 12 families with rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts. To…
Read MoreLee Commissioners continue commitment to public safety infrastructure
The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday continued its commitment to strengthening the community’s public safety infrastructure with votes to design new, resilient communications towers and to design a new EMS station in Alva. Commissioners voted to award a $1.18 million contract to Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the design of new Resilient Communication Towers,…
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