The latest preservation news from around the state.
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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Preservation News
Above (clockwise): Forward DeFuniak Founder Melinda Henderson, DeFuniak Springs CRA Executive Director Joshua R. Ervin, DeFuniak Springs City Manager Michael Barker, Florida Trust Board President Jenny Wolfe, DeFuniak Springs Planning Director Chris Wallace, Florida Trust Board Member Ross Pristera and Florida Trust Business & Communications Manager Dafni Kirkpatrick. Nestled in the heart of Florida, DeFuniak
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Preservation News, Regional Road Trip
Historic preservation is making headlines in Florida. Here’s a round-up of new items to watch, and updates on stories we’ve been following: Registration for Preservation on Main Street 2023 is open! Learn more and register here. Florida Trust is accepting nominations for the 2023 11 to Save until May 31. Nominate a historic
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Preservation News
The countdown for the Florida Legislature has begun, there is only one more week of regular session left! Fantastic news: The FY2024 Historic Preservation Special Category Grant List is fully funded! The Florida Constitution requires the Legislature to develop and pass an annual state budget, the General Appropriations Act (SB S2502/HB 5003). Throughout session, the
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Advocacy, Preservation News
With May 5 just two weeks away, now is the time for a final push for preservation-friendly advocacy efforts Advocating for Full Funding of the Historic Preservation Special Category Grant List Check out our ,FY2024 Historic Preservation Special Category Grant booklet and explore the 33 statewide projects requesting grant funding. The Florida Division of Historic
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Advocacy, Preservation News
Only three weeks left of Florida’s Legislative Session and we have a few updates to share! Creating a State Historic Tax Credit ,House Bill 499, The Main Street Historic Tourism and Revitalization Act, is still currently awaiting action in the House ,Ways & Means Committee. Its companion bill ,SB 288, has been reported
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Advocacy, Preservation News
Over the past few weeks, the Florida Trust team has kept a close eye on a few pieces of proposed legislation, including House Bill 1317 and Senate Bill 1346, the Resiliency and Safe Structures Act. There are two major concerns with this bill. First, the bill prohibits demolition review of certain historic structures. Second,
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Advocacy, Preservation News
The 2023 Florida Legislative Session is more than halfway through! This week, the Florida Legislature is taking a recess from Thursday, April 6 to Friday, April 7 in observance of Good Friday and Easter weekend. Consequently, the committees’ agendas for week six are not available until early next week. When it is available, we
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Advocacy, Preservation News
