Historic preservation is making headlines in Florida. Here’s a roundup of news items to watch, and updates on stories we’ve been following like big news in Cedar Key, Preservation on Main Street 2025 and our Lunch & Learns!
Ongoing Education:
- Early Bird rates have ended, but it’s not too late! #POMS25 registration is live! Click here for more information and don’t miss out on another amazing conference – this year in Fernandina Beach!
- Join us at Insider’s Tour: Havana where we will be exploring historic architecture of Havana, Cuba this year. The deadline to sign up is July 9th. View our itinerary here and register now!
Florida Trust News:
- Our June 26th Lunch & Learn: Being Storm Ready with Florida Trust Past President, Jenny Wolfe, is now available to watch on YouTube!
- Make your voices heard! Speak up for the Historic Preservation Fund and seek preservation funding for FY26 – Take Action Now for the HPF!
- Registration for our August Lunch & Learn: Collaborating for Community is now open! Don’t miss out! Register today!
Other News:
- Once condemned and vacant, Jacksonville’s Ambassador Hotel is getting an upscale facelift! Read more on the latest with this historic property here!
- The St. Johns River Lighthouse recently received grants funds to conduct a feasibility study to explore it’s safe relocation! Click here to read the full press release for more info.
Do you have preservation news to share? Let us know! Send your story to Larry Crumbie at lcrumbie@floridatrust.org.