DeSantis said expansion by Publix serves his goal of vaccinating as many senior citizens as possible.
“Publix is in every community. If we can get it in every community, it’s going to be easier for people to get the vaccine,” he said. . We really believe it s important to put seniors first on this.
Close to 400,000 seniors have been vaccinated statewide, DeSantis said, calling that total the most of any state by a country mile.
The supermarket vaccinations were welcome news in a week when the shots availability in St. Johns County has been unpredictable. County officials said Monday that no vaccine shipments from state government were expected this week, then on Tuesday said that 500 doses had arrived and that appointments could be scheduled beginning Thursday.
Best Places to Live on the East Coast
By Meagan Drillinger, Stacker News
On 1/11/21 at 6:30 PM EST
What is your idea of the perfect place to live? A burgeoning city with an energetic social scene? What about a quaint town with access to gorgeous and secluded stretches of nature? Or do you look for nationally-recognized public schools and well-educated neighbors?
When it comes to living on the East Coast, there are hundreds of places that can potentially fit the bill. Whether charming New England towns steeped in Ivy League history or warm, sunny shores along the coast of Florida, the East Coast is chock full of diverse towns and cities that truly stand out.
| 1/11/2021 When will that $25 billion get to renters and landlords?
Renters and landlords counting on accessing the $25 billion in rental assistance money can do little at the moment but wait for the gears of bureaucracy to slowly grind along. The money will get here. It’s just a question of when. Of the $25 billion, Florida is likely to receive $1.4 billion, according to estimates by the National Low Income Housing Coalition. That would pay down past-due rent balances of $6,000 each for more than 200,000 Florida households. [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
It s more cost effective to buy a home, not rent here, study shows
05:10 AM EST Share When it comes to progress in Northeast Florida in the new year, these are the places that will be driving headlines
North Core
Four developers JWB Real Estate Capital, Augustine Development Group, ACE JAX LLC and Jim and Ellen Wiss have announced $116.1 million of investments in the historic area they’ve collectively branded the North Core.
The North Core is bordered by State, Broad, Church and Main streets.
Apartments for the North Core
JWB, led by president Alex Sifakis, plans to invest $11.4 million to redevelop the Federal Reserve and Baptist Convention buildings.
The Wisses acquired from First Baptist Church nearly a full city block that they intend to redevelop.
Best Small Towns to Raise a Family in Every State
By Jody Ellis, Stacker News
On 1/9/21 at 11:00 AM EST
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There s something about living in a small town, whether it be the sense of community, lack of crowded spaces, more options for outdoor fun, low crime, or just a less hectic daily pace. Now, perhaps more than ever, families are embracing the idea of small-town life, moving out of bigger cities as they look for a quieter, slower, and perhaps safer place to raise their children.
During the first six months of the coronavirus pandemic, there seemed to be a mass exodus from urban areas to more rural communities. Some families moved to be closer to relatives, some moved for jobs (or because they were now working remotely and didn t need to live in the city), and some simply wanted to be where there were fewer people. According to a study conducted by MYMOVE, data collected from the U.S. Postal Service indicated that nearly 16 million people have filed