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(Naples, FL – June 18, 2020) Beautiful Health celebrated their Blue Zones recognition with a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 11. The event was captured live on Facebook by the staff of Blue Zones Project® Southwest Florida. “The Blue Zones Project® and Power 9 principles are so important to a happy and healthy life and…
Governor DeSantis directed the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation to increase inspections to ensure that businesses are adhering to applicable Phase 1 and Phase 2 guidance. Please see link to the Press Release for further details. The Public Health Advisory provides the following recommendations: All individuals in Florida should wear masks in any setting where social…
By Small Business Administration: Our nation’s small businesses are facing an unprecedented economic disruption due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. On Friday, March 27, 2020, the President signed into law the CARES Act, which contains $376 billion in relief for American workers and small businesses. Notice: Now Accepting New Applications for Economic Injury Disaster Loans…
Special to SWFBT By Karen P. Moore, SWFBT Publisher Everything related to COVID-19 happened so fast and everything after has evolved even faster. So it is difficult (if not impossible) to figure out where we are headed today, tomorrow and next year–with our businesses, cities and local economy. I’ve been so busy trying to “keep…
The U.S. Senate passed H.R. 7010, the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act, making a number of retroactive improvements to the Paycheck Protection Program. The National Restaurant Association release a summary of components of the legislation, including the following: Extends the loan coverage period from 8 weeks to 24 weeks Modifies the “75/25” rule, which had required…
Prepared by: Metz, Husband & Daughton, P.A. Yesterday, Governor DeSantis held a press conference at Universal Studios Citywalk to announce the next phase of Florida’s Recovery Plan which will apply to all counties in the state except Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach. Under this subsequent phase, movie theaters, bowling allies and other entertainment businesses will be…
The global Coronavirus pandemic has been a constant focus for Florida residents this month, but not so for the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, which has launched yet another lawsuit to stop responsible growth in Collier County. Collier Enterprises filed today to intervene in the Conservancy’s new lawsuit against the County. This time, the Conservancy’s focus…
By Craig Arends, Managing Principal of Industry Email T. 612.397.3180 and Tool Sprang, Principal Email T. 630.954.8175 – CliftonLarsonAllen Key insights There are three loan facilities available as part of the Main Street Lending Program. The three facilities have some similarities, but also some key differences to consider. Organizations can start preparing their strategy…
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted today to continue phasing in operations previously suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Programs utilizing funds from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act have resulted in: 13,871 applications started for Individual Assistance, which includes payments directly to utility companies, landlords and mortgage companies. 4,923 applications have…
Fort Myers, FL, June 1, 2020 – The state today approved a second amended version of Lee County’s minimum standards regarding out-of-state reservations, which is called a Vacation Rental Safety Plan. Pursuant to Executive Order 20-123 signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on May 15, and effective immediately, the following amended measures are required as minimum…