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Lee County Commission approves temporary, 25 percent permit fee reductions

11/20/2020

Fort Myers, FL, Nov. 10, 2020 – The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to reduce building permit fees by 25% for one year beginning Dec. 1. The reduction will apply to fees assessed by the Lee County Department of Community Development to cover costs for processing and reviewing applications and inspecting work for…

The Mask Mandate was extended until April 13, 2021 (through the season)

11/20/2020

  EXTENDED UNTIL APRIL 13, 2021 The mask mandate applies to: Only Unincorporated Collier County   Only businesses – not individuals   Does NOT apply to businesses that can maintain six foot social distancing among their patrons

The BBB Advantage and why it matters in business

11/20/2020

Trust matters. In a market saturated with companies vying for customers, BBB Accreditation gives consumers confidence that they’re dealing with a ethical and vetted business. Brand Impact  

Florida TaxWatch: Voters Approved $400 Million in Local Tax Increases

10/27/2020

 Voters also passed $250 million in new bond issues and 15 new property tax exemptions TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released its latest briefing, Local Tax Referenda on the November 2020 Ballot: What Passed?, providing commentary on the outcomes of local referenda considered by the voters on the 2020 general election ballot. This briefing follows…

Catalyst for new affordable housing development in Cape Coral, FL

10/27/2020

CAPE CORAL, FL (October 29, 2020) — Catalyst Community Capital, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, in partnership with the Lee County Housing Authority and Revital Development Group, is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of 4.6 acres in Cape Coral, FL ,  that will be developed as a 96-unit affordable and workforce housing community. The community,…

Lee County Court Records can now be e-certified

10/27/2020

FORT MYERS, FLA (Oct. 22, 2020) – Lee County citizens can now get their court records certified from the convenience of their cell phone or home computer. The new service produces electronically certified documents, such as final judgments, dispositions, and court orders.  At this time the service is not available for Official Records documents. “Now…

Secure Your Network: Newest Phishing Attacks We’ve Seen This Month

10/27/2020

By Mona Hilton Genesis Global Technologies Email  The bad guys are at it again.  They’ve come up with new and more devious ways to trick people into accessing their computers and networks to accomplish their nefarious goals.  Email bombing. All of a sudden, you start receiving a bombardment of spam emails and subscriptions that you…

Mother and Daughter relaunch virtual solutions business to fill need

10/27/2020

Where there is a need, there is a solution and a business opportunity, says Rose Young, founder of TOP Virtual Solutions & Services. Young, who is contracted employee of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, established her business in 2018 as a result of watching women leaving jail but having no means of employment or a…

Updated Safe Operating Guidance for Restaurants

10/27/2020

In case you missed our announcement, the National Restaurant Association released updated Safe Operating Guidance for Restaurants, which continues to offer direction and provide a framework of best practices for restaurants operating under new COVID-19 rules and regulations.   As with the previously released versions, It is meant to be used in conjunction with Food and…

Engage your Employees, Bars & Restaurants in Serving Up Hope Campaign

10/27/2020

TAKING PLACE DURING NATIONAL FOOD & BEVERAGE EMPLOYEE APPRECTIATION WEEK (NOV. 9-15) CORE: Children of Restaurant Employees, is excited to announce the Serving Up Hope Campaign during National Food and Beverage Employee Appreciation Week, this November 9 -15. This campaign will bring together the industry and the millions of guests it serves, to take a moment…