Preservation momentum keeps building into the new year! Historic preservation is still making headlines across Florida, and this month’s roundup highlights key stories to watch along with updates on ongoing efforts. Have preservation news or a project to celebrate? Share it with us!
Florida Trust News:
- Florida Trust Board President Ennis Davis is published! Check out his article here on 11 Black cultural heritage sites to visit in Jacksonville. A great read!
- Longtime Florida Trust member, Fred Lyndon Stone, has passed away. Read more on his extraordinary life and times in Orlando here.
- Can you guess who this month’s Trustee Emeritus Spotlight is? Don Slesnick! Be ready to be fascinated when you click here to catch the full blog of Don’s exemplary career!
- Check out this compelling and informative video from History Before Us, a YouTube series with this latest episode featuring the Oneida Bungalow Court, a 2025 11 to Save site.
- Join the Florida Trust Board! The Florida Trust for Historic Preservation is looking for new Board members. Interested? Start here by filling out our Board Interest Form and learn more about Board duties and responsibilities on the blog page here!
Ongoing Education:
- Don’t miss our February Lunch & Learn, “Getting Involved with the Florida Trust – 11 to Save & Preservation Awards” this coming Friday, Feb 27th at 11:30 a.m. ET. Register here now!
- Missed out? Watch the full recording of the National Trust’s recent webinar, “Advocating Successfully for State Historic Tax Credits” now.
- The National Preservation Partners Network kicks off their roundtable webinars this week with Sehila Mota Casper of Latinos in Heritage Conservation! Click the link here for their full list of their summer series!
In Other Preservation News:
- REG is hiring! This open position at REG Architects is for an Architectural Project Manager specializing in historic preservation, responsible for leading preservation and adaptive reuse projects across Florida from concept through construction. Interested candidates can send their resume and portfolio to Ricardo Gonzalez at rgonzalez@regarchitects.com
- After weeks of preparing for what was thought to be the inevitable, the historic home, The Lubbe House at Lake Eola, won’t be torn down after all, Mayor says! This is some great news for the Region 4 community. Click here to read more on this historic decision with this beautiful home.
- Stetson University in DeLand, FL dedicates newly constructed Hulley Tower to three students killed in 1979. Check out this article to learn more about Hulley Towers history and it’s second coming!
- Check out these various grants offered by the National Trust here. Maybe there’s something for you, too!
- The World Monuments Fund (WMF) invites nominations for Irreplaceable America, a special open call that underscores the vital importance of preserving heritage places that encompass the multifaceted history of the United States. Nominate a site by clicking here and read more info.
- There’s been a policy update regarding the recent meeting from the Advisory Council for Historic Preservation (ACHP) including its forthcoming examination of the National Historic Preservation Act’s Section 106 consultation process. Read more here.
- The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) has opened public comments on the proposed 90,000-square-foot ballroom addition to the White House. Written comments are due March 4 at Noon ET. Click here and leave yours!
- Throw your hat in the ring and run for a statewide APA Florida Executive Committee position today! If you are interested, please complete the candidate interest form no later than 5 pm ET on Monday, March 9, 2026.
Have any other statewide preservation news you’d love to see shared? Email Larry Crumbie at lcrumbie@floridatrust.org today!