As the wheels of commerce attempt to spin in the wake of a paralyzing hurricane, business slowly is getting back to normal.

The City of Sarasota on Wednesday announced it would waive all standard fees on storm-related emergency building and electrical permits. And one co-working space in downtown Sarasota, BOLD Cowork Sarasota, said they would allow displaced businesses to operate there for free for the moment.

Sarasota officials say they want to fast-track permitting for projects, so long as applicants state the work is related to damage caused by Hurricane Irma. "We ask for your patience," says building official Larry Murphy. "We will make every effort to cover all inspections that are called in, but expect some delays while we fast track and assist those impacted by Hurricane Irma." The city will waive fees for remastings on buildings, roofs, electric meter cans and sewer lines on private property.

Meanwhile, private sector help for entrepreneurs came with BOLD Cowork announcing it would open up its doors through Sept. 22 to entrepreneurs and startups in need of a safe and powered work environment. Community tables have been set up on the third floor of the BOLD building and extra space will also be made in the building lobby and cafe. Businesspeople can sign on to the BOLD Guests wi-fi network, and can reserve private space through building manager Bryan LaRosa.

BOLD owner Jesse Biter says the decision to open space was made after several requests came in to the facility. “We were just thinking of ways to help,” he says. “We had a few people reach out to us for temp space so we gave it to them.” FPL has announced that it expects to restore all power on the Gulf Coast by Sept. 22, the last day when BOLD plans to offer space.