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Fleet administrators gather in Florida

The Municipal Posted on June 26, 2015 by The MunicipalJune 29, 2015

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 →

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Peracetic acid replaces chlorine at Florida wastewater treatment plant

The Municipal Posted on January 30, 2015 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
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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 →

Posted in Wastewater Management | Tagged basins, contact, disinfection, effluent, plant, residual, scale

Surviving the storms: Pinellas County, Fla., completes hurricane cleanup

The Municipal Posted on August 28, 2025 by Julie YoungJuly 18, 2025
No3: Pinellas County workers clear sand along Gulf Boulevard after Hurricane Helene. (Photo provided by Pinellas County, Fla.)

When hurricanes Helene and Milton hit the state of Florida last fall, residents in the unincorporated areas of Pinellas County braced for the storms’ impact and the resulting damage. Like snowflakes, no two hurricanes are exactly alike, and neither is … Continue reading →

Posted in Waste & Recycling | Tagged August 2025, The Municipal, waste & recycling

In search of Tom and Huck: Mark Twain’s Hannibal, Mo.

The Municipal Posted on August 16, 2025 by Julie YoungJuly 18, 2025
No1: The Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn statue in Hannibal, Mo., celebrates Mark Twain’s beloved literary characters whose stories are based on Twain’s hometown. (Photos by Julie Young)

Located 100 miles north of St. Louis along the shores of the Mississippi, Hannibal, Mo., has a storied history. The former stomping grounds of American humorist Mark Twain, Hannibal is the town that inspired two of the most beloved characters … Continue reading →

Posted in On the Road Again | Tagged August 2025, Notable Destinations, on the road again, The Municipal, waste & recycling

Miami Beach public works wins awards for infrastructure excellence

The Municipal Posted on August 12, 2025 by Danielle LundJuly 18, 2025

In a proud moment for the city of Miami Beach, Fla., the public works department has received two coveted Project of the Year awards from the Florida Chapter of the American Public Works Association, highlighting its innovative approach to infrastructure … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged August 2025, public works, The Municipal, waste & recycling

Complete renovation of west Beach Marina in Clearwater overcomes challenges to stay on schedule

The Municipal Posted on May 30, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonApril 23, 2025
No1: Built in the 1950s, the Clearwater, Fla., Beach Marina had never had a full renovation completed. New plans to remodel began in 2021. The high price of materials due to pandemic, getting the proper permits and ensuring the commercial tenants were able to maintain operations have been some of the challenges faced by the city through the process. It is projected to be completed in August 2026. (Photo provided by the city of Clearwater, Fla.)

          New plans to remodel the Clearwater, Fla., Beach Marina began in 2021, with the city looking for a design for the new beach. Having been built in the 1950s, the marina was simply getting old and had not yet … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, may 2025, The Municipal

Gainesville adopts RTS zero emission plan: receives federal grants to move goals forward

The Municipal Posted on March 16, 2025 by Denise FedorowFebruary 25, 2025
No1: Electric buses in Gainesville stand ready to hit the road. The city has a plan to be nearly 100% electric vehicles by 2045. (Photo provided by Gainesville, Fla.)

In January, Gainesville, Fla., City Commission adopted the city’s first Climate Resiliency Plan and RTS Zero Emission Transition Plan. City of Gainesville’s Chief Resilience Officer Dan Zhu said the plan includes 10 chapters, the first one and the most actionable … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet Service & Management | Tagged fleet service & management, March 2025, The Municipal

Lightning suppression devices prevent strikes on critical city buildings

The Municipal Posted on November 18, 2024 by Nicholette CarlsonOctober 31, 2024
The city of Cape Canaveral, Fla., has installed five lightning suppression devices, with a sixth on the way, in order to protect all critical city buildings and areas. (Photo provided by the city of Cape Canaveral, Fla.)

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 →

Posted in Technology, Uncategorized | Tagged november 2024, technology, The Municipal

Weedoo Boats: Trusted by municipalities worldwide for eco-friendly aquatic management equipment

The Municipal Posted on October 31, 2024 by Karla MoriartyOctober 30, 2024
It fits. Weedoo’s shallow draft hull and lightweight design allow for easy maneuverability in narrow spaces. (Photo provided by Weedoo Boats)

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 →

Posted in Featured Articles, On the cover, Technology | Tagged features, november 2024, technology, The Municipal

Sarasota brings biodiversity with canopy program

The Municipal Posted on October 11, 2024 by Danielle LundOctober 11, 2024
Sarasota, Fla.’s, Neighborhood Canopy Program brings homeowners on board to secure biodiversity in its canopy. (Felix Mizioznikov/Shutterstock.com)

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 →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged florida, October 2024, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

Water pipeline is win-win for Cape Coral, Fort Myers

The Municipal Posted on September 29, 2024 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxSeptember 4, 2024
The bridges of Ft Myers and Cape Coral, Florida, crossing the beautiful Caloosahatchee river.

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 →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged September 2024, The Municipal, water & energy

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