Community Bulletin

Law firm hires new attorney

Shuffield Lowman law firm recently announced that veteran local government law and land use attorney Dana L. Crosby-Collier has joined the firm. Crosby-Collier, of-counsel, brings more than 19 years of experience to the firm's real estate section. Crosby-Collier, formerly an assistant county attorney with Orange County for the past eight and a half years, is an active member of the Florida Bar, serving as the 2014-2015 Chair of the City, County and Local Government Law Section. Her main areas of practice include contracts, commercial real estate, land use, and zoning.

Florida program searching for volunteers

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in your community? The Florida Ombudsman Program currently has volunteer opportunities available statewide. Volunteers visit with residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities to ensure they are treated with dignity and respect and receiving the care they deserve. Ombudsman volunteers receive special training and participate in monthly program meetings. To learn more about becoming an ombudsman volunteer, please visit ombudsman.myflorida.com or call toll-free at 1-888-831-0404.