The My Safe Florida Home Program - What Homeowners Need to Know

As hurricane season approaches, Floridians should be aware of the My Safe Florida Home Program as it gives certain homeowners access to free wind mitigation inspections and even monetary grants for necessary wind mitigation home repairs.

The My Safe Florida Home Program was re-enacted during the most recent special session of the Florida legislature. It consists of two primary components: wind mitigation home inspections and wind mitigation grant awards for home construction.

Qualifying homeowners can receive free wind mitigation inspections and up to $10,000 in grants for certain improvements to roofs, structures, exterior doors, garage doors, and windows.

Currently, the program is not taking additional applications, but on July 1, 2024, the program will re-open its portal for new applications. Applications will be accepted and prioritized in 15-day increments as follows:

• Low-income homeowners age 60+ - July 1^st through July 15^th
• Low-income homeowners of any age - July 16^th through July 30^th
• Moderate-income homeowners age 60+ - July 31^st through August 14^th
• Moderate-income homeowners of any age - August 15^th through August 29^th
• All other eligible Florida homeowners - August 31^st
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Once all funds are awarded, the portal will close and will not accept additional applications until additional funding is provided. If you think you qualify, it is important to submit your application right away.

For eligible homeowners, you can apply for a matching grant where for every $1 you provide, the state will provide $2 toward the actual cost of an authorized mitigation project (or 2/3 of the project cost up to $10,000).

As another part of this program, there will be no sales tax on retail purchases of impact-resistant doors, garage doors, and windows from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024.

For more information on this program, you can check out the program’s website at https://mysafeflhome.com

Stay safe out there and we are always here for you.

Sarah and Chuck

Many of you may remember, in 2021, we had the pleasure of meeting a lovely student with plans of attending college following high school graduation. She excelled in school academics, worked full time, was involved in many extracurricular activities, and unfortunately, lost her father unexpectedly. She had plans to continue her education, however, it became more challenging, financially, due to this very unfortunate life event. Since our firm litigates cases involving personal injury and Social Security disability and sees firsthand how a devastating event can affect the family members who are called upon for support of their injured loved ones, we decided to start the Hope Scholarship.

Since 2021, The Law Office of Philips and Raaymakers has awarded $500 scholarships to students from various local high schools who have faced or are facing adversity or an obstacle in their lives and have overcome or are overcoming that obstacle or adversity. This year, our law office will again offer one $500 scholarship each to 4 students who also have found themselves facing some type of adversity or obstacle in their life.



**Deadline: April 19, 2024**

Award Type: Scholarship for high school or undergraduate student

Purpose: To offset the cost of post-secondary education or higher education

GPA Requirement: 3.0+ preferred

Friends of the Firm Drawing

To show our appreciation for your business and referrals, our

Friends of the Firm Raffle

this month is for:

A chance for a lucky winner to enjoy:

A package to include a one-night stay at the Hacienda Hotel

with dinner at Sasha’s inside the hotel. (Valued at $450)

5621 Main Street

New Port Richey, FL 34652

All entries must be received by April 22, 2024.

The drawing will be held on April 23, 2024.

The winner will be notified and can pick up their gift certificate

at the office during normal business hours.

*One entry per person please

COMMUNITY CHARITY SPOTLIGHT

The Angelus was founded in 1979 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Within a few short months, The Angelus became “home” for eight children, ranging in age from 2 to 12 years. The home was supported by State Funding, but the founders continued to work at night to supplement the income.

The Angelus then became a non-profit organization so they could begin to accept charitable gifts. The community responded with financial as well as volunteer help. The Angelus group home facilities are located in Hudson, Florida on 17 beautiful, wooded acres. Not an institution, The Angelus is a group of homes that are all located on the same rural, nature rich grounds, designed to allow individuals with physical challenges the opportunity to safely visit their neighbors and friends.

For more information or to support The Angelus, please visit their website. The Law Office of Philips & Raaymakers proudly supports this organization.

What Our Clients Are Saying...

Fantastic work, extremely happy with results from Sarah. I wouldn’t have gone with another lawyer. Will be returning if I ever need a lawyer again. I also met Chuck Phillips, very respectful nice man.



~ Nick M.

Soy-Ginger Pot Roast

1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 to 4 pounds)

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 tablespoon canola oil

1-1/2 cups water

1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

1/4 cup honey

3 tablespoons cider vinegar

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 teaspoons ground ginger

1 teaspoon ground mustard

1 large onion, halved and sliced

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons cold water

Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown roast on all sides. Transfer meat to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix water, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, ginger and mustard; pour over meat. Top with onion. Cook, covered, on low 7-9 hours, until meat is tender.

Remove roast and onion to a serving platter; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a large saucepan; skim fat. Bring cooking juices to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Return to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with roast.

Clik for printable recipe from TasteofHome.com

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