From The Hustle If you’re planning a home renovation, you may want to stop reading this and go paint shopping, like, now . The perfect storm of factors has created a massive shortage in paint …
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10/6/21
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But does it secure the purchase of the RSR golf course lands? By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor Homeowners in Rock Springs Ridge voted 571-123 in support of a proposal by its Homeowners Association …
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10/4/21
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Special to The Apopka Voice
Jerry Schafrath, the Rock Springs Ridge Homeowners Association Treasurer since 2009, announced his resignation on the eve of the vote by RSR homeowners to approve or …
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10/3/21
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UF / IFAS Extension has a fall lineup of classes for the community ranging from wildflowers to meditation, native trees to healthy cooking and more. These October courses …
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From UF / IFAS Extension
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10/3/21
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Opinion
By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
Craig Pittman is probably the best nature writer in Florida. He is the voice of wildlife and the environment in our state.
In 2020, he wrote …
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9/28/21
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
I've described the three-way deal between the City of Apopka, Rock Springs Ridge, and the Golf Group in many ways these past several months. I've used Mark …
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9/19/21
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Energy bill does not need to be in the elder’s name, but the elder will need to provide proof of residence, such as a driver’s license or other identification
From the Council on Aging
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9/13/21
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July 2021 Tourist Development Tax collections were higher than July 2019 collections by $2.1 million
From the Orange County Newsroom
As of Wednesday, September 8, 2021, the Florida …
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9/9/21
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An open letter to the homeowners of Rock Springs Ridge and the Apopka City Council Opinion By Rod Olsen Rock Springs Ridge – to deal or not to deal? Whether or not the proposed divestiture of the …
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9/7/21
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From UF / IFAS Extension
UF / IFAS Extension heads into September with a strong slate of classes and programs for Apopka and Orange County residents. Kicking off with an in-person beekeeping …
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9/2/21
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
It started out as the feel-good story of the summer. It quickly changed into a plot-twisting Shakesperean drama with unexpected turns around every corner. Now, …
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8/22/21
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
It didn't take the City of Apopka administration long to start the process of hiring a manager for Camp Wewa. After plunking down a cool $4.7 million to …
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8/17/21
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During the second quarter of 2021, April through June, statewide median sales price for single-family existing home increased by nearly one-fourth
By John Haughey | The Center Square
With …
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8/17/21
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From Staff Reports and the Office of Rep. Val Demings
US Rep. Val Demings introduced the Federal Disaster Housing Stability Act of 2021. The legislation would apply an automatic eviction …
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8/17/21
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Rock Springs Ridge HOA President still favors land swap deal with City to purchase golf course lands
By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor For a while, it looked like a match made in heaven. Back in April, the residents of Rock Springs Ridge (through its Homeowners Association), The Golf Group (owners …
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8/12/21
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From UF / IFAS Extension
UF / IFAS Extension has released their August dates, classes and course descriptions for Apopka and Orange County residents. Kicking off August 12 you'll find course on …
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7/29/21
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From the Orange County Newsroom and AdventHealth
Dr. Victor Herrera
AdventHealth Orlando Chief Medical Officer Dr. Victor Herrera discussed the latest COVID-19 development Monday morning at …
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7/26/21
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
The Apopka City Council voted 4-1 to approve and execute the purchase and sale agreement of Camp Wewa at their Wednesday meeting. The City paid $4.7 million …
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7/23/21
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By John Haughey, The Center Square
Florida economists assessing the state’s tourism, housing and labor sectors say the metrics add up to a post-pandemic economy poised for a boom.
But, …
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7/22/21
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Emergency rental assistance is still available to residents who are behind in rent due to the pandemic. Eligible residents may receive help to pay 12 months of past due rent and 1 month of future …
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7/19/21
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Urgent need for non-profits to help residents avoid eviction - see online training course details
From the Orange County Newsroom
With the CDC Eviction Moratorium set to expire at the end …
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7/15/21
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From UF / IFAS Extension
UF / IFAS Extension meets the middle of summer with a strong menu of classes and programs for Apopka and Orange County residents. Kicking off July 15 with practical tips …
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7/14/21
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By Mickenzie Hannon, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice
Tension brewed at the July 7th Apopka City Council meeting when commissioners discussed overcapacity in Orange County Public …
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7/12/21
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By John Haughey | The Center Square
For the first time in years, Florida lawmakers in 2020 fully-funded the Sadowski Affordable Housing Trust Fund at $387 million.
The Sadowski fund, …
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7/12/21
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Make South Apopka your North Star
By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
The Apopka City Council was facing a long agenda at its July 7th meeting. With two proclamations, four presentations, …
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7/11/21
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