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High housing costs, low pay force Florida teachers to stretch limits
High housing costs, low pay force Florida teachers to stretch limits By Ryan McKinnonStaff Writer-www.heraldtribune.comPosted Mar 4, 2020 at 10:25 AM In nearly every corner of Florida, teachers don’t make enough to pay for housing The students in Ms. Stringer’s chemistry class at North Port High School would crack up when Alex Foley, 17, slipped…
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS: PALM BEACH COUNTY BOND ISSUE
AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS: PALM BEACH COUNTY BOND ISSUECounty can no longer wait on state lawmakers for housing funds By Jack Weir, Posted March 1, 2020 https://www.palmbeachpost.com/opinion/20200301/weir-palm-beach-county-can-no-longer-wait-on-state-for-housing-funds It’s time for Palm Beach County, the third largest county in Florida with a population greater than that of 11 states, to stop waiting for the state to act…
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HLC Board Member Dr. Gonzalo La Cava Recognized for Leadership in Human Resources
Pristine beaches and stately palm trees. Warm ocean breezes and beautiful architecture. Yet Florida’s Palm Beach County school district—like many across the country—struggles to attract teachers. That’s the formidable challenge Gonzalo La Cava faced when he became the chief of human resources for the 193,000-student district nearly four years ago. CONTINUE READING
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First apartment project breaks ground in Warehouse District.
The first modern apartment building has broken ground in the Warehouse District of West Palm Beach. Located on the outskirts of downtown, the collection of warehouses along Clare Avenue and Elizabeth Avenue are transitioning from industrial use to dining and entertainment. That has made it a more attractive place to live. Synovus Bank boosted its…
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Point of View: Palm Beach County’s business community has key role in solving affordable housing crisis.
Palm Beach County is home to almost 1.5 million people – a number that’s rising each year. At the same time, our economy is continuing to expand as it becomes more diverse and dynamic, with unemployment remaining below 4%. While this is all good news, the reality is that growth brings challenges, and one of…
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The New Real Estate: West Palm apartments made of shipping containers making Broadway appearance.
West Palm Beach’s next apartment complex will be made of shipping containers, piled three stories high. The $9 million project, Arts on Broadway, promises 52 apartments, 27 of them workforce housing, for people near or below the area’s median income. Rents are expected to range from about $900 to $1,400. CLICK HERE FOR MORE
