Overdevelopment is the new buzzword when it comes to advocacy on behalf of stopping the latest commercial or residential project. But is it really true? What are communities across the northeast Florida region doing to ensure we keep a healthy balance between urban development and nature? Talking with Flagler and St. Johns County leaders, including […]Read More
As Floridians, we know the effects of climate change all too well. Each summer seems to break extreme heat records. We see reports of sports fans hospitalized for heat stress-related complications on scorching game days. Hurricane vulnerability continues to be an annual concern with our proximity to warming oceans. The good news is that on […]Read More
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“The only safe ship in a storm is leadership.” – Faye Wattleton We at EVOLVE Magazine hope that you and your team have made it safely through the storm. There will be an easier path for some, but the impact of Hurricane Ian will be felt throughout our community for some time to come. […]Read More
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First, let’s start with the definition. The International Ecotourism Society defines ecotourism as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people and involves interpretation and education.” There’s been a lot of talk about “responsible travel” lately and the carbon footprint one leaves when flying across the country […]Read More
For many small- to medium-sized enterprises, managing ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) initiatives may be a lower priority than the day-to-day operation of their business. However, as ESG gains more visibility for investors and as the government begins to create more regulations around it, having a robust and efficient ESG monitoring and reporting system is […]Read More
What IS it, and why should I consider the program? The PACE Program: After the Great Recession, the PACE Program was funded by the private sector — and adopted on a case-by-case basis — by local governments modeling the national initiative. The Program enabled residential or commercial property owners — with challenges accessing capital […]Read More
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There has never been a time in which the demands on coastal resources have been higher than they are today. More than 1,000 people a day make Florida their new home, a trend that did not decline during the COVID-19 crisis and one that does not appear to be changing anytime soon. With a constant […]Read More
