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As Atlantic hurricane season begins, Florida community foundations prepare permanent disaster funds
After the collapse of a condominium tower in North Miami in June 2021, Rebecca Fishman Lipsey realized her organization needed to overhaul how it responded to disasters. As CEO of the Miami Foundation, the city’s primary community foundation, Fishman Lipsey got to work coalescing support for victims of the tragedy that killed 98 people and destroyed the 136-unit building. Funders were eager to help, but there was a problem.
Broward: New Anti-Squatter Law Already Yielding Results
In past years, squatting became a significant concern and a major financial cost in Florida, particularly in Broward County. However, the state has finally taken decisive action to address this problem, with Governor Ron DeSantis signing HB 621 into law on March 27, 2024. This legislation, aimed at ending the squatters scam in Florida, has profoundly impacted how Broward County deals with squatters. With the law going into effect on 07/01/2024, the message already seems to be getting out, "Don't Squat in Florida."
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