Community Bulletin

Full Sail named to national college list

Full Sail University has been recognized by Washington Monthly magazine as one of “America’s Best Bang for the Buck Colleges 2016” earning a spot in the top-30 list out of 256 schools within the Southeast. According to Washington Monthly, the “Best Bang for the Buck” list examines colleges and universities that help students attain marketable degrees at affordable prices. This national ranking is broken down by region (Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, South and West), and appears in the publication’s September/October 2016 issue and College Guide, as well as online.

Law firm donates to Ecuador

The Law Firm of Michael T. Gibson, P.A. has graciously donated food and essentials to the victims affected by the 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Ecuador that killed more than 650 people and injured more than 16,600. Regions of Manta, Pedernales and Portoviejo accounted for more than 75 percent of the fatalities. Manta's central commercial shopping center district was completely destroyed. Even though the natural disaster occurred on April 16, 2016, there are over 26,000 survivors still living in temporary shelters. The initial assistance provided by other countries is gone, but the devastation is still present.

Winter Park to host public comp plan meeting

Winter Park is updating the adopted 2009 Comprehensive Plan and will be hosting a community workshop to discuss the Transportation Element of the plan, Wednesday, Oct. 19, from 5 to 8 p.m., in Commission Chambers located on the second floor of City Hall at 401 S. Park Ave. Since May, city staff, boards and the public have had an opportunity to review and provide feedback on the other elements of the plan. All of the feedback is being reviewed by staff and the Comprehensive Plan Task Force prior to presentation to the Planning & Zoning Board, which acts as the Local Planning Agency.