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ChamberNews Welcome to Chamber News! As the Marketing Committee Chair I present you the CFBACC Chamber News, created to inform our members and spread the word about what is happening around us. We are a digital publication, our commitment to the Environment is enough to raise concerns about our trees and abuse to our natural resources. The Chamber News also reserves a place to show your brand, your business and gather our community’s attention to your product. We hope you enjoy ! Laiz Rodrigues CFBACC President
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Greetings, On June 12, Orlando and Orange County experienced the darkest and most difficult day of our history. This incomprehensible and unimaginable act of hatred, terror and mass murder that took place at Pulse Nightclub has deeply impacted the LGBTQ community in Central Florida. The Hispanic community was also greatly affected. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends and loved ones of the 49 innocent people who died, the 53 who were wounded, all who were present that horrible evening, and the millions worldwide who were impacted by this tragedy. We offer our sincere appreciation to all of our brave first responders, Orlando and Orange County law enforcement, EMTs, paramedics, doctors, nurses, and emergency room and hospital staff and the courageous citizens who took action during a desperate time of need. Thank you to everyone who stepped in when tragedy struck. President Barack Obama and Florida Governor Rick Scott have come to pay their respects to the victims' families and the survivors. They are also providing all resources necessary to aid this ongoing investigation, allowing us to fully support our efforts. The FBI and local law enforcement are working diligently, leaving no stone unturned. We are beyond grateful for their hard work, efforts and commitment to our community. In the wake of this senseless act of violence, our region has come together as one. Community, elected, and faithbased leaders have joined in solidarity to fight evil with good, proving that hatred will never win. In the face of adversity, we stand united not just as a city or as a county, but as a country. As we begin the healing process, I encourage everyone to turn to your friends and family, and lean on your neighbors. For those in need of additional support, Orange County and the City of Orlando will officially open the Orlando United Assistance Center on Thursday, June 23 at 507 E. Michigan Street. For those looking for a way to help, the City of Orlando has established the OneOrlando.org fund to support the victims, survivors and anyone directly or indirectly impacted by the Pulse nightclub shooting. Equality Florida has also set up a fund, and many organizations throughout Central Florida and beyond are hosting events to show support and raise funds for everyone affected by this tragedy. Orange County and Orlando are strong and resilient. We will stand united in the coming days as the investigation continues, and as we honor and put to rest those lives we lost so tragically. Thank you for your generosity, love and support. Sincerely, Teresa Jacobs Orange County Mayor _____________________________
There are several companies who need our help, they were closed for many days and they need to recuperate from this setback We ask for your help to support and try to visit them and give your business. Brick and Fire Pizza, 1621 S. Orange Ave. SunTrust Bank, 1601 S. Orange Ave. Nemours Childrens Clinic, 1717 S. Orange Ave. Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic, 1717 S. Orange Ave. 1ST FL Women's Center for Radiology, 1718 S. Orange Ave. Pinero Preventive Medical Care, 1720 S. Orange Ave. Your Towne Law P.A. 1720 S. Orange Ave. Brooks Rehab Center, 1720 S. Orange Ave. 306 Hogan Prosthetics & Orthotics, 1731 S. Orange Ave. Megatonn 3D LLC, 1731 S. Orange Ave. Brightway Insurance Inc., 1737 S. Orange Ave. Straubcos, 1737 S. Orange Ave. Subway Sandwiches & Salads #48, 1742 S. Orange Ave. Net Conversion LLC, 1743 S. Orange Ave. Three21 Creative, 1743 S. Orange Ave. Orlando Health Imaging Center, 1751 S. Orange Ave. Ragin Cajun Bike Shop, 1809 S. Orange Ave. 7 Eleven Store, 1823 S. Orange Ave. Pro Tint & Detailing of Orlando, 1900 S. Orange Ave. Einstein Bros. Bagels, 1901 S. Orange Ave. Dunkin Donuts, 301017, 2000 S. Orange Ave. Radioshck, 2001 S. Orange Ave. Fantasy Cruises & Tours, 2007 S. Orange Ave. Stand-up MRI of Orlando, 2010 S. Orange Ave. Connect PCS, 2011 S. Orange Ave.
Pavlik Chiropractic, 2014 S. Orange Ave. 102 Access Healthcare Of Orlando Inc., 2014 S. Orange Ave. 200 Orlando Foot & Ankle Clinic, 2014 S. Orange Ave. STE 100 First Impression Dental Studio, 2014 S. Orange Ave. GameFace Tattoo and Body Piercing, 2015 S. Orange Ave. No. 1 Celebrity Barber Shop, 2015 S. Orange Ave. Orlando ProCare Pharmacy, 2021 S. Orange Ave. Tire Kingdom, 2100 S. Orange Ave. Advanced Dermatology, 2116 S. Orange Ave. Orange Avenue Dentistry Inc., 2116 S. Orange Ave. Chipotle, 2211 S. Orange Ave. Orlando Ace Hardware Inc., 2218 S. Orange Ave. Foreign Accents, 2301 S. Orange Ave. Green Dry Cleaners of Orlando, 2307 S. Orange Ave. Vapor Krew, 2307 S. Orange Ave. Harbor Community Bank, 2320 S. Orange Ave. CareSpot Express Healthcare, 2323 S. Orange Ave. STE A 5-Star Cellular, 2323 S. Orange Ave. STE B T-Mobile, 2380 S. Orange Ave. STE 70 Fifth Third Bank, 2394 S. Orange Ave. Kirkpatrick Veterinarian, 2401 S. Orange Ave. DC Flooring and GC LLC, 2423 S. Orange Ave. The UPS Store, 2423 S. Orange Ave. The Polished Room LLC, 2429 S. Orange Ave. Pizza Hut, 2435 S. Orange Ave. Planet Smoothie, 2441 S. Orange Ave. Chai Thai Cuisine, 2447 S. Orange Ave. Starbucks Coffee, 2453 S. Orange Ave. Taco Bell, 2474 S. Orange Ave. BankUnited, 2495 S. Orange Ave. Numero Uno Restaurant, 2499 S. Orange Ave. Arby's, 2600 S. Orange Ave. Florida Hospital CentraCare, 2609 S. Orange Ave.
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All the many victims of 9/11, as the children who fell by a gun deranged attacker, in school where they are supposed to be safe, now at home, in our own back yard, 49 fallen innocent by gun attack at PULSE. Orlando is our home, an inspiring city, a city who embraced diversity as an example with an open arms policy that overcomes all differences. A successful administration who never discriminated anyone. As we go on trying to stay strong, learning to grieve and mourn with all affected, we offer our power to heal, to extend our arms in solidarity and make our weakness our strength and become one, to fight and survive. We are still here, to make sure this will not happen again.
AboutTheChamber Our Mission: To generate a reliable integration between business and the community offering accessible opportunities encompassing Brazil and the United States. Our Vision: To be recognized as a Premier Chamber of Commerce in Florida, respected for our reliability and integrative solutions. Our Values: Act with integrity; demonstrate accountability, and deliver excellence of service.
The Central Florida Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization opened in 1994 and incorporated in 2000. The Chamber today has two important partnerships, the BBG Brazilian Business Group and the World Trade Center Sao Paulo, now in Fort Lauderdale. Each partnership was solidified with the objective to bring to our members a chance to extend their membership opportunities to South Florida. Together we are over 400 members with many possibilities and a lot stronger. Taking advantage of these opportunities is opening a new door to your brand. As we look into areas to improve, we did in our Strategic Plan with Foundation Dom Cabral, it was a journey of 10 days studying about our weaknesses and strengths, and we are continuing to improve our services to the community We are working on renewing our website, www.cfbacc.com, as you been using www.cfbacc. net, to connect, rest assure we are working to offer a special site with more opportunities to advertise and interact better. We work hard to make the chamber a place to every member succeed, it is important to participate, to make it work for your business, to use our connections and ask for help when needed, so we can try to help your business. We need you membership to continue improving and serve you better. September is coming and we are planning a great event to celebrate the Brazilian Independence, we have a sponsorship package available. marketing#cfbacc.com We hope we enjoy the Chamber News our E-Newsletter, it was designed to inform and to bring us closer. We hope to hear from you. Advertisement is available, and it is very affordable. Thank you for your support Cordially, Laiz Rodrigues President
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Summerville Resort Launching Event In May we celebrated the launching of Summerville Resort, at the Orlando Hilton. The Investment Company responsible for the newest Luxury Condominium is Lancelot America a full Brazilian partnership. It is an amazing experience to witness how many Brazilian Entrepreneurs are investing in the American Marketing, bringing a strong Brazilian presence in the US market, and principally Orlando-Central Florida. Orlando has recently been appointed as one of the best places to live in the US, proving how special and promising Orlando is in so many aspects. Speaking about Summerville Resort Lancelot is bringing to Orlando its unmatched approach to providing clients with great architecture, luxury appointments and value. Always working in tandem with renowned architects to achieve unique designs, we deliver innovative and superior projects at an affordable price. Summerville Resort, where the owner may live, vacation or rent the property for short or long periods.
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The launching counted on the presence of majority Brazilian Real Estate professionals in Orlando. This is a great sign of the confidence on the market and in the project. Elected official city Commissioner Samuel B. Ings was present, along with Multi-Cultural Director for The City of Orlando Luis Martinez. The event was presented by Lancelot and its spokesperson in Brazil and US actress Giovanna Antonelli was also present, lending her beauty and charm to the event. At the end she presented gifts to the winners and took pictures with everyone at the event. The event was at Hilton Orlando
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The 3-acre exhibit for an unrivaled collection of commercial aircraft is a new Seattle landmark The Museum of Flight today previewed its new, 3-acre Aviation Pavilion. The 9-story high roofed outdoor gallery doubles the Museum's exhibit space with the biggest expansion in its 51-year history, establishing a new Seattle landmark and one of the world's grand displays of historic aircraft. The Pavilion exhibit focuses on the dramatic development of large aircraft and commercial airliners from the 1930s to the present, and includes planes that cannot be seen anywhere else. The Pavilion opens daily June 25, with extended summer hours to 8 p.m. It also offers a café and children's play area with a mini airport terminal under the wings of the first 747 Jumbo Jet. Learn more about the Pavilion Grand Opening Weekend - July 25 and 26! The Aviation Pavilion The Museum of Flight’s Aviation Pavilion is a covered, outside gallery with 15 rare and unique commercial and military airplanes. The Pavilion also offers the first-ever exhibit about the business of air freight, the FedEx Air Cargo exhibit, housed within a 34 ft. fuselage section of a former FedEx Boeing 727 freighter. The Museum’s Boeing 747 prototype, Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and Concorde will be open to the public daily in the Pavilion.
The Pavilion Collection For the first time, the Museum's unrivaled collection of large commercial aircraft can be seen in one place. The airliner exhibit today includes the world's only presentation of the first Boeing 737 and 747 jets, the extremely rare Douglas DC-2 airliner from the 1930s, the only Concorde on the West Coast, and the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The military line-up includes three big bombers
The Museum of Flight Opens Spectacular New Aviation Pavilion
World War Two's B-17F Flying Fortress and B-29 Superfortress, and the Cold War's B-47 Stratojet; plus jet fighters spanning the wars from Korea to the Persian Gulf. The Museum's rare, flyable 1932 Boeing 247, Boeing 727 prototype, and the first jet Air Force One will be moved from the Museum's Airpark to the Pavilion in the fall. Founded in 1965, the independent, non-profit Museum of Flight is one of the largest air and space museums in the world, serving more than 560,000 visitors annually. The Museum's collection includes more than 160 historically significant airplanes and spacecraft, from the first fighter plane (1914) to today's 787 Dreamliner.
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Level 3 Hosts Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper at its São Paulo, Brazil Data Center
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sive cushioning technology -- first trialed in MetaRun in November 2015. DynaFlyte marks the first use of FlyteFoam in its purest form, through a full-length midsole engineered to deliver lightweight and highly-functional cushASICS launches the new DynaFlyte(TM) mod- ioning. el, its lightest-ever cushioning shoe for runners who want speed. Delivering both lightweight FlyteFoam is the result of about three years of and cushioning, the DynaFlyte model unlocks development and over 300 prototypes tested at runners' speed so they can run fast at any dis- ASICS Institute of Sport Science. Built with retance. Featuring a full-length FlyteFoam(TM) inforced fibers that work to maintain cushionmidsole, DynaFlyte is the first product that al- ing, it is approximately 55 percent lighter than lows everyday runners to experience ASICS' lat- the industry standard and is ASICS’ lightest est patented[1] midsole technology in its purest midsole. Equipped with a full-length FlyteFoam midsole, DynaFlyte meets the highest level of form. cushioning standards among ASICS running footwear. ASICS held a global launch event for the DynaFlyte model in New York City on June 14, ASICS’ newest and youngest track and field athfeaturing ASICS elite athletes Candace Hill and lete, Candace Hill, spoke about her partnership Ryan Hall, media, influencers and scientists with ASICS: from ASICS’ Institute of Sports Science (ISS). “One of the reasons why I choose partnering with ASICS is because they get what it means Unlocking Runners’ Speed The DynaFlyte model unlocks the potential to to be fast and being the fastest is the main focus run fast by delivering superior cushioning in a for me on the track and in my training,” said lightweight shoe. With less shoe weight to swing Hill. “This new shoe by ASICS can unlock that forward, runners experience less energy loss, potential for everyone while still feeling light more efficient running and unlock the potential and comfortable.” for speed at any distance. The DynaFlyte model will be available for men Maintaining effective cushioning while simul- and women at ASICS online stores and select taneously reducing a shoe’s weight is a key chal- running outlets worldwide starting July 2016. lenge in running footwear development. Featuring category-bending innovations, it has defied Join in and follow the ‘WANT IT MORE’ the inverse correlation between lightweight and community online by using the #wantitmore cushioning, allowing runners to improve their hashtag. speed at any distance. Having broken the 10.5 oz barrier, DynaFlyte weighs 9.3 oz for men and For more information on the ‘WANT IT MORE’ campaign, visit www.asics.com/us/en-us/wan7.8 oz for women. titmore Discover Pure FlyteFoam Technology At the core of the DynaFlyte model is FlyteFoam, ASICS’ patented lightweight and respon-
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Orlando hosted Brazil X Haiti during the Copa America at the Camping World Stadium A Copa América Centenário teve seu melhor momento na Florida com a partida Brasil x Haiti. Do ponto de vista estrutural, o evento foi impecável na organização, tanto para os que assistiram como para os que participavam. Do ponto de vista esportivo, cada momento de gloria registrado no Centenário da Copa América seja em Orlando, Califórnia ou onde quer que seja, jamais serão esquecidos. A Copa América Centenário foi muito mais do que qualquer um esperava. Reporters, Fotógrafos, Cameramen, Radialistas, comentaristas de diversas partes do mundo, trabalhando juntos, para alcançar seu publico, e informar ao mundo de tudo que acontece na Copa América. Todo acontecimento esportivo de grande escala carrega uma dose de drama, estrelato de um ou de outro participante, mas para nossa surpresa a maior revelação tem sido a raça, a superação e a conclusão de que o futebol e seus atletas nunca deixarão de nos surpreender e nos encantar. O jogo bonito voltou mais bonito do que nunca, a seleção de Dunga apesar de todos os obstáculos brilhou. O velho ditado de quando uma porta se fecha outras se abrem, e ai fica a prova. Seis jogadores eliminados, mais vieram e o time apesar de tudo brilhou. O melhor resultado em meses, e uma equipe sem o estrelato, com jogadores que praticam o esporte por amos, vestiram a camisa e mostraram seu valor. O Estadio Camping World abrigou a partida com uma media de 25 mil expectadores, tudo na paz, sem brigas, com educação, e as duas torcidas misturadas, com respeito. O jogo foi bonito em tudo, valeu Brasil!
Even knowing the Brazilian National Team was eliminated from the Copa America in the early stages, it was a pleasure to see them play in our Camping World Stadium. The event was well organized, the public was engaged in a great atmosphere, proof that we are more than capable to hold the World Cup in the future. Orlando has conquered the title United States Sports Capital and it is well deserved.
INTRODUCING THE OFFICIAL MATCH BALL OF THE COPA AMERICA CENTENARIO FINAL
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face off for the COPA America Centenario title on Sunday, June 26, they’ll play with a special-edition ball befitting the world’s oldest international soccer tournament.
The Nike Ordem Campeon celebrates the historic moment — both the contest’s centennial anniversary and the first time the COPA America has been hosted by the United States — with a graphic that modernizes football’s classic geometric design and embellishes it with bold sweeps of gold. The Nike Ordem Campeon will feature only during the tournament’s final match and will not go on sale.
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The idea to race was an added value to the event and a source of great fun to all our members and guests. After work you are usually tired and need to get your mind out of things, making the opportunity of racing a genuine way to have fun and throw your worries away, just to restart again the next day with a fresh mind. The fun and relaxed ambiance made us all feel very comfortable. NASCAR I-Drive In Door Kat Racing is a great experience, to any age, it is place to help you collect special memories a mix of emotion, thrill and fun. Everyone should try!
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HISTORIC 2016 COPA AMERICA CENTENARIO DELIVERS RECORD-BREAKING EVENT New Tournament Record Set for Total and Average Attendance, Television Viewership and Digital/Social Media Engagement Heading into the 2016 Copa America Centenario Final featuring FIFA World No. 1-ranked Argentina vs. No. 5-ranked Chile on Sunday, June 26, in front of more than 81,000 fans at MetLife Stadium, CONMEBOL, CONCACAF and Copa America Local Organizing Committee (LOC) officials announced today that this year's tournament will set new records for total and average attendance, television viewership in the United States and throughout the world, and digital and social media engagement. Featuring breathtaking goals by many of the world's top stars, Copa America Centenario, which celebrates 100 years of the oldest national team tournament around the world, has entertained millions of soccer fans in the United States, Latin America and throughout the world with great quality on the pitch, in the way of 90 goals (3.0 goals per match) prior to the Finals weekend. Boasting five-time World Player of the Year Lionel Messi of Argentina, the Final on Sunday will also feature Italian Serie A leading scorer Gonzalo Higuaín (Argentina), tournament leading scorer Eduardo Vargas (Chile) and one of the top players in the English Premier League, Alexis Sánchez (Chile). When the tournament concludes on Sunday, nearly 1.5 million fans will have attended the 32 Copa America Centenario
games across 10 venues in the United States, for an average of more than 46,000 fans per game, making it the most attended Copa America in the tournament's 100-year history, as well as the second highest-attended official single-game soccer tournament played in the United States, behind only the 1994 FIFA World Cup (in which 20 more games were played). Along with record setting attendance, Copa America Centenario - a tournament to which CONMEBOL invited six qualifiers from the CONCACAF region, and also featured eight teams that reached the Round of 16 in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil - has delivered impressive television ratings in the United States as more than 100 million viewers have watched games on the Univision and FOX networks, including the most-watched men’s soccer match in the history of FS1 for the USA vs. Argentina Semifinal match in Houston earlier this week on Tuesday, June 21. Copa America Centenario has also delivered record ratings for Univision Deportes, with the group stage drawing a larger audience than the group stage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Internationally, Copa America Centenario has been televised in more than 160 countries around the world, reaching more than 1.5 billion households. Copa America Centenario has also set records on digital platforms, as the USA vs. Argentina match on FOX Sports GO was the most-viewed authenticated event in the network’s history. Social media engagement has skyrocketed, as the tournament has seen more than 3.5 million users across all social media platforms, surpassing the 2015 Copa America in Chile. In addition, 15 blue-chip corporate partners have utilized the Copa America brand to create unique marketing campaigns and memorable experiences that have resonated with consumers.
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GOLD, SILVER AND BRONZE ARE WHAT OLYMPIC DREAMS ARE MADE OF. HOWEVER, THE MEDALS FOR THE OLYMPIC GAMES RIO 2016 HAVE BEEN MADE FROM EXTRA SPECIAL MATERIALS. THEY WERE PRESENTED ON MONDAY AT A SPECIAL EVENT IN RIO. THE SLOGAN FOR THE OLYMPIC GAMES – “RIO 2016: A NEW WORLD” – WAS ALSO LAUNCHED. Produced by the Brazilian Mint, the 5,130 medals for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be symbols of sustainability and accessibility as well as sporting excellence. The coveted prizes, which weigh 500g each, comprise 30 per cent recycled silver and bronze while the ribbons are made from 50 per cent recycled PET. Meanwhile, the gold medals are completely free of mercury. The gold medals are purer than ever, meeting sustainability criteria from extraction to refining, as
well as meeting strict environmental and labour laws. They make use of recycled raw silver at 92.5 per cent purity, coming from leftover mirrors, waste solders and X-ray plates. And 40 per cent of the copper used in the bronze medals came from waste at the Mint itself. The substance was melted and decontaminated to provide material for the medals. “Today starts the final countdown for the first Games in South America,” said Thomas Bach, IOC president. Carlos Arthur Nuzman, president of the Rio 2016 Committee, added: “The medals are one of the biggest symbols of the Games and they are the most beautiful in the world.” Athletes who make it onto the Olympic podium will receive their medal in a sustainably sourced wooden box along with a sculpture of the Rio 2016 logo. Commemorative gold, silver, bronze and golden bronze medals will be available to buy.
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Orange County Government and the City of Orlando will open the Orlando United Assistance Center at 507 E. Michigan on June 23 and will announce the region's long-term commitment to assist those adversely affected by the tragic events related to the Pulse nightclub shooting.
The establishment of a sustained ongoing operation, dedicated to providing long-term assistance to those affected by the Pulse shootings, is modeled after similar operations found to be effective in other communities who have also experienced tremendous loss. The Orlando United Assistance Center will serve as a navigation point for those who need support during this critical juncture, and in the future.
Our community is transitioning out of the immediate response phase of this horrific tragedy. Now we must look at the long-term recovery needs of the victims, including all those who were impacted through counseling, navigating mental health needs and economic support.
Culturally experienced representatives from the Hispanic community will be present at the Orlando United Assistance Center to support families.
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Florida Historical Society Publishes New Book on the Hannibal Square Heritage Center and a New Addition to the Collection Opens July 22 • The Hannibal Square Heritage Collection: Photographs on Friday, July 22, from 7-9 p.m. This is the first time and Oral Histories (Florida Historical Society, $25) that an exhibition as a new phase to the collection has
been dedicated to one family’s archive, says Schreyer, • The Hannibal Square Heritage Collection Phase VIII: and that is because the patriarch of the family, George The Collins Family-July 22-September 3 Leon Collins Jr., a WWII Army veteran, was an amateur photographer who worked out of his own dark• Hannibal Square Heritage Center room in the family’s Hannibal Square home. Opening reception: 7-9 pm Friday, July 22
For the last 15 years, Peter Schreyer and the Heritage Team have been collecting and researching the history of Hannibal Square, the long-established African-American neighborhood in west Winter Park. This summer, a dream came true for Schreyer, when the Florida Historical Society released The Hannibal Square Heritage Collection: Photographs and Oral Histories, a new book devoted to the community project that resulted in the founding of the Hannibal Square Heritage Center in 2007.
A new addition to Hannibal Square Heritage Center’s permanent collection of documentary photography and oral histories also will be celebrated this summer at the opening reception for the Hannibal Square Heritage Collection Phase VIII: The Collins Family
“The Florida Historical Society Press is very pleased to be publishing the new book on the Hannibal Square Heritage Collection,” says Ben Brotemarkle, Executive Director for the Florida Historical Society. “Florida has always been an incredibly diverse state, and we strive to represent all of our various cultures and communities,” he says. “This project provides us with a wonderful opportunity to help promote the history of an interesting African-American community through the memories and photographs of its residents.”
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Florida's housing market reported higher median prices, more closed sales, increased new listings and fewer days to a contract in May, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. Closed sales of single-family homes statewide totaled 25,518 last month, up 4.5 percent over the May 2015 figure. “Florida’s housing market is growing at a more moderate pace,” said 2016 Florida Realtors® President Matey H. Veissi, broker and co-owner of Veissi & Associates in Miami. “New listings for existing single-family homes rose 5.8 percent compared to a year ago, while new listings for townhouse-condo properties rose 4.3 percent. While tight housing supply is having an impact in many areas, still-low mortgage rates, increased jobs and economic growth will continue to boost housing demand.” Meanwhile, sellers continued to get more of their original asking price at the closing table. Sellers of existing single-family homes in May received 96.2 percent (median percentage) of their original listing price, while those selling townhouse-condo properties received 94.6 percent (median percentage). The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes last month was $221,050, up 10.5 percent from the previous year, according to data from Florida Realtors Industry Data and Analysis department in partnership with local Realtor boards/associations. The statewide median price for townhouse-condo properties in April was $165,000, up 4.4 percent over the yearago figure. In May, statewide median sales prices for both single-family homes and townhouse-condo properties rose year-overyear for the 54th month in a row, Veissi noted. The median is the midpoint; half the homes sold for more, half for less.
Fla.'s Housing Market: Median Prices, Sales, New Listings Up in May 2016 According to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), the national median sales price for existing single-family homes in April 2016 was $233,700, up 6.2 percent from the previous year; the national median existing condo price was $223,300. In California, the statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in April was $509,100; in Massachusetts, it was $350,000; in Maryland, it was $267,041; and in New York, it was $220,000.
they only recently began hitting their stride. “In addition, these markets are less reliant on international buyers, so they have not been negatively impacted by recent uncertainty in foreign real estate investment activity.”
Looking at Florida’s townhouse-condo market, statewide closed sales totaled 10,455 last month, up slightly (0.1 percent) compared to May 2015. Closed sales data reflected fewer short sales and cash-only sales in May: Short sales for townhouse-condo properties declined 40.4 percent while short sales for single-family homes dropped 37 percent. Closed sales may occur from 30 to 90-plus days after sales contracts are written.
According to Freddie Mac, the interest rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.60 percent in May 2016, down from the 3.84 percent average recorded during the same month a year earlier.
Inventory was at a 4.4-months’ supply in May for single-family homes and at a 6.1-months’ supply for townhouse-condo properties, according to Florida Realtors.
To see the full statewide housing activity reports, go to Florida Realtors Media Center at http:// media.floridarealtors.org/ and look under Latest Releases, or download the May 2016 data report PDFs under Market Data at: http://media.floridarealtors.org/ “The renewed level of growth we’re market-data seeing for sales of single-family homes statewide this month was Florida Realtors® serves as the largely due to the continued resur- voice for real estate in Florida. It gence of local markets throughout provides programs, services, conNorth Florida and the I-4 corri- tinuing education, research and dor,” said Florida Realtors® Chief legislative representation to its Economist Brad O’Connor. “Many 155,000 members in 55 boards/asof these areas began their recov- sociations. Florida Realtors® Meeries from the previous downturn dia Center website is available at later than most of the markets in http://media.floridarealtors.org. the southern part of the state, so
National Safety Council Calls on Drivers to Defy the Odds this July Fourth Holiday Period Council issues its ternate transportation. Since 2010, more than 37 percent of all highest traffic fafatal crashes during each Fourth of July holiday have involved tality estimate for alcohol.(v) three-day holiday • Getting plenty of sleep and taking regular breaks to avoid faperiod since 2008; tigue on long trips goal is zero • Never using a cell phone behind the wheel, even hands-free • Staying engaged with your teens' driving habits. An NSC surThe National Safety vey found many parents are more inclined to loosen household Council is calling on driving rules during the summer. drivers to exercise • Learning about your vehicle's safety systems and how to use additional caution them. and take control • MyCarDoesWhat? can help drivers understand the ins and outs of their own safety of features such as adaptive cruise control, automatic emergenduring the three-day cy braking, blind spot warning systems and backup cameras. Fourth of July holi- • Supplemental information can be found here. day period. NSC estimates indicate 466 people may be killed and an additional 53,600 may be seriously injured(i) in motor vehicle About the National Safety Council crashes during the three-day Fourth of July holiday period.(ii) This is the highest predicted number of deaths the Council has released Founded in 1913 and chartered by Congress, the National Safefor a three-day Independence Day holiday period(iii) since 2008. ty Council, nsc.org, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to save lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20130530/MM23334-b and communities, and on the road through leadership, research, education and advocacy. NSC advances this mission by partnerThe estimate comes as the Council wraps up National Safety ing with businesses, government agencies, elected officials and the Month, observed each June to highlight the leading causes of pre- public in areas where we can make the most impact - distracted ventable injury and death so Americans can make decisions that driving, teen driving, workplace safety, prescription drug overdoshelp them defy the odds. es and Safe Communities. "The number of people dying on our roadways is unacceptable," • NSC defines "serious injury" as anything requiring medical atsaid Deborah A.P. Hersman, president and CEO of the National tention Safety Council. "The Council issues these estimates not to scare • This year's Independence Day holiday period begins at 6 p.m. drivers but to empower them to make safe decisions behind the on Friday, July 1, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, July 4. wheel. We hope Americans will spend their holiday safely watch- • The length of Independence Day holiday periods varies being fireworks and celebrating with family rather than sitting in an tween one and four days each year depending on which day of emergency room." the week Independence Day falls • According to NSC analysis of National Center for Health StaThis year has already been a risky one on the roads. National Safetistics data ty Council preliminary estimates show motor vehicle fatalities in- • According to NSC analysis of NHTSA FARS data creased 8 percent in 2015 compared to 2014 - the largest year-overyear percentage increase in 50 years. The increase has contributed to the historic spike in unintentional deaths, which now are at an SOURCE National Safety Council all-time high.(iv) To help ensure a safe holiday, the Council recommends: • Making sure every passenger buckles up every trip. The Council estimates 181 lives could be saved this holiday by seat belts. • Designating an alcohol and drug-free driver or arranging al-
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