Rehab Addict star hopes to inspire Central Florida at colloquium
Nicole Curtis, star of TV's "Rehab Addict," will address the eight annual James Gamble Rogers Colloquium on May 17 on the value of rehabbing older, better-built homes over replacing them with inferior product. Read the story in the Orlando Sentinel: Saving historic homes the focus of upcoming colloquium
Loss of 1925 mansion spurs hopes for new Miami Beach protections
So long, 42 Star Island mansion
Now that the "Boob doctor" and his "Real Housewife" defeated preservationists in their bid to demolish their 1925 mansion, Miami Beach preservationists hope the loss serves as a catalyst for the city to look at new ways to preserve its stock of historic architecture. Read the story in the Miami Herald: Battle to save Miami Beach's old homes may not be over
Hallendale Beach house listed on National Register of Historic Places
Curci House, Hallandale Beach
Following a 10-year restoration effort, the 1924-built Curci House has become the first structure in Hallandale Beach to make the National Register of Historic Places. Read the stories in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Historic house in Hallandale makes national register • Curci House under consideration for national register
Florida Southern College gets $400k state grant
Florida Southern College has been awarded a $400,000 state grant to restore and maintain its Frank Lloyd Wright architecture. Read the story in the Miami Herald: State gives Florida Southern College $400k grant
Winter Park house saved, but is rehab fever bypassing Florida?
Photo: Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens
Richard Reep of Orlando Weekly lauds efforts to preserve the historic 1885 Capen House by relocating it next to the Albin Polasek Museum but expresses dismay over prospects that historical structures will be saved in a state that seems to favor McMansions over preservation.
• Read Reep's story in Orlando Weekly: Capen House update: saved, just barely
• Visit Albin Polasek Museum's Keep the Capen House page
• Read Reep's story in Orlando Weekly: Capen House update: saved, just barely
• Visit Albin Polasek Museum's Keep the Capen House page
St. Pete preservation group works to save landmarksThe group Saint Petersburg Preservation (SPP) updates supporters on its ongoing efforts to preserve local landmarks that remain in "preservation limbo." Read Saint Petersburg Preservation's blog: Endangered Landmarks
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Firms vie for New Port Richey hotel restoration projectFour firms are expressing interest in spearheading redevelopment of the historic Hacienda Hotel in New Port Richey . Read the story in The Suncoast News: Hacienda redevelopment efforts gain traction
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Colonial Dames house in St. Augustine awarded $50k match grant
The Ximenez-Fatio House in St. Augustine, the state house museum of the National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in The State of Florida, has been awarded a $50,000 Small Matching grant. Read the story in The St. Augustine Record: Ximenez-Fatio House Museum awarded $50,000 grant
Download .pdf listing all historical projects funded by State of Florida
Curious to know how much in historical preservation grant money has been contributed to your area by the State of Florida? Click to download and view this .pdf file for the entire listing of funded projects since 1983. Projects are listed alphabetically by county, then in ascending order by year. Records are from the Florida Department of State Division of Historical Resources
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Download 2014-2015 Special Category Priority lists as recommended by Florida Historical Commission
The purpose of Special Category grant funding is to assist major site-specific archaeological excavations, the major restoration or rehabilitation of historic buildings or structures, and major museum exhibits involving the development and presentation of information on the history of Florida. Eligible applicants include state agencies, universities, local governments and units of local governments, as well as non-profit organizations. Click here for more information on Special Category Grants.
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Preservation sites
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Florida Trust for Historic Preservation
Promotes preservation of architectural, historical and archaeological heritage of Florida through advocacy, education and historic property stewardship. Saint Petersburg Preservation Works to secure preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, maintenance, and/or acquisition of important natural, scenic, historic, and architectural sites and structures. |
Tallahassee Trust for Historic Preservation
Works with City of Tallahassee, Leon County, and citizens to identify and to evaluate local treasures. Assists local governments in growth management, economic development, revitalization and planning. |