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Make A Difference Day Sees SJHP Volunteers Helping Their Neighbors

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  ST. AUGUSINE - The St. Johns Housing Partnership (SJHP) Annual Make a Difference Day was held Saturday, Oct. 24. Over 100 volunteers converged on The Evelyn Hamblen Center for an early morning send off into the community to help paint, landscape, and build wheelchair ramps for the elderly, Veterans, or disabled in St. Johns County. The volunteers worked on seven homes throughout the day. "It was a great day of volunteerism and service. Make a Difference Day is a day which reminds us that we all have something to give back to society and we must do so in whatever ways we can," noted St. Johns Housing Partnership Executive Director Bill Lazar. SJHP is also grateful to The Home Depot Foundation for supporting Make a Difference Day with a generous grant for project materials and 20–30 volunteers from Team Depot, The Home Depot's associate volunteer force. Whether through volunteering or donating, National Make a Difference Day encouraged individuals and organizations to co...

Ready, Set, Go! Rebuilding Together Greater Florida Announces Opening of Jacksonville Office and Addition of Key Staff

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (September 8, 2026) – Rebuilding Together Greater Florida (RTGFL) today announced the long overdue opening of their Jacksonville office and the addition of key local staff members. Housing preservation and resiliency for low-income homeowners is the 25-year-old non-profit organization’s core focus, with decades spent repairing homes and improving health and safety conditions so residents can remain in place. Stable housing supports neighborhood continuity and reduces displacement pressures triggered by the affordable housing crisis. “This signals our expanded ability and local investment to serve the community. Prosperity starts with place. We are answering the call in Jacksonville,” said Rebuilding Together Greater Florida CEO Jose Garcia.  "We have a deep and long-lasting commitment to strengthening communities through our mission. We are excited to reinforce our collaboration with local partners and deepen the impact of our ongoing work." Rebuilding Tog...

Goldshine Management Consulting Announces Multifamily Management Challenges and Opportunities Survey

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CHAPEL Hill, N.C. – Goldshine Management Consulting (GMC), advising clients at every Level of multifamily property and asset management, has announced their Multifamily Management Challenges and Opportunities Survey. TAKE THE SURVEY Goldshine Management Consulting provides independent, senior-level real estate advisory consulting and financial and operational analysis to management firms, owners, operators, investors, and governing boards. “Respondents have an opportunity to tell us what they think are the biggest challenges facing the multifamily industry. The industry has always attempted to balance efficiency with experience. The survey results will offer insights on embracing operational change as new risks emerge, technology and concerns surface,” said Jeff Goldshine, Principal, Goldshine Management Consulting. This survey is designed to better understand the operational, financial, resident-service, and technology challenges facing multifamily owners and management professionals...

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...

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...

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...

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...