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CROW still standing in aftermath of Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian brought much uncertainty to Southwest Florida and the Sanibel community, but one thing is clear — the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife is here to stay, officials reported. CROW staff jumped into action as soon as the projected track of the hurricane shifted. After ...

Fundraiser for Bert’s Bar and Grill and Bubba’s Roadhouse a huge success

The fundraiser at Bubba’s Roadhouse on Sunday, Oct. 16, held for employees of Bert’s Bar and Grill, Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery and Bubba’s Roadhouse went off without a hitch. According to Bert’s Bar and Grill owner Bernard Johnson, the day was an awesome opportunity for old and new ...

Research cruise investigating potential post-hurricane red tide

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation reported that Marine Lab Director Dr. Eric Milbrandt is aboard a collaborative research cruise organized by the Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO) that set sail on Oct. 18 from St. Petersburg to evaluate water quality conditions in the wake of ...

FEMA Provides $603 Million in Individual Assistance to Jumpstart Survivor Recovery as Overall Federal Support Surpasses $1.28 Billion

WASHINGTON -- FEMA has provided $603 million to households and $322 million to the state of Florida for emergency response and to help survivors jumpstart their recovery, as more than $1.28 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments have been provided to the state after Hurricane Ian. The U.S. Small Business Administration has provided $211 million in disaster loans, while the National Flood Insurance Program has paid $147 million in claims. How FEMA is Helping Floridians FEMA has made individual assistance available to 26 counties in Florida. ...

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank collects Hurricane Ian relief supplies

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is partnering with local nonprofit organizations to collect essential items for Southwest Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian. Critical need items that are requested include: • Cleaning supplies – bleach, sanitizing wipes, laundry detergent, dish ...