AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoCoastal Resilience: Florida is finishing a major $117M defense for State Road A1A, burying 2.5 miles of seawall under the beach in Flagler and Volusia and rebuilding dunes to better handle storms and erosion. Housing Policy: Vero Beach approved a landmark Attainable Housing Trust to use surplus county land for attainable housing partnerships, separate from SHIP funding but aligned with its practices. Renters vs. Property Taxes: St. Petersburg voters will weigh Amendment 3, which boosts the homestead exemption for homeowners while renters could feel the hit through reduced local service funding or higher fees. Community Budgets: Treasure Island is debating what to cut in its fiscal 2027 budget, including library funding and the cost of maintaining a police department and building a new police/fire headquarters, amid uncertainty tied to Amendment 3. Market Watch: A Florida “Holdout House” story highlights how one stubborn seller kept a prime Clearwater Harbor home from developers for decades—then finally sold, hinting at what comes next for the property. Education & Workforce: Florida’s Board of Education is set to consider a rule barring undocumented students from postsecondary career and technical programs, requiring proof of citizenship or legal residency. Construction & Design: A Venice listing spotlights a concrete dome home marketed as hurricane-resistant “bunker” style, while other Florida coverage continues to focus on building upgrades and adaptation.
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