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ARCO / Murray Construction Awarded La Chiquita Production Facility
“ARCO / Murray has extensive experience in the cold storage and distribution industries, and we understand the unique challenges of building facilities that work for companies like La Chiquita,” said Lee Dunam, ARCO / Murray Director of Business Development.
Tampa St. in Effect starting November 7th for Water Main Construction and Two-way Street...
N. Tampa St. will be closed at E. Tyler St. beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2015 and last until 8 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2015.
SEIA Applauds Florida Supreme Court Ruling
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) applauded the Florida Supreme Court for “being on the right side of history” today in ruling in favor of the Floridians for Solar Choice Amendment.
Rubio: Let’s Defeat The EPA’s Overreach On Water Rule Once And For All
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) issued the following statement regarding a federal appeals court ruling today temporarily stopping the Obama Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) rule on the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS)
“Stay Curious” at Poe Parking Garage New murals encourage guests of all ages to...
Local muralists Tes One and Bask have begun transforming the William F. Poe Parking Garage in downtown Tampa. The design is a nod to the cultural assets immediately adjacent to the garage including, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Tampa Riverwalk, John F. Germany Library, Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Florida Museum for Photographic Arts, Glazer Children’s Museum, and Tampa Museum of Art
Household hazardous waste and unwanted medication to be collected in Leesburg
The Lake County Solid Waste Division, in partnership with the Leesburg Police Department, is encouraging Lake County residents to dispose of unwanted household hazardous materials and medications in a safe and environmentally conscious way at an upcoming collection event.
ICYMI: Next City: Tampa Wants to Be the Model for Healthy City Design
The City of Tampa has joined with real estate developers to become the first U.S. city to design a district with public health as the driving principle. Every aspect of the 40-acre waterfront area — its buildings, walkability, low-pollen trees and more — is intended to make its inhabitants live healthier lives
Attorney General Bondi Recognizes Crime Prevention Awareness Month by Providing Personal Safety Tips and...
In recognition of National Crime Prevention Awareness Month, Attorney General Pam Bondi is encouraging Floridians to take extra precautions to protect themselves, loved ones and property. Attorney General Bondi today issued safety tips and crime prevention resources.
Realtor® Tara Moore: Building Relationships
For Tara Moore, choosing a career in real estate wasn’t a stretch. Her father was a RE/MAX broker for 40 years in New York state and she grew up in the business. “I used to love going with him to show houses,” says Moore, a Realtor® with RE/MAX Select in Winter Garden who was recently named one of the National Association
Screen on the Green Returns to Water Works Park Saturdays in October
The nights have cooled down so it’s time to head to the park to enjoy movies under the stars. Screen on the Green Presented by Verizon returns to Water Works Park beginning on Saturday, Oct. 3 for a series of family-friendly movies. The free movies range from the cult classic “Ghostbusters” to the new favorite “Hotel Transylvania.” The movies have been chosen to appeal to both children and adults.
Owner of Florida Mortgage Company Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Prison for Orchestrating...
Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Wifredo A. Ferrer of the Southern District of Florida and Special Agent in Charge Nadine Gurley of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD OIG) Atlanta Region made the announcement
Lake County residents welcome to drop off household hazardous waste in Lady Lake
The Lake County Solid Waste Division is encouraging 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, Oct. 1, at the Lady Lake Convenience Center, located at 1200 Jackson St., in Lady Lake. The collection event is open to Lake County residents only.
Owner of Florida Mortgage Company Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Prison for Orchestrating...
The owner of a Florida mortgage company was sentenced today to serve 135 months in prison for orchestrating a $64 million mortgage fraud scheme. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Wifredo A. Ferrer of the Southern District of Florida and Special Agent in Charge Nadine Gurley of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Inspector General (HUD-OIG) Atlanta Region made the announcement
Fla.’s Housing Market Shows Strong Momentum in August 2015
Florida’s housing market continued its positive track in August with more closed sales, higher median prices and a tightening inventory, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. Closed sales of existing single-family homes statewide totaled 23,605 last month, up 8.6 percent over August 2014.
Household hazardous waste and unwanted medications to be collected in Clermont
The Lake County Solid Waste Division, in partnership with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, is encouraging Lake County residents to dispose of unwanted household hazardous materials and medications in a safe and environmentally conscious way at an upcoming collection event.
Energy Consumers Are Speaking. Will the Administration Listen?
When it comes to generating jobs and rebuilding the American economy, no single factor is more important than access to reliable, low-cost electricity. It is the fundamental building block of high-tech industry and the competitive advantage that many U.S. firms have used to hold steady against foreign competition
Builders Break Ground on Model Homes at Asturia
Hines, the international real estate firm, announced today that Ashton Woods and David Weekley Homes have broken ground on the first of seven new model homes at Asturia, its signature mixed-use, master-planned community in Tampa, FL. Both builders are well known for their eco-friendly and energy-efficient new homes. Both builders will construct multiple single-family product types within Asturia, which will offer homebuyers several price-point options within the community, in both conventional home styles and traditional neighborhood (TND) development.
Household hazardous waste to be collected in Umatilla on Thursday
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 available from 9 a.m. - noon on Thursday, Sept. 10 in the parking lot adjacent to the Umatilla Fire Department, located at 1 Cassidy St., Umatilla.
North 22nd Street To Be Closed Between East Henry Avenue and East Hanna Avenue
Northbound and southbound lanes of North 22nd Street will be closed between East Henry and East Hanna avenues beginning at 9 a.m. tomorrow while the Tampa Water Department repairs a water main break. Barricades and signs will be located in the area to assist with traffic flow. Please use caution when traveling in the area.
Two Southbound Travel Lanes Closed on Tampa Street Between Laurel and Fortune Streets
Two southbound travel lanes on Tampa Street between Laurel and Fortune streets are closed while the Tampa Water Department repairs a service line break. One southbound lane remains open for traffic. Barricades and signs will be located in the area to assist with traffic flow. Please use caution when traveling in the area.