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Small business and nonprofit recovery programs

Summary

$138.2 million in small business, nonprofit, planning and infrastructure programs should launch by year-end. Commissioner Peters warned the delay has already killed beach-community businesses.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 22, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

$138.2 million total, including $53.4 million county infrastructure and $47.7 million joint with St. Pete.

✅Who benefits

Storm-impacted businesses and nonprofits providing essential community services.

⚠️Who could be affected

Businesses that already failed during the two-year delay may only qualify for restart funding with strict viability tests.

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