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Fixing Florida’s Affordable Housing Crisis Requires More Than Sadowski Funding

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fixing Florida’s Affordable Housing Crisis Requires More Than Sadowski Funding TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – December 9, 2019: As the Sadowski Housing Coalition gathers today urging legislators to restore the intended purpose of the Housing Trust Fund, the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) reminds local governments and other affordable housing advocates that fixing Florida’s …

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Bennett to Succeed Buck as Director of Governmental Affairs

For Immediate Release: The Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) Director of Governmental Affairs Director, Douglas Buck will conclude his long-term, and successful, commitment to the organization in the form of retirement on December 31, 2019. FHBA welcomes Dane Bennett, formally of WellCare Health Plans, Tampa, FL to serve as Interim Director of Governmental Affairs; transitioning …

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Flemming Island Local, Michael Bourré, Installed as President of the Florida Home Builders Association

For Immediate Release: The Florida Home Builders Association installed Michael Bourré as President on Saturday, October 4, 2019, during the FHBA Fall Leadership Conference at the Casa Monica Resort and Spa in St. Augustine, Florida. Bourré is President of Bourré Construction Group in Flemming Island, Florida. Since graduating from the U.F. Rinker School of Building …

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Melbourne Local, Natasha Cartagena Spencer, Installed as Second Vice President of the Florida Home Builders Association

For Immediate Release: The Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) installed Natasha Cartagena Spencer as its Second Vice President on Saturday, October 4, 2019, during the FHBA Fall Leadership Conference at the Casa Monica Resort and Spa in St. Augustine, Florida. Spencer is Senior Vice President of Shelter Mortgage in Melbourne, Florida. Spencer has been a …

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Three Inducted Into Florida Housing Hall of Fame, Florida Home Builders Association

For Immediate Release: The Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) announces its 2019 Florida Housing Hall of Fame inductees, a recognition awarded by over 8,000 FHBA members across the state. Selected by the FHBA Florida Housing Hall of Fame Board of Governors, this honor is given to men and women who have made significant and lasting …

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Punta Gorda Local, Thomas “TJ” Thornberry, Named Builder of the Year, Florida Home Builders Association

For Immediate Release:   The Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) honored Thomas “TJ” Thornberry, owner of Thornberry Custom Builders, Inc., as its 2019 Builder of the Year, a recognition awarded by over 8,000 FHBA members across the state. Selected by a council of industry leaders, the award encourages best practices, expertise, and exceptional leadership qualities …

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Sarasota Local, Joe Ernst, Named as Florida Home Builders Association Associate of the Year and Young Building Professional of the Year

 For Immediate Release: The Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) honored Joe Ernst, of Lori Swindell Insurance, as its 2019 Associate of the Year and Young Building Professional of the Year, a recognition awarded by over 8,000 FHBA members across the state. Selected by a council of industry leaders, the Associate of the Year award encourages …

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Orlando Local, Gregory Hardwick, Named Remodeler of the Year, Florida Home Builders Association

For Immediate Release: The Florida Home Builders Association honored Gregory Hardwick, owner of Hardwick General Contracting, as its 2019 Remodeler of the Year, a recognition awarded by over 8,000 FHBA members across the state. Selected by a council of industry leaders, the award encourages best practices, expertise, and exceptional leadership qualities in a Florida remodeler. …

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Orlando Local, Jeff Schnellmann, Named Paul Joyal Pinnacle Builder of the Year, Florida Home Builders Association

For Immediate Release: The Florida Home Builders Association honored Jeff Schnellmann, owner of Silliman CitySide Homes, as the recipient of the Paul Joyal Pinnacle Builder Award, a recognition awarded by over 8,000 FHBA members across the state. Selected by a council of industry leaders, the award is presented to a builder member for conducting a …

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Melbourne Local, Michelle Masline, Named Woman of Distinction, Florida Home Builders Association

For Immediate Release: The Florida Home Builders Association honored Michelle Masline, of Twin River Insurance, as the 2019 Woman of Distinction, a recognition awarded by over 8,000 FHBA members across the state. Selected by a council of industry leaders, the award is presented to a woman member who exhibits best practices, expertise, and exceptional leadership …

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