- During National Hurricane Preparedness Week, three groups of fifth graders spent time teaching younger students about the importance of preparing for hurricanes and having a hurricane kit.
- The Douglas L. Jamerson Elementary School students collected items for the countywide hurricane kit supply drive and explained the importance of having those items in a hurricane kit.
- The hurricane kit items donated by Pinellas County School students will go to the St. Pete Free Clinic for residents in need.
“You know, it might just be time we take a look if HOAs are really even necessary.
Maybe we should just do away with homeowner associations as a whole.”
South Florida lawmaker Rep. Juan Carlos Porras (R-Miami) says it may be time to do away with homeowners associations altogether, as more Floridians speak out about rising fees, costly lawsuits, and even arrests tied to HOA disputes. He said this week that he is considering filing legislation in the next session that would abolish HOAs statewide.
Lawmaker looks to ban HOAs
