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Florida Green Building Coalition Announces Annual Scholarship Winners

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Jade Guzman, University of South Florida with Florida Green Building Coalition Executive Director C.J. Davila ST. PETERSBURG – The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), dedicated to sustainability and resiliency in Florida’s built and community environment is recognizing this year’s scholarship winners. Robert Caponegro-Kees and Stanley Carter Oleckna, University of Florida; Jade Guzman, University of South Florida, and Axel Rodriguez, University of Miami, will receive $1,000 scholarships to pursue or continue their studies. Founded in 2000, FGBC is the state’s leading green certifier of the residential and commercial construction projects including single-family homes, multifamily and commercial buildings, high rises, land developments and local governments. The non-profit has certified over 45,000 projects since its inception. “The annual scholarships show our commitment to investing in the future of green building in our state,” noted FGBC President Daniel Denis. “We are happy t...
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Keller Williams RED Day Focuses on Making Southern Villas’ Residents Life a Bit Better

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  ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla.  – Keller Williams RED Day 2026 in St. Augustine took place recently at Southern Villas, an affordable apartment community for seniors and the disabled. The event brought residents together for an afternoon of connection, laughter, music, lunch, and community. The annual global day of service—which stands for Renew, Energize, and Donate—brings agents, leaders, and staff together to step away from daily business and volunteer in their local communities “We chose Southern Villas because it is a senior affordable housing community in St. Augustine owned by the St. Johns Housing Partnership, an organization doing important work to preserve and support affordable housing in our region,” said Trudy Padilla of Keller Williams Realty Atlantic Partners. “RED Day is about giving back in a meaningful, local way, and spending the day with the residents at Southern Villas felt like the perfect opportunity to serve, connect, and celebrate a community that matters...
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Burdick Joins Goldshine Management Consulting

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (May 14, 2026) – Goldshine Management Consulting, advising clients at every level of multifamily property and asset management, today announced that Adam Burdick has joined the real estate advisory firm as strategic program manager and senior real estate consultant. “Adam brings incredible insight and experience that enhances our experienced skill set and the services we offer to property management firms, owners and multifamily developers,” noted Jeff Goldshine. Principal Goldshine Management Consulting. Having managed over 70,000 apartment units in his 50-year career, Goldshine partners with clients to help them adapt, thrive, and seize new opportunities in a highly competitive marketplace. He is also a sought-after industry expert witness. Burdick specializes in translating complex financial and operational challenges into clear, scalable solutions. With over a decade of experience across multifamily real estate, revenue management, and business operations...
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Florida Green Building Coalition Announces 2025 Green Achievement Award Winners

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ST. PETERSBURG (May 1, 2026) – The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), the state’s leading certifier of green residential and commercial construction, land developments and local governments, recognized winners for the 2025 Green Achievement Awards. Finalists and winners were honored during the Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon at Arlo Wynwood in Miami. The Arlo is a Gold Certified FGBC High-Rise project from 2023. 2025 Green Achievement Award Winners Green Champion Award Alys Beach Volunteer of the Year Ralph Locke High-Rise Project Highest Score Baldwin Park Orlando, Fla. Commercial Project Highest Score Health & Fitness Center at Sole Mia Padel Sports Facility Miami, Fla. Local Government Highest Score City of Hollywood Builder of the Year Most Homes Certified – Single Family Lennar Homes Builder of the Year Most Homes Certified – Multi-Family Banyan Development . Highest Score Single Family Habitat For Humanity Highlands County South Inspiration Dr Sebri...
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Goldshine Management Consulting Launches New Website Showcasing the Gold Standard in Real Estate Advising

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (May 7, 2026) – Jeff Goldshine, Principal, Goldshine Management Consulting, today announced the real estate advisory and expert witness firm has launched a new Web portal, www.goldshineconsulting,com . The new website delivers improved online experience for property management firms, owners, developers and operators seeking experienced real estate advice and consulting. The site was redesigned and developed by the Branmarc Agency, St. Augustine, Fla. The new site also outlines the added skill set and experience Adam Burdick brings to the practice as firm as strategic program manager and senior real estate consultant. "Our new website is more than a redesign—it's a platform that showcases the rigor, trust, and excellence that define our practice," said Goldshine, a 50-year industry veteran, hands on real estate practitioner and expert witness. The new platform reinforces GMC's role as the gold standard in property management consulting, provi...
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NAA and NMHC Applaud Introduction of the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Act to Improve Housing Affordability

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ARLINGTON, Va. | (Real Estate Wire)  – The National Apartment Association (NAA) and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) applaud the introduction of the  Workforce Housing Tax Credit Act  by Representatives Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15) and Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.-19), legislation that would expand the supply of housing available to moderate-income households struggling with the rising cost of housing.  and NMHC have long championed the Workforce Housing Tax Credit as a critical tool for addressing the nation's housing affordability challenges and today led a coalition of rental housing organizations in sending a  letter of support  to Congress urging passage of the legislation.  "Across communities nationwide, housing affordability is the defining issue for many Americans and their families – particularly the middle-income workers that keep our cities and towns running," said NAA President and CEO Bob Pinneg...
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Feature: Grayer’s Road to Recovery Led him to Help Others

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 By Carole Hawkins, Real Estate Wire When Ike Grayer Jr. was 13, a tragic accident forced him to give up on his dream of becoming a professional football player. But there’s a second dream he’s held on to.  “Since I was a kid, I always wanted to work in construction,” he said. “One day I want to build my own house. It’s a dream I still have.”  Grayer is a carpenter with the St. Johns Housing Partnership (SJHP). Every day he learns something new or gets to practice something he already knows. “Ike is a key member of our team. His energy and dedication to our mission enables us to make homeowners safer and more comfortable in a healthier environment,” noted SJHP Rehab Manager Susan Giddens. Grayer was offered his job two years ago, while he was delivering materials for White’s Lumber. An SJHP worker said Grayer looked like the kind of guy who would enjoy working with them. He does. “Sometimes our clients are in rough situations,” Grayer said “I like remodeling everything th...
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