To be a code compliance officer requires a couple of key qualities — a sense of humor and a working knowledge of each and every code in the city of Destin. But to David Bazylak, a sense of humor might be most important. “It’s a complaint-driven type of profession,” Bazylak, who has worked in code…
Miami Beach is once again opening its wait list for affordable housing — but residents will have to act fast. From now until Friday, July 5, residents will have a chance to get a spot on the city’s wait list for affordable housing properties with studio apartments. They can apply online, not in person. This…
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) is encouraging Florida League of Cities and Florida Association of Counties officials to take advantage of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) resources to bolster cybersecurity efforts. Rubio recently forwarded correspondence to both organizations in response to reports two Florida cities used taxpayer funds to pay cybercriminals following ransomware attacks, officials said,…
On sunny days, the Grand Venezia at Baywatch condominiums offer a view of Old Tampa Bay that calms the mind. “It’s just gorgeous,” resident Don Dwyer said recently. “One morning I sat on my balcony for two hours. I saw five manatees, 12 dolphins and I can’t tell you how many stingrays.” But the history…
While eyes frequently look up to the $2 billion in offices, hotels and apartments sprouting in West Palm Beach, the city itself completes dozens of projects at ground level every year that arguably have as much impact on everyday citizens. These range from boat ramps to bicycle lanes, road widenings, playgrounds and other park improvements,…
Don’t let George Knight’s age or flip phone fool you. This 95-year-old is wading knee deep in a technology boom that’s spreading throughout retirement communities across the country. Thanks to a phone service called GoGoGrandparent, Knight, who lives in downtown Sarasota, is using the same on-demand ride sharing apps as his smartphone-savvy children. Knight is…
If you live in Tampa, a designation you may never have even heard of could drop your property’s value. The city’s attempt to manage storm water issues could cause a flood of financial problems for homeowners. A Tampa resident showed FOX 13’s Sorboni Banerjee the South Tampa lot where her dream retirement home was supposed…
Gov. Ron DeSantis wasted little time announcing the state has $40 million for economic development projects his office can fund during the fiscal year that began Monday. The governor’s office sent out a news release Monday morning noting that applications were being accepted for the Job Growth Grant Fund, which was created under former Gov.…
When Hurricane Michael made landfall in the Florida Panhandle on October 10, 2018, it was the strongest storm the region had ever faced, and the first Category 5 hurricane in the U.S. since Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Panama City, a municipality with around 40,000 people located between Tallahassee and Pensacola, was hit particularly hard. Ninety…
The City of Dade City, Florida currently has a Planner/Project Manager position available. This is a highly professional and technical position shared between the Community Development Department and the Department of Public Works. Please explore this opportunity to work in one of the coolest small towns in central Florida. To apply: http://www.dadecityfl.com/departments/employment_opportunities/index.php Experience required: Five…