Broward Moves Forward With Affordable Housing Master Plan, Calls on Cities to ‘Share the Burden’

The Broward County Commission took a step towards easing the housing affordability crisis as they approved a first-of-its-kind master plan that includes financial, legislative, and zoning solutions. Broward is one of the least affordable places to live in the country. It’s something commissioners say has put the county’s economic competitiveness, resilience, and quality of life…

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Diocese of Venice in Florida and National Development of America Celebrate Completion of St. Peter Claver Place Apartments in Fort Myers

The Diocese of Venice in Florida and National Development of America have completed Phase 1 construction of St. Peter Claver Place Apartments, an affordable housing complex within the Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard redevelopment area in Fort Myers. St. Peter Claver Place Apartments provides affordable housing for qualified residents, those who make up to 60%…

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Key Detail – 1948 Harrison Street

Key Detail is a Belarusian artist who works with painting, drawing, and illustrations. He studied Architecture in Minsk, Belarus, and currently lives and works in New York City. Growing up in Minsk, Key Detail has been active on the street art scene since 2000 and has worked consistently towards developing his unique style and skills…

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Lake Wales Reclaims Historic Walesbilt Hotel After Court Victory Over Fraud Claims

In a landmark decision, Lake Wales is set to reclaim the Walesbilt Hotel, a historic but neglected downtown icon, following a Circuit Court ruling. The city’s long-standing legal battle with the property’s current owner, Dixie-Walesbilt LLC, culminated in a victory that addresses false claims made during the renovation contract bidding process in 2010. While the…

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Haines City’s Historic Revival: Rejuvenating Oakland’s Black-Owned Business District

Haines City, Florida, is embarking on a significant initiative to rejuvenate the historic Oakland community’s business district, a move that’s stirring excitement among both former business owners and residents alike. This effort, led by the Haines City Community Redevelopment Agency, aims to restore the vibrancy of an area that was once the heart of the…

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