NAFA Fleet Management Association’s annual conference, held in Orlando, Fla., April 14–17, was three days filled with ride-and-drive opportunities, chances to catch up with friends and mentors in the fleet industry, information and training sessions and even time to enjoy … Continue reading →
MARTHA S. GRAHAM, | Guest columnist P.E., Director of Public Works, St. Augustine, Fla. GLABRA SKIPP | Guest columnist Environmental Compliance Analyst, St. Augustine, Fla. Since 2009 the city of St. Augustine, Fla., has been on the path to improve … Continue reading →
Lightning strikes constitute a serious risk in Florida because of its unique geography. The state has even been named the lightning capital of the U.S., according to the National Weather Service. Specifically, the area between Titusville and Tampa Bay tends … Continue reading →
Weedoo Boats is a global leader in the manufacturing of aquatic weed management equipment, trusted by federal agencies and municipalities alike. Operating in 41 states and 17 countries, Weedoo has established a proven reputation for innovation and environmental responsibility by … Continue reading →
The city of Sarasota, Fla., has developed a program for local homeowners to participate in to plant and maintain various species of canopy trees to create further opportunities for more biodiversity, better city walkability and to reduce overall pollutants in … Continue reading →
The Caloosahatchee Connect project is complete: The cities of Cape Coral and Fort Myers, Fla., have created a pipeline across the Caloosahatchee River with the intent to transfer water from Fort Myers to Cape Coral. How did they begin? Melissa … Continue reading →
Does a desire to feel the sun, sand and water ever go away in those who love the beach lifestyle? It doesn’t seem so. Cities that offer options for coastal retirement continue to draw new, mature residents year after year. … Continue reading →
Following a discussion regarding the master planning process for the Tampa, Fla., drinking water facility, a city consultant suggested the possibility of piloting a suspended ion exchange system. One goal of the discussion was to find options for reducing the … Continue reading →
They can be seen by all who travel to cities large and small around the country. They may be boarded up, have a “Condemned” sign in the yard or just generally look neglected and dilapidated. They are the scourge of … Continue reading →
What is a caring city? For starters, it’s a place where the residents have a track record of actively looking for those around them who lack the basic necessities, such as the ill, lonely, elderly or low-income. Caring “can be … Continue reading →
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has an award-winning flood warning system that gathers data from various state and federal agencies. Already able to access this data and include it in computer forecasts, now NCDOT is adding stream gauges to … Continue reading →
