What to Consider When Purchasing Your First Condo in Florida
Peter Roos goes over what Floridians should consider when looking into buying a condo.
Local Focus
Understanding FEMA’s ‘Substantially Damaged’ Designation Appeals Process
Learn how to appeal FEMA’s ‘Substantially Damaged’ designation for properties in flood hazard areas. This guide outlines the assessment and appeal process to help homeowners navigate repair and rebuilding challenges.
The Navy League of Sarasota-Manatee | Preserving Maritime Heritage for Future Generations
Discover how The Navy League of Sarasota-Manatee supports sea services, preserves maritime history, and fosters patriotism through community engagement and outreach.
Barrier Island Towns Have Ambitious Goals for 2025
The mayors of Madeira Beach and St. Pete Beach shared their forward-looking optimism for Pinellas County barrier island recovery efforts in 2025.
RENOURISHMENT
Helping Florida’s beaches recover isn’t glamorous, but someone’s got to do it. Janet Nummi shares you can help local Pinellas County ongoing hurricane recovery efforts.
FEMA Punishes Fort Myers Beach
By Peter Roos Fort Myers Beach, Cape Coral, Estero, Bonita and unincorporated Lee County were all notified back in March they could be losing their discount on National Flood Insurance. … Read more
An Elevating Conversation … FEMA’s 50% Rule
Peter Roos explains the 50% rule that limits “improvements” or ‘“restoration” to a structure in to buildings in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas.
REAL ESTATE
By Peter Roos Virtually every single-story home in St. Pete Beach and Treasure Island was flooded recently, many for the very first time since many of them were built in … Read more
Surviving Hurricane Helene
Peter Roos shares his & Renee Roos’ story about surviving Hurricane Helene after living in St. Pete Beach for almost 40 years.
