Fort 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…

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Fort 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…

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LeeCares assistance still available for hurricane recovery

Lee County residents that experienced home damage from Hurricanes Helene or Milton can complete a pre-application to be screened for initial eligibility for the LeeCares Program. This program may assist eligible homeowners to make necessary repairs, replace, or reconstruct damaged housing. Applications are being accepted until Dec. 31. Funded by Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery…

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Disaster 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…

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State 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…

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Lee 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.…

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Lee 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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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.…

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