Historic preservation in Florida local government
What Florida city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about historic preservation — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
885 Florida meetings since 2024 covered historic preservation. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Florida with the most historic preservation activity
- Coral Gables, FL (56)
- Palm Beach, FL (52)
- Venice, FL (39)
- Miami Beach, FL (28)
- Dunnellon, FL (28)
- Gainesville, FL (27)
- Hollywood, FL (26)
- Mount Dora, FL (26)
- Ocala, FL (26)
- Delray Beach, FL (26)
- Milton, FL (21)
- Punta Gorda, FL (20)
Latest matching meetings
Palm Beach landmarks board to review Bath & Tennis Club padel/pickleball courts
The Landmarks Preservation Commission will consider four Certificate of Appropriateness applications for changes to landmarked properties, including new padel and pickleball courts at the Bath & Tennis Club, exterior alterations at two Sunset Avenue hotels, rooftop equipment at Breakers Palm Beach Inc., and…
Historic Preservation Board reviews 7 applications including Bass Museum and Collins Ave projects
The Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board is meeting to review seven applications for work on historic properties, including single-family homes, the Bass Museum of Art, and several Collins Avenue buildings. The board will also approve minutes from a July meeting and hear city attorney updates. All items are subject…
Historic board to hear two homeowner applications for exterior changes
The Venice Historic and Architectural Preservation Board will hold a public hearing on two property owners’ requests to alter or add exterior elements. One application proposes changes at 521 Harbor Drive S, and the other at 401 Nassau Street. The board will also discuss a proposed update to the city’s color coverage…
City Commission to vote on 2026–27 budget and zoning changes
The LaBelle City Commission will hold its tentative budget meeting on September 10, 2026, including swearing-in ceremonies for the Mayor and Vice Mayor. Commissioners will consider adopting the FY 2026–27 budget, setting the millage rate, and hearing public testimony. Multiple zoning and comprehensive plan amendments…
School Board to issue four proclamations at special meeting
The School District of Palm Beach County Board is holding a special meeting primarily to consider and approve four proclamations: Hispanic Heritage Month, National Hunger Action Month, National PTA Membership Month, and Suicide Prevention Month. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving the agenda and…
Town Council to vote on major zoning and comprehensive plan updates
The Palm Beach Town Council will hold a second reading and vote on two ordinances that update the town’s comprehensive plan and official zoning map. These changes replace existing maps and address land use, historic preservation, infrastructure, and archaeological sites. No other substantive items are listed on the…
Town Council to vote on 13 zoning requests including restaurant expansions and new pickleball courts
The Palm Beach Town Council will hold public hearings and vote on 13 zoning applications, including special exceptions for restaurant expansions at Trevini Ristorante, Le Bilboquet, and a new Stephen Starr restaurant at 151 Worth Ave, as well as variances for residential projects. The council will also conduct second…
Council to vote on firefighter pension changes and $4M bond appropriation
The Melbourne City Council will hold a regular meeting with several significant items, including a second reading of an ordinance amending the Firefighters' Retirement System and a resolution appropriating $4,067,612.52 in bond proceeds for water treatment plant improvements. The council will also consider a…
Historic Preservation Board to review three new home proposals in Hollywood Lakes
The Hollywood Historic Preservation Board will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on three applications for Certificates of Appropriateness to build new single-family homes in the Hollywood Lakes Historic Overlay District. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes and hear city attorney announcements. Public…
Eatonville Historic Preservation Board meeting cancelled
The Historic Preservation Board meeting scheduled for September 3, 2026, has been cancelled. There is no agenda and no meeting will take place.
Committee to prioritize land purchases and discuss property updates
The Turnbull Creek Land Preservation Committee will meet to prioritize land acquisitions, discuss updates on several properties, and consider obtaining appraisals for a wetland area. The meeting was rescheduled due to a lack of quorum at the regular meeting. Most items are informational or for discussion, with action…
Historic Preservation Commission to review three window/door replacement requests
The Fort Myers Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on three Certificates of Review for window and door replacements in historic districts: 1615 Cranford Ave (Dean Park), 1706 Marlyn Rd (Edison Park), and 3705 McKinley Ave (Seminole Park). Staff recommends approval for the first two, with…
ESC reviews heritage tree applications and landmark tree ordinance follow-up
The Environmental Stewardship Committee will review three heritage tree designation applications, discuss the semi-annual tree permit report, and address follow-up items from the recently passed landmark tree protection ordinance. The meeting is largely procedural, with staff recommendations to approve all three…
Historic Preservation Board to review 4 property changes, including demolition
The Mount Dora Historic Preservation Board will hold a public meeting to review four Certificate of Appropriateness applications for properties in the historic district: an addition at 351 W 10th Avenue, a detached garage at 834 N Clayton, a re-roof and new windows at 410 N Tremain Street, and a demolition at 312 E…
Council to weigh 500-foot marina dock permit at 300 West Retta Esplanade
The Punta Gorda City Council will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing on a special permit request for a marina with docks extending 500 feet from the seawall at 300 West Retta Esplanade, which would deviate from standard dock regulations. The Council will also conduct a first reading of amendments to historic…
Board reviews Roscioli Yachting Center and 2026 Pioneer Nominee
The Historic Preservation Board will approve minutes from May 19, 2026, and hear a presentation on the Roscioli Yachting Center. The board will also consider a new business item regarding the 2026 Davie Pioneer Nominee and continue discussion on the Historic Resource Map. No specific dollar amounts or zoning changes…
Historic Preservation Board to review three demolition/alteration permits
The Fort Pierce Historic Preservation Board will hold a regular meeting to consider three Certificates of Appropriateness for changes to historic properties, including a demolition, a commercial kitchen addition, and a garage conversion. The board will also approve minutes from the July 27, 2026 meeting and review…
Historic Preservation Board to discuss walking tour booklet and code enforcement
The Historic Preservation Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting with public comments, approval of minutes, and a consent agenda item. The main discussions will focus on the Historic Walking Tour Booklet, code enforcement related to historic preservation, and the Historic Ordinance. The meeting is scheduled for…
Historical Advisory Committee reviews volunteer opportunities and upcoming community events
The Historical Advisory Committee will hold a procedural meeting to discuss volunteer opportunities for museum tours and city events. The agenda includes updates on recent historical presence in the community and calendar items for upcoming months. No specific ordinances, contracts, or budget decisions are listed on…
Historic Preservation Commission to elect officers, hear grant and survey updates
The Vero Beach Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, elect a chairman and vice chairman, and receive updates on the FY 2027 Small Matching Historic Preservation Grant and the Historic Property Survey. The agenda includes no new business items, and public comment is scheduled.
CRA to vote on $254,476.60 East Whiting St. project fund reallocation
The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is meeting to consider several items, including a grant agreement for the Jackson House Museum renovation, a fund reallocation for the East Whiting Street improvements, and various staff reports. The board will also receive updates on the wayfinding program, Tampa Union…
Landmarks board to approve minutes, no major decisions listed
The Coral Gables Landmarks Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with an agenda that consists only of procedural items: call to order, roll call, approval of minutes from two prior meetings, and adjournment. No new business, discussion items, or city commission items are listed, so no substantive decisions or…
Library Advisory Board to review minutes, historic marker, capital updates
The Coral Gables Library Advisory Board is meeting to approve the minutes from its June 17, 2026 meeting, discuss a library historic marker, receive capital updates from Miami-Dade, and hold an open discussion. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.
Landmarks Commission reviews exterior alterations for six historic properties
The Landmarks Preservation Commission will review applications for Certificates of Appropriateness and historic building approvals. The body is considering requests for exterior repairs, additions, and variances for properties on Worth Ave, Phipps Plz, Dunbar Rd, El Dorado Ln, Brazilian Ave, and Tarpon Isle.
Historic board to review 8 projects incl. new construction, signage, facades
The Historic and Architectural Review Board will consider eight architectural review applications, including signage, facade improvements, an awning and lighting, and new construction, plus two historical review items: a historic designation rescission and a paver installation. The board will also approve minutes from…
Committee to rank land purchases and discuss property updates
The Turnbull Creek Land Preservation Committee will prioritize acquiring 10 listed properties, discuss updates on several parcels, and consider obtaining appraisals for a wetland behind Ollie's. They will also discuss naming acquired properties and a resilience corridor whitepaper. Most items are informational or…
Historic Preservation Board to review survey proposal and marker opportunities
The Martin County Historic Preservation Board is meeting to approve the minutes from June 15, 2026, and to discuss two old business items: a proposal for a historic architectural survey and potential Florida Historical Marker opportunities. Public comment will be heard. The agenda is otherwise procedural.
Board to weigh historic designation for 1307 Lisbon Street and two landmark renovation permits
The Historic Preservation Board will hold a public hearing to consider designating 1307 Lisbon Street as a local historic landmark. The board will also review two Special Certificates of Appropriateness for additions and alterations to local landmarks at 1137 Obispo Avenue and 1116 Alberca Street, both with requested…
Historic Preservation Board to consider two Historic Excellence signs
The Milton Historic Preservation Board is meeting to review and approve minutes, hear citizen comments, and consider new business, including two Historic Excellence sign applications. The board will also receive updates on the Historic Lamppost Signage and Walking Tour projects, followed by a Planning Department…
Planning commission to review tree-preservation ordinance and a coastal subdivision plat
The Brooksville Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on August 12, 2026, to decide on Ordinance 1018’s tree-preservation and landscaping changes and to hear a quasi-judicial preliminary-plat request from Coastal Engineering Associates, Inc.
Commission to consider Clinch Street Railroad Spur landmark designation
The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss new business, including an update on the 2026 Donnadine Miller Memorial Historic Preservation Award and a proposed local landmark designation for the Clinch Street Railroad Spur. The agenda also includes an open discussion item for the commission. No final…
Town Council to review multiple zoning changes including Breakers Tennis Center expansion
The Palm Beach Town Council will hear several zoning applications at this meeting, including requests for special exceptions and variances for properties like The Breakers Tennis Center, historic buildings on Cocoanut Row, and multiple oceanfront locations. The Council will also consider a new seawall project along…
Board considers rezonings, PD modifications, and Apollo Beach road vacation
The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote on several land-use items, including rezonings, planned development modifications, and a vacation of unimproved rights-of-way in Apollo Beach. The agenda also includes consent items such as a historic preservation tax exemption for 905 N Florida…
Historic Preservation Board to review two new home designs in Hollywood Lakes district
The Hollywood Historic Preservation Board will meet on August 11, 2026, to conduct quasi-judicial hearings on two applications for new single-family homes in the Hollywood Lakes Historic Overlay District. The board will also handle administrative tasks such as approving previous meeting minutes and new board member…
Board to vote on 50-unit affordable housing project and two historic certificates of appropriateness
The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a site plan for 50 multifamily units (Tolosa North) by Habitat for Humanity, plus two certificates of appropriateness for new single-family homes in historic districts. The board will also approve minutes from the June 9, 2026 meeting.
Clinch Street Railroad Spur considered for local landmark status
The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss the Clinch Street Railroad Spur as a potential local landmark designation. They will also receive an update on the 2026 Donnadine Miller Memorial Historic Preservation Award and hold an open discussion on preservation matters.
Board to discuss Eatonville Historic Resources Survey recommendation
The Historic Preservation Board will meet to discuss and decide on a recommendation regarding the Eatonville Historic Resources Survey. The board will also review minutes from the July 2, 2026 meeting.
Historic board to review fencing and awning changes for two Ocala homes
The Ocala Historic Preservation Advisory Board will review two requests for Certificates of Appropriateness at its August 6 meeting. Staff will present proposals to replace fencing at 514 SE 8th Street and install custom copper awnings at 1238 SE 5th Street. No substantive decisions are scheduled; the board will…
Committee reviews historic register nominations and bridge artifact donation
The Historical Preservation Committee will discuss updates regarding the National Register of Historic Places and the Local Historic Register. The body will also consider a donation of a 1963 concrete header from the draw bridge.
Historic district changes
The Historic Preservation Board is deciding on waivers, certificates of appropriateness, and variances for properties in historic districts. The board will review four properties: 14 George Bush Boulevard, 303 SE 7th Avenue, 516 N. Swinton Avenue, and 160 Marine Way. The agenda includes requests for exterior…