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SPAR’s Drew Residence Plan What Will It Really Cost?
SPAR’s $1.5 million plan to rehabilitate Springfield’s historic Drew Residence is likely only an initial phase, as comparable projects—such as Avant Construction’s Juliette Balcony rehab, which required $2.56 million in DIA incentives and a total $5.8 million budget—show far higher real-world costs for similar historic structures. Given the Drew Residence’s extensive deterioration and SPAR’s partnership with the Cottrills, significantly larger funding phases and higher rehabilitation costs are likely (Read More).
HB 657 Could Reshape HOA Power and Accountability in Florida
Florida’s 2026 Legislative Session could deliver the most significant HOA reforms in decades. HB 657 proposes a dedicated Community Association Court Program, stronger transparency rules, and the first clear statutory pathway to dissolve an HOA. Filed by Rep. Juan Carlos Porras, the bill highlights growing legislative momentum to rebalance power between homeowners and association boards (Read More).
