Governor Signs Bill Protecting Selby Gardens and All Nonprofits Statewide

Government

Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 7061, which includes legislation to preserve Florida’s longstanding property tax exemption for nonprofits. Upon hearing that Governor DeSantis signed HB 7061 into law, Senator Joe Gruters stated, "Congratulations to the 94,000 nonprofit charities and organizations in Florida who supported SB 1214, Nonprofit Property Taxation. It has been an honor to have been the sponsor of this legislation. It has now been signed by Governor DeSantis as part of HB 7061. The relevant portions, ‘The Selby Law’, can be found in sections 8 and 9 which will apply first to the 2022 tax roll.”

Click here for more information.

« View The Tuesday May 25, 2021 SRQ Daily Edition
« Back To SRQ Daily Archive

Read More

Gulf Coast President and CEO Phillip Lanham Named to Leadership Florida's Cornerstone Class 44

Gulf Coast President and CEO Phillip Lanham Named to Leadership Florida's Cornerstone Class 44

Sep 23, 2026

Project Pride SRQ Presents the Gulfcoast Pride Festival and Street Party

Project Pride SRQ Presents the Gulfcoast Pride Festival and Street Party

Sep 23, 2026

Local Equality Day Event Focuses on Women's Civic Engagement

Local Equality Day Event Focuses on Women's Civic Engagement

Sep 23, 2026

Johnson Singer Foundation Awards $5,000 Grant to New Sarasota Arts Nonprofit

Johnson Singer Foundation Awards $5,000 Grant to New Sarasota Arts Nonprofit

Sep 23, 2026