April 19, 2024

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| 3/26/2020

› St. Pete’s Driftwood neighborhood loses historic status in court ruling
The Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of Pinellas and Pasco counties has overturned the historic status of Driftwood, the quaint neighborhood off Big Bayou shaded by mature trees and cushioned with lush undergrowth.

› North Fort Myers Chamber ramps up businesses support
The North Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce is trying to make things a little easier for the business community to navigate the changing climate caused by the new coroavirus. The business organization is providing various information its Facebook page, including how the public can provide support.

› Orlando’s smaller arts groups quickly turn to online fundraising
As the spread of coronavirus — and the resulting social isolation — began wreaking havoc on cultural organizations, some of the region’s smallest and most vulnerable groups realized they would have to act quickly in order to survive. All turned to the Internet.

› Transit hub to feature University of Miami student housing
New student housing is a key component of a major mixed-use project in South Miami destined to become a transportation hub for the region, according to the developers. The TREO group, in collaboration with Miami-Dade County, is building the mixed-use, transit-oriented student housing development to be called VOX Miami.

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