by Christine Robinson | Apr 15, 2023 | News
Last month we wrote a column on the importance of considering government fees and how they impact affordable housing. Those fees do not magically get absorbed by a developer; they get passed along to the homeowner in the cost of housing. We asked governments to...
by Christine Robinson | Apr 5, 2023 | Argus Impact, News
A leadership gift from Willis A. Smith Construction to the Campaign for Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ Master Plan has seeded a double matching opportunity for new gifts, which will enable the fundraising goal for the project’s first phase to be met. The Willis Smith...
by Christine Robinson | Apr 3, 2023 | Argus Impact, News
Halfacre Construction Co., a Lakewood Ranch-based commercial construction company, recently sponsored Lightshare Behavioral Wellness and Recovery’s Caring Hearts events with a $2,500 sponsorship. Read More
by Christine Robinson | Mar 20, 2023 | News
Lack of available affordable or attainable housing is a complaint that is widespread from employees to employers. In recent years, it has begun to include middle income retirees as they get pushed out of rentals due to the increase in rents due to increased market...
by Christine Robinson | Mar 1, 2023 | Argus Impact
The Gecko’s Hospitality Group family of restaurants has renewed its ongoing commitment as a Business Partner with Unidos Now, designating their Future Leaders Academy as direct recipients of a multi-year scholarship award. Gecko’s co-owners, Mike Gowan & Mike...
by Christine Robinson | Feb 21, 2023 | News
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by Christine Robinson | Jan 23, 2023 | News
The County Commission this week approved its strategic plan for 2023. It was developed at the annual retreat for the commission in December 2022. This plan is important as it sets the tone and focuses administration and staff’s timing on certain issues. Read...
