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Magic Beach Will Soon Fall Victim to Resilient Structures Act

Magic Beach Motel, a 2025 11 to Save location, will soon be demolished. St. Johns County reported it had no choice in allowing the demolition permit for the significant historic motel due to the Resiliency and Safe Structures Act (Section 553.8991 of Florida Statutes), which was enacted by the Florida Legislature in 2024 despite the

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2024: A Year of Preservation, Progress, and Community

As we reflect on 2024, the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation’s journey has been marked by significant victories, enhanced community engagement and a strengthened commitment to preserving Florida’s diverse heritage. From legislative achievements to expanded grant programs, we’ve worked together to protect and celebrate the places that tell Florida’s unique stories. Legislative Victories & Advocacy

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Legislative Session — Week 8: Preparing for Nationwide Historic Preservation Advocacy

This is an important time for advocacy not only at the state, but also at the federal level, as vital preservation tools are at risk. Serving as statewide coordinators for the Preservation Action Advocacy Week, March 4-8, we are setting up meetings with federal legislators and leading a delegation of preservationists to the nation’s capital

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Florida Preservation News: February 2024

Historic preservation is making headlines in Florida. Here’s a roundup of news items to watch, and updates on stories we’ve been following: Florida Trust for Historic Preservation Advocacy Ongoing Education Grants Regional Updates Events Survey Do you have preservation news to share? Let us know! Send your story to Dafni Kirkpatrick at dkirkpatrick@floridatrust.org.

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Week 6: Spreading Love for Old Buildings at the Capitol!

This Valentine’s Day the Florida Trust spread the love for historic buildings at the Capitol! On February 14, the team visited legislators at the Capitol to share our Valentine’s Day buttons and spread awareness about the importance of historic preservation. The campaign offered a great opportunity to engage with lawmakers and staff and discuss historic

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Week 5: Continuing to Collaborate for Historic Preservation

Here are some updates on our strategic advocacy priorities from the Capitol this week: 1. Establish a State Historic Tax Credit Two days ago, the National Trust for Historic Preservation sent out an announcement in support of Senate Bill 1166 and HB 1183, the bills that, if passed, would introduce a state historic tax credit in Florida. After nearly

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Week 4: Advocacy that Bridges the Divide

News this week includes a pressing need for advocacy of the Main street Historical Tourism and Revitalization Act, Resiliency and Safe Structures Act heard in House and Senate committees Week four of the legislative session has been impactful: SB 1526, introducing the Resiliency and Safe Structures Act was amended in the Senate Environment and Natural

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Week 1: Florida’s Legislative Session 2024 Begins!

Despite challenging weather, the Florida Legislative Session began this Wednesday with each lawmaker receiving a Florida Trust coaster in their new offices. The coasters feature the skylight from the Historic Florida Capitol and remind us how close we came to losing that historic building to demolition. This story truly undermines the importance and value of

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