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09/24/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/25/2024 06:34

SBA Announces Temporary Closure of Florida Business Recovery Centers Due to Inclement Weather

Disaster press release 24-669

SBA Announces Temporary Closure of Florida Business Recovery Centers Due to Inclement Weather

Published on September 24, 2024 by Disaster Field Operations Center East

ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is closing its Business Recovery Centers in Florida on Tuesday, Sept 24 at the close of business, due to potential inclement weather. The centers will reopen when weather permits.

SBA's Customer Service Representatives are available at the Centers to answer questions, assist business owners complete their disaster loan application, accept documents, and provide updates on an application's status. Walk-ins are accepted, but you can schedule an in-person appointment at an SBA Business Recovery Center in advance. The Centers' addresses and hours of operations are as follows.

Business Recovery Center (BRC)

Levy County

Yankeetown Town Hall

6241 Harmony Ln

Yankeetown, FL 34498

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Closed: Sunday

Business Recovery Center (BRC)

Manatee County

Rocky Bluff Library

6750 US-301

Ellenton, FL 34222

Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Closed: Sunday

Business Recovery Center (BRC)

Sarasota County

Sarasota Christian Church

2923 Ashton Rd

Sarasota, FL 34231

Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Closed: Sunday


For more information and to apply online visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call the SBA's Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or send an email to [email protected] for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is Oct. 9, 2024. The deadline to return economic injury applications is May 12, 2025.

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About the U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

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