Just in time for the 2016 Florida state legislative session, MAA has made a commitment to contribute $10,000 to the Florida Apartment Association Apartment Political Action Committee (APAC). The contribution makes MAA the first APAC investor at the diamond level of $10,000 or higher.

Whitney M. Briones of Real Floors and Lauren Hendry of Remi Properties/The Preserve at Longleaf will be attending the 2016 FAA Leadership Lyceum thanks to the Nan Cavarretta Memorial Scholarship Fund. The scholarships will cover registration fees and travel costs related to attending the 10-month educational program.

Management members of the Florida Apartment Association are eligible for a discounted registration fee of $625 to the 2016 NAA Education Conference & Exposition in San Francisco.

Residents of Park City-based Newark Studios received notes on their doors notifying them that an unnamed donor had paid their January rent. NAA Industry Insider highlights the details of the donation and how the leasing office worked with the donor to facilitate the transaction.

To thrive in the today’s student housing market, you need to stay on top of the latest trends, solutions, best practices, and opportunities. At the 2016 NAA Student Housing Conference & Exposition, Feb. 16-18 in Chicago, you'll find endless opportunities to learn and share ideas with colleagues and connect with leading suppliers with the latest products and services on the NAA Exposition floor.

Highlights of Multifamily Housing Deals and Projects Around Florida

Working in banking gave me customer service and analytical skills, but I wanted a career with a stronger connection to the community. That desire to help people led me to residential property management (RPM), where I can improve the lives of both residents and the members of my RPM team.

Joe Scarborough, former member of Congress and current host of MSNBC’s Morning Joe, will deliver the keynote address at the Capitol Conference at 3:15 p.m. on March 8. The following day, NAA members will visit congressional offices with the goal of reaching all 535 on Lobby Day.

The next PSC meeting will be held Monday in Tallahassee.