Naples Living Online

11/30/2024

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09/27/2022

Be very careful when selecting a contractor...they're coming in droves because of Ian: https://www.scgov.net/government/emergency-services/hurricane-preparedness

A State of Emergency was declared by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Sept. 23, 2022, as a result of Hurricane Ian. Any person who does work without the correct licensure during a state of emergency may be charged with a felony.

Per Florida Statute 489.127(2)(c): “Any unlicensed person who commits a violation of subsection (1) during the existence of a State of Emergency declared by executive order of the Governor commits a felony of the third degree.”

This applies to all types of construction – not just that which is associated with repairs due to a tropical storm or hurricane, and is in addition to the regular penalties incurred by unlicensed individuals acting in the capacity of a contractor.

Allowing an unlicensed person to perform work on your property puts you, as the owner, at risk. They are unable to obtain workers compensation coverage or general liability insurance and are unable to obtain permits for the work they are doing. Should injuries occur at the site, the owner may be liable for the injuries, and any work performed without a permit, may not be covered by your insurance company in the event of future claims.

Anyone coming into the area wanting to work as a contractor should first contact the Charlotte County Community Development Department for more information. This applies to all licensed contractors – all contractors working in the county must register with the county prior to contracting for work.

For more information about whether a person is licensed and registered as a contractor in Charlotte County, or to notify us of possible unlicensed activity, please contact the Charlotte County Community Development Department at 941-743-1201 or [email protected].

01/13/2021

11/22/2020

Once again, it's time for a perennial favorite; the consistently most popular post year after year. This is Florida at night. There's light all over the place. But see that red pin? That's about where you'll find the Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park which is the first (and only) place in Florida certified by the International Dark-Sky Association as a "dark sky" site. That means this is a place where you'll see more than a few stars -- even more than a few thousand. It's where you can see millions of them, especially in winter months when the skies are clearer. Since this is a state park, call ahead for after hours admission. An amazing place for amateur astronomers or anyone who's in awe of the Universe. Note: I love this place even in the daytime. It's pure Old Florida. To read the article on its Dark Sky certification, check out http://bit.ly/2bENEbB.

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09/03/2019

https://www.ready.gov/

National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning now and throughout the year.

09/01/2019

So true!

07/11/2019

Those who love to ride, always need to be aware...

Cyclist Milt Olin probably never saw the car that killed him. That nightmare haunts anyone who bikes or runs on roads. And it's getting worse.

06/29/2019

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09/10/2017

135 mph wind gusts, OMGosh!

Water has risen 3 feet in 18 minutes

9-10-17

09/10/2017

09/10/2017

OMGosh, be safe Naples Florida and All Of Florida!