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RedSnook Kickoff Party raises more than $70,000 for hurricane rebuilding and recovery
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s RedSnook Catch & Release Charity Fishing Tournament Kickoff Party Oct. 21 raised more than $70,000 to benefit post Hurricane Ian recovery and building efforts. A dedicated fundraiser for Hurricane Ian relief raised more than $45,000 in less than 10 minutes and will receive a match of $25,000 from the Collier…
Read MoreEmillions Art Launches Community to Help Restore Naples Post Hurricane
Emillions Art announced a communitywide initiative “Mosaic of Memories: The Naples Pier Project,” an art-driven fundraiser to help restore the community and celebrate the strength and resilience of Naples in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. The project will benefit first responders locally and rebuilding of the pier. The Naples-based art gallery and consultancy is partnering…
Read MoreMayhugh Commercial Advisors Chase Mayhugh named 40 Under 40 honoree
Chase Mayhugh, senior advisor and broker at Mayhugh Commercial Advisors, has been named a 40 Under 40 honoree by Business Observer for 2022. Each year, the Business Observer, a weekly publication that highlights the region’s business and economic news, selects 40 individuals under 40 years old from the Gulf Coast business community. Carefully selected from…
Read MoreDeRocker joins Wright Construction Group as project manager
Fort Myers, FL – Wright Construction Group is excited to announce it recently hired Jeff DeRocker as a project manager. In this role, he will be responsible for the overall management and coordination of his projects. His work includes the creation and updating of project schedules, overseeing all document controls, coordinating project meetings, maintaining collaborative…
Read MoreBetter Together receives $400,000 grant from First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Florida Disaster Fund
First Lady Casey DeSantis presented Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children, with a $400,000 grant to support its Hurricane Ian disaster relief efforts. Presented during a disaster fund news conference on Oct. 21 in Sarasota, the grant funds will support the nonprofit’s efforts to provide a variety of resources to meet the…
Read MoreOperation Blue Roof Sign Up Extended to Nov. 1
SARASOTA, Fla. — The last day residents can apply for Operation Blue Roof has been extended through Nov. 1 for homeowners in Lee, Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte and Collier counties affected by Hurricane Ian. The Operation Blue Roof program is a NO COST – FREE service for homeowners, providing a temporary solution that protects their…
Read MoreWhat to expect when replacing office furniture, flooring after Hurricane Ian
By Joe Gammons Hurricane Ian is expected to be one of the costliest, if not the costliest, natural disasters in U.S. history. In addition to lives lost and livelihoods changed, it’s estimated that insured losses could reach $75 billion. Our community is resilient, though. Immediately after the storm made landfall, Floridians emerged to begin a…
Read MoreFEMA Approves $420 million to Help Floridians with Hurricane Ian Recovery
FEMA Provides $420 million to Floridians to Jumpstart Hurricane Ian Recovery WASHINGTON — FEMA is providing rental assistance, hotel stays, repair assistance, reimbursement for temporary lodging and other forms of support for Floridians affected by Hurricane Ian who can’t live in their homes. As of today, FEMA has provided $420 million in assistance to help…
Read MoreFEMA Provides over $210 Million to Hurricane Ian Survivors
WASHINGTON — More than $210 million in federal disaster assistance has been approved for over 128,000 individuals and households impacted by Hurricane Ian. FEMA is opening more Disaster Recovery Centers and going door-to-door to help survivors sign up for assistance in affected communities. How FEMA is Helping Floridians Residents in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Flagler, Hardee,…
Read MoreCommissioner Penny Taylor, October 13, 2022 District 4 Newsletter
Update on Debris Pickup as of 10/12/2022 GIVE LOCAL STAY LOCAL Having gone through Irma with local charities and supporting local relief efforts, I can attest that there is no substitution for giving local and staying local. Like Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Ian has had a broad reach throughout South Florida. The needs are great everywhere. Make sure…
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