The Gettel Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Gettel Automotive, has
announced a $1 million investment in The Haven’s Community Center Project, a gathering space for clients, families, staff and community members.
FEMA recently approved more than $90 million in funding to support more than 50 recovery and hazard mitigation projects in Florida communities affected by Hurricanes Helene, Milton and other past disasters. Locally, that includes $10.7 million for the South Florida Water Management District for Hurricane Ian emergency protective measures; $1.4 million for Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium in Sarasota for building repairs due to Hurricane Ian; more than $765,000 for the City of Anna Maria to restore stormwater systems after Hurricane Milton; and more than $407,000 for the City of Sarasota for emergency protective measures and park repairs following Hurricanes Helene and Milton…