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UPDATES from FEMA: Federal, state and local efforts focus on disaster response in Florida

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As Florida grapples with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, federal, state and local agencies are coordinating recovery efforts alongside nonprofit and faith-based organizations. Florida, along with several other Southeastern states, is facing significant challenges including impassable roads, disrupted communications, compromised water systems and widespread power outages. President Joe Biden recently approved a major disaster declaration … Read more

Call for Donations: 11 Tampa police officers displaced by Hurricane Helene

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The Tampa Police Benevolent Association is seeking community support after 11 Tampa police officers, and their families, were displaced by Hurricane Helene. PBA President Brandon Barclay reported that the officers’ homes were severely damaged by floodwaters. While demolition is not necessary, extensive repairs, including gutting and drying down to the studs, will be required before … Read more

Pinellas County Emergency Management prepares Pinellas County for hurricane season with three essential steps.

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As hurricane season approaches, Pinellas County Emergency Management gives us three things to enhance resident safety over the next five months. Know your risks:The first thing is for residents to know their risk along with how a potential storm surge would impact their region. Residents of mobile homes and those that are medically dependent on … Read more

Tampa Bay companies prep for another hurricane season

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For Robert Windschauer, the fight against storm and hurricane damage started with sinkholes.  The founder of Daybreak, Windschauer graduated from the University of South Florida and was specializing in geophysics. He investigated sinkholes and saw, firsthand, the effect they had on properties – and their homeowners. “That was my first exposure to how properties are … Read more

Where to go: Hotels are announcing reduced pricing ahead of Idalia

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This is an ongoing story. Tampa Bay Business and Wealth will provide updates as new information becomes available. Rosen Hotels & Resorts activated its Florida Resident Distress Rates ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia, which is projected to become a hurricane before it hits land in Florida. Distress rates are as follows: $69/night (not including taxes) … Read more

CEO Connect lends a hand: The Q&A with Richard Forsyth

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Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its 42nd “CEO Connect” at the Colony Grill, in Midtown Tampa. The number 42 is important to remember. During the event, before Richard Forysth’s interview, Tamela Perdue, senior vice president of compliance with Sunshine Health and board chair for Volunteer Florida, addressed guests and encouraged those in attendance to … Read more