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Author of Thriller ‘The Gaspar Triangle’ Designs New Iconic Structure for Tampa Bay

TAMPA, Fla. -- During his research for the Tampa Bay based thriller novel, "The Gaspar Triangle," author T. Michael Cross came across many historical sites in and around West Florida but came away feeling something was missing. The city of Tampa is currently deep in a multi-billion-dollar expansion including condos, hotels and office space, along with retail and entertainment venues. Amongst these new projects, he felt there lacked an iconic structure.

A feature that would make Tampa's skyline immediately recognizable like Seattle, Dallas, Toronto, and Paris, just to name a few. "I recall many occasions watching locally televised events showing aerial shots of downtown Tampa and unless you lived here, or were familiar with the city, you wouldn't necessarily know where the event was held," said Mr. Cross.

This was something that sat in the back of his mind and he wondered if one would ever emerge.

Not intending to be the one that could potentially create such a structure, the inspiration came one day from a passing glance at the cover of his novel. In the corner was an image of an antique compass and the idea exploded from there.

One thing he did notice during those televised events was, that while you would see some of the best elements of Tampa Bay, they would focus on three main areas: Historic Ybor City, the stunning building of the old Tampa Bay Hotel, now the University of Tampa, and the beautiful beaches and waterways. Also focusing on these elements Mr. Cross designed what he calls "The Tampa Tower."

At over six hundred feet tall, the Tampa Tower would stand high over the Tampa skyline. The observation deck, designed in the shape of an enclosed antique compass, represents the maritime history of Tampa Bay and its waterways allowing 360-degree views of the area. Educational displays filled with pertinent and historical information would be placed around the space highlighting areas of interest that can be viewed through the large panoramic windows.

Another great feature of the observation deck are the glass panels mounted within the floor which may give some visitors a moment's pause before taking a step. The Moorish themed minaret at the top of the tower is modeled after the former Tampa Bay Hotel, along with the brick-covered main column housing the high-speed elevators.

"The base of the tower was inspired by the Centro Espanol building in the heart of historic Ybor City," adds Cross. "Within this space would be shops, restaurants, bars and event venues. Perhaps one day a structure like this would make the great city of Tampa as easily recognizable as any other great city around the world."

For information, go to: https://thetampatower.com/ or call 813.531.4624

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Jamaica Cottage Shop Appears on Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America

SOUTH LONDONDERRY, Vt. -- Jamaica Cottage Shop, Inc. provides business to consumer wood manufacturing, Internet marketing and online retail. It's also one of the fastest growing businesses according to Inc. 5000.

Not only have the companies on the 2018 Inc. 5000 been competitive within their markets, but the list, as a whole, shows staggering growth compared with prior lists.

In 2018, Jamaica Cottage Shop ranked 3,967, overall, and number two in Vermont. In 2017, its revenue was 3.7 million which yielded a three-year growth increase of 89 percent ( https://www.inc.com/profile/jamaica-cottage-shop ).

When asked about businesses who make the Inc., 5000, James Ledbetter, Inc.'s editor-in-chief said, "If your company is on the Inc. 5000, its unparalleled recognition of your years of hard work and sacrifice. The lines of business may come and go, or come and stay. What doesn't change is the way entrepreneurs create and accelerate the forces that shape our lives."

"We're excited to be one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. and are confident we'll continue to grow," Domenic Mangano, owner, Jamaica Cottage Shop, says.

A Vermont-based retailer of prefab buildings, plans and kits, with customers throughout the U.S. and parts of Canada, the Jamaica Cottage Company manufactures and sells kits from native rough sawn Vermont post and beam timber frame for tiny houses, cottages, cabins and sheds. Elegant cottage designs are available for all shelter needs.

There are currently five kit formats available: DIY, frame only, pre-cut kit (PCK - most popular), 3 season and 4 season PCK and fully assembled. These fully-assembled structures are delivered as one unit to areas in the Northeast only.

About Inc. 5000:

Since 1982, the Inc. 5000 list has honored the extraordinary journeys of the fastest-growing companies in America. It's the most prestigious honor for growing private businesses and business leaders.

About Jamaica Cottage Shop, Inc.:

Founded in 1995 by Domenic Mangano, Jamaica Cottage Shop, Inc. is a privately-held company. The name is derived from the town where it was first launched - Jamaica, Vermont. It's a group of premier builders of fine post and beam buildings such as tool sheds, cottages, wood sheds and livestock shelter. Built by Vermont tradesmen, each structure is crafted with a personality of its own creating a distinctive and aesthetically pleasing sight that will enhance any landscape. It offers complete design-to-finish solutions for clients searching for a special sanctuary.

To learn more about Jamaica Cottage Shop, visit: https://jamaicacottageshop.com/.

Watch our videos here: https://jamaicacottageshop.com/about-jamaica-cottage-shop/.

To request more information, email: design@jamaicacottageshop.com.

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Legacy Global Development Announces Phase 2 Expansion of Orchid Bay, Belize Beachfront Condos

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Legacy Global Development today announced the launch of its Phase 2 expansion for its Orchid Bay, Belize property. Phase 2 will include the construction of Tower-C, which will feature six ultra-luxurious Beachfront Condominiums. Architecture is being done by Zurcher Arquitectos, with interior design being handled by its sister company, Zurcher Interiors.

Tower-C is the third Beachfront Condo building to be constructed at Orchid Bay, Belize. Tower-A and Tower-B Condos were all sold in 2016. To meet the growing demand of Belize vacation homeowners and North Americans who are choosing to retire in Belize, the Tower-C Condos will feature updated enhancements which include high-end finishes, exceptional design and layout, and a prime beachfront location, while being only steps away from the Caribbean Sea.

"We're incredibly excited to present our new Beachfront Condos to the world," said Chris Williams, CEO of Legacy Global Development. "We've poured our heart and soul into building a home where people can live life to its fullest. For us and our residents, luxury is more than world-class designs and amenities, it's time you share with loved ones. We invite you to create unforgettable memories with your family in a beachfront home at Orchid Bay, Belize."

Each 1,570-square foot Tower-C Beachfront Condo will have two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and will comfortably sleep four to six people. Its spacious layout features an open concept gourmet kitchen with center island, which overlooks the living room and dining area. Each sea-facing Condo has two private outdoor terraces, at least one which provides unobstructed views of the shimmering blue Caribbean Sea, allowing residents to watch the tide from sunrise to sunset, from the privacy of their own home away from home.

Two of the six units are currently sold, and construction will begin after the four remaining units are sold. Prices start in the high-$300,000's.

The splendid architecture and lavish interior design are being done by Zurcher Arquitectos and their sister company Zurcher Interiors. Both companies were founded by Ronald Zurcher, the world-renowned architect who was behind many notable, luxury hospitality projects throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

Located in northern Belize, Orchid Bay is a gated, master-planned community situated on a 114-acre site in the Bay of Chetumal. It combines all the North American comforts with a Caribbean setting. The development was influenced by innovations in community design that reveal small-town accessibility, connectivity, and convenience - all with respect to the natural environment. The master plan calls for a series of canals and basins for easy navigation around the community, first world infrastructure, and 40 percent green space set aside.

This is one of many other community construction projects which are currently taking place at Orchid Bay Belize. The community is comprised of Private Homes, a Boutique Hotel, Beachfront Condominiums, Casitas, Waterway Villas, and home sites and lots where homeowners can build their own custom home. Onsite amenities include our Tradewinds Beach Club and Restaurant, as well as a grocery store and medical clinic, both of which will be opening soon. Orchid Bay offers many activities and tours for its residents, all with easy access to the best of Belize.

For more information, please visit the Orchid Bay, Belize website: http://orchidbaybelize.com/.

More information about Zurcher Arquitectos: http://www.zurcherarquitectos.com

More information on Legacy Global Development: https://legacyglobaldevelopment.com/

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Capitol Fence Introduces Online and Mobile Payment Options

AUSTIN, Texas -- Austin fence contractor, Capitol Fence & Deck, is proud to introduce a new option that accepts mobile and online payments while in the field. Capitol Fence unveiled secure payment gateways, enabling quick and easy ways to complete down payments after a quote is provided. This allows Capitol Fence to ensure more efficient and secure payment options that help us get projects started faster.

"We're pleased to announce that our quoting process has gotten one step easier for customers to begin their fencing or automatic gate entry projects right away," said Mike Morrow, owner of Capitol Fence & Deck. "With mobile credit card payment processing, we can offer a quote to the customer and are able to have them pay the down payment right away or send it to their email for payment when they're ready. It reduces the back and forth of the traditional paper route and calling to enter in their credit card manually."

The merchant account Capitol Fence partnered with has top-notch premium PCI compliance to ensure that, no matter the credit card, customers will be protected to the highest industry standard. The payment system is available 24/7 so customers no longer have to call the company during open hours to manually enter in a payment.

Capitol Fence has been a leader in the fencing marketplace since 1992, providing courteous, reliable service and superior quality fencing products to central Texas. The Austin fence company has always offered a full line of residential privacy fence, chain link, and custom fencing. If a home requires automatic electric gates or controlled access systems, the company can design a solution that will accommodate both needs and budget.

Locally owned and operated, Capitol Fence in Austin, Texas is the oldest fence company serving central Texas. It has licensed gate operators, customer support, and provides service after the sale that is unrivaled. It's no surprise that the company continues innovating by employing the use of online payment gateways to ensure customers receive a quick quote for their project and the ability to hire for services right away. This helps Capitol Fence focus on what it does best: fence installation and customer service.

Capitol Fence services Austin and surrounding areas, including Buda, Kyle, Driftwood, Dripping Springs and Lakeway. For more information about our fencing and automatic gate entry installation in Austin, and to get a complimentary quote, visit http://www.capitolfenceaustin.com/.

About Capitol Fence:

Capitol Fence and Deck has been providing the top-level design and functionality for residential fences since 1992 in Austin, Texas. Delivering and installing custom wood, plank, chain link, privacy, wrought iron, and many other types of fences along with walk gates, entry gates, handrails, and much more, there are no other fence contractors throughout the Greater Austin Area that can match our selection and customer service.

Capitol Fence and Deck has built a strong history of exceptional customer support and service. Quality is one of the most essential aspects of any Austin Fence Company and when you want the best, only Capitol Fence and Deck will do.

Learn more at: http://www.capitolfenceaustin.com

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Studco’s Vortex High Performance Framing System Eliminates Creaking in Tall Buildings

WEBSTER, N.Y. -- Tall buildings, much like tall trees, sway in windy conditions, says Studco Building Systems. This is caused by a phenomenon known as vortex shedding. Vortex shedding occurs when wind runs into a tall building and the wind is "split" into two separate air streams around the building.

This generates areas of low pressure on the opposite side of the building, which creates a suction-effect that causes the building to sway. And when that building sways, it creaks. Some buildings can generate creaking sounds up to 70 decibels (dB). This is louder than a conversation in a restaurant or office, and can be as loud as a running vacuum cleaner. This keeps apartment residents awake at night, and terrifies unsuspecting hotel guests.

Creaking has been a problem in tall buildings for a long time, but the specific causes of the creaking were unknown. So, Studco led an in-depth two-year research project that analyzed global wind studies and performed field investigations within buildings that had known noise problems. This led to the discovery that the head track in the steel stud wall system was not fit for purpose when fixing to an uneven surface: the head track becomes deformed as it follows the contours of the substrate's uneven surface, putting tension on the profile as a result of elastic buckling, and in some extreme cases, plastic deformation occurs when the track becomes creased and permanently damaged. As the building vibrates and sways in a cyclical pattern with the wind, the tension in the track causes an irritating creaking noise.

Studco's engineers designed the Vortex High Performance Framing System specifically to address the variable surfaces of modern concrete structure and the stresses and tension that tall buildings experience in high winds. This lightweight steel framing system reduces stress and tension from the building's internal framing by using features such as rigid beams which increases stiffness and resists buckling, anti-tension kerfs which limits deformation where the substrate is extremely uneven, and isolation clips to eliminate metal-on-metal contact at the bases of wall studs, door jambs and ceiling wall track sections. These are just a few of the features that significantly reduce the creaking sound in tall buildings, and that lead to positive experiences for the residents and guests within them.

"Our apartment creaked a lot before. We replaced the walls with the Vortex system from Studco and the problem has disappeared," said S. Volker, Melbourne, Australia.

Studco continues to monitor the performance of the Vortex High Performance Framing System and makes improvements based on the data they gather. To learn more about the Vortex System or any of our other innovative green building products, give us a call at 1-800-675-8023, or complete our online contact form today at https://www.studcosystems.com/contact-us/.

About Studco Building Systems:

Studco innovatively designs, develops and produces steel stud and concealed ceiling systems, architectural finishing systems and sound isolation systems for the construction and building industry.

For over 30 years, Studco has developed numerous leading-edge, patented building systems that have revolutionized the industry, including the Slimceil engineered low clearance ceiling system, Resilmount sound isolation systems, EzyJamb flush finish door jamb systems, and EzyCap one-piece wall end caps, to name a few

Website URL https://www.studcosystems.com/

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The Hyde Park Homes Tour for 2018 Showcases Century-Old Homes this October

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Eight historic homes, including three by noted architect John W. McKecknie, will open their doors for tours during the biennial Hyde Park Historic Homes Tour. The Tour hosted by The Hyde Park Neighborhood Association (HPNA) will be held Saturday, October 6 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., and a Candlelight Tour of a Chicago-style influenced Italian Renaissance home on historic Janssen Place will be held on Friday, October 5 from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.

The biennial tour showcases the architectural diversity and unique character of historic Hyde Park, which is nestled in the heart of midtown Kansas City, conveniently located between the Plaza and Crown Center.

The event includes a candlelight tour Friday evening, October 5, and the October 6 tour includes seven homes.

Saturday's tour homes include:
* 7 Janssen Place, an Italian Revival style home built in 1909, was designed by Kansas City Architect John W. McKecknie. The home is 3 full stories of brick construction with a tile roof.
* 3900 Holmes, a 2 1/2 story Colonial revival home built in 1909, was designed by John W. McKecknie. The home was originally built for Mrs. A. J. Cole and features stucco and stone with a Craftsman style.
* 717 Manheim, a 2 1/2 Colonial Revival built in 1908, was designed by architect E.P. Madorie. The home boasts original wood burning and coal burning fireplaces throughout the house.
* 3827 Harrison, a Craftsman style home, was built in 1911 and designed by architect E. P. Madorie. The stone and stucco home boasts original oak woodwork.
* 3820 Campbell, a Tudor Revival, designed by architect S.R. Frink was built in 1908. The meticulously restored house has original oak woodwork, and two original oil paintings signed and dated in 1909 by Lauck & Lauck which are incorporated into floor to ceiling fireplace mantels.
* 3530 Harrison, a 2 1/2 story stone house, was designed by Frederick C. Gunn and built in 1911. The exterior of the home has Craftsman style influences as evidenced by massive stone porch supports and natural building materials.
* 3653 Charlotte was built in 1908 and designed by John W. McKecknie. The home has a stone first story and shingles on the second and third. Brackets under the eaves and the porch give the home a distinct craftsman feel. First floor and garden tour only.

Climate-controlled shuttle buses transport visitors to each stop on the Saturday tour. The Saturday tour also includes food and beverage trucks.

For further details, and to purchase tour tickets, priced from $13 to $60, visit www.HydeParkTour.com.

"When you visit Hyde Park, the spirit of the neighborhood shines through in the pride neighbors take in these historic homes," said Allan Hallquist, HPNA's president. "Our neighborhood and community are evolving, and are still grounded in a desire to preserve the historic nature of the neighborhood."

In 2013, the Historic Kansas City Foundation recognized The Hyde Park Homes Tour with a Community Catalyst Preservation Award for the contribution the Tour made to the reinvestment and revitalization of a historic neighborhood. The HPNA is a 501(c)(3) not for profit corporation.

More information: https://hydeparkkc.org/homes-tour/

Hyde Park Neighborhood Association, P.O. Box 32551 • Kansas City, MO 64171 • www.hydeparkkc.org

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Getting 100 percent off the grid – award winning state of the art Mark Richey Woodworking is nearing its goal

NEWBURYPORT, Mass. -- The recent addition of Mark Richey Woodworking's 500-kW solar array marks the company's place as one of the greenest architectural millwork firms in the U.S. Mark Richey Woodworking (MRW) is a national model in manufacturing with the continual use of its 600-kilowatt wind turbine and solar array allowing the 130,000 square foot facility to operate entirely from renewable energy.

Most recently, MRW received a state award as an industry champion for its exceptional efforts to reduce pollution. Its unique biomass furnace - which heats the entire shop - achieves a 73% reduction in solid and universal waste generation according to the Toxic Use Reduction Institute (TURI).

One of the most unique aspects - and there are many - about the corporate culture of MRW is that Mark Richey sets the bar so high when it comes to sustainability that it is not unusual to find the accomplished mountaineer - who summited Mt. Everest in 1991 - comfortably situated at 290-feet above sea level cleaning the wind turbine himself.

Mark Richey and his wife Teresa founded MRW nearly 40 years ago and have always incorporated their renewable energy goals into its growth. Opening its doors for tours for school children and businesses reinforces the company's environmental commitment that has become a beacon for sustainable manufacturing.

"If a small manufacturing company in Newburyport, Massachusetts can do this so can the larger companies. Our hope for youth is that when kids are my age, sustainable manufacturing will become the norm and not the exception," said Mark Richey.

About Mark Richey Woodworking:

Mark Richey Woodworking crafts and installs custom architectural woodwork. Our work enhances the experience of performing arts centers, museums, corporate headquarters, academic institutions and restaurants across the country.

Mark Richey Woodworking is one of the greenest manufacturers in the country. Dedication to the art and craft of woodworking and to sustainability is the trademark of MRW.

For more information go to https://www.markrichey.com/ or write to pfullerton@markrichey.com or call (978) 499-3800.

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ACEC Business Insurance Trust looks to the future, appointing Greyling / EPIC as New Broker and Program Administrator

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- The Trustees of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Business Insurance Trust (BIT) and EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants announced today that Greyling Insurance Brokerage & Risk Consulting - a division of EPIC was selected as the broker and program administrator for the ACEC BIT Program effective January 1, 2018.

"Unlike other insurance brokers and consultants vying for the business of design professionals, Greyling/EPIC has built its business with the singular goal of thoroughly understanding the business of construction and design and providing unrivaled service to engineering firms," said Gary E. Loesch, P.E. DEE, Chair of the BIT Trustees.

Founded in 2005, Greyling/EPIC is now the 10th largest commercial insurance broker in the United States and is ranked among the top 20 brokers globally. Providing risk management and insurance protection to engineering firms across the country and internationally is Greyling's principle focus and expertise.

Greyling/EPIC is staffed with a diverse group of professionals with one thing in common - a dedicated focus on the engineering profession - and is the only insurance broker serving architects and engineers with:

* Attorneys on staff who have been in private practice, focused on construction law and general counsel for engineering and architecture firms
* A member of the American College of Construction Lawyers (ACCL)
* A former professional liability underwriter for engineering firms
* A licensed engineer who served on the risk management committee of one of the largest engineering firms in the country
* A former Brownfield developer and environmental consultant

Said Robin S. Greenleaf, P.E. LEED AP, Trustee, "The ACEC BIT program provides access to some of the very best risk management strategies and insurance products specifically designed by engineers for engineers. Nowhere else will you find a more comprehensive, cost-effective program engineered for peace of mind. We have long known and respected the team of top professionals at Greyling/EPIC and we are confident that they will help us take our Business Insurance Trust to new levels of excellence for the benefit of participating ACEC member firms."

For decades, Greyling/EPIC has been a proud member of ACEC National and has actively participated in the affairs of many state MOs. Greyling/EPIC leaders and team members provide valuable risk management training programs, support legislative issues and industry advocacy, and have invested personal time on committee work, sponsorship funding and PAC donations at both the National and State levels.

For additional information regarding the ACEC BIT Program, please contact Jeff Connelly at Greyling/EPIC (833-223-2248 or jeff.connelly@greyling.com) or any of the following BIT Trustees:

Gary E. Loesch, P.E. DEE
Phone: 631.756.8000, ext. 1140
Email: gloesch@h2m.com

Robin S. Greenleaf, P.E. LEED AP, F.ACEC
Phone: 617.542.0810
Email: rgreenleaf@arcengrs.com

Robert A. Overfield, P.E.
Phone: 307.587.4911
Email: robertov@eaengineers.com

Doris I. Willmer. P.E. LEED AP, F.ACEC
Phone: 770.939.9904
Email: dwillmer@willmerengineering.com

Stephanie A. Wagner, P.E., P.L.S., LEED AP, BD+C, F.ACEC
Phone: 818.892.6565
Email: stephaniew@wesinc.org

Michael D. Klingner, P.E.
Phone: 217.223.3670
Email: mdk@klinger.com

Rachel Hayden, P.E.
Phone: 214.753.8100
Email: Rachel@haydenconsultants.com

Marc Alper, P.E., S.E., F.ACEC
Phone: 314.432.8600
Email: marc.alper@alperaudi.com

About EPIC Brokers and Consultants:
EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property & casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 1,400 team members operating from 50 offices across the U.S., providing Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $400 million, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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Lorrie Osterhage Joins Greyling – a Division of EPIC in St. Louis as a Vice President

ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants announced today that risk management and insurance professional Lorrie Osterhage has joined the firm's Architects and Engineers Practice (Greyling - a Division of EPIC) in St. Louis, Mo. as a Vice President.

Osterhage joins from Marsh, Inc. where she spent the past 32 years leading a team responsible for serving and supporting participants in the Business Insurance Trust (BIT) Program of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC).

The ACEC selected Greyling/EPIC as the new broker and program administrator for their BIT Program, effective January 1, 2018, replacing Marsh.

At Greyling/EPIC, Osterhage will be responsible for providing risk management and property & casualty insurances services to engineering firms who participate in the ACEC BIT Program now being administered by Greyling/EPIC.

"We are very excited to have Lorrie join our company to ensure that ACEC members who secure their risk management and commercial insurance protection through the Business Insurance Trust receive the highest possible level of service and support," said Jeff Connelly, Senior Vice President and BIT Program Manager at Greyling/EPIC.

"Lorrie has devoted most of her long, successful career to understanding and exceeding the risk management and insurance needs of engineering firms, particularly ACEC members, and she will be an incredible asset to these same companies and others, as we begin our management and enhancement of the BIT Program."

Lorrie Osterhage can be reached at:
Email: lorrie.osterhage[at]greyling.com
Phone: (770) 670-5335 (direct).

Jeff Connelly can be reached at:
Email: jeff.connelly[at]greyling.com
Phone: (770) 670-5334 (direct).

About EPIC:
EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property & casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 1,400 team members operating from 50 offices across the U.S., providing Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $400 million, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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Pompano Beach CRA Announces ‘Groundbreaking’ of Atlantic Boulevard Bridge

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. -- The Pompano Beach CRA (www.pompanobeachcra.com) is proud to announce the "groundbreaking" ceremony for the new Atlantic Boulevard Bridge. The marine-themed event will eschew the typical shovel in the ground for something "reel" fun. The new look for the bridge has been designed by Currie Sowards Aguila Architects and will be built by Burkhardt Construction. The public is invited to attend the ceremony which will feature speeches by company officials and local dignitaries.

The festivities begin at 10:30 am on Monday, December 11, 2017 at The Foundry restaurant.

"This new bridge will become a tremendous asset to the City," said Horacio Danovich, City of Pompano Beach CIP Manager. "In addition to the practical function, this bridge is a symbolic 'welcome' to all who visit our beachfront. In the past couple of years, the beachfront has undergone a magnificent transformation. From a once blighted area, it is now emerging as a popular site attracting restaurants, businesses and a hotel."

Currie Sowards Aguila Architects (www.csa-architects.com), who designed the instantly iconic Pompano Beach Pier Parking Garage, has been tapped to design the new bridge. The Atlantic Boulevard Bridge will display a playful design concept which incorporates sail-like components and a marine-themed mural at the bridge tender house base.

"When people see the bridge, they will probably assume we were influenced by the sail-like components and art work of our garage design, however, we actually designed the bridge first," explained architect Jess Sowards. "We knew these two structures needed to have a cohesive style, but we created each with its own personality. This area will truly be a gateway to the city, and we are thrilled that our designs will be welcoming residents and visitors alike for decades to come."

About the Pompano Beach Redevelopment Agency (CRA):

A Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is a dependent district established by City government for the purpose of carrying out redevelopment activities that include reducing or eliminating blight, improving the economic health of an area, and encouraging public and private investments in a CRA district.

The CRA is governed by State Statutes, Chapter 163, Part III. The Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency is funded through Tax Increment Financing (TIF). The funds are collected as property values increase and a portion of that increase is captured by the Agency. TIF raises revenue for redevelopment efforts without raising taxes.

Learn more: http://pompanobeachfl.gov/index.php/pages/cra/cra

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