DEADLINE IS JULY 25 Nominate the Place That Grounds You for the 12th Annual Great Places in Florida Award
Florida is full of hidden gems and APA Florida's Great Places in Florida Award celebrates the best and brightest of them. This year's theme: The Great Places That Ground Us
From scenic beach-viewing spots that feel like home to vibrant neighborhood parks where friends meet, we want YOU to nominate your favorite place that keeps you grounded.
Send in your nominations now so we can spotlight the heart of your community!

Join us in Daytona Beach FPC25 Regular Price Registration Ends on Aug. 15
Join us for the 2025 Florida Planning Conference (FPC25), taking place at the Ocean Center in beautiful Daytona Beach!
This annual event, hosted by APA Florida, stands as the premier professional development opportunity for planners across the state, attracting 850 to 900 professionals from all corners of Florida.
Are you going to join us?

Sine Die 2025 Legislative Session Review Series Starts July 29
What happened in Tallahassee during the 2025 Florida Legislative Session? Fantastic question and we’ve got the answers.
APA Florida is hosting three Legislative Session Reviews to help our members break down the budget, the bills, and their impact on community planning across the state. Whether you're a student, emerging professional, or seasoned planner, this series will keep you informed and empowered.
Schedule:
Session 1: High-Level Overview Webinar
📅 Tuesday, July 29 | 🕐 1 pm ET | 1.5 CM or 1 Law CM
Session 2: Deep Dive at FPC25
📅 Thursday, Sept. 18 | 🕐 8:15 - 10:15 am ET | 2 CM + 1 Law CM
Session 3: Final Review & Policy Wrap-Up Webinar
📅 October – Date TBA (GoToWebinar)

Upcoming Events
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July 24, 2025
Empathic Design with Elgin Cleckley
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August 21, 2025
APA Sun Coast Section Lunch and Learn with Carolyn Kousky
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August 21, 2025
Introduction to Food Systems Planning
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August 28, 2025
Developing and Building a Network That Works For You
Chapter News
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June 25, 2025
2025 Legislative Session Review Series Starts in July
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May 20, 2025
Meet Our New Communications Intern Chloe Harbin
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May 14, 2025
SB 180 Is Bad for Communities
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May 8, 2025
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