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Town to pay approximately $2.2 million less for recovery projects due to change in FEMA cost – share

11/24/2023

Town of Fort Myers Beach, FL – President Biden announced on October 25 that he has…

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A year after Ian, Southwest Florida recovering with help of UF/IFAS Extension

11/22/2023

In the year since Hurricane Ian unleashed its fury on Southwest Florida, UF/IFAS Extension agents have…

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FloridaCommerce Announces Approval of State of Florida’s Action Plan for $910 Million in Hurricane Ian Recovery Funding

11/20/2023

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, FloridaCommerce announced the approval of the State of Florida’s Action Plan for Hurricane Ian…

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Recovery Task Force to launch online survey for resident feedback on draft Initiative Profiles in ResilientLee Recovery and Resilience Plan

11/20/2023

Fort Myers, FL, – The Lee County Recovery Task Force (RTF) is launching an online survey…

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The Salvation Army, Fort Myers Area Command Awarded $2.5 Million Bezos Day 1 Families Fund Grant to Help Fort Myers Families Find Safe Shelter, Housing and Stability

11/18/2023

FORT MYERS, Fla.: The Salvation Army, Fort Myers Area Command, which has provided assistance to those…

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Town contracts with outside company for building services

11/14/2023

Town of Fort Myers Beach, FL – To increase service delivery to property owners who are…

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Market trends: After Ian, expect tougher building codes, increased resiliency

11/09/2023

When it comes to once-in-a-generation hurricanes and Florida’s real estate market, one thing is clear: change…

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