Historic preservation is making headlines in Florida. Here’s a roundup of new items to watch, and updates on stories we’ve been following: Insider’s Tour: Tampa: Bring a friend and get 30% off! Registration is open! Sign up and join us in this behind-the-scenes tour to explore the history, architecture, culture and cuisine of Tampa and […]
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Preservation News
On July 19, the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation announced the 2023 Florida’s 11 to Save, a list of the most threatened historic properties in the state, at the Preservation on Main Street Conference in Ocala, FL. Each year, the Florida Trust announces its 11 to Save sites, which are nominated by the public and
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Preservation News
The Florida Trust for Historic Preservation recognized excellence in historic preservation around the state with its 2023 Florida Preservation Awards, announced during the 2023 Preservation on Main Street conference in Ocala. The Florida Preservation Awards were given in conjunction with the Florida Secretary of State Main Street Awards as part of the Florida Preservation on
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Preservation News
Historic preservation is making headlines in Florida. Here’s a roundup of new items to watch, and updates on stories we’ve been following: Deadline: Registration for Preservation on Main Street 2023 ends on July 12! Learn more and register here. Registration is open for Florida Trust’s Insider’s Tour: Tampa. Sign up and join us in this
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Preservation News
Historic preservation is making headlines in Florida. Here’s a roundup of new items to watch, and updates on stories we’ve been following: Deadline: Early Bird Registration for Preservation on Main Street 2023 ends on June 1! Learn more and register here. Deadline: Florida Trust is accepting nominations for the 2023 11 to Save until May
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Preservation News
Did you miss our Legislative Session Wrap Up webinar? Read the summary here: Yesterday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law HB 49, the Abandoned and Historic Cemeteries bill. This is wonderful news for Florida! The Abandoned and Historic Cemeteries bill will create a historic cemeteries program within Florida’s Division of Historical Resources. The legislation
On May 3, 2023, Millennial Brewing in Downtown Fort Myers hosted a thought-provoking event in celebration of Historic Preservation Month. Aptly named Over My Dead Body: Preserving Historic Cemeteries in Fort Myers, the event was organized by the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation and the Florida Public Archaeology Network. Speakers Natalie A. De La Torre
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Preservation News, Regional Road Trip
For Preservation Month, Florida Trust Board Member Ennis Davis shared an impactful story: Susie King Taylor’s remarkable life. Susie King Taylor, born Susan Baker on August 6, 1848, was an extraordinary figure. She played a vital role as a nurse, teacher and activist during the American Civil War and beyond, and became the first Black
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Preservation News
Today, after nine weeks, the 125th Regular Session of the Florida Legislature concluded. Senate President Kathleen Passidomo joined House Speaker Paul Renner and other legislators for the traditional Sine Die “Hankie Drop,” a ceremony marking the conclusion of session for at least 100 years. 2023 Session Wrap-Up Webinar Throughout session, the team at Florida
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Advocacy, Preservation News
In celebration of Preservation Month, we asked you to share stories about special Florida historic places, and we received this heartwarming story (and amazing photos!) from William Hoff about finding community in historic Springfield. Check it out below! My wife and I moved to Springfield in 2008, a historic character-rich neighborhood just north of
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