Horace Gifford The injustice of Horace Gifford's early death was compounded by the fact that his important contribution to American domestic architecture of the 1960's and 70's has been overlooked by history. — Paul Goldberger, Architecture critic for Vanity Fair and author of Why Architecture Matters. Horace Gifford was born in Vero Beach in 1932 and passed away from … Continue reading Vero Beach FL’s Openly Gay Horace Gifford Led the “Modernist Transformation” of Fire Island, N.Y
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Preempting Local Regulation of Vacation Rentals to the State of Florida.
The short-term rental issue is quickly heating up in Tallahassee. Vero Beach, FL take notice. A preemption bill has now been filed in the Florida House of Representatives. Representative Grant filed HB 987 which, among other things, would nullify all local short-term rental ordinances and requirements. This would impact Vero Beach, FL, which has an ordinance that … Continue reading Preempting Local Regulation of Vacation Rentals to the State of Florida.
United Against Poverty, Indian River County, FL is Not a Food Pantry.
The reason United Against Poverty (UP) is not a food pantry is because it challenges the system that creates hunger in the first place. It serves those in poverty by providing an array of interconnected services in crisis care, case management, transformative education, food and household subsidy, employment training and placement, personal empowerment training and … Continue reading United Against Poverty, Indian River County, FL is Not a Food Pantry.
ARE YOU SMARTER THAN AN FP&L SMART METER?
Contributed by Phyllis Frey, Vero Beach, FL* Before you answer, bear in mind that smart meters do not actually raise your I.Q. However, if you are willing to relinquish your privacy in order to "feel" smarter, then the smart meter is for you. At a time when cyber security is of utmost importance, this surveillance device … Continue reading ARE YOU SMARTER THAN AN FP&L SMART METER?
Would You Invest in Virgin Trains USA LLC?
According to David Peter Alan, "Whatever else the future may bring, for the next 20 years, and possibly the next 40, the bold and colorful Brightline brand and logo will disappear. In all likelihood, it will never come back. A brand is a valuable asset, and companies fight hard to protect their brands. Here, Brightline … Continue reading Would You Invest in Virgin Trains USA LLC?
Will Virgin Trains USA’s Brand Help Former All Aboard Florida/Brightline Raise $ 1.85 Billion?
Virgin Trains East Coast Azuma Class 800 101 comes to an unscheduled halt at a red signal at Hampstead Heath station whilst returning to North Pole IEP depot after taking part in the Azuma train media event with Sir Richard Branson at Kings Cross station. ~ ~ ~ On November 16, … Continue reading Will Virgin Trains USA’s Brand Help Former All Aboard Florida/Brightline Raise $ 1.85 Billion?
Indian River County, FL Reverse Osmosis Water Plant and Associated Spoonbill Marsh Receives an IN COMPLIANCE Rating.
U. S. Legislative HR 4092 AG ACT no es bueno para Fellsmere, FL.
Según la Asociación de Trabajadores Agrícolas de Florida (FWAF), Fellsmere, Florida, se encuentra entre las ubicaciones de Florida con la mayor cantidad de hispanos de descendientes de mexicanos. A nivel de condado, hay más personas que hablan español en Miami-Dade FWAF es una organización de membresía con raíces en las comunidades hispanas, haitianas y afroamericanas … Continue reading U. S. Legislative HR 4092 AG ACT no es bueno para Fellsmere, FL.
U. S. Legislative HR 4092 AG ACT is Not Good for Fellsmere, FL.
According to the Farmworker Association of Florida (FWAF), Fellsmere, Florida is among Florida locations with the most amount of Hispanic of Mexican descendents. At a the County level there are more Spanish speaking people in Miami-Dade. FWAF is a membership organization with roots in the Hispanic, Haitian, and African-American communities across Central and South Florida. … Continue reading U. S. Legislative HR 4092 AG ACT is Not Good for Fellsmere, FL.
Palm Bay FL’s Stormwater Assessment is a Bouncing Ball.
Responding to funding needed for Palm Bay's ailing stormwater infrastructure, on December 8, 2016 Palm Bay voters passed Referendum No. 7, allowing for a Special Assessment for roadways and stormwater. PALM BAY REFERENDUM NO. 7 CHARTER AMENDMENT GOVERNING THE IMPOSITION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS Shall section 6.02 of the City of Palm Bay charter be amended … Continue reading Palm Bay FL’s Stormwater Assessment is a Bouncing Ball.
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