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Resilient SWFL economy making post – Ian progress

11/28/2023

The weather this spring and summer was unseasonably hot, and while that same description wouldn’t necessarily…

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Home Depot Foundation , Inspiritus team up ahead of Ian anniversary

11/27/2023

The Home Depot Foundation, in partnership with Inspiritus, worked to repair and rebuild several homes in the Harlem Heights neighborhood that were badly damaged during Hurricane…

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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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Hurricane Ian Financial Assistance

Hurricane Ian Business: It’s Important to Submit an SBA Loan Application

10/12/2022
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Hurricane Ian Business: Emergency Business Funding

10/11/2022
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Hurricane Ian Business: SBA Disaster Loans

10/10/2022
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Hurricane Ian Business : Governor Ron DeSantis Activates the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, Making $50 Million Available – At Least $10 Million of Which Must Go to Assist Agricultural Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Ian

10/08/2022
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Hurricane Ian Business: Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program

10/08/2022
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Hurricane Ian Helpful Resources

Be Prepared

05/29/2023
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DAY Adjusting & Consulting offers tips for renewing residential insurance pollicies

03/15/2023
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Rebuilding / Repairing your Home: The 50% Rule

10/31/2022
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Hurricane Ian Resource to Begin Rebuilding Your Business – Additional Resources

10/21/2022
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Hurricane Ian Blue Ribbon

Hurricane Supply Distribution this Saturday!

10/21/2022
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Nor-Tech, Mercury Racing donate $50,000 to Cape Coral Caring Center

10/21/2022
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Florida Power and Light and the Florida Division’s EDS Department team up to offer Hurricane Ian assist

10/20/2022
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Alliance for the Arts Partners with Local Displaced Arts Community

10/20/2022
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POST-HURRICANE IAN EFFORTS OF THE GOLISANO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF NAPLES

10/20/2022
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Hurricane Ian Free Services

National Disaster Distress Helpline Provides Immediate Crisis Counseling to Those Who Stand to Be Affected by Storm System Nicole

11/11/2022
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SRMA offering free trial membership to assist with Ian recovery

11/07/2022
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Fort Myers Welcome Room Continues to be Open to Public, Media & is Offering Mobile Medical Care to Community

10/21/2022
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Water Test Kits

10/17/2022
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Hurricane Ian Management Resources

Hurricane Ian Business: Employers’ assistance to Employees

10/09/2022
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Hurricane Ian Business : Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA) Permitting Important Updates

10/04/2022
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Hurricane Ian Business/Personal : From Governor DeSantis – Florida Response to Hurricane Ian Continues

10/03/2022
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Hurricane Ian Business/Personal: IRS Extends Tax Relief and Deadlines for Florida Small Businesses Affected by Hurricane Ian

10/03/2022
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Hurricane Ian Business – Meeting Status : Collier County Facilities and Services Update

10/03/2022
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Hurricane Ian Webinars

2022 Industry Appreciation Awards postponed

10/04/2022
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Hurricane Ian Meeting Updates

2022 Industry Appreciation Awards postponed

10/04/2022
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Hurricane Ian Guest Column

Small business lessons from Hurricane Ian

05/30/2023
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Collier Comes Together Fund is making incredible strides in our recovery efforts

11/22/2022
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Florida Department of Health bulletin regarding the water quality of our beaches

10/26/2022
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Emergency Permitting in Collier County

10/26/2022
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Commercial Properties Construction Debris Pickup from Hurricane Ian update as of October 23, 2022

10/24/2022
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Hurricane Ian Personal

Home Depot Foundation , Inspiritus team up ahead of Ian anniversary

11/27/2023
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Lee Commissioners accept nearly $4.5 million in HUD grants to aid individuals with low to moderate incomes

11/09/2023
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National Disaster Recovery Group is in Lee County to Assess Hurricane Ian-Related Community Unmet Needs

10/17/2023
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Fort Myers Brewing to honor one-year anniversary of Hurricane Ian with fundraiser Sept. 28

09/20/2023
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FloridaCommerce Announces State of Florida’s Action Plan for Hurricane Ian Recovery Submitted to HUD

09/15/2023
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