Tallahassee, FL – In a continuation of championing renters’ rights in Florida, Senator Linda Stewart (D – Orlando) has filed a bill that requires current and future renters be notified if their unit is in a flood zone. Senate Bill 716 would require landlords, or others authorized to enter a rental agreement on their […] The post Senator Stewart F
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Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Host Students and Teachers to Celebrate Black History Month
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis honored Black History Month with a reception at the Governor’s Mansion. At the event, the Governor and First Lady announced the winners of the student and educator contests. The Black History Month Student and Educator Contests are made possible through a collaboration b
Read MoreMayor Announces New ‘Highlighting Heritage’ Initiative
February 15, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Diane G. Papadakos, Director of Communications City of West Palm Beach – Mayor’s Office [email protected] 561-822-1411 (TTY: 800-955-8771) Mayor Announces New ‘Highlighting Heritage’ Initiative City Commissioners to Nominate Recipients WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Today, Mayor Keith A. James announced h
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Learn how to apply for cultural grants – Workshop 7/21
Learn How to Apply for Cultural Grants Are you looking for funding for your cultural project? Join us on Thursday, July 21st at 2 PM on Zoom for an informational session on how to access Miami-Dade County grants for cultural activities. Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs – Grants Programs Depatman Afé Kiltirél Konte Miami-Dade […] T
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Julie Harbert Joins Pretium as Senior Managing Director and President of Pretium Enterprise Services
Newly Created Role Enhances Enterprise Collaboration and Boosts Operational Efficiency NEW YORK, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Pretium, a specialized investment firm with more than $50 billion in assets under management, today announced that Julie Harbert has joined the firm as Senior Managing Director and President of Pretium Enterprise Services.
Read MoreSenator Stewart Files Bill To Guarantee Access To Documents Established By Home Owners Associations
Tallahassee, FL – To help create transparency and clear communication in communities with Home Owners Associations (HOA’s), Senator Linda Stewart (D – Orlando) has filed Senate Bill 788 that would require HOA’s to distribute electronic copies of rules and covenants to all residents. The bill would require the distribution be to all current and new
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Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Cara Higgins and Richard Toppino to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority. Cara Higgins Higgins, of Key West, is the Owner of Cara Higgins Law Firm. She currently serves on the Key West Military Affairs Committee and the Key West Chamber of Commerce Board. Higgins […] The
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Road and Dock Closures for the week of Sunday, February 19, 2023
CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH ENGINEERING ROAD CLOSURES North Flagler Drive at 45th Street (through mid-March): The intersection will be closed for the construction of a roundabout. Northlake Boulevard west of Coconut Boulevard (until further notice): Periodic eastbound right turn lane closure for underground utility work. Westbound Fern Street betw
Read MoreMiami Emerging Arts Leaders: Virtual Networking Event on 7/27
Arts Leaders Assemble! Join the Miami Emerging Arts Leaders for a virtual, interactive networking session with opening remarks by Michael Spring, Director, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs. Emerging Leaders: Love and ThunderWednesday, July 27, 2022 at 2 PMVirtual Networking Event via Zoom Did you know Miami-Dade County is home to mo
Read MoreSenator Lori Berman and Representative Rita Harris Introduce Legislation to Observe Holocaust Remembrance Day in Florida
Tallahassee — Today, Senator Lori Berman (D-Boca Raton) and Representative Rita Harris (D-Orlando) filed Senate Bill 832 and House Bill 863 to officially enshrine Holocaust Remembrance Day in Florida on January 27th each year. Classroom instruction about the Holocaust, anti-Semitism and their harmful impacts on humanity will be provided as part of
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