Identifying Local Opportunities
Opportunity 1
Title: “Bank Of America
Foreclosed On Thousands: Here’s How This Person Got Even
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Story Description:
Bank of America mistakenly
tried to foreclose on homeowner who purchased his house for cash. This forced
homeowner to hire a foreclosure defense attorney to stop the lawsuit. After the
matter was resolved, within next 5 months the homeowner tried to seek a reimbursement
for his attorney expense and tried to contact Bank of America unsuccessfully many
times. This led to a foreclosure against the bank and reposition of bank assets.
Problem Description: bank clerical mistake including lack of communication
between bank and homeowner led to a chain of events and foreclosure on a Bank
of America by a homeowner.
Who has the Problem: homeowners
Warren and Maureen Nyerges, bank clerks and managers, branch manager, their attorney,
whoever bank customers were at the day homeowner came to the branch to reposes
bank assets.
Opportunity 2
Title: “County sues firm
over construction defects at Ed Smith Stadium.”
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Story Description:
Sarasota County has filed a
complaint against a Rhode Island corporation, claiming defects in the firm’s
renovations of Ed Smith Stadium for the Baltimore Orioles’ use during Spring
Training and failure of the firm to correct the problems. The county seeks
damages “in excess of $15,000 plus pre-judgment interest, attorney’s fees and
costs,” the complaint says, for each of three counts: breach of contact, breach
of implied warranty and negligence.
Problem Description:
Cracks in the walls and
floor slab of the restroom, settlement of the stair wells into the picnic area
[and] settlement in the sidewalk/ramp slabs which creates trip hazards
Who has the Problem: W.G.
Mills Inc. of Sarasota, constructor, managers of Ed Smith Stadium, county
attorney Stephen DeMarsh
Opportunity 3
Title: "With 30-story
towers planned, what now for Sunrise Boulevard traffic?"
Story Description:
The Searstown site is a
large developing community of high-rises, with the tallest two soaring 30
stories and other buildings rising 15 and 17 stories in Fort Lauderdale. The article
describes challenges it faces as of this moment and possible solutions.
Problem Description: There is a problem that Searstown plaza causes
for nearby properties near downtown Fort Lauderdale. This development will
cause congestions and more traffic on Sunrise Boulevard, one of Fort
Lauderdale’s busiest roads.The Florida Department of Transportation has
proposed triple left turn lanes on U.S. 1 and East Sunrise Boulevard to help
alleviate traffic congestion near the Searstown and U.S. 1 intersection in Fort
Lauderdale.
Who has the Problem: Developers,
investors, city engineers, traffic department, construction team, residents of
neighborhood, people who work in downtown or in that area because of possible
traffic issue
Opportunity 4
Title: “Home solar panels
can get you a break on your power bill. Here’s how to reap the benefits.”
Story Description:
Story explains what are
benefits and disadvantages of having solar panel installed to your home, cost analysis,
related maintenance issues, wind resistance, comparison between leasing and
buying solar equipment, different angle view about solar panels.
Problem Description: High cost of energy provided by local power providers
such as FPL.
Who has the Problem:
electric power consumer, homeowners, possible electric power providers.
Opportunity 5
Title: “North Port growing
into its future.”
Story Description:
The city of North Port, Sarasota
county, is seeing extensive expansion of retail, restaurants and other service
industries in North Port.
Problem Description: I see several problems, one of the most
important: North Port is growing due to lack of affordable housing in city of
Sarasota which is only 30 mins away. This causes developing and increasing
population of city of North Port. Therefore, it causes shortage of homes and
more construction, then construction prices go up as demand increases. Shortage
of commercial hubs and “activity centers,” since most of the lots in North Port
are residential and individually owned High cost of energy provided by local power
providers such as FPL. Possible solution proposed: “On the horizon, I see us having to rezone lots to create economic
development and commercial zones.”
Who has the Problem: city of
North Port municipality, Sarasota county, residents, city planning department and city and county
engineers, builders customers as prices go up, real estate buyers, contractors.
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