The Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is seeking sealed bids from qualified General Contractors to make site assessments and repairs that are needed for an Applicant that has met required criteria to receive CDBG-DR funds for the repairs. These services include, but are not limited to, the provisions of a General Contractor’s oversite and supervision,…
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A Des Moines Register story late last year caught the eye of America, as staffer MacKenzie Elmer reported on people–Bhutanese refugees–who have to walk a 3-mile round-trip on the shoulder of a state highway to get from their home to the nearest grocery store…read more
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With great sadness, the Florida Home Builders Association informs you of the passing of debi Peterson, Executive Officer of Flagler Home Builders Association. Deborah “debi” Peterson began her tenure at Flagler Home Builders Association in January 2001 and helped Flagler become one of the fastest growing areas in the nation. Her strength and leadership combined
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Competition Heralds Design Trends Awards Ceremony Recognizes the Best in the Southeast August 17 was the date, Gaylord Palms Resort & Conference Center was the place, as the best and the brightest gathered for to celebrate the Silver Aurora, Grand Aurora and Golden Aurora Winners for the 39th annual Aurora Awards. Grand Award Winners were
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On Monday, August 27, the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) filed a proposed average 13.4 percent decrease in workers’ comp rates with the Office of Insurance Regulation. If approved, the proposed rate decrease would take effect January 1, 2019 for new and renewal policies. This is NCCI’s experience filing that is made every year,
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Join us at the #1 event of the year for radon professionals! Network with your peers. Learn about new products, techniques and revenue streams. Grow your business. Develop your skills for the future. Radon trade show with over 50 booths Hear new voices of radon-induced lung cancer survival woven throughout the Symposium. Be inspired by
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Scott Cox’s four-part series on “What’s Wrong With Housing” struck a chord. Local control. Property tax policy. Fees, charges, levies, delays, more fees plague more and more land deals. Simply, those who own homes and properties and “the vote” in many of our communities have no interest in encouraging more people to come into those communities,
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released draft permitting guidelines for 6 additional state-threatened species: 2 fish, 2 amphibians, 1 mammal and 4 wading birds. While most of the 6 species are limited to certain counties and certain habitats or areas within those counties, the wading bird guidelines apply to birds found statewide.
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The FHBA membership was treated to a comprehensive presentation by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Executive Director of The Florida Onsite Wastewater Association (FOWA) on the status of septic tank requirements as a result of the spring protection legislation. They are required on parcels of one acre or more in a spring
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The Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) announced high honors given to members of the building industry; a recognition awarded by over 8,000 FHBA members across the state. In addition to these outstanding achievements, the FHBA announced three into the Florida Housing Hall of Fame and recognized its 2018 Builder of the Year and Associate of
