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The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
Small Business Bridge Loan Program
Remembering the past
Available for Storm Victims
TALLAHASSEE – In an effort to expedite the recovery process for businesses damaged
by Tropical Storm Debby, Governor Rick Scott activated Florida’s Small Business Emer-
gency Bridge Loan Program. The program will provide emergency, short-term, interest-free
loans to small businesses in 36 eligible counties to assist in reestablishing business during
the interim period before other aid and insurance claims are processed.
The Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program provides an expedi-
ent cash flow to businesses physically damaged by a disaster. The short-term loans help
bridge the gap between the time damage is incurred and when a business secures other
financial resources, including regular profits, payment of claims or longer-term loans. Gov-
ernor Scott has allocated up to $10 million from the state’s General Revenue fund for the
program, of which $5 million will be made available immediately. The additional $5 million
will be used as necessary.
Owners of small businesses with two to 100 employees in counties impacted by
Tropical Storm Debby (see attached map) may apply for short-term loans for $1,000 to
$25,000 from Thursday, July 5 to Wednesday, August 15, 2012. Loans are granted in terms
of 90 or 180 days and are interest-free for that time period. To be eligible a business must
Construction begins on the Pinellas County Power Corporation Plant in Inglis in 1926 on a 40
have been established prior to the issue of Executive Order 12-140, on June 25, 2012, and
acre tract of land on the Withlacoochee River. The plant was first visualized when it was seen
demonstrate physical damage as a result of Tropical Storm Debby.
that the existing generating stations of the system, with a total capacity of about 25,000 kw
For more information on the program, visit www.floridadisasterloan.org. For
would not be able to handle the increase of load on the Florida West Coast. The plant was
questions regarding local administration of the Emergency Bridge Loan Program, contact
connected through transmission lines with the steam generation station in St Petersburg and
the Florida Small Business Development Center Network State Office at (850) 473-7800 or
the Dunnellon hydro station to serve the cities of St Petersburg, Clearwater, Tarpon Springs,
toll-free at (866) 737-7232.
Ocala, Jasper and intermediate towns and is connected with the Georgia Power and Light Com-
pany and the Georgia Power Company. The station was designed for an ultimate capacity of
75,000 kw to be built in several sections. Oil was decided upon as the fuel to be used.
Accused of Stealing  - Continued from page 1
had also assumed, as his mother had, that the safe was secure because only his parents
have the combination to it. He did not mention this to his parents, right away, because he
knew Tyrrel had been trespassed from his parents home by the sheriff s office and didn t
want them angry with him. He said he then told Tyrrel to leave the residence. When the son
mentioned this incident to his mother on July 7th, she checked the safe, found the money
missing and contacted the sheriff s office.
According to the report, when Tyrrel was trespassed from the residence on May 29,
he was arrested on other charges and had approximately $2,600 on his person.
The complainant said that Tyrrel has been a family friend for a long time, and she
did not want to believe that he could have done this, but he was the only person who has
been in her bedroom other than she and her husband.
During an interview with a detective, Tyrrel denied being at the residence or the ga-
rage or talking with the son on July 4th. He stated he was in the closet on May 29th looking
for this shoes, and the interview was concluded shortly after this statement. He was arrested
on the charges and taken into custody.
Realty
Three Dogs at Three Sisters - Most any summer day is a good time to cool off in Three Sisters
Spring in Crystal River. Boats that can’t access the springs line the entrance while kayaks and
swimmers crowd the beautiful famous springs to enjoy the crystal clear waters that chilled the
Sally Price, Realtor
body of those that brave the experience. Tina Spangler, horse trainer from Okahumpka, gave
19 Hwy 40 W.
(352) 302-8556 cell
Inglis
her 3 Jack Russell Terriers, complete with their life vest, the tour along with the snorkelers
and swimmers. Harley, Hobo and Hunter were right at home on the chair raft as owner Tina
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11451 HWY 40 E INGLIS $120,000
pulled them around the spring entertaining those that were taking advantage of the cool wa-
ters and gorgeous view. During the winter months hundreds of manatee crowd in the spring
Nice brick home on 3 acres located
and manatee sanctuary to stay warm in the springs constant temperatures while in the sum-
6 miles east of Inglis on Hwy 40.
mer people crave the cold water experience. Newscaster Photo by Sally Price
Constructed with cedar studs. 2295
House   the fire. Although the firefrom page 1  it was under control by 11:38 a.m.,
Fire  - Continued was intense,
sg ft conditioned area. There is a bo-
nus room that could add a bedroom
protected from
or family room. New roof in 10/2011
eleven minutes after firefighters arrived on the scene. The power company disconnected the
and newer air unit. Great family home
power, and the water was provided by utilizing two tanker shuttles.
with lots of potential. Near Lake
The engulfed home was unoccupied, and no one was injured in the fire. The Red
Rousseau public boat ramp. Make an
Cross arrived to assist the family prior to the firefighters leaving the home.
offer.
The Florida State Fire Marshal's office was contacted to investigate the cause of the
fire. The damage to the home and its contents was assessed at 100% of its value, $135,000.
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