RENOURISHMENT
Helping Florida’s beaches recover isn’t glamorous, but someone’s got to do it. Janet Nummi shares you can help local Pinellas County ongoing hurricane recovery efforts.
Local Focus
FEMA Punishes Fort Myers Beach
By Peter Roos Fort Myers Beach, Cape Coral, Estero, Bonita and unincorporated Lee County were all notified back in March they could be losing their discount on National Flood Insurance. … Read more
An Elevating Conversation … FEMA’s 50% Rule
Peter Roos explains the 50% rule that limits “improvements” or ‘“restoration” to a structure in to buildings in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas.
REAL ESTATE
By Peter Roos Virtually every single-story home in St. Pete Beach and Treasure Island was flooded recently, many for the very first time since many of them were built in … Read more
Surviving Hurricane Helene
Peter Roos shares his & Renee Roos’ story about surviving Hurricane Helene after living in St. Pete Beach for almost 40 years.
Barrier Island Towns Expedite Permitting to Speed Rehab
Barrier Island towns like St. Pete Beach (SPB), Treasure Island (TI) and Madeira Beach (MB) are trying to take the lead in expediting permitting and inspections for properties damaged by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
TAMPA BAY WATCH
I hope this message finds you well. On behalf of our Tampa Bay Watch team, we hope that you and your family have been safe and unharmed from the impact … Read more
Florida Medal of Honor Memorial
By Peter Roos Sgt. Maj. August “Augie” G. D’Alessio was born in New York and raised in the Bronx. A Marine in the World War at 17, he became a … Read more
Have You Been to Your Library’s Website Lately?
Steve Traiman helps you make the most of free resources and databases available at Pinellas County libraries.