Author: Amanda Gribbin
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Governor DeSantis Signs HB 913, Delivering New Reforms and Relief for Florida Condominium Owners
TALLAHASSEE, FL – June 2025 — Governor Ron DeSantis has signed House Bill 913 into law, enacting sweeping reforms to provide financial relief, enhance accountability, and increase transparency for condominium associations and unit owners across the state of Florida. The legislation responds to mounting concerns from residents over rising maintenance fees, limited access to financial data, Read more
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Sanford Resident’s Worried CFX’s Alignment 2A Plan Now Threatens Historic Homes and Local Businesses
The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) has selected Alignment 2A as the preferred route for the SR 417 Sanford Airport Connector, raising alarm among Sanford residents and property owners. The newly selected alignment would require the use of eminent domain, a legal process that allows government agencies to take private property for public use — such as roads, utilities, Read more
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Orlando Launches “Dignity Buses” to Shelter the Homeless
407 Connect Project aims to provide mobile overnight housing and long-term solutions In an innovative step to address homelessness in the city, Orlando officials have approved the 407 Connect Project — a mobile shelter initiative that will transform two Greyhound-style buses into overnight housing for individuals in need. Nicknamed “Dignity Buses,” the retrofitted vehicles will Read more
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Florida’s 2025 Legislative Session Wraps with Big Wins for Housing, Environment, and Real Estate
After 105 days of debate, negotiation, and policy-making, the Florida Legislature officially adjourned its 2025 session late in the evening on June 16. Originally scheduled to end in early May, lawmakers extended the session to iron out key budget differences—ultimately delivering a slate of impactful legislation that will benefit property owners, tenants, real estate professionals, Read more