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COVID-19 Economic Aid Overview Webinar
COVID-19 Economic Aid Overview Webinar The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, re-opened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. This round of the PPP continues to prioritize millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $284 billion toward job retention and certain…
25% Off Coupon Inside — Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Candlewood Suites
You don't have to journey to the end of a rainbow to score gold this St. Patrick's Day! Book with us today and get 25% off all rooms. Looking for the best in Fort Myers/Sanibel hotel accommodations? You have come to the right place! With features, services and exceptional hospitality to meet all our guest…
SBA Virtual Office Hours - Q&A Session (Feb 22 - 26)
*Eastern Standard Time (EST) SBA Disaster Recovery Q&A Sessions 02/22 - 02/26 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. (en Español) 2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Was your small business affected by Covid-19? Are you looking for small business funding? You have questions, we have answers! Join us during our virtual hours and have your Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan…
New species added to FWC Catch a Florida Memory - Saltwater Reel Big Fish Program
New species added to FWC Catch a Florida Memory - Saltwater Reel Big Fish Program The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and its saltwater angler recognition program, Catch a Florida Memory will see the addition of two new qualifying Reel Big Fish. Effective March 1, anglers will be able to earn Reel Big…
The latest redevelopment (REDEV) news for you!
Fort Myers, FL. On March 17, the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is proud to announce that its new Home Preservation Program will partner with Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties (Habitat). Homeowners with outstanding code violations may qualify to have projects/repairs completed by Habitat. The maximum assistance is $25,000 owner-occupied dwellings…
Nathan Bunting named Resource Manager of the Year
Gov. Ron DeSantis has recognized Nathan “Nate” Bunting, a biologist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), with the Jim Stevenson Resource Manager of the Year award, one of Florida’s highest environmental honors. Bunting has served for over 15 years at the Apalachee Wildlife Management Area in the Florida Panhandle and has worked…
Jazz, Opera, Broadway—We're Ready for a Weekend of Great Music
Gulf Coast Symphony Music & Arts Community Center Under the Stars—Opera Classics Friday, February 19 | 7PM Music & Arts Community Center Outdoor Pavilion 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers Join us for a beautiful evening of Carmen, Boheme, Figaro, and more with the incredible singers from our upcoming performance of Elixir of Love. Tonight's forecast:…
Seed & Bean Market Nominated for the 2021 Industry Appreciation Award
Fort Myers, FL (February 16, 2021) - Seed & Bean Market, Florida’s First Cannabis Café and CBD Marketplace, is excited to announce that we have been nominated for 2021 Industry Appreciation Awards’ Startup of the Year Award. This award is presented to a company founded in Lee County in the last 3-5 years that has…
FWC Division of Law Enforcement achieves reaccreditation
FWC Division of Law Enforcement achieves reaccreditation The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement received recognition today for completing the review process to maintain its accreditation status. “The reaccreditation process solidifies the FWC Division of Law Enforcement’s commitment to the highest standards of service,” said FWC Chairman Rodney Barreto. “Protecting…
Gray triggerfish opens March 1 in Gulf state and federal waters
The recreational gray triggerfish season reopens to harvest in Gulf state and federal waters March 1, and will remain open through May 31, closing June 1 through July 31 for an annual spawning season closure. If you plan to fish for gray triggerfish in Gulf state or federal waters (excluding Monroe County) from a private…