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Mean and Green: IBHS to Present at Greenbuild 2009 Conference

TAMPA, FL - November 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) today announced that President and CEO Julie Rochman, along with representatives from Travelers and Ceres, will present “Mean and Green: The Need for Disaster Resistant Green Building,” Thursday, Nov. 12 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET at the Greenbuild 2009 Conference in Phoenix.

Turner Leading Green Building Efforts in South Florida

Initial Sustainability Goals Exceeded on Turner Projects. Miami, FL - August 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Turner Construction Company, the nation’s largest builder of Green buildings, is leading the Green building effort in the South Florida market through the company’s commitment to sustainable building practices.

Lake County to present ‘Professionals Turning Green Symposium’ at Lakeside Inn on June 11-12

MOUNT DORA, FL - March 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Lake County Green Team is presenting the on Thursday, June 11, from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Friday, June 12, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Lakeside Inn, located at 100 N. Alexander St. in Mount Dora.

Energy Tax Credit to Generate $6 Billion in Remodeling Jobs

March 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Energy Star has published comprehensive information on how the housing industry and consumers can take advantage of the federal tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements in the new economic stimulus package.

Lake County Extension promotes two upcoming programs

TAVARES, FL - February 25, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Lake County Cooperative Extension is promoting two upcoming educational programs, “Integrated Pest Management Update” on Wednesday, March 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and “Greenhouse and Nursery Financial Program for Hard Economic Times” on Tuesday, March 10, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m

Department of Economic Growth & Redevelopment rings in New Year by welcoming new development

TAVARES, FL - January 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Lake County Department of Economic Growth & Redevelopment is welcoming a new addition to the Christopher C. Ford Commerce Park, the Lakeview Distribution Center, which is under construction by IDI, an industrial real-estate developer.

Fairgoers can dispose of household items at Green Fair

TAVARES, FL - October 15, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — While the 60 exhibitors at the free Lake County Green Fair, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wooton Park in Tavares, will share with fairgoers a wealth of environmental information, the Fair will also provide an opportunity to dispose of […]

Lake County seeks sponsors, exhibitors for Green Fair

TAVARES, FL - August 18, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The Lake County Green Team, a group of County employees tasked with bringing County government and the community to the forefront of conservation awareness and practices, is seeking sponsors and exhibitors for its first-ever Lake County Green Fair on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 […]

Shea Homes Sets New Green Standards in Florida

Nation’s Largest Privately Held Home Builder Creates Shea Certified Green(R) to Reduce Carbon Footprint in its Boomer Resort Community homes by as much as 29% in 2008
DELAND, Fla., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ — Shea Homes, the nation’s largest private homebuilder and industry leader with the launch of Shea Certified Green(R), today announced the opening of the […]