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Sunshine State Sees Booming Land Buys
Home builders are investing in the Sunshine State in big ways. From Stanley Martin Homes’ $60 million expansion into Tampa to Mattamy Homes’ $10.1 million purchase in Naples, builders are securing sites to meet Florida’s continued growth. While most markets have remained relatively strong in the state,...
Sanibel City Council Sets Proposed Maximum Operating Millage Rate
City Council unanimously approved the proposed operating millage rate for the 2024 tax year at 2.5 mills, which is no increase from last year. The rolled-back rate for the City of Sanibel 2024 tax year is 2.4848 mills. The proposed aggregate millage rate is 2.6369 mills. The millage levy for the sewer voted debt service is 0.0169 mills, and the millage levy for the Recreation Center voted debt service is 0.1200 mills.
Sanibel City Council Considers E-Bike Restrictions
In May, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee was provided sample e-bike policies from other communities, a shared-use path incident report summary, and current e-bike and bike safety information from the City website. This information provided background and a basis for committee members to discuss the following six areas related to e-bikes:
Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary upgrades its facilities
Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary is hitting the road. With an anonymous endowment, Lisa Burns, a co-owner of the Myakka City nonprofit, said the nonprofit was able to purchase and retrofit a shuttle to be able to more safely transport animals and provide educational opportunities. The sanctuary will be able...
Popular Anna Maria Island restaurants have been sold to a Pinellas group
After 45 years, Chiles Hospitality announced that it has sold its popular waterfront restaurants in Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key to Pinellas County-based Beachside Hospitality Group. Sandbar Seafood & Spirits and Beach House Waterfront Restaurant in Anna Maria Island and Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub in Longboat Key...
Tip a Cop event at Grimaldi's to benefit Special Olympics
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — The Lee County Sheriff's Office and Grimaldi's Pizzeria are partnering to host the annual "Tip a Cop" event that benefits the Special Olympics. Lee County law enforcement will serve coal-fired pizza to those who attend on Thursday, July 25, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Northeast FL Surf Report #2 Saturday 12:00 PM 07.20.2024
Northside Cam Jacksonville Beach Pier Center View Cam Jacksonville Beach Pier. View Our Latest Video Update [YouTube] Subscribe / Get Notified. View Our Live Jacksonville Beach Pier Cam [Northside]. View Our Live Jacksonville Beach Pier Cam [Southside]. Public Safety Announcement. In the modern era, our surf breaks can be very...
Saharan dust shields hurricane development, but watch out for Florida heat Saturday
While the National Hurricane Center continued its confidence that there would be no tropical activity in Atlantic areas for the next week, Saharan dust and a few tropical waves were what forecasters watched Saturday. The real impact for Florida on Saturday will come from the heat. The entire Florida peninsula can expect triple-digit heat indexes with some in Southwest Florida predicted for 110 degrees, and 106 as far north as Jacksonville. Heat advisories are in effect for...
Sasse resigns as University of Florida president to focus on “what matters most” as wife’s health worsens, will transition to teaching
Former Nebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse announced Thursday he was stepping down as president of the University of Florida to help his family cope with his wife’s worsening health. Sasse, in a statement from the University of Florida, said he was no longer able to meet the time demands...
Global tech outage: Check on flight status at RSW in Fort Myers, Punta Gorda Airport
Technology has run into some turbulence and major airlines around the world reported systems outages Friday that were disrupting their operations. Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers and Punta Gorda Airport in Charlotte County were experiencing flight delays and cancellations Friday morning. On Facebook, Southwest Florida International was advising travelers to...
Massive Enhancement Projects Slated for Florida Club
Renovation and expansion of Colonial Country Club’s golf shop and cart barn, as well as makeovers of the pool area and community center, are kicking off during the summer of 2025 at the Fort Myers, Fla. property. A full golf course renovation project will begin on April 1, 2025.
New airport manager in charge of Collier County’s three public airports, including Marco
Meet Bryant Garrett. He’s in charge of Collier County’s three public airports: Marco Island Executive Airport, Immokalee Regional Airport and Everglades Airpark. Together, the airports are estimated to have an annual economic impact of more than $300 million. He’s new to Collier County but not to Florida, and...
Club’s Restaurant Becoming a Favorite Among Members
Tavern 59 opened at The Club at the Strand in Naples, Fla. in March 2023. The 7,000-sq.-ft. restaurant features both indoor and outdoor seating areas, designed to accommodate various dining preferences and occasions. Since its grand opening in March 2023, Tavern 59 has quickly become a beloved spot for members...
River otter responsible for multiple deaths at Lake Eola
A river otter was discovered in Lake Eola on Monday, July 15, unfortunately, the City of Orlando’s Families, Parks, and Recreation staff also found two Australian Black swans and one duck dead. The assumption is that the otter is responsible for the deaths of the swans and ducks though it was not caught on camera.
Florida man arrested, accused of making threats against Trump, Vance on social media
A Florida man accused of making threats against former President Donald Trump, U.S. Sen. JD Vance and their families on social media was arrested on Friday, police said. The Jupiter Police Department said in a news release that officers arrested Michael W. Wiseman on charges of written threats to kill. He was taken into custody without incident and lodged in Palm Beach County Jail, according to Jupiter police Maj. Don Hennessy. Wiseman was in custody at the facility on Friday night, a jail employee confirmed. The employee said she didn't have information about whether Wiseman had an attorney to contact...
HOA Q&A: Does law provide for free copies of official HOA records?
Editor’s note: Attorneys at Goede, DeBoest & Cross respond to questions about Florida community association law. The firm represents community associations throughout Florida and focuses on condominium and homeowner association law, real estate law, civil litigation, estate planning and commercial transactions. Q: I made a request to inspect and copy the official...
DeSantis endorses 5 Tampa Bay school board candidates
Three school board candidates in Pinellas County and two in Hillsborough County can now count Gov. Ron DeSantis among their supporters in the Aug. 20 primary. In the first of what could be several rounds of endorsements, DeSantis announced his backing of Danielle Marolf, Erika Picard and Stacy Geier in Pinellas, and Layla Collins and Myosha Powell in Hillsborough.
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