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Nearly two weeks into the 2015 Atlantic hurricane season, Lake County Emergency Management officials are excited to announce that all nine of the county’s emergency shelters are now pet-friendly.

With schools out for the summer, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is inviting Florida students who wish to be nominated for a service academy to apply using the process outlined on his website. The four service academies requiring a congressional nomination include the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Congressman Ted S.Yoho (R-FL-03) voted against granting Trade Promotion Authority (TPA/ “Fast Track”) to the Obama Administration. This bill would, grant the administration the authority to negotiate trade agreements subject to a number of requirements and objectives. Congressman Yoho gave the following statement

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Pet“I am fundamentally concerned with higher wages and opportunities for my neighbors, small businesses and America’s working families. The trade package will create winners and losers in the global economy and I refuse to allow American workers to be the losers, so I voted no today.

Gulf Coast International Properties is proud to announce the sale of 2928 Indigobush Way in Grey Oaks for $2,350,000. Tamara Wright represented the seller. In a private setting, this expansive single level floor plan offers four bedroom suites, a study, game room and exercise room. The gourmet kitchen opens to a family room onto the outdoor living area with a kitchen, multi-tiered deck, large pool and spa. Grey Oaks features three golf courses, tennis and wellness facilities, fine dining and more.

Cushman & Wakefield announced today that Senior Associate Michael J. Gerrior, representing Amalgamated Realty, assisted Dr. Fernando G. Miranda in the relocation of his six-employee neurology practice to 2801 Ocean Drive in Vero Beach, Florida

Taylor & Mathis of Florida and AEW Capital Management, L.P. announced today that 355 Alhambra located in downtown Coral Gables received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Recertification, the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) leading-edge system for designing and constructing a sustainable, energy-efficient and high-performance building. Green building strategies offer tangible ways for companies to improve their work environment and minimize their environmental impact while strengthening the bottom line.

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Terwilliger Center for Housing has announced the finalists of this year’s Robert C. Larson Housing Policy Leadership Award, an annual program that recognizes exemplary state and local programs, policies, and practices that support the production, rehabilitation, or preservation of affordable and workforce housing.

Water Department employees have further reduced the affected area to an area bounded by Stillbrook Avenue on the north, Boxwood and Baycrest drives on the south, Memorial Highway on the east, and the canals on the west. There are approximately 700 customer accounts still experiencing low pressure. Water Department employees are making progress, but still working to locate a break.

Attorney General Pam Bondi today filed a brief challenging the solar energy ballot initiative before the Florida Supreme Court and issued the following statement

First, the Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency Board will meet at 9:00 a.m. to accept the West Tampa Community Redevelopment Plan from the Planning Commission and submit the plan to the City Council. Public comment will be heard. City Council will then hold a Public Hearing during a Special Call meeting at 9:30 a.m. to consider adoption of the West Tampa Community Redevelopment Plan and for the first reading of the ordinance creating the West Tampa Community Redevelopment Trust Fund.

Messinger, representing building owner Millennium Partners, secured an 8,600-square-foot lease with IMS Internet Media Services (IMS) and a 5,574-square-foot lease with Big Sur Partners. Both firms are relocating from within the Brickell submarket and have committed to long-term deals with expected fourth quarter 2015 move-in dates.

A significant majority of Americans believes the country is still not past the housing crisis that began seven years ago, according to a new survey of housing attitudes released today by MacArthur

Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), Chairman of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations, released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 2577, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill for FY16

Congressman Ted S. Yoho (R-FL-03) introduced an amendment -to the Transportation House and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations bill (HR 2577)- that would make sure no taxpayer funds could be used to circumvent existing law which prevents illegal immigrants from obtaining housing assistance. The Amendment passed the House 244-181. Congressman Yoho gave the following statement

U.S. Representative Tom Rooney (FL-17), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on the FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill, under consideration by the House today

Gulf Coast International Properties is pleased to announce the sale of 1340 Gulf Shore Blvd. S. in Olde Naples for $8,400,000. Andrew Arreola and Tim Savage represented the buyer. This rarely available, private beachfront lot (100 x 230 x 100 x 237) in the heart of Olde Naples offers a secluded location in the middle of the block with a 20’ x 167' access driveway from Gulf Shore Blvd. S. A survey along with architectural renderings and floor plans for a custom contemporary residence are available.

Douglas Elliman Commercial Division Associate and CCIM Miami District Director Mitash Kripalani, CCIM negotiated the sale of a 27-unit multifamily asset for $4.25 million, or approximately $157,400 per unit

The Lake County Solid Waste Division is encouraging Lake County residents to dispose of toxic materials in a safe and environmentally sensitive way at an upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Collection event. The County’s Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Unit will be on site from 9 a.m. – noon on Thursday, June 11 at the Rural King parking lot, located at 1715 Citrus Blvd., Leesburg.

Beginning Monday, June 22, the Lake County Public Works Department will relocate from the office at 437 Ardice Ave. in Eustis to the downtown Tavares government campus.