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The Rembert family, a local family with six generations of history in Alachua and Gainesville, recently expanded their legacy of commitment to the area by partnering with Alachua County to better protect water quality in the Santa Fe River. Alachua County Forever, the county’s environmental land acquisition program, closed on purchasing a conservation easement on Jan. 18, 2024 from Davis Rembert and his family, protecting 614 acres of land.

The Rembert property is located in Alachua, within the Springs Priority Focus Area for Columbia, Hornsby and Treehouse Springs. This special property protects almost 3 miles of Bad Dog Branch, part of the creek system that feeds into Mill Creek Sink. Dye trace studies have confirmed the hydrologic connection between Mill Creek Sink and Hornsby Spring, a designated Outstanding Florida Spring on the Santa Fe River. Protection of the Santa Fe River is one of the highest priorities for the Alachua County Forever Program.

The sale of this conservation easement is the latest in a long history of investments in the local community's future on the part of Davis Rembert. Through this easement, the property has been protected from future development while providing for the continuation of agricultural activities, including hay, row crops, and timber production. In addition, over 200 acres of the property have been designated as “preservation zones,” providing even greater protection for the rare habitats, plants, and wildlife that utilize the land and waters.

When asked why he chose to protect his land this way, Davis shared this vision by saying, “Our family was fortunate to purchase this beautiful property, and we are excited to protect it in perpetuity with the Alachua County Forever program. This agreement protects this special place's beauty, hydrology, and diversity. This brings great joy to our family, knowing future generations will enjoy the land and its many attributes.”

Protection of the property was made possible through the commitment of the Rembert family, support from county citizens and leadership, and partnership with the Suwannee River Water Management District and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Funding for this conservation land purchase was provided by the voter-approved Wild Spaces and Public Places sales tax and a $1-million grant from the Suwannee River Water Management District and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection through the Springs Protection Program.

The Rembert conservation easement is the first Alachua County Forever conservation land acquisition of 2024, following county voters' re-authorization of the Wild Spaces and Public Places initiative in November 2022. Through ongoing citizen support and partnerships, the program has worked with willing landowners to protect 34,277 acres since its inception in 2000.

Learn more about Alachua County Forever.

For more information, contact Land Conservation and Management Program Manager Andi Christman at 352-264-6803 or [email protected].

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Single-Family Build-to-Rent Community Adds 177 Townhomes to North Phoenix

PHOENIX, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mill Creek Residential, a leading developer, owner-operator and investment manager specializing in premier rental housing across the U.S., today announced the start of preleasing at Amavi Aster Ridge, a single-family build-to-rent community that closely borders the thriving Anthem neighborhood of North Phoenix.

Amavi Aster Ridge offers a mix of 177 two- and three-bedroom townhomes and represents Mill Creek's first single-family build-to-rent community within the Phoenix area. First move-ins are anticipated for March.

"As the North Phoenix/Anthem area emerges as a key employment hub, demand for quality housing continues to rise," said Sam Griffin, vice president of land acquisition for Mill Creek's Southwest Region. "Amavi Aster Ridge represents the lone professionally managed townhome community in the immediate area, and we look forward to welcoming our first residents to their new homes. With attached garages and private backyards, Amavi Aster Ridge represents a traditional townhome product and is positioned to offer a genuinely comfortable living experience."

Located at 4285 W. Denali Lane, Amavi Aster Ridge is a gated community that sits adjacent to Anthem, an award-winning master-planned community notable for its high-desert backdrop, excellent school district and vast contingent of retail, dining and recreational outlets. The community also is positioned within 15 minutes of the Taiwan Semiconductor campus, a $40 billion facility that will anchor the growing employment sector in the Anthem/Deer Valley area. Interstate 17 and Anthem Way are easily accessible from the community, along with several parks, lakes and nature preserves.

Each home at Amavi Aster Ridge features attached front-loaded garages and fenced private backyards. The community's two-bedroom townhomes range from approximately 1,300 to 1,450 square feet while the 25 three-bedroom homes measure approximately 1,500 square feet.

Community amenities consist of a clubhouse/leasing office, resort-style swimming pool, onsite park with playground, fitness studio and open green spaces. The community also features modern streetscapes and aesthetically manicured common areas. Home interiors include stainless steel appliances, wood plank-style flooring, nine-foot ceilings, granite countertops, tile backsplashes, smart thermostats, controlled guest-access technology, ceiling fans and in-home washers and dryers.

About Mill Creek ResidentialMill Creek Residential Trust LLC is a national rental housing company focused on developing, acquiring, and operating rental communities in targeted markets nationwide. The national company, headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, proactively develops, acquires, constructs, and operates communities through its seasoned team of real estate professionals in offices across the United States. Mill Creek is building its portfolio in many of the nation's most desirable markets in Seattle, Portland, the San Francisco Bay area, Sacramento, Southern California, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas, Austin, Houston, South Florida, Tampa, Orlando, Atlanta, Nashville, Charlotte, Raleigh, Washington, D.C., New Jersey, New York, and Boston. As of September 30, 2023, the company's portfolio comprises 134 communities representing over 38,400 rental homes operating and/or under construction. For more information, please visit www.MillCreekPlaces.com.

Media ContactStephen UrseryLinnellTaylor Marketing[email protected]303.682.3945

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Alachua County Forever announced a recent easement purchase located in Alachua from the Rembert family that will protect water quality in the Santa Fe River.

According to an Alachua County press release, Alachua County Forever, the county’s environmental land acquisition program, closed a deal with Davis Rembert and his family on Jan. 18 that will protect 614 acres of land.

The property is located within the Springs Priority Focus Area for Treehouse, Hornsby and Columbia Springs and protects nearly three miles of Bad Dog Branch, which feeds into the Mill Creek Sink. Studies have confirmed that there is a hydrological connection between Mill Creek Sink and Hornsby Spring, which is designated as an Outstanding Florida Spring on the Santa Fe River. Alachua County Forever has marked the Santa Fe River as one of its highest priorities to protect.

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The Rembert family, which has six generations of history in Gainesville and Alachua, has allowed the property to be protected from future development while they continue to use the land for agricultural activities, including row crops, timber production and hay. Over 200 acres of the property are designated as “preservation zones,” which will provide greater protection for plants, wildlife and rare habitats that use the waters and land.

“Our family was fortunate to purchase this beautiful property, and we are excited to protect it in perpetuity with the Alachua County Forever program,” said Davis in the release. “This agreement protects this special place’s beauty, hydrology, and diversity. This brings great joy to our family, knowing future generations will enjoy the land and its many attributes.”

This is Alachua County Forever’s first land acquisition of 2024, following county voters’ re-authorization of the Wild Spaces and Public Places initiative in November 2022.

Since its inception in 2000, the program has worked with landowners to protect 34,277 acres.

Alachua County Forever announced a recent easement purchase located in Alachua from the Rembert family that will protect water quality in the Santa Fe River.

According to an Alachua County press release, Alachua County Forever, the county’s environmental land acquisition program, closed a deal with Davis Rembert and his family on Jan. 18 that will protect 614 acres of land.

The property is located within the Springs Priority Focus Area for Treehouse, Hornsby and Columbia Springs and protects nearly three miles of Bad Dog Branch, which feeds into the Mill Creek Sink. Studies have confirmed that there is a hydrological connection between Mill Creek Sink and Hornsby Spring, which is designated as an Outstanding Florida Spring on the Santa Fe River. Alachua County Forever has marked the Santa Fe River as one of its highest priorities to protect.

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The Rembert family, which has six generations of history in Gainesville and Alachua, has allowed the property to be protected from future development while they continue to use the land for agricultural activities, including row crops, timber production and hay. Over 200 acres of the property are designated as “preservation zones,” which will provide greater protection for plants, wildlife and rare habitats that use the waters and land.

“Our family was fortunate to purchase this beautiful property, and we are excited to protect it in perpetuity with the Alachua County Forever program,” said Davis in the release. “This agreement protects this special place’s beauty, hydrology, and diversity. This brings great joy to our family, knowing future generations will enjoy the land and its many attributes.”

This is Alachua County Forever’s first land acquisition of 2024, following county voters’ re-authorization of the Wild Spaces and Public Places initiative in November 2022.

Since its inception in 2000, the program has worked with landowners to protect 34,277 acres.

YOUNGSTOWN — Retired Carroll County Common Pleas Court Judge John Campbell asked a handful of deer supporters and their attorney Monday to provide more details on their complaint asking for the removal of Mill Creek MetroParks Board commissioners before the first official hearing in the matter.

A group of deer supporters hand delivered a petition to Mahoning County Probate Court Judge Robert Rusu Jr. on Feb. 5 containing about 2,500 signatures asking him to remove the current MetroParks Board commissioners. Rusu appoints commissioners to various boards.

Rusu later asked the Ohio Supreme Court to assign a visiting judge to handle the matter, and Campbell was assigned.

Campbell sat down with attorney Marc Dann and leaders of the group in the Mahoning County Courthouse for a status conference, saying the first step is “trying to get this organized” so the matter can proceed in a proper way.

Campbell told Dann and the residents he thinks he understands that the group is alleging that Lee Frey, president of the MetroParks board, has been “unresponsive … toward the needs of the community,” but he asked the group to work with Dann “to outline what it is you believe he did.”

The judge added, “My opinion is this proceeding is to give (Frey) notice of what the complaints are so he has the opportunity to respond. In the practice of law, we try to do something called notice. You plead so the other side knows in advance what the questions are. That’s why we are here today.”

He urged members of the group to rely on Dann to “help you through that process so it flows a little better, so that your concerns are laid out in a little more formal method.” He said the issues need to be understood “so we all understand why we are here, including Mr. Frey.”

The petition was a one-page letter asking for the “replacement of the current Mill Creek Park board of commissioners.” It cited state law that governs the appointment of such commissioners, which states that the probate court judge has the authority to remove a park commissioner “either upon complaint filed with such judge or upon his own motion.”

The petition adds, “As Mahoning County Probate Judge, we know you are able to remove the current board president, Lee Frey.”

The petition states that the people who collected the signatures were part of the “Mill Creek Park Deer group, which formed out of a concern for hunting throughout Mill Creek Park. But as we gained signatures on this petition, we were informed by hundreds of complaints about the park, in addition to the original issue of hunting.”

The four who attended the meeting with Campbell Monday were Mickey Drabison, Chris Flak, Terry Lloyd and Susan Kuderca.

Dann told the judge he wonders whether the power to decide this matter can be delegated by Rusu to a visiting judge because the role of appointing members of the MetroParks is an “executive” function. Dann added, “You wouldn’t get a visiting county commissioner to make an appointment.”

Dann said he and the citizens group “are happy to lay out in … the traditional pleading form, the basis for these folks believing that this park board member should be removed.”

But he questioned whether Campbell should be asking “for some degree of cause because an elected official acting in an executive capacity … has a discretion to appoint and remove their appointees. It can be for good reasons, bad reasons or no reasons at all.”

Dann said he thinks the method used for appointing park board members in general is “ill-conceived.” It creates a conflict between a probate judge’s executive authority to appoint board members and a probate judge’s “traditional exercise of judicial authority.”

Another status conference is expected to be held in about a month, but no new date is on file with the probate court.

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MILL CREEK, Wash. — Starbucks could soon be dealing with a lot more unionized employees.

Starbucks Workers United says 21 stores in 14 states filed for unionization on Tuesday in what is the campaign’s largest single-day filing so far.

That includes workers at the Mill Creek Starbucks.

Audrey Kelly spoke to KIRO 7 outside the Mill Creek location where she works. She said the push to unionize is based on some relatively simple concerns by employees.

“For us, it has been hour cuts — it’s people going from 30 to 35 hours down to the teens, and for a lot of people, this is their only job,” said Kelly.

Kelly says there is a disconnect between the company’s corporate leaders and the company’s “partners,” and she believes forming a union could help.

“This is kind of a chance to bridge that gap in communication,” said Kelly.

Starbucks Workers United says the stores are joining a movement that’s run for several years, seeing nearly 10,000 baristas at hundreds of stores organize.

Some customer reaction was mixed on the idea, including that from Clifford Johnson, who had grabbed coffee at the Mill Creek location on his way to work.

“People I know who work in unions tend to hate their bosses, and there’s a lot of division in those types of shops, so I’m not sure if unionizing is actually what workers want,” said Johnson.

Starbucks Workers United said workers at the following Starbucks stores filed for union elections Tuesday:

Kelly admitted that the large number of stores gave Mill Creek employees a bit of relief when they considered taking action.

“Seeing all these other stores, it’s a big confidence boost,” Kelly said.

At shareholders meetings and in other forums, Starbucks executives have said unionization is unnecessary.

In a statement within the last two weeks referencing communications with the president of Starbucks Workers United, the company said in a statement that it is:

“...committed to better communicating with unions elected to represent our partners and are pursuing a path forward that would allow us to resume productive contract negotiations for our represented US partners.”

Kelly said Starbucks does have great benefits and it’s often a great place to work, but she wants it to be better for everyone.

“That’s why we stick around. We really do love it, we love what we do, and we love our customers,” she said.