September 2013 Archives

Housing cost worries reappear

September 2, 2013 | Business Observer

The concern was summed up in a recent quarterly survey of business executives by Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers. In the comment section of the survey, an undisclosed executive says the flip side to rising residential home prices is the ability to attract and retain employees.
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South Florida home pricing jumps more than 13 percent in July

September 3, 2013 | South Florida Business Journal

South Florida home prices in July increased by more than 13 percent in each of the region’s three counties.
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Housing becoming unaffordable for many

September 6, 2013 | Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Workers in many of Southwest Florida’s most prominent occupations are now dedicating more of their paychecks toward housing than they can financially afford, a new study concludes.
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RELEASE: Longtime Director of Indiantown Non Profit Housing, Inc., Donna Carman, Receives Housing Leadership Award from Florida Housing Coalition

September 9, 2013 | Sadowski Coalition

Tallahassee, Fla. – The Sadowski Housing Coalition today congratulated this year’s Housing Leadership Award recipient Donna Carman, executive director of Indiantown Non Profit Housing, Inc., (INPHI) which was announced this morning during the opening plenary for the Florida Housing Coalition’s (FHC) 26th Annual Statewide Affordable Housing Conference in Orlando, Fla. Carman has served as director of INPHI since 1996, and in this capacity has lead the organization’s efforts to provide a wide range of services to low and middle income families and individuals in Martin County, as well as weatherization assistance in the Broward, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and St. Lucie County areas.
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Detert honored for her work on behalf of foster children

September 10, 2013 | Sarasota Herald-Tribune

State Sen. Nancy Detert, R-Venice, was honored today by the Florida Housing Coalition for her work on behalf of foster children.
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RELEASE: Florida Housing Coalition Honors Senator Nancy Detert for Advocacy & Leadership Efforts on Behalf of Foster Care Children in Florida

September 10, 2013 | Sadowski Coalition

The Sadowski Housing Coalition today congratulated State Senator Nancy Detert (R-Venice) on receiving the Housing Award from the Florida Housing Coalition (FHC) for her legislative advocacy and leadership efforts on behalf of foster care children in Florida with the filing and passage of the 2013 “Nancy C. Detert Common Sense and Compassion Independent Living Act.” Senator Detert was honored during today’s lunch session at the 26th Annual Statewide Affordable Housing Conference in Orlando, Fla.
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Jacksonville special needs housing wins statewide honor

September 11, 2013 | Florida Times-Union

Ability Housing of Northeast Florida and Jacksonville’s housing program recently received a state award for their efforts to provide housing for special needs residents.
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RELEASE: Sadowski Housing Coalition Congratulates 2013 SHIP Award Recipients at Florida Housing Coalition Annual Conference

September 11, 2013 | Sadowski Coalition

The Sadowski Housing Coalition today congratulated the recipients of the 2013 State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP) Awards, which were announced at the Florida Housing Coalition’s 26th Annual Statewide Affordable Housing Conference in Orlando, Fla.
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Indiantown Non Profit Housing director Donna Carman honored

September 11, 2013 | Treasure Coast News

The Sadowski Housing Coalition congratulated this year’s Housing Leadership Award recipient Donna Carman, executive director of Indiantown Non Profit Housing, Inc. (INPHI), which was announced during the opening plenary for the Florida Housing Coalition’s (FHC) 26th Annual Statewide Affordable Housing Conference in Orlando.
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Housing assistance taken from Palm Beach County to help balance state budget

September 12, 2013 | WPTV-TV

Opening the blinds to her backyard is still a novelty for Tamia Jones. She would not have moved into the West Palm Beach home without financial assistance from Palm Beach County.
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Pasco Community Development division wins state award for affordable housing program

September 13, 2013 | Tampa Bay Times

Pasco County’s Community Development Division was among several programs across the state that received 2013 State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program Awards for its efforts to provide affordable housing.
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Editorial: The tax-cut bandwagon

September 17, 2013 | Miami Herald

After years of belt-tightening that saw Florida lawmakers slash funding for state services and repeatedly renege on legislative commitments made in earlier sessions, the state is projecting a surplus of $850 million for 2014-2015 budget. Great news — especially for anyone in elected office dealing with sagging poll numbers and running for another term.
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SHIP funds available for housing assistance

September 19, 2013 | Suwannee Democrat

Suwannee River Economic Council (SREC) Director of Housing and Transportation Matt Pearson recently spoke about the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) and some changes in state requirements this year.
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Miami Herald Editorial: Spend Florida’s expected budget surplus wisely

September 19, 2013 | Bradenton Herald

Perspective: The tax-cut bandwagon

September 19, 2013 | St. Augustine Record