Preservation momentum keeps building in November! 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:
- The Florida Trust is hiring! Looking to become apart of a winning team? Please check out our Florida Trust Jobs page for more info on our open position!
- Leslee Keys is Florida Trust’s Trustee Emeritus Spotlight of the month! Read the full blog here for a more in depth look into the incredible preservation work of Dr. Keys!
- 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:
- 1000 Friends of Florida presents the Rethinking Roads: Safer, Smarter Streets for Florida Communities webinar scheduled for Wednesday, December 10! Click here to register for this free, educational Zoom and earn continuing education credit in the process!
- Looking Ahead: the 2026 Florida Legislative Preview webinar is scheduled for January 7, 2026! Register now for an in-depth preview of Florida’s 2026 legislative session.
In Other News:
- The Mayport Lighthouse Association (MLA) proudly hosted its first U.S. Lighthouse Service Grave Marker Ceremony last month! Be sure to click here to stay in the know on other MLA events coming soon!
- Preserve the ‘Burg is excited to invite you to join as a vendor at the 4th annual Preservation Expo on Saturday, December 6 at the Warehouse Arts District Association. More info is provided in the link here.
- Nina Simone’s childhood home has been officially restored! Click here to read the full story on this amazing restoration project!
- Join the Preserve the ‘Burg On the Road for a guided road trip through Clearwater’s past and present, partnered with Clearwater Historical Society! Click here to register to attend!
- Get Involved! Join the National Preservation Lawyers Network today! Click here for more information on the network committed to promoting education within the preservation law community.
- Windows Are the Eyes of Your House! Learn from the masters at Austin Historical on how to make them last into the next century with this special, educational workshop on Saturday, January 10 at 2pm at the historic Green Gables property in Melbourne, FL. Register today by contacting John Daly at dalyj@greengables.org!
Have any other statewide preservation news you’d love to see shared? Email Larry Crumbie at lcrumbie@floridatrust.org today!