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The Future of Southwest Florida’s Waters After Hurricane Ian
The Future of Southwest Florida’s Waters After Hurricane Ian

The region will face many tough decisions surrounding infrastructure development, funding, and other post-storm related activities. As SWFL focuses on rebuilding and reopening, policymakers and key stakeholders must remember the importance of coastal resiliency and preserving our water quality. Continue Reading

Date posted11/10/2022


Facebook Trends to Consider Using for Your 2023 Marketing Efforts
Facebook Trends to Consider Using for Your 2023 Marketing Efforts

In this Business Builders article, we’ll review the most popular features from 2022, provide an overview of features unveiled at the 2023 Summit and provide definitive marketing tips you can implement into your business’s Facebook strategy in the new year. Continue Reading

Date posted11/8/2022


SWFL Inc.'s Annual Golf Tournament Rescheduled to December 16
SWFL Inc.'s Annual Golf Tournament Rescheduled to December 16

Many events got put on hold after Hurricane Ian so our community could take the time to recover – including SWFL Inc.’s annual golf tournament. We’re excited to announce that the tournament has been rescheduled for December 16, 2022 at Cypress Woods Golf & Country Club. Continue Reading

Date posted10/31/2022


Help with Hurricane Ian Recovery; FEMA is Hiring
Help with Hurricane Ian Recovery; FEMA is Hiring

FEMA is conducting local hiring for more than 300 jobs in Brandon, Fort Myers, Kissimmee, Orlando and Sarasota. The agency is seeking people with experience in customer service, logistics, environmental protection, engineering, emergency management and other job categories. Continue Reading

Date posted10/30/2022


Leadership SWFL Applications Open for the Class of 2023
Leadership SWFL Applications Open for the Class of 2023

If you or a professional you know is looking to deepen their understanding of the components that make up this region and emerge a stronger leader, consider applying to Leadership SWFL! Continue Reading

Date posted10/26/2022


Better Together Receives $400,000 Grant from First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Florida Disaster Fund
Better Together Receives $400,000 Grant from First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Florida Disaster Fund

First Lady Casey DeSantis presented Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children, with a $400,000 grant to support its Hurricane Ian disaster relief efforts. Continue Reading

Date posted10/21/2022


Alliance for the Arts Partners with Local Displaced Arts Community
Alliance for the Arts Partners with Local Displaced Arts Community

Alliance for the Arts has become a refuge for local arts organizations that suffered damage from Hurricane Ian.   Continue Reading

Date posted10/17/2022


Building a More Livable Southwest Florida After Hurricane Ian
Building a More Livable Southwest Florida After Hurricane Ian

Before the storm, Southwest Florida was already suffering from an existing workforce housing shortage. Hurricane Ian has now exasperated it. As our local governments focus their efforts on rebuilding our communities, there is an opportunity for counties and municipalities to try something different. Continue Reading

Date posted10/14/2022


CFO Patronis: DIFS Stepping Up Post-Ian Enforcement Actions
CFO Patronis: DIFS Stepping Up Post-Ian Enforcement Actions

The CFO’s Division of Investigative and Forensic Services (DIFS) has deployed his fraud fighting squads consisting of more than 40 officers to storm impacted areas to educate the public on fraud and arrest anyone conducting unlicensed or fraudulent post-storm activity. Continue Reading

Date posted10/14/2022


Oct. 11 Communication from Lee County and the Economic Development Office on Recovery Resources
Oct. 11 Communication from Lee County and the Economic Development Office on Recovery Resources

While many businesses have reopened, we know there are others who need recovery assistance, and we are here to help. Business Recovery Centers, including mobile recovery locations, are now open for disaster loan applications and support for both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Continue Reading

Date posted10/11/2022


Alliance for the Arts Kicks off Bluegrass Concert Series with a Free Concert Nov 6.
Alliance for the Arts Kicks off Bluegrass Concert Series with a Free Concert Nov 6.

As a small way of giving back to our community during these trying times, the Alliance for the Arts is proud to offer a FREE Outdoor Bluegrass concert on Sunday, November 6 at 10091 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers. Continue Reading

Date posted10/11/2022


Post-Hurricane Efforts of the Golisano Children's Museum of Naples
Post-Hurricane Efforts of the Golisano Children's Museum of Naples

The Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (CMON) has worked to be a resource for children and their families throughout the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. From October 1 to October 7, CMON welcomed over 5,000 visitors free of charge. Continue Reading

Date posted10/10/2022

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