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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">AARP Florida Advocacy Hub</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 07/10/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListPartnerCarousel" style="--color:var(--grey)"> <div class="ListPartnerCarousel-title">Making Your Voice Heard</div> <div class="ListPartnerCarousel-description"><b>Nonprofit. Nonpartisan.</b> We're advocating for <b>what is important to our members</b> and <b>giving you a voice </b>at the <b>local,</b> <b>state </b>and<b> federal levels</b>. Your voice matters. We work with local organizations and town and city officials to make our communities more livable and greater places to age with dignity and purpose.</div> <ul class="ListPartnerCarousel-items"> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/309196c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a8af534/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png 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width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/898e27f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2F5d%2F6a8583e6428886d771eaf0950ed5%2Fstar-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e612e27/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2F5d%2F6a8583e6428886d771eaf0950ed5%2Fstar-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/sign" target="New Window/Tab">Sign up as an AARP Activist</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-affordable-utilities-now"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/631ed40/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F9c%2F47%2Fd055de8643f7910b044c0fa47dab%2Futilities-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2649a2e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F9c%2F47%2Fd055de8643f7910b044c0fa47dab%2Futilities-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/d08e3a9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F9c%2F47%2Fd055de8643f7910b044c0fa47dab%2Futilities-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-affordable-utilities-now">Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1d62285/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a298116/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png 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height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2847ec6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/07f6149/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Long Term Care System</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/livable" target="New Window/Tab"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/39b8e78/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fc95321/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9f35e4d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/livable" target="New Window/Tab">AARP Florida Livable Communities</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ab0aae5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/09067cc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/220aee2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record">AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/looking-for-a-volunteer-gig-check-us-out"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/51f227d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/75a9896/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/23d5a90/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/looking-for-a-volunteer-gig-check-us-out">Volunteer</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-hide-credits data-hide-caption> <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list data-nopaddingtop data-gradient="partial" > <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters" aria-label="AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/bb1c440/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e5be537/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters">AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Voters 50+ are the driving force behind every election. They’re not just voting; they’re grappling with the everyday challenges that come with caring for parents, siblings and other loved ones, and protecting their hard-earned Social Security. AARP Florida is here to ensure you have all the information needed to cast your ballot this election season.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide" aria-label="How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5155460/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/60b465d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide">How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and options for voting, such as voting by mail, early voting or voting with a disability.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities" aria-label="AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4eca85b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9652c15/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities">AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP is investing $101,920.00 in Florida communities as part of a nationwide grant program. Twelve communities across Florida are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024" aria-label=" AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4b330af/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d2e9b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024"> AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Join the Fight: AARP Florida Launches 'Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN' Campaign Against Duke Energy and TECO's Rate Hike Proposals</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources" aria-label="Florida's Nursing Home System"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fe02f82/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f4e9fd0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Nursing Home System</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP Florida is here to provide you with information on Long-Term Care in our state. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center" aria-label="AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center "> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4825831/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1f65468/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center">AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center </a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Protecting consumers is one of AARP’s founding principles. At AARP Florida, we’re providing Florida-specific fraud resources, education, and updates to help keep Floridians</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record" aria-label="AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7ff2327/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0634b50/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record">AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Recently, AARP Florida released the 2024 Legislative Voting Record. This annual publication includes detailed information on key legislation affecting older Floridians, votes taken during committee meetings and final actions by elected officials.<br></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session" aria-label="AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8e9bcd4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b5aa8ec/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session">AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">View letters and testimony from AARP Minnesota to lawmakers and regulators regarding our legislative priorities below. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/government_watch/info-2024/health-family-2024-archive.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">View federal letters and testimony from AARP</a></span></span> to lawmakers and regulators regarding health, financial and livable communities issues.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state" aria-label="AARP Florida Shredding Events"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3ae17c8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a345d28/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state">AARP Florida Shredding Events</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP FL is sponsoring free shred events at select locations around the state to help people fight back against fraud and protect them from identity theft.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-study-florida-nursing-homes-show-decline-in-nursing-staffing" aria-label="AARP Study: Florida Nursing Homes Show Decline in Nursing Staffing"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/48df683/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9737aee/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-study-florida-nursing-homes-show-decline-in-nursing-staffing">AARP Study: Florida Nursing Homes Show Decline in Nursing Staffing</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">The AARP report is part of an ongoing study commissioned in collaboration with Dr. Lindsay Peterson, an assistant professor at the University of South Florida (USF), Director of the Long-term Care Administration and Aging Sciences Internship Program, and Interim Director of the Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>AARP has a long history of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">nonpartisan voter engagement</a></span></span>. As a nonpartisan organization, we don’t support or contribute to political candidates, parties or campaigns — and never have.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" data-partial-gradient="true" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c77187/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b5e10b0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/d22e51e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Advocacy Team</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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"/Resource/experience.master.resource.root.html"); ?> <style type="text/css"> .recommenationSection {font-family: Lato, sans-serif} .recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px!important; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0.03em} .recommendationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:#dd1200; font-family:Lato, sans-serif; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; margin:0} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px; font-weight:700} .recommendationSection .uxdia-c-featured-tile__content-wrapper {padding: 0 0 .5em 0; margin-bottom: 1.25em; border-bottom: 1px solid #000} </style>', 'css' => '.recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px} .recommenadationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:rgb(221,18,0); font-size:12px} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px} ', 'script' => '', 'cache_time' => '', 'localize' => '0' ) $obj = false</pre><pre class="stack-trace">include - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 eval - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 13 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><style type="text/css"> .recommenationSection {font-family: Lato, sans-serif} .recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px!important; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0.03em} .recommendationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:#dd1200; font-family:Lato, sans-serif; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; margin:0} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px; font-weight:700} .recommendationSection .uxdia-c-featured-tile__content-wrapper {padding: 0 0 .5em 0; margin-bottom: 1.25em; border-bottom: 1px solid #000} </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-TALLAHASSEE-FL">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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Nonpartisan.</b> We're advocating for <b>what is important to our members</b> and <b>giving you a voice </b>at the <b>local,</b> <b>state </b>and<b> federal levels</b>. Your voice matters. We work with local organizations and town and city officials to make our communities more livable and greater places to age with dignity and purpose.</div> <ul class="ListPartnerCarousel-items"> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/309196c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a8af534/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b660959/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters">AARP Florida Election Headquarters</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/sign" target="New Window/Tab"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2387de6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2F5d%2F6a8583e6428886d771eaf0950ed5%2Fstar-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/898e27f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2F5d%2F6a8583e6428886d771eaf0950ed5%2Fstar-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e612e27/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2F5d%2F6a8583e6428886d771eaf0950ed5%2Fstar-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/sign" target="New Window/Tab">Sign up as an AARP Activist</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-affordable-utilities-now"> <img class="Image" 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href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-affordable-utilities-now">Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1d62285/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a298116/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png 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height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2847ec6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/07f6149/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Long Term Care System</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/livable" target="New Window/Tab"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/39b8e78/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fc95321/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9f35e4d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/livable" target="New Window/Tab">AARP Florida Livable Communities</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ab0aae5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/09067cc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/220aee2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record">AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/looking-for-a-volunteer-gig-check-us-out"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/51f227d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/75a9896/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/23d5a90/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/looking-for-a-volunteer-gig-check-us-out">Volunteer</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-hide-credits data-hide-caption> <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list data-nopaddingtop data-gradient="partial" > <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters" aria-label="AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/bb1c440/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e5be537/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters">AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Voters 50+ are the driving force behind every election. They’re not just voting; they’re grappling with the everyday challenges that come with caring for parents, siblings and other loved ones, and protecting their hard-earned Social Security. AARP Florida is here to ensure you have all the information needed to cast your ballot this election season.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide" aria-label="How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5155460/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/60b465d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide">How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and options for voting, such as voting by mail, early voting or voting with a disability.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities" aria-label="AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4eca85b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9652c15/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities">AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP is investing $101,920.00 in Florida communities as part of a nationwide grant program. Twelve communities across Florida are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024" aria-label=" AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4b330af/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d2e9b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024"> AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Join the Fight: AARP Florida Launches 'Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN' Campaign Against Duke Energy and TECO's Rate Hike Proposals</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources" aria-label="Florida's Nursing Home System"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fe02f82/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f4e9fd0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Nursing Home System</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP Florida is here to provide you with information on Long-Term Care in our state. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center" aria-label="AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center "> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4825831/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1f65468/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center">AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center </a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Protecting consumers is one of AARP’s founding principles. At AARP Florida, we’re providing Florida-specific fraud resources, education, and updates to help keep Floridians</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record" aria-label="AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7ff2327/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0634b50/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record">AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Recently, AARP Florida released the 2024 Legislative Voting Record. This annual publication includes detailed information on key legislation affecting older Floridians, votes taken during committee meetings and final actions by elected officials.<br></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session" aria-label="AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8e9bcd4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b5aa8ec/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session">AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">View letters and testimony from AARP Minnesota to lawmakers and regulators regarding our legislative priorities below. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/government_watch/info-2024/health-family-2024-archive.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">View federal letters and testimony from AARP</a></span></span> to lawmakers and regulators regarding health, financial and livable communities issues.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state" aria-label="AARP Florida Shredding Events"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3ae17c8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a345d28/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state">AARP Florida Shredding Events</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP FL is sponsoring free shred events at select locations around the state to help people fight back against fraud and protect them from identity theft.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-study-florida-nursing-homes-show-decline-in-nursing-staffing" aria-label="AARP Study: Florida Nursing Homes Show Decline in Nursing Staffing"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/48df683/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9737aee/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-study-florida-nursing-homes-show-decline-in-nursing-staffing">AARP Study: Florida Nursing Homes Show Decline in Nursing Staffing</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">The AARP report is part of an ongoing study commissioned in collaboration with Dr. Lindsay Peterson, an assistant professor at the University of South Florida (USF), Director of the Long-term Care Administration and Aging Sciences Internship Program, and Interim Director of the Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>AARP has a long history of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">nonpartisan voter engagement</a></span></span>. As a nonpartisan organization, we don’t support or contribute to political candidates, parties or campaigns — and never have.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" data-partial-gradient="true" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c77187/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b5e10b0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/d22e51e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Advocacy Team</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr66da7792b9a04-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$module = array( '_id' => '66158db0e9dff2b1fd9cafcd', 'module_id' => '1098', 'name' => 'RHS - Events Experience', 'type' => 'php', 'data' => '<?php include(APP . 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">AARP Florida Advocacy Hub</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 07/10/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListPartnerCarousel" style="--color:var(--grey)"> <div class="ListPartnerCarousel-title">Making Your Voice Heard</div> <div class="ListPartnerCarousel-description"><b>Nonprofit. Nonpartisan.</b> We're advocating for <b>what is important to our members</b> and <b>giving you a voice </b>at the <b>local,</b> <b>state </b>and<b> federal levels</b>. Your voice matters. We work with local organizations and town and city officials to make our communities more livable and greater places to age with dignity and purpose.</div> <ul class="ListPartnerCarousel-items"> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/309196c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a8af534/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b660959/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters">AARP Florida Election Headquarters</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/sign" target="New Window/Tab"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2387de6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2F5d%2F6a8583e6428886d771eaf0950ed5%2Fstar-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/898e27f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2F5d%2F6a8583e6428886d771eaf0950ed5%2Fstar-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e612e27/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2F5d%2F6a8583e6428886d771eaf0950ed5%2Fstar-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/sign" target="New Window/Tab">Sign up as an AARP Activist</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-affordable-utilities-now"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/631ed40/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F9c%2F47%2Fd055de8643f7910b044c0fa47dab%2Futilities-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2649a2e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F9c%2F47%2Fd055de8643f7910b044c0fa47dab%2Futilities-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/d08e3a9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F9c%2F47%2Fd055de8643f7910b044c0fa47dab%2Futilities-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-affordable-utilities-now">Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1d62285/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a298116/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8cf0c4f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center">AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center </a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c3b727/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2847ec6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/07f6149/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Long Term Care System</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/livable" target="New Window/Tab"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/39b8e78/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fc95321/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9f35e4d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/livable" target="New Window/Tab">AARP Florida Livable Communities</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ab0aae5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/09067cc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/220aee2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record">AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/looking-for-a-volunteer-gig-check-us-out"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/51f227d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/75a9896/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/23d5a90/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/looking-for-a-volunteer-gig-check-us-out">Volunteer</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-hide-credits data-hide-caption> <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list data-nopaddingtop data-gradient="partial" > <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters" aria-label="AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/bb1c440/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e5be537/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters">AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Voters 50+ are the driving force behind every election. They’re not just voting; they’re grappling with the everyday challenges that come with caring for parents, siblings and other loved ones, and protecting their hard-earned Social Security. AARP Florida is here to ensure you have all the information needed to cast your ballot this election season.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide" aria-label="How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5155460/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/60b465d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide">How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and options for voting, such as voting by mail, early voting or voting with a disability.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities" aria-label="AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4eca85b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9652c15/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities">AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP is investing $101,920.00 in Florida communities as part of a nationwide grant program. Twelve communities across Florida are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024" aria-label=" AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4b330af/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d2e9b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024"> AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Join the Fight: AARP Florida Launches 'Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN' Campaign Against Duke Energy and TECO's Rate Hike Proposals</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources" aria-label="Florida's Nursing Home System"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fe02f82/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f4e9fd0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Nursing Home System</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP Florida is here to provide you with information on Long-Term Care in our state. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center" aria-label="AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center "> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4825831/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1f65468/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center">AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center </a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Protecting consumers is one of AARP’s founding principles. At AARP Florida, we’re providing Florida-specific fraud resources, education, and updates to help keep Floridians</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record" aria-label="AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7ff2327/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0634b50/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record">AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Recently, AARP Florida released the 2024 Legislative Voting Record. This annual publication includes detailed information on key legislation affecting older Floridians, votes taken during committee meetings and final actions by elected officials.<br></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session" aria-label="AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8e9bcd4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b5aa8ec/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session">AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">View letters and testimony from AARP Minnesota to lawmakers and regulators regarding our legislative priorities below. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/government_watch/info-2024/health-family-2024-archive.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">View federal letters and testimony from AARP</a></span></span> to lawmakers and regulators regarding health, financial and livable communities issues.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state" aria-label="AARP Florida Shredding Events"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3ae17c8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a345d28/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state">AARP Florida Shredding Events</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP FL is sponsoring free shred events at select locations around the state to help people fight back against fraud and protect them from identity theft.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-study-florida-nursing-homes-show-decline-in-nursing-staffing" aria-label="AARP Study: Florida Nursing Homes Show Decline in Nursing Staffing"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/48df683/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9737aee/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-study-florida-nursing-homes-show-decline-in-nursing-staffing">AARP Study: Florida Nursing Homes Show Decline in Nursing Staffing</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">The AARP report is part of an ongoing study commissioned in collaboration with Dr. Lindsay Peterson, an assistant professor at the University of South Florida (USF), Director of the Long-term Care Administration and Aging Sciences Internship Program, and Interim Director of the Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>AARP has a long history of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">nonpartisan voter engagement</a></span></span>. As a nonpartisan organization, we don’t support or contribute to political candidates, parties or campaigns — and never have.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" data-partial-gradient="true" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c77187/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b5e10b0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/d22e51e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Advocacy Team</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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"/Resource/experience.master.resource.root.html"); ?> <style type="text/css"> .recommenationSection {font-family: Lato, sans-serif} .recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px!important; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0.03em} .recommendationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:#dd1200; font-family:Lato, sans-serif; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; margin:0} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px; font-weight:700} .recommendationSection .uxdia-c-featured-tile__content-wrapper {padding: 0 0 .5em 0; margin-bottom: 1.25em; border-bottom: 1px solid #000} </style>', 'css' => '.recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px} .recommenadationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:rgb(221,18,0); font-size:12px} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px} ', 'script' => '', 'cache_time' => '', 'localize' => '0' ) $obj = false</pre><pre class="stack-trace">include - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 eval - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 13 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><style type="text/css"> .recommenationSection {font-family: Lato, sans-serif} .recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px!important; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0.03em} .recommendationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:#dd1200; font-family:Lato, sans-serif; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; margin:0} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px; font-weight:700} .recommendationSection .uxdia-c-featured-tile__content-wrapper {padding: 0 0 .5em 0; margin-bottom: 1.25em; border-bottom: 1px solid #000} </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-TALLAHASSEE-FL">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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Nonpartisan.</b> We're advocating for <b>what is important to our members</b> and <b>giving you a voice </b>at the <b>local,</b> <b>state </b>and<b> federal levels</b>. Your voice matters. We work with local organizations and town and city officials to make our communities more livable and greater places to age with dignity and purpose.</div> <ul class="ListPartnerCarousel-items"> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/309196c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a8af534/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b660959/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters">AARP Florida Election Headquarters</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/sign" target="New Window/Tab"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2387de6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2F5d%2F6a8583e6428886d771eaf0950ed5%2Fstar-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/898e27f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2F5d%2F6a8583e6428886d771eaf0950ed5%2Fstar-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e612e27/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2F5d%2F6a8583e6428886d771eaf0950ed5%2Fstar-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/sign" target="New Window/Tab">Sign up as an AARP Activist</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-affordable-utilities-now"> <img class="Image" 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href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-affordable-utilities-now">Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1d62285/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a298116/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png 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height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2847ec6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/07f6149/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Long Term Care System</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/livable" target="New Window/Tab"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/39b8e78/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fc95321/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9f35e4d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/livable" target="New Window/Tab">AARP Florida Livable Communities</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ab0aae5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/09067cc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/220aee2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record">AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/looking-for-a-volunteer-gig-check-us-out"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/51f227d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/75a9896/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/23d5a90/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/looking-for-a-volunteer-gig-check-us-out">Volunteer</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-hide-credits data-hide-caption> <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list data-nopaddingtop data-gradient="partial" > <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters" aria-label="AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/bb1c440/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e5be537/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters">AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Voters 50+ are the driving force behind every election. They’re not just voting; they’re grappling with the everyday challenges that come with caring for parents, siblings and other loved ones, and protecting their hard-earned Social Security. AARP Florida is here to ensure you have all the information needed to cast your ballot this election season.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide" aria-label="How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5155460/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/60b465d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide">How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and options for voting, such as voting by mail, early voting or voting with a disability.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities" aria-label="AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4eca85b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9652c15/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities">AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP is investing $101,920.00 in Florida communities as part of a nationwide grant program. Twelve communities across Florida are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024" aria-label=" AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4b330af/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d2e9b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024"> AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Join the Fight: AARP Florida Launches 'Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN' Campaign Against Duke Energy and TECO's Rate Hike Proposals</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources" aria-label="Florida's Nursing Home System"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fe02f82/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f4e9fd0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Nursing Home System</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP Florida is here to provide you with information on Long-Term Care in our state. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center" aria-label="AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center "> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4825831/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1f65468/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center">AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center </a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Protecting consumers is one of AARP’s founding principles. At AARP Florida, we’re providing Florida-specific fraud resources, education, and updates to help keep Floridians</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record" aria-label="AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7ff2327/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0634b50/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record">AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Recently, AARP Florida released the 2024 Legislative Voting Record. This annual publication includes detailed information on key legislation affecting older Floridians, votes taken during committee meetings and final actions by elected officials.<br></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session" aria-label="AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8e9bcd4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b5aa8ec/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session">AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">View letters and testimony from AARP Minnesota to lawmakers and regulators regarding our legislative priorities below. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/government_watch/info-2024/health-family-2024-archive.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">View federal letters and testimony from AARP</a></span></span> to lawmakers and regulators regarding health, financial and livable communities issues.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state" aria-label="AARP Florida Shredding Events"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3ae17c8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a345d28/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state">AARP Florida Shredding Events</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP FL is sponsoring free shred events at select locations around the state to help people fight back against fraud and protect them from identity theft.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-study-florida-nursing-homes-show-decline-in-nursing-staffing" aria-label="AARP Study: Florida Nursing Homes Show Decline in Nursing Staffing"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/48df683/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9737aee/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-study-florida-nursing-homes-show-decline-in-nursing-staffing">AARP Study: Florida Nursing Homes Show Decline in Nursing Staffing</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">The AARP report is part of an ongoing study commissioned in collaboration with Dr. Lindsay Peterson, an assistant professor at the University of South Florida (USF), Director of the Long-term Care Administration and Aging Sciences Internship Program, and Interim Director of the Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>AARP has a long history of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">nonpartisan voter engagement</a></span></span>. As a nonpartisan organization, we don’t support or contribute to political candidates, parties or campaigns — and never have.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" data-partial-gradient="true" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c77187/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b5e10b0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/d22e51e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Advocacy Team</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">AARP Florida Advocacy Hub</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 07/10/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListPartnerCarousel" style="--color:var(--grey)"> <div class="ListPartnerCarousel-title">Making Your Voice Heard</div> <div class="ListPartnerCarousel-description"><b>Nonprofit. Nonpartisan.</b> We're advocating for <b>what is important to our members</b> and <b>giving you a voice </b>at the <b>local,</b> <b>state </b>and<b> federal levels</b>. Your voice matters. We work with local organizations and town and city officials to make our communities more livable and greater places to age with dignity and purpose.</div> <ul class="ListPartnerCarousel-items"> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/309196c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a8af534/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b660959/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters">AARP Florida Election Headquarters</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/sign" target="New Window/Tab"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2387de6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2F5d%2F6a8583e6428886d771eaf0950ed5%2Fstar-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/898e27f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2F5d%2F6a8583e6428886d771eaf0950ed5%2Fstar-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e612e27/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2F5d%2F6a8583e6428886d771eaf0950ed5%2Fstar-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/sign" target="New Window/Tab">Sign up as an AARP Activist</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-affordable-utilities-now"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/631ed40/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F9c%2F47%2Fd055de8643f7910b044c0fa47dab%2Futilities-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2649a2e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F9c%2F47%2Fd055de8643f7910b044c0fa47dab%2Futilities-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/d08e3a9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F9c%2F47%2Fd055de8643f7910b044c0fa47dab%2Futilities-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-affordable-utilities-now">Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1d62285/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a298116/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8cf0c4f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center">AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center </a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c3b727/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2847ec6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/07f6149/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Long Term Care System</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/livable" target="New Window/Tab"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/39b8e78/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fc95321/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9f35e4d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/livable" target="New Window/Tab">AARP Florida Livable Communities</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ab0aae5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/09067cc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/220aee2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record">AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/looking-for-a-volunteer-gig-check-us-out"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/51f227d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/75a9896/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/23d5a90/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/looking-for-a-volunteer-gig-check-us-out">Volunteer</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-hide-credits data-hide-caption> <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list data-nopaddingtop data-gradient="partial" > <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters" aria-label="AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/bb1c440/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e5be537/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters">AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Voters 50+ are the driving force behind every election. They’re not just voting; they’re grappling with the everyday challenges that come with caring for parents, siblings and other loved ones, and protecting their hard-earned Social Security. AARP Florida is here to ensure you have all the information needed to cast your ballot this election season.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide" aria-label="How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5155460/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/60b465d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide">How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and options for voting, such as voting by mail, early voting or voting with a disability.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities" aria-label="AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4eca85b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9652c15/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities">AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP is investing $101,920.00 in Florida communities as part of a nationwide grant program. Twelve communities across Florida are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024" aria-label=" AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4b330af/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d2e9b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024"> AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Join the Fight: AARP Florida Launches 'Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN' Campaign Against Duke Energy and TECO's Rate Hike Proposals</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources" aria-label="Florida's Nursing Home System"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fe02f82/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f4e9fd0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Nursing Home System</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP Florida is here to provide you with information on Long-Term Care in our state. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center" aria-label="AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center "> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4825831/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1f65468/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center">AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center </a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Protecting consumers is one of AARP’s founding principles. At AARP Florida, we’re providing Florida-specific fraud resources, education, and updates to help keep Floridians</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record" aria-label="AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7ff2327/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0634b50/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record">AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Recently, AARP Florida released the 2024 Legislative Voting Record. This annual publication includes detailed information on key legislation affecting older Floridians, votes taken during committee meetings and final actions by elected officials.<br></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session" aria-label="AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8e9bcd4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b5aa8ec/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session">AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">View letters and testimony from AARP Minnesota to lawmakers and regulators regarding our legislative priorities below. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/government_watch/info-2024/health-family-2024-archive.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">View federal letters and testimony from AARP</a></span></span> to lawmakers and regulators regarding health, financial and livable communities issues.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state" aria-label="AARP Florida Shredding Events"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3ae17c8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a345d28/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state">AARP Florida Shredding Events</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP FL is sponsoring free shred events at select locations around the state to help people fight back against fraud and protect them from identity theft.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-study-florida-nursing-homes-show-decline-in-nursing-staffing" aria-label="AARP Study: Florida Nursing Homes Show Decline in Nursing Staffing"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/48df683/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9737aee/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-study-florida-nursing-homes-show-decline-in-nursing-staffing">AARP Study: Florida Nursing Homes Show Decline in Nursing Staffing</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">The AARP report is part of an ongoing study commissioned in collaboration with Dr. Lindsay Peterson, an assistant professor at the University of South Florida (USF), Director of the Long-term Care Administration and Aging Sciences Internship Program, and Interim Director of the Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>AARP has a long history of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">nonpartisan voter engagement</a></span></span>. As a nonpartisan organization, we don’t support or contribute to political candidates, parties or campaigns — and never have.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" data-partial-gradient="true" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c77187/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b5e10b0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/d22e51e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Advocacy Team</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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"/Resource/experience.master.resource.root.html"); ?> <style type="text/css"> .recommenationSection {font-family: Lato, sans-serif} .recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px!important; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0.03em} .recommendationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:#dd1200; font-family:Lato, sans-serif; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; margin:0} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px; font-weight:700} .recommendationSection .uxdia-c-featured-tile__content-wrapper {padding: 0 0 .5em 0; margin-bottom: 1.25em; border-bottom: 1px solid #000} </style>', 'css' => '.recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px} .recommenadationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:rgb(221,18,0); font-size:12px} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px} ', 'script' => '', 'cache_time' => '', 'localize' => '0' ) $obj = false</pre><pre class="stack-trace">include - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 eval - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 13 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><style type="text/css"> .recommenationSection {font-family: Lato, sans-serif} .recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px!important; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0.03em} .recommendationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:#dd1200; font-family:Lato, sans-serif; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; margin:0} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px; font-weight:700} .recommendationSection .uxdia-c-featured-tile__content-wrapper {padding: 0 0 .5em 0; margin-bottom: 1.25em; border-bottom: 1px solid #000} </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-TALLAHASSEE-FL">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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Nonpartisan.</b> We're advocating for <b>what is important to our members</b> and <b>giving you a voice </b>at the <b>local,</b> <b>state </b>and<b> federal levels</b>. Your voice matters. We work with local organizations and town and city officials to make our communities more livable and greater places to age with dignity and purpose.</div> <ul class="ListPartnerCarousel-items"> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/309196c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a8af534/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b660959/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters">AARP Florida Election Headquarters</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/sign" target="New Window/Tab"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2387de6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2F5d%2F6a8583e6428886d771eaf0950ed5%2Fstar-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/898e27f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2F5d%2F6a8583e6428886d771eaf0950ed5%2Fstar-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e612e27/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2F5d%2F6a8583e6428886d771eaf0950ed5%2Fstar-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/sign" target="New Window/Tab">Sign up as an AARP Activist</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-affordable-utilities-now"> <img class="Image" 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href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-affordable-utilities-now">Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1d62285/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a298116/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png 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height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2847ec6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/07f6149/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Long Term Care System</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/livable" target="New Window/Tab"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/39b8e78/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fc95321/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9f35e4d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/livable" target="New Window/Tab">AARP Florida Livable Communities</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ab0aae5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/09067cc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/220aee2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record">AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/looking-for-a-volunteer-gig-check-us-out"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/51f227d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/75a9896/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/23d5a90/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/looking-for-a-volunteer-gig-check-us-out">Volunteer</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-hide-credits data-hide-caption> <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list data-nopaddingtop data-gradient="partial" > <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters" aria-label="AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/bb1c440/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e5be537/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters">AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Voters 50+ are the driving force behind every election. They’re not just voting; they’re grappling with the everyday challenges that come with caring for parents, siblings and other loved ones, and protecting their hard-earned Social Security. AARP Florida is here to ensure you have all the information needed to cast your ballot this election season.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide" aria-label="How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5155460/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/60b465d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide">How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and options for voting, such as voting by mail, early voting or voting with a disability.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities" aria-label="AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4eca85b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9652c15/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities">AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP is investing $101,920.00 in Florida communities as part of a nationwide grant program. Twelve communities across Florida are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024" aria-label=" AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4b330af/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d2e9b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024"> AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Join the Fight: AARP Florida Launches 'Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN' Campaign Against Duke Energy and TECO's Rate Hike Proposals</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources" aria-label="Florida's Nursing Home System"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fe02f82/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f4e9fd0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Nursing Home System</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP Florida is here to provide you with information on Long-Term Care in our state. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center" aria-label="AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center "> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4825831/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1f65468/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center">AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center </a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Protecting consumers is one of AARP’s founding principles. At AARP Florida, we’re providing Florida-specific fraud resources, education, and updates to help keep Floridians</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record" aria-label="AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7ff2327/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0634b50/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record">AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Recently, AARP Florida released the 2024 Legislative Voting Record. This annual publication includes detailed information on key legislation affecting older Floridians, votes taken during committee meetings and final actions by elected officials.<br></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session" aria-label="AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8e9bcd4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b5aa8ec/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session">AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">View letters and testimony from AARP Minnesota to lawmakers and regulators regarding our legislative priorities below. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/government_watch/info-2024/health-family-2024-archive.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">View federal letters and testimony from AARP</a></span></span> to lawmakers and regulators regarding health, financial and livable communities issues.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state" aria-label="AARP Florida Shredding Events"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3ae17c8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a345d28/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state">AARP Florida Shredding Events</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP FL is sponsoring free shred events at select locations around the state to help people fight back against fraud and protect them from identity theft.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-study-florida-nursing-homes-show-decline-in-nursing-staffing" aria-label="AARP Study: Florida Nursing Homes Show Decline in Nursing Staffing"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/48df683/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9737aee/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-study-florida-nursing-homes-show-decline-in-nursing-staffing">AARP Study: Florida Nursing Homes Show Decline in Nursing Staffing</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">The AARP report is part of an ongoing study commissioned in collaboration with Dr. Lindsay Peterson, an assistant professor at the University of South Florida (USF), Director of the Long-term Care Administration and Aging Sciences Internship Program, and Interim Director of the Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>AARP has a long history of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">nonpartisan voter engagement</a></span></span>. As a nonpartisan organization, we don’t support or contribute to political candidates, parties or campaigns — and never have.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" data-partial-gradient="true" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c77187/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b5e10b0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/d22e51e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Advocacy Team</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr66da7792b9a04-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$module = array( '_id' => '66158db0e9dff2b1fd9cafcd', 'module_id' => '1098', 'name' => 'RHS - Events Experience', 'type' => 'php', 'data' => '<?php include(APP . 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">AARP Florida Advocacy Hub</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 07/10/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListPartnerCarousel" style="--color:var(--grey)"> <div class="ListPartnerCarousel-title">Making Your Voice Heard</div> <div class="ListPartnerCarousel-description"><b>Nonprofit. Nonpartisan.</b> We're advocating for <b>what is important to our members</b> and <b>giving you a voice </b>at the <b>local,</b> <b>state </b>and<b> federal levels</b>. Your voice matters. We work with local organizations and town and city officials to make our communities more livable and greater places to age with dignity and purpose.</div> <ul class="ListPartnerCarousel-items"> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/309196c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a8af534/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b660959/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters">AARP Florida Election Headquarters</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/sign" target="New Window/Tab"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2387de6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2F5d%2F6a8583e6428886d771eaf0950ed5%2Fstar-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/898e27f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2F5d%2F6a8583e6428886d771eaf0950ed5%2Fstar-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e612e27/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2F5d%2F6a8583e6428886d771eaf0950ed5%2Fstar-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/sign" target="New Window/Tab">Sign up as an AARP Activist</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-affordable-utilities-now"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/631ed40/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F9c%2F47%2Fd055de8643f7910b044c0fa47dab%2Futilities-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2649a2e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F9c%2F47%2Fd055de8643f7910b044c0fa47dab%2Futilities-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/d08e3a9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F9c%2F47%2Fd055de8643f7910b044c0fa47dab%2Futilities-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-affordable-utilities-now">Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1d62285/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a298116/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8cf0c4f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center">AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center </a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c3b727/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2847ec6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/07f6149/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Long Term Care System</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/livable" target="New Window/Tab"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/39b8e78/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fc95321/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9f35e4d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/livable" target="New Window/Tab">AARP Florida Livable Communities</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ab0aae5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/09067cc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/220aee2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record">AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/looking-for-a-volunteer-gig-check-us-out"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/51f227d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/75a9896/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/23d5a90/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/looking-for-a-volunteer-gig-check-us-out">Volunteer</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-hide-credits data-hide-caption> <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list data-nopaddingtop data-gradient="partial" > <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters" aria-label="AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/bb1c440/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e5be537/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters">AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Voters 50+ are the driving force behind every election. They’re not just voting; they’re grappling with the everyday challenges that come with caring for parents, siblings and other loved ones, and protecting their hard-earned Social Security. AARP Florida is here to ensure you have all the information needed to cast your ballot this election season.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide" aria-label="How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5155460/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/60b465d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide">How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and options for voting, such as voting by mail, early voting or voting with a disability.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities" aria-label="AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4eca85b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9652c15/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities">AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP is investing $101,920.00 in Florida communities as part of a nationwide grant program. Twelve communities across Florida are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024" aria-label=" AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4b330af/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d2e9b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024"> AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Join the Fight: AARP Florida Launches 'Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN' Campaign Against Duke Energy and TECO's Rate Hike Proposals</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources" aria-label="Florida's Nursing Home System"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fe02f82/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f4e9fd0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Nursing Home System</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP Florida is here to provide you with information on Long-Term Care in our state. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center" aria-label="AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center "> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4825831/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1f65468/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center">AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center </a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Protecting consumers is one of AARP’s founding principles. At AARP Florida, we’re providing Florida-specific fraud resources, education, and updates to help keep Floridians</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record" aria-label="AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7ff2327/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0634b50/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record">AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Recently, AARP Florida released the 2024 Legislative Voting Record. This annual publication includes detailed information on key legislation affecting older Floridians, votes taken during committee meetings and final actions by elected officials.<br></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session" aria-label="AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8e9bcd4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b5aa8ec/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session">AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">View letters and testimony from AARP Minnesota to lawmakers and regulators regarding our legislative priorities below. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/government_watch/info-2024/health-family-2024-archive.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">View federal letters and testimony from AARP</a></span></span> to lawmakers and regulators regarding health, financial and livable communities issues.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state" aria-label="AARP Florida Shredding Events"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3ae17c8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a345d28/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state">AARP Florida Shredding Events</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP FL is sponsoring free shred events at select locations around the state to help people fight back against fraud and protect them from identity theft.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-study-florida-nursing-homes-show-decline-in-nursing-staffing" aria-label="AARP Study: Florida Nursing Homes Show Decline in Nursing Staffing"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/48df683/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9737aee/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-study-florida-nursing-homes-show-decline-in-nursing-staffing">AARP Study: Florida Nursing Homes Show Decline in Nursing Staffing</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">The AARP report is part of an ongoing study commissioned in collaboration with Dr. Lindsay Peterson, an assistant professor at the University of South Florida (USF), Director of the Long-term Care Administration and Aging Sciences Internship Program, and Interim Director of the Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>AARP has a long history of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">nonpartisan voter engagement</a></span></span>. As a nonpartisan organization, we don’t support or contribute to political candidates, parties or campaigns — and never have.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" data-partial-gradient="true" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c77187/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b5e10b0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/d22e51e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Advocacy Team</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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"/Resource/experience.master.resource.root.html"); ?> <style type="text/css"> .recommenationSection {font-family: Lato, sans-serif} .recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px!important; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0.03em} .recommendationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:#dd1200; font-family:Lato, sans-serif; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; margin:0} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px; font-weight:700} .recommendationSection .uxdia-c-featured-tile__content-wrapper {padding: 0 0 .5em 0; margin-bottom: 1.25em; border-bottom: 1px solid #000} </style>', 'css' => '.recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px} .recommenadationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:rgb(221,18,0); font-size:12px} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px} ', 'script' => '', 'cache_time' => '', 'localize' => '0' ) $obj = false</pre><pre class="stack-trace">include - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 eval - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 13 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><style type="text/css"> .recommenationSection {font-family: Lato, sans-serif} .recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px!important; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0.03em} .recommendationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:#dd1200; font-family:Lato, sans-serif; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; margin:0} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px; font-weight:700} .recommendationSection .uxdia-c-featured-tile__content-wrapper {padding: 0 0 .5em 0; margin-bottom: 1.25em; border-bottom: 1px solid #000} </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-TALLAHASSEE-FL">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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Nonpartisan.</b> We're advocating for <b>what is important to our members</b> and <b>giving you a voice </b>at the <b>local,</b> <b>state </b>and<b> federal levels</b>. Your voice matters. We work with local organizations and town and city officials to make our communities more livable and greater places to age with dignity and purpose.</div> <ul class="ListPartnerCarousel-items"> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/309196c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a8af534/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b660959/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters">AARP Florida Election Headquarters</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/sign" target="New Window/Tab"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2387de6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2F5d%2F6a8583e6428886d771eaf0950ed5%2Fstar-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/898e27f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2F5d%2F6a8583e6428886d771eaf0950ed5%2Fstar-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e612e27/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2F5d%2F6a8583e6428886d771eaf0950ed5%2Fstar-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/sign" target="New Window/Tab">Sign up as an AARP Activist</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-affordable-utilities-now"> <img class="Image" 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href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-affordable-utilities-now">Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1d62285/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a298116/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png 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height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2847ec6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/07f6149/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Long Term Care System</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/livable" target="New Window/Tab"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/39b8e78/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fc95321/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9f35e4d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/livable" target="New Window/Tab">AARP Florida Livable Communities</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ab0aae5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/09067cc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/220aee2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record">AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/looking-for-a-volunteer-gig-check-us-out"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/51f227d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/75a9896/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/23d5a90/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/looking-for-a-volunteer-gig-check-us-out">Volunteer</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-hide-credits data-hide-caption> <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list data-nopaddingtop data-gradient="partial" > <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters" aria-label="AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/bb1c440/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e5be537/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters">AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Voters 50+ are the driving force behind every election. They’re not just voting; they’re grappling with the everyday challenges that come with caring for parents, siblings and other loved ones, and protecting their hard-earned Social Security. AARP Florida is here to ensure you have all the information needed to cast your ballot this election season.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide" aria-label="How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5155460/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/60b465d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide">How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and options for voting, such as voting by mail, early voting or voting with a disability.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities" aria-label="AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4eca85b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9652c15/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities">AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP is investing $101,920.00 in Florida communities as part of a nationwide grant program. Twelve communities across Florida are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024" aria-label=" AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4b330af/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d2e9b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024"> AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Join the Fight: AARP Florida Launches 'Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN' Campaign Against Duke Energy and TECO's Rate Hike Proposals</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources" aria-label="Florida's Nursing Home System"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fe02f82/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f4e9fd0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Nursing Home System</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP Florida is here to provide you with information on Long-Term Care in our state. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center" aria-label="AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center "> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4825831/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1f65468/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center">AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center </a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Protecting consumers is one of AARP’s founding principles. At AARP Florida, we’re providing Florida-specific fraud resources, education, and updates to help keep Floridians</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record" aria-label="AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7ff2327/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0634b50/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record">AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Recently, AARP Florida released the 2024 Legislative Voting Record. This annual publication includes detailed information on key legislation affecting older Floridians, votes taken during committee meetings and final actions by elected officials.<br></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session" aria-label="AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8e9bcd4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b5aa8ec/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session">AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">View letters and testimony from AARP Minnesota to lawmakers and regulators regarding our legislative priorities below. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/government_watch/info-2024/health-family-2024-archive.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">View federal letters and testimony from AARP</a></span></span> to lawmakers and regulators regarding health, financial and livable communities issues.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state" aria-label="AARP Florida Shredding Events"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3ae17c8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a345d28/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state">AARP Florida Shredding Events</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP FL is sponsoring free shred events at select locations around the state to help people fight back against fraud and protect them from identity theft.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-study-florida-nursing-homes-show-decline-in-nursing-staffing" aria-label="AARP Study: Florida Nursing Homes Show Decline in Nursing Staffing"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/48df683/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9737aee/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-study-florida-nursing-homes-show-decline-in-nursing-staffing">AARP Study: Florida Nursing Homes Show Decline in Nursing Staffing</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">The AARP report is part of an ongoing study commissioned in collaboration with Dr. Lindsay Peterson, an assistant professor at the University of South Florida (USF), Director of the Long-term Care Administration and Aging Sciences Internship Program, and Interim Director of the Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>AARP has a long history of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">nonpartisan voter engagement</a></span></span>. As a nonpartisan organization, we don’t support or contribute to political candidates, parties or campaigns — and never have.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" data-partial-gradient="true" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c77187/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b5e10b0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/d22e51e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Advocacy Team</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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AARP has a long history of nonpartisan voter engagement. As a nonpartisan organization, we don’t support or contribute to political candidates, parties or campaigns — and never have.
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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">AARP Florida Advocacy Hub</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 07/10/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListPartnerCarousel" style="--color:var(--grey)"> <div class="ListPartnerCarousel-title">Making Your Voice Heard</div> <div class="ListPartnerCarousel-description"><b>Nonprofit. Nonpartisan.</b> We're advocating for <b>what is important to our members</b> and <b>giving you a voice </b>at the <b>local,</b> <b>state </b>and<b> federal levels</b>. Your voice matters. 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href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-affordable-utilities-now">Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1d62285/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a298116/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png 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Communities</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ab0aae5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/09067cc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png 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href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/looking-for-a-volunteer-gig-check-us-out">Volunteer</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-hide-credits data-hide-caption> <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list data-nopaddingtop data-gradient="partial" > <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters" aria-label="AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/bb1c440/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e5be537/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters">AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Voters 50+ are the driving force behind every election. They’re not just voting; they’re grappling with the everyday challenges that come with caring for parents, siblings and other loved ones, and protecting their hard-earned Social Security. AARP Florida is here to ensure you have all the information needed to cast your ballot this election season.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide" aria-label="How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5155460/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/60b465d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide">How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and options for voting, such as voting by mail, early voting or voting with a disability.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities" aria-label="AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4eca85b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9652c15/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities">AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP is investing $101,920.00 in Florida communities as part of a nationwide grant program. Twelve communities across Florida are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024" aria-label=" AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4b330af/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d2e9b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024"> AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Join the Fight: AARP Florida Launches 'Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN' Campaign Against Duke Energy and TECO's Rate Hike Proposals</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources" aria-label="Florida's Nursing Home System"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fe02f82/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f4e9fd0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Nursing Home System</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP Florida is here to provide you with information on Long-Term Care in our state. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center" aria-label="AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center "> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4825831/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1f65468/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center">AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center </a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Protecting consumers is one of AARP’s founding principles. At AARP Florida, we’re providing Florida-specific fraud resources, education, and updates to help keep Floridians</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record" aria-label="AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7ff2327/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0634b50/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record">AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Recently, AARP Florida released the 2024 Legislative Voting Record. This annual publication includes detailed information on key legislation affecting older Floridians, votes taken during committee meetings and final actions by elected officials.<br></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session" aria-label="AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8e9bcd4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b5aa8ec/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session">AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">View letters and testimony from AARP Minnesota to lawmakers and regulators regarding our legislative priorities below. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/government_watch/info-2024/health-family-2024-archive.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">View federal letters and testimony from AARP</a></span></span> to lawmakers and regulators regarding health, financial and livable communities issues.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state" aria-label="AARP Florida Shredding Events"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3ae17c8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a345d28/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state">AARP Florida Shredding Events</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP FL is sponsoring free shred events at select locations around the state to help people fight back against fraud and protect them from identity theft.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-study-florida-nursing-homes-show-decline-in-nursing-staffing" aria-label="AARP Study: Florida Nursing Homes Show Decline in Nursing Staffing"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/48df683/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9737aee/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-study-florida-nursing-homes-show-decline-in-nursing-staffing">AARP Study: Florida Nursing Homes Show Decline in Nursing Staffing</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">The AARP report is part of an ongoing study commissioned in collaboration with Dr. Lindsay Peterson, an assistant professor at the University of South Florida (USF), Director of the Long-term Care Administration and Aging Sciences Internship Program, and Interim Director of the Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>AARP has a long history of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">nonpartisan voter engagement</a></span></span>. As a nonpartisan organization, we don’t support or contribute to political candidates, parties or campaigns — and never have.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" data-partial-gradient="true" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c77187/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b5e10b0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/d22e51e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Advocacy Team</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-trace').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none');"><b>Warning</b> (2)</a>: include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app//Resource/experience.master.resource.root.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [<b>APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code</b>, line <b>1</b>]<div id="cakeErr66da7792b9a04-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr66da7792b9a04-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$module = array( '_id' => '66158db0e9dff2b1fd9cafcd', 'module_id' => '1098', 'name' => 'RHS - Events Experience', 'type' => 'php', 'data' => '<?php include(APP . "/Resource/experience.master.resource.root.html"); ?> <style type="text/css"> .recommenationSection {font-family: Lato, sans-serif} .recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px!important; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0.03em} .recommendationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:#dd1200; font-family:Lato, sans-serif; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; margin:0} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px; font-weight:700} .recommendationSection .uxdia-c-featured-tile__content-wrapper {padding: 0 0 .5em 0; margin-bottom: 1.25em; border-bottom: 1px solid #000} </style>', 'css' => '.recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px} .recommenadationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:rgb(221,18,0); font-size:12px} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px} ', 'script' => '', 'cache_time' => '', 'localize' => '0' ) $obj = false</pre><pre class="stack-trace">include - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 eval - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 13 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><style type="text/css"> .recommenationSection {font-family: Lato, sans-serif} .recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px!important; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0.03em} .recommendationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:#dd1200; font-family:Lato, sans-serif; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; margin:0} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px; font-weight:700} .recommendationSection .uxdia-c-featured-tile__content-wrapper {padding: 0 0 .5em 0; margin-bottom: 1.25em; border-bottom: 1px solid #000} </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-TALLAHASSEE-FL">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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Nonpartisan.</b> We're advocating for <b>what is important to our members</b> and <b>giving you a voice </b>at the <b>local,</b> <b>state </b>and<b> federal levels</b>. Your voice matters. We work with local organizations and town and city officials to make our communities more livable and greater places to age with dignity and purpose.</div> <ul class="ListPartnerCarousel-items"> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/309196c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a8af534/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png 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width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/898e27f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2F5d%2F6a8583e6428886d771eaf0950ed5%2Fstar-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e612e27/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2F5d%2F6a8583e6428886d771eaf0950ed5%2Fstar-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/sign" target="New Window/Tab">Sign up as an AARP Activist</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-affordable-utilities-now"> <img class="Image" 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href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-affordable-utilities-now">Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1d62285/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a298116/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8cf0c4f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center">AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center </a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c3b727/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2847ec6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/07f6149/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Long Term Care System</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/livable" target="New Window/Tab"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/39b8e78/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fc95321/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9f35e4d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/livable" target="New Window/Tab">AARP Florida Livable Communities</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ab0aae5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/09067cc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/220aee2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record">AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/looking-for-a-volunteer-gig-check-us-out"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/51f227d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/75a9896/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/23d5a90/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/looking-for-a-volunteer-gig-check-us-out">Volunteer</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-hide-credits data-hide-caption> <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list data-nopaddingtop data-gradient="partial" > <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters" aria-label="AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/bb1c440/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e5be537/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters">AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Voters 50+ are the driving force behind every election. They’re not just voting; they’re grappling with the everyday challenges that come with caring for parents, siblings and other loved ones, and protecting their hard-earned Social Security. AARP Florida is here to ensure you have all the information needed to cast your ballot this election season.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide" aria-label="How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5155460/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/60b465d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide">How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and options for voting, such as voting by mail, early voting or voting with a disability.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities" aria-label="AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4eca85b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9652c15/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities">AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP is investing $101,920.00 in Florida communities as part of a nationwide grant program. Twelve communities across Florida are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024" aria-label=" AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4b330af/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d2e9b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024"> AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Join the Fight: AARP Florida Launches 'Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN' Campaign Against Duke Energy and TECO's Rate Hike Proposals</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources" aria-label="Florida's Nursing Home System"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fe02f82/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f4e9fd0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Nursing Home System</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP Florida is here to provide you with information on Long-Term Care in our state. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center" aria-label="AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center "> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4825831/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1f65468/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center">AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center </a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Protecting consumers is one of AARP’s founding principles. At AARP Florida, we’re providing Florida-specific fraud resources, education, and updates to help keep Floridians</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record" aria-label="AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7ff2327/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0634b50/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record">AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Recently, AARP Florida released the 2024 Legislative Voting Record. This annual publication includes detailed information on key legislation affecting older Floridians, votes taken during committee meetings and final actions by elected officials.<br></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session" aria-label="AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8e9bcd4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b5aa8ec/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session">AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">View letters and testimony from AARP Minnesota to lawmakers and regulators regarding our legislative priorities below. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/government_watch/info-2024/health-family-2024-archive.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">View federal letters and testimony from AARP</a></span></span> to lawmakers and regulators regarding health, financial and livable communities issues.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state" aria-label="AARP Florida Shredding Events"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3ae17c8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a345d28/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state">AARP Florida Shredding Events</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP FL is sponsoring free shred events at select locations around the state to help people fight back against fraud and protect them from identity theft.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-study-florida-nursing-homes-show-decline-in-nursing-staffing" aria-label="AARP Study: Florida Nursing Homes Show Decline in Nursing Staffing"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/48df683/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9737aee/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" 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href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-affordable-utilities-now">Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1d62285/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a298116/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png 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Communities</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ab0aae5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/09067cc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png 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href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/looking-for-a-volunteer-gig-check-us-out">Volunteer</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-hide-credits data-hide-caption> <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list data-nopaddingtop data-gradient="partial" > <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters" aria-label="AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/bb1c440/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e5be537/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters">AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Voters 50+ are the driving force behind every election. They’re not just voting; they’re grappling with the everyday challenges that come with caring for parents, siblings and other loved ones, and protecting their hard-earned Social Security. AARP Florida is here to ensure you have all the information needed to cast your ballot this election season.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide" aria-label="How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5155460/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/60b465d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide">How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and options for voting, such as voting by mail, early voting or voting with a disability.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities" aria-label="AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4eca85b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9652c15/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities">AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP is investing $101,920.00 in Florida communities as part of a nationwide grant program. Twelve communities across Florida are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024" aria-label=" AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4b330af/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d2e9b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024"> AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Join the Fight: AARP Florida Launches 'Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN' Campaign Against Duke Energy and TECO's Rate Hike Proposals</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources" aria-label="Florida's Nursing Home System"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fe02f82/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f4e9fd0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Nursing Home System</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP Florida is here to provide you with information on Long-Term Care in our state. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center" aria-label="AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center "> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4825831/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1f65468/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center">AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center </a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Protecting consumers is one of AARP’s founding principles. At AARP Florida, we’re providing Florida-specific fraud resources, education, and updates to help keep Floridians</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record" aria-label="AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7ff2327/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0634b50/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record">AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Recently, AARP Florida released the 2024 Legislative Voting Record. This annual publication includes detailed information on key legislation affecting older Floridians, votes taken during committee meetings and final actions by elected officials.<br></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session" aria-label="AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8e9bcd4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b5aa8ec/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session">AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">View letters and testimony from AARP Minnesota to lawmakers and regulators regarding our legislative priorities below. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/government_watch/info-2024/health-family-2024-archive.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">View federal letters and testimony from AARP</a></span></span> to lawmakers and regulators regarding health, financial and livable communities issues.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state" aria-label="AARP Florida Shredding Events"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3ae17c8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a345d28/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state">AARP Florida Shredding Events</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP FL is sponsoring free shred events at select locations around the state to help people fight back against fraud and protect them from identity theft.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-study-florida-nursing-homes-show-decline-in-nursing-staffing" aria-label="AARP Study: Florida Nursing Homes Show Decline in Nursing Staffing"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/48df683/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9737aee/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-study-florida-nursing-homes-show-decline-in-nursing-staffing">AARP Study: Florida Nursing Homes Show Decline in Nursing Staffing</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">The AARP report is part of an ongoing study commissioned in collaboration with Dr. Lindsay Peterson, an assistant professor at the University of South Florida (USF), Director of the Long-term Care Administration and Aging Sciences Internship Program, and Interim Director of the Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>AARP has a long history of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">nonpartisan voter engagement</a></span></span>. As a nonpartisan organization, we don’t support or contribute to political candidates, parties or campaigns — and never have.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" data-partial-gradient="true" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c77187/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b5e10b0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/d22e51e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Advocacy Team</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-trace').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none');"><b>Warning</b> (2)</a>: include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app//Resource/experience.master.resource.root.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [<b>APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code</b>, line <b>1</b>]<div id="cakeErr66da7792b9a04-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr66da7792b9a04-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$module = array( '_id' => '66158db0e9dff2b1fd9cafcd', 'module_id' => '1098', 'name' => 'RHS - Events Experience', 'type' => 'php', 'data' => '<?php include(APP . "/Resource/experience.master.resource.root.html"); ?> <style type="text/css"> .recommenationSection {font-family: Lato, sans-serif} .recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px!important; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0.03em} .recommendationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:#dd1200; font-family:Lato, sans-serif; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; margin:0} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px; font-weight:700} .recommendationSection .uxdia-c-featured-tile__content-wrapper {padding: 0 0 .5em 0; margin-bottom: 1.25em; border-bottom: 1px solid #000} </style>', 'css' => '.recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px} .recommenadationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:rgb(221,18,0); font-size:12px} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px} ', 'script' => '', 'cache_time' => '', 'localize' => '0' ) $obj = false</pre><pre class="stack-trace">include - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 eval - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 13 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><style type="text/css"> .recommenationSection {font-family: Lato, sans-serif} .recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px!important; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0.03em} .recommendationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:#dd1200; font-family:Lato, sans-serif; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; margin:0} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px; font-weight:700} .recommendationSection .uxdia-c-featured-tile__content-wrapper {padding: 0 0 .5em 0; margin-bottom: 1.25em; border-bottom: 1px solid #000} </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-TALLAHASSEE-FL">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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Nonpartisan.</b> We're advocating for <b>what is important to our members</b> and <b>giving you a voice </b>at the <b>local,</b> <b>state </b>and<b> federal levels</b>. Your voice matters. We work with local organizations and town and city officials to make our communities more livable and greater places to age with dignity and purpose.</div> <ul class="ListPartnerCarousel-items"> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/309196c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a8af534/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png 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width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/898e27f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2F5d%2F6a8583e6428886d771eaf0950ed5%2Fstar-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e612e27/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2F5d%2F6a8583e6428886d771eaf0950ed5%2Fstar-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/sign" target="New Window/Tab">Sign up as an AARP Activist</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-affordable-utilities-now"> <img class="Image" 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href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-affordable-utilities-now">Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1d62285/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a298116/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8cf0c4f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center">AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center </a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c3b727/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2847ec6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/07f6149/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Long Term Care System</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/livable" target="New Window/Tab"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/39b8e78/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fc95321/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9f35e4d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/livable" target="New Window/Tab">AARP Florida Livable Communities</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ab0aae5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/09067cc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/220aee2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record">AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/looking-for-a-volunteer-gig-check-us-out"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/51f227d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/75a9896/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/23d5a90/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/looking-for-a-volunteer-gig-check-us-out">Volunteer</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-hide-credits data-hide-caption> <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list data-nopaddingtop data-gradient="partial" > <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters" aria-label="AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/bb1c440/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e5be537/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters">AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Voters 50+ are the driving force behind every election. They’re not just voting; they’re grappling with the everyday challenges that come with caring for parents, siblings and other loved ones, and protecting their hard-earned Social Security. AARP Florida is here to ensure you have all the information needed to cast your ballot this election season.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide" aria-label="How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5155460/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/60b465d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide">How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and options for voting, such as voting by mail, early voting or voting with a disability.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities" aria-label="AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4eca85b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9652c15/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities">AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP is investing $101,920.00 in Florida communities as part of a nationwide grant program. Twelve communities across Florida are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024" aria-label=" AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4b330af/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d2e9b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024"> AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Join the Fight: AARP Florida Launches 'Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN' Campaign Against Duke Energy and TECO's Rate Hike Proposals</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources" aria-label="Florida's Nursing Home System"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fe02f82/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f4e9fd0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Nursing Home System</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP Florida is here to provide you with information on Long-Term Care in our state. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center" aria-label="AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center "> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4825831/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1f65468/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center">AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center </a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Protecting consumers is one of AARP’s founding principles. At AARP Florida, we’re providing Florida-specific fraud resources, education, and updates to help keep Floridians</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record" aria-label="AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7ff2327/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0634b50/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record">AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Recently, AARP Florida released the 2024 Legislative Voting Record. This annual publication includes detailed information on key legislation affecting older Floridians, votes taken during committee meetings and final actions by elected officials.<br></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session" aria-label="AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8e9bcd4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b5aa8ec/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session">AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">View letters and testimony from AARP Minnesota to lawmakers and regulators regarding our legislative priorities below. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/government_watch/info-2024/health-family-2024-archive.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">View federal letters and testimony from AARP</a></span></span> to lawmakers and regulators regarding health, financial and livable communities issues.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state" aria-label="AARP Florida Shredding Events"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3ae17c8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a345d28/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state">AARP Florida Shredding Events</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP FL is sponsoring free shred events at select locations around the state to help people fight back against fraud and protect them from identity theft.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-study-florida-nursing-homes-show-decline-in-nursing-staffing" aria-label="AARP Study: Florida Nursing Homes Show Decline in Nursing Staffing"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/48df683/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9737aee/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" 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We work with local organizations and town and city officials to make our communities more livable and greater places to age with dignity and purpose.</div> <ul class="ListPartnerCarousel-items"> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/309196c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a8af534/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png 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href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-affordable-utilities-now">Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1d62285/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a298116/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png 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height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2847ec6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/07f6149/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Long Term Care System</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/livable" target="New Window/Tab"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/39b8e78/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fc95321/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9f35e4d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/livable" target="New Window/Tab">AARP Florida Livable Communities</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ab0aae5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/09067cc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png 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href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/looking-for-a-volunteer-gig-check-us-out">Volunteer</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-hide-credits data-hide-caption> <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list data-nopaddingtop data-gradient="partial" > <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters" aria-label="AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/bb1c440/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e5be537/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters">AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Voters 50+ are the driving force behind every election. They’re not just voting; they’re grappling with the everyday challenges that come with caring for parents, siblings and other loved ones, and protecting their hard-earned Social Security. AARP Florida is here to ensure you have all the information needed to cast your ballot this election season.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide" aria-label="How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5155460/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/60b465d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide">How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and options for voting, such as voting by mail, early voting or voting with a disability.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities" aria-label="AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4eca85b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9652c15/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities">AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP is investing $101,920.00 in Florida communities as part of a nationwide grant program. Twelve communities across Florida are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024" aria-label=" AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4b330af/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d2e9b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024"> AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Join the Fight: AARP Florida Launches 'Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN' Campaign Against Duke Energy and TECO's Rate Hike Proposals</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources" aria-label="Florida's Nursing Home System"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fe02f82/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f4e9fd0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Nursing Home System</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP Florida is here to provide you with information on Long-Term Care in our state. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center" aria-label="AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center "> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4825831/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1f65468/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center">AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center </a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Protecting consumers is one of AARP’s founding principles. At AARP Florida, we’re providing Florida-specific fraud resources, education, and updates to help keep Floridians</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record" aria-label="AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7ff2327/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0634b50/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record">AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Recently, AARP Florida released the 2024 Legislative Voting Record. This annual publication includes detailed information on key legislation affecting older Floridians, votes taken during committee meetings and final actions by elected officials.<br></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session" aria-label="AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8e9bcd4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b5aa8ec/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session">AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">View letters and testimony from AARP Minnesota to lawmakers and regulators regarding our legislative priorities below. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/government_watch/info-2024/health-family-2024-archive.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">View federal letters and testimony from AARP</a></span></span> to lawmakers and regulators regarding health, financial and livable communities issues.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state" aria-label="AARP Florida Shredding Events"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3ae17c8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a345d28/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state">AARP Florida Shredding Events</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP FL is sponsoring free shred events at select locations around the state to help people fight back against fraud and protect them from identity theft.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-study-florida-nursing-homes-show-decline-in-nursing-staffing" aria-label="AARP Study: Florida Nursing Homes Show Decline in Nursing Staffing"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/48df683/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9737aee/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-study-florida-nursing-homes-show-decline-in-nursing-staffing">AARP Study: Florida Nursing Homes Show Decline in Nursing Staffing</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">The AARP report is part of an ongoing study commissioned in collaboration with Dr. Lindsay Peterson, an assistant professor at the University of South Florida (USF), Director of the Long-term Care Administration and Aging Sciences Internship Program, and Interim Director of the Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>AARP has a long history of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">nonpartisan voter engagement</a></span></span>. As a nonpartisan organization, we don’t support or contribute to political candidates, parties or campaigns — and never have.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" data-partial-gradient="true" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c77187/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b5e10b0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/d22e51e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Advocacy Team</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-trace').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none');"><b>Warning</b> (2)</a>: include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app//Resource/experience.master.resource.root.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [<b>APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code</b>, line <b>1</b>]<div id="cakeErr66da7792b9a04-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr66da7792b9a04-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$module = array( '_id' => '66158db0e9dff2b1fd9cafcd', 'module_id' => '1098', 'name' => 'RHS - Events Experience', 'type' => 'php', 'data' => '<?php include(APP . "/Resource/experience.master.resource.root.html"); ?> <style type="text/css"> .recommenationSection {font-family: Lato, sans-serif} .recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px!important; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0.03em} .recommendationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:#dd1200; font-family:Lato, sans-serif; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; margin:0} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px; font-weight:700} .recommendationSection .uxdia-c-featured-tile__content-wrapper {padding: 0 0 .5em 0; margin-bottom: 1.25em; border-bottom: 1px solid #000} </style>', 'css' => '.recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px} .recommenadationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:rgb(221,18,0); font-size:12px} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px} ', 'script' => '', 'cache_time' => '', 'localize' => '0' ) $obj = false</pre><pre class="stack-trace">include - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 eval - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 13 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><style type="text/css"> .recommenationSection {font-family: Lato, sans-serif} .recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px!important; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0.03em} .recommendationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:#dd1200; font-family:Lato, sans-serif; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; margin:0} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px; font-weight:700} .recommendationSection .uxdia-c-featured-tile__content-wrapper {padding: 0 0 .5em 0; margin-bottom: 1.25em; border-bottom: 1px solid #000} </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-TALLAHASSEE-FL">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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Nonpartisan.</b> We're advocating for <b>what is important to our members</b> and <b>giving you a voice </b>at the <b>local,</b> <b>state </b>and<b> federal levels</b>. Your voice matters. We work with local organizations and town and city officials to make our communities more livable and greater places to age with dignity and purpose.</div> <ul class="ListPartnerCarousel-items"> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/309196c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a8af534/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png 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width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/898e27f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2F5d%2F6a8583e6428886d771eaf0950ed5%2Fstar-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e612e27/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2F5d%2F6a8583e6428886d771eaf0950ed5%2Fstar-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/sign" target="New Window/Tab">Sign up as an AARP Activist</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-affordable-utilities-now"> <img class="Image" 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href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-affordable-utilities-now">Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1d62285/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a298116/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8cf0c4f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center">AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center </a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c3b727/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2847ec6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/07f6149/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Long Term Care System</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/livable" target="New Window/Tab"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/39b8e78/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fc95321/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9f35e4d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/livable" target="New Window/Tab">AARP Florida Livable Communities</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ab0aae5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/09067cc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/220aee2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record">AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/looking-for-a-volunteer-gig-check-us-out"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/51f227d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/75a9896/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/23d5a90/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/looking-for-a-volunteer-gig-check-us-out">Volunteer</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-hide-credits data-hide-caption> <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list data-nopaddingtop data-gradient="partial" > <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters" aria-label="AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/bb1c440/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e5be537/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters">AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Voters 50+ are the driving force behind every election. They’re not just voting; they’re grappling with the everyday challenges that come with caring for parents, siblings and other loved ones, and protecting their hard-earned Social Security. AARP Florida is here to ensure you have all the information needed to cast your ballot this election season.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide" aria-label="How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5155460/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/60b465d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide">How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and options for voting, such as voting by mail, early voting or voting with a disability.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities" aria-label="AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4eca85b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9652c15/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities">AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP is investing $101,920.00 in Florida communities as part of a nationwide grant program. Twelve communities across Florida are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024" aria-label=" AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4b330af/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d2e9b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024"> AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Join the Fight: AARP Florida Launches 'Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN' Campaign Against Duke Energy and TECO's Rate Hike Proposals</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources" aria-label="Florida's Nursing Home System"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fe02f82/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f4e9fd0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Nursing Home System</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP Florida is here to provide you with information on Long-Term Care in our state. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center" aria-label="AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center "> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4825831/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1f65468/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center">AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center </a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Protecting consumers is one of AARP’s founding principles. At AARP Florida, we’re providing Florida-specific fraud resources, education, and updates to help keep Floridians</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record" aria-label="AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7ff2327/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0634b50/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record">AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Recently, AARP Florida released the 2024 Legislative Voting Record. This annual publication includes detailed information on key legislation affecting older Floridians, votes taken during committee meetings and final actions by elected officials.<br></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session" aria-label="AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8e9bcd4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b5aa8ec/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session">AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">View letters and testimony from AARP Minnesota to lawmakers and regulators regarding our legislative priorities below. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/government_watch/info-2024/health-family-2024-archive.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">View federal letters and testimony from AARP</a></span></span> to lawmakers and regulators regarding health, financial and livable communities issues.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state" aria-label="AARP Florida Shredding Events"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3ae17c8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a345d28/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state">AARP Florida Shredding Events</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP FL is sponsoring free shred events at select locations around the state to help people fight back against fraud and protect them from identity theft.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-study-florida-nursing-homes-show-decline-in-nursing-staffing" aria-label="AARP Study: Florida Nursing Homes Show Decline in Nursing Staffing"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/48df683/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9737aee/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" 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We work with local organizations and town and city officials to make our communities more livable and greater places to age with dignity and purpose.</div> <ul class="ListPartnerCarousel-items"> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/309196c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a8af534/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png 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alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/631ed40/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F9c%2F47%2Fd055de8643f7910b044c0fa47dab%2Futilities-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2649a2e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F9c%2F47%2Fd055de8643f7910b044c0fa47dab%2Futilities-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/d08e3a9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F9c%2F47%2Fd055de8643f7910b044c0fa47dab%2Futilities-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-affordable-utilities-now">Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1d62285/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a298116/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png 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height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2847ec6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/07f6149/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Long Term Care System</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/livable" target="New Window/Tab"> <img class="Image" alt="" 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Communities</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ab0aae5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/09067cc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png 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href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/looking-for-a-volunteer-gig-check-us-out">Volunteer</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-hide-credits data-hide-caption> <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list data-nopaddingtop data-gradient="partial" > <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters" aria-label="AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/bb1c440/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e5be537/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters">AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Voters 50+ are the driving force behind every election. They’re not just voting; they’re grappling with the everyday challenges that come with caring for parents, siblings and other loved ones, and protecting their hard-earned Social Security. AARP Florida is here to ensure you have all the information needed to cast your ballot this election season.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide" aria-label="How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5155460/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/60b465d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide">How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and options for voting, such as voting by mail, early voting or voting with a disability.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities" aria-label="AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4eca85b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9652c15/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities">AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP is investing $101,920.00 in Florida communities as part of a nationwide grant program. Twelve communities across Florida are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024" aria-label=" AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4b330af/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d2e9b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024"> AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Join the Fight: AARP Florida Launches 'Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN' Campaign Against Duke Energy and TECO's Rate Hike Proposals</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources" aria-label="Florida's Nursing Home System"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fe02f82/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f4e9fd0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Nursing Home System</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP Florida is here to provide you with information on Long-Term Care in our state. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center" aria-label="AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center "> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4825831/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1f65468/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center">AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center </a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Protecting consumers is one of AARP’s founding principles. At AARP Florida, we’re providing Florida-specific fraud resources, education, and updates to help keep Floridians</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record" aria-label="AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7ff2327/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0634b50/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record">AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Recently, AARP Florida released the 2024 Legislative Voting Record. This annual publication includes detailed information on key legislation affecting older Floridians, votes taken during committee meetings and final actions by elected officials.<br></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session" aria-label="AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8e9bcd4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b5aa8ec/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session">AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">View letters and testimony from AARP Minnesota to lawmakers and regulators regarding our legislative priorities below. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/government_watch/info-2024/health-family-2024-archive.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">View federal letters and testimony from AARP</a></span></span> to lawmakers and regulators regarding health, financial and livable communities issues.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state" aria-label="AARP Florida Shredding Events"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3ae17c8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a345d28/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state">AARP Florida Shredding Events</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP FL is sponsoring free shred events at select locations around the state to help people fight back against fraud and protect them from identity theft.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-study-florida-nursing-homes-show-decline-in-nursing-staffing" aria-label="AARP Study: Florida Nursing Homes Show Decline in Nursing Staffing"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/48df683/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9737aee/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-study-florida-nursing-homes-show-decline-in-nursing-staffing">AARP Study: Florida Nursing Homes Show Decline in Nursing Staffing</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">The AARP report is part of an ongoing study commissioned in collaboration with Dr. Lindsay Peterson, an assistant professor at the University of South Florida (USF), Director of the Long-term Care Administration and Aging Sciences Internship Program, and Interim Director of the Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>AARP has a long history of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">nonpartisan voter engagement</a></span></span>. As a nonpartisan organization, we don’t support or contribute to political candidates, parties or campaigns — and never have.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" data-partial-gradient="true" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c77187/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b5e10b0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/d22e51e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Advocacy Team</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-trace').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none');"><b>Warning</b> (2)</a>: include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app//Resource/experience.master.resource.root.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [<b>APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code</b>, line <b>1</b>]<div id="cakeErr66da7792b9a04-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr66da7792b9a04-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$module = array( '_id' => '66158db0e9dff2b1fd9cafcd', 'module_id' => '1098', 'name' => 'RHS - Events Experience', 'type' => 'php', 'data' => '<?php include(APP . "/Resource/experience.master.resource.root.html"); ?> <style type="text/css"> .recommenationSection {font-family: Lato, sans-serif} .recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px!important; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0.03em} .recommendationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:#dd1200; font-family:Lato, sans-serif; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; margin:0} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px; font-weight:700} .recommendationSection .uxdia-c-featured-tile__content-wrapper {padding: 0 0 .5em 0; margin-bottom: 1.25em; border-bottom: 1px solid #000} </style>', 'css' => '.recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px} .recommenadationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:rgb(221,18,0); font-size:12px} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px} ', 'script' => '', 'cache_time' => '', 'localize' => '0' ) $obj = false</pre><pre class="stack-trace">include - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 eval - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 13 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><style type="text/css"> .recommenationSection {font-family: Lato, sans-serif} .recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px!important; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0.03em} .recommendationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:#dd1200; font-family:Lato, sans-serif; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; margin:0} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px; font-weight:700} .recommendationSection .uxdia-c-featured-tile__content-wrapper {padding: 0 0 .5em 0; margin-bottom: 1.25em; border-bottom: 1px solid #000} </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-TALLAHASSEE-FL">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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Nonpartisan.</b> We're advocating for <b>what is important to our members</b> and <b>giving you a voice </b>at the <b>local,</b> <b>state </b>and<b> federal levels</b>. Your voice matters. We work with local organizations and town and city officials to make our communities more livable and greater places to age with dignity and purpose.</div> <ul class="ListPartnerCarousel-items"> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/309196c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a8af534/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png 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width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/898e27f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2F5d%2F6a8583e6428886d771eaf0950ed5%2Fstar-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e612e27/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2F5d%2F6a8583e6428886d771eaf0950ed5%2Fstar-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/sign" target="New Window/Tab">Sign up as an AARP Activist</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-affordable-utilities-now"> <img class="Image" 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href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-affordable-utilities-now">Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1d62285/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a298116/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8cf0c4f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center">AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center </a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c3b727/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2847ec6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/07f6149/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Long Term Care System</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/livable" target="New Window/Tab"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/39b8e78/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fc95321/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9f35e4d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/livable" target="New Window/Tab">AARP Florida Livable Communities</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ab0aae5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/09067cc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/220aee2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record">AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/looking-for-a-volunteer-gig-check-us-out"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/51f227d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/75a9896/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/23d5a90/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/looking-for-a-volunteer-gig-check-us-out">Volunteer</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-hide-credits data-hide-caption> <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list data-nopaddingtop data-gradient="partial" > <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters" aria-label="AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/bb1c440/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e5be537/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters">AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Voters 50+ are the driving force behind every election. They’re not just voting; they’re grappling with the everyday challenges that come with caring for parents, siblings and other loved ones, and protecting their hard-earned Social Security. AARP Florida is here to ensure you have all the information needed to cast your ballot this election season.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide" aria-label="How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5155460/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/60b465d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide">How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and options for voting, such as voting by mail, early voting or voting with a disability.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities" aria-label="AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4eca85b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9652c15/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities">AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP is investing $101,920.00 in Florida communities as part of a nationwide grant program. Twelve communities across Florida are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024" aria-label=" AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4b330af/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d2e9b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024"> AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Join the Fight: AARP Florida Launches 'Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN' Campaign Against Duke Energy and TECO's Rate Hike Proposals</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources" aria-label="Florida's Nursing Home System"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fe02f82/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f4e9fd0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Nursing Home System</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP Florida is here to provide you with information on Long-Term Care in our state. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center" aria-label="AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center "> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4825831/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1f65468/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center">AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center </a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Protecting consumers is one of AARP’s founding principles. At AARP Florida, we’re providing Florida-specific fraud resources, education, and updates to help keep Floridians</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record" aria-label="AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7ff2327/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0634b50/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record">AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Recently, AARP Florida released the 2024 Legislative Voting Record. This annual publication includes detailed information on key legislation affecting older Floridians, votes taken during committee meetings and final actions by elected officials.<br></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session" aria-label="AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8e9bcd4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b5aa8ec/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session">AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">View letters and testimony from AARP Minnesota to lawmakers and regulators regarding our legislative priorities below. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/government_watch/info-2024/health-family-2024-archive.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">View federal letters and testimony from AARP</a></span></span> to lawmakers and regulators regarding health, financial and livable communities issues.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state" aria-label="AARP Florida Shredding Events"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3ae17c8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a345d28/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state">AARP Florida Shredding Events</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP FL is sponsoring free shred events at select locations around the state to help people fight back against fraud and protect them from identity theft.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-study-florida-nursing-homes-show-decline-in-nursing-staffing" aria-label="AARP Study: Florida Nursing Homes Show Decline in Nursing Staffing"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/48df683/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9737aee/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" 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We work with local organizations and town and city officials to make our communities more livable and greater places to age with dignity and purpose.</div> <ul class="ListPartnerCarousel-items"> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/309196c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a8af534/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png 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href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-affordable-utilities-now">Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1d62285/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a298116/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png 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Communities</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ab0aae5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/09067cc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png 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href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/looking-for-a-volunteer-gig-check-us-out">Volunteer</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-hide-credits data-hide-caption> <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list data-nopaddingtop data-gradient="partial" > <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters" aria-label="AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/bb1c440/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e5be537/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters">AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Voters 50+ are the driving force behind every election. They’re not just voting; they’re grappling with the everyday challenges that come with caring for parents, siblings and other loved ones, and protecting their hard-earned Social Security. AARP Florida is here to ensure you have all the information needed to cast your ballot this election season.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide" aria-label="How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5155460/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/60b465d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide">How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and options for voting, such as voting by mail, early voting or voting with a disability.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities" aria-label="AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4eca85b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9652c15/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities">AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP is investing $101,920.00 in Florida communities as part of a nationwide grant program. Twelve communities across Florida are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024" aria-label=" AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4b330af/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d2e9b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024"> AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Join the Fight: AARP Florida Launches 'Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN' Campaign Against Duke Energy and TECO's Rate Hike Proposals</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources" aria-label="Florida's Nursing Home System"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fe02f82/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f4e9fd0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Nursing Home System</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP Florida is here to provide you with information on Long-Term Care in our state. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center" aria-label="AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center "> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4825831/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1f65468/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center">AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center </a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Protecting consumers is one of AARP’s founding principles. At AARP Florida, we’re providing Florida-specific fraud resources, education, and updates to help keep Floridians</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record" aria-label="AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7ff2327/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0634b50/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record">AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Recently, AARP Florida released the 2024 Legislative Voting Record. This annual publication includes detailed information on key legislation affecting older Floridians, votes taken during committee meetings and final actions by elected officials.<br></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session" aria-label="AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8e9bcd4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b5aa8ec/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session">AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">View letters and testimony from AARP Minnesota to lawmakers and regulators regarding our legislative priorities below. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/government_watch/info-2024/health-family-2024-archive.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">View federal letters and testimony from AARP</a></span></span> to lawmakers and regulators regarding health, financial and livable communities issues.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state" aria-label="AARP Florida Shredding Events"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3ae17c8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a345d28/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state">AARP Florida Shredding Events</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP FL is sponsoring free shred events at select locations around the state to help people fight back against fraud and protect them from identity theft.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-study-florida-nursing-homes-show-decline-in-nursing-staffing" aria-label="AARP Study: Florida Nursing Homes Show Decline in Nursing Staffing"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/48df683/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9737aee/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-study-florida-nursing-homes-show-decline-in-nursing-staffing">AARP Study: Florida Nursing Homes Show Decline in Nursing Staffing</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">The AARP report is part of an ongoing study commissioned in collaboration with Dr. Lindsay Peterson, an assistant professor at the University of South Florida (USF), Director of the Long-term Care Administration and Aging Sciences Internship Program, and Interim Director of the Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>AARP has a long history of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">nonpartisan voter engagement</a></span></span>. As a nonpartisan organization, we don’t support or contribute to political candidates, parties or campaigns — and never have.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" data-partial-gradient="true" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c77187/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b5e10b0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/d22e51e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Advocacy Team</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-trace').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none');"><b>Warning</b> (2)</a>: include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app//Resource/experience.master.resource.root.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [<b>APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code</b>, line <b>1</b>]<div id="cakeErr66da7792b9a04-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr66da7792b9a04-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$module = array( '_id' => '66158db0e9dff2b1fd9cafcd', 'module_id' => '1098', 'name' => 'RHS - Events Experience', 'type' => 'php', 'data' => '<?php include(APP . "/Resource/experience.master.resource.root.html"); ?> <style type="text/css"> .recommenationSection {font-family: Lato, sans-serif} .recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px!important; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0.03em} .recommendationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:#dd1200; font-family:Lato, sans-serif; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; margin:0} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px; font-weight:700} .recommendationSection .uxdia-c-featured-tile__content-wrapper {padding: 0 0 .5em 0; margin-bottom: 1.25em; border-bottom: 1px solid #000} </style>', 'css' => '.recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px} .recommenadationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:rgb(221,18,0); font-size:12px} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px} ', 'script' => '', 'cache_time' => '', 'localize' => '0' ) $obj = false</pre><pre class="stack-trace">include - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 eval - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 13 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><style type="text/css"> .recommenationSection {font-family: Lato, sans-serif} .recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px!important; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0.03em} .recommendationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:#dd1200; font-family:Lato, sans-serif; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; margin:0} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px; font-weight:700} .recommendationSection .uxdia-c-featured-tile__content-wrapper {padding: 0 0 .5em 0; margin-bottom: 1.25em; border-bottom: 1px solid #000} </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-TALLAHASSEE-FL">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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Nonpartisan.</b> We're advocating for <b>what is important to our members</b> and <b>giving you a voice </b>at the <b>local,</b> <b>state </b>and<b> federal levels</b>. Your voice matters. We work with local organizations and town and city officials to make our communities more livable and greater places to age with dignity and purpose.</div> <ul class="ListPartnerCarousel-items"> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/309196c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a8af534/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png 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width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/898e27f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2F5d%2F6a8583e6428886d771eaf0950ed5%2Fstar-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e612e27/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2F5d%2F6a8583e6428886d771eaf0950ed5%2Fstar-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/sign" target="New Window/Tab">Sign up as an AARP Activist</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-affordable-utilities-now"> <img class="Image" 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href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-affordable-utilities-now">Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1d62285/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a298116/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8cf0c4f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center">AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center </a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c3b727/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2847ec6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/07f6149/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Long Term Care System</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/livable" target="New Window/Tab"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/39b8e78/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fc95321/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9f35e4d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/livable" target="New Window/Tab">AARP Florida Livable Communities</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ab0aae5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/09067cc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/220aee2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record">AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/looking-for-a-volunteer-gig-check-us-out"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/51f227d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/75a9896/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/23d5a90/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/looking-for-a-volunteer-gig-check-us-out">Volunteer</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-hide-credits data-hide-caption> <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list data-nopaddingtop data-gradient="partial" > <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters" aria-label="AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/bb1c440/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e5be537/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters">AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Voters 50+ are the driving force behind every election. They’re not just voting; they’re grappling with the everyday challenges that come with caring for parents, siblings and other loved ones, and protecting their hard-earned Social Security. AARP Florida is here to ensure you have all the information needed to cast your ballot this election season.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide" aria-label="How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5155460/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/60b465d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide">How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and options for voting, such as voting by mail, early voting or voting with a disability.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities" aria-label="AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4eca85b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9652c15/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities">AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP is investing $101,920.00 in Florida communities as part of a nationwide grant program. Twelve communities across Florida are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024" aria-label=" AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4b330af/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d2e9b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024"> AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Join the Fight: AARP Florida Launches 'Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN' Campaign Against Duke Energy and TECO's Rate Hike Proposals</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources" aria-label="Florida's Nursing Home System"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fe02f82/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f4e9fd0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Nursing Home System</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP Florida is here to provide you with information on Long-Term Care in our state. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center" aria-label="AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center "> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4825831/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1f65468/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center">AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center </a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Protecting consumers is one of AARP’s founding principles. At AARP Florida, we’re providing Florida-specific fraud resources, education, and updates to help keep Floridians</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record" aria-label="AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7ff2327/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0634b50/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record">AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Recently, AARP Florida released the 2024 Legislative Voting Record. This annual publication includes detailed information on key legislation affecting older Floridians, votes taken during committee meetings and final actions by elected officials.<br></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session" aria-label="AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8e9bcd4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b5aa8ec/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session">AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">View letters and testimony from AARP Minnesota to lawmakers and regulators regarding our legislative priorities below. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/government_watch/info-2024/health-family-2024-archive.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">View federal letters and testimony from AARP</a></span></span> to lawmakers and regulators regarding health, financial and livable communities issues.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state" aria-label="AARP Florida Shredding Events"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3ae17c8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a345d28/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state">AARP Florida Shredding Events</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP FL is sponsoring free shred events at select locations around the state to help people fight back against fraud and protect them from identity theft.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-study-florida-nursing-homes-show-decline-in-nursing-staffing" aria-label="AARP Study: Florida Nursing Homes Show Decline in Nursing Staffing"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/48df683/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9737aee/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" 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We work with local organizations and town and city officials to make our communities more livable and greater places to age with dignity and purpose.</div> <ul class="ListPartnerCarousel-items"> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/309196c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a8af534/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png 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href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-affordable-utilities-now">Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1d62285/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a298116/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png 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Communities</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ab0aae5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/09067cc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png 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href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/looking-for-a-volunteer-gig-check-us-out">Volunteer</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-hide-credits data-hide-caption> <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list data-nopaddingtop data-gradient="partial" > <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters" aria-label="AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/bb1c440/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e5be537/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters">AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Voters 50+ are the driving force behind every election. They’re not just voting; they’re grappling with the everyday challenges that come with caring for parents, siblings and other loved ones, and protecting their hard-earned Social Security. AARP Florida is here to ensure you have all the information needed to cast your ballot this election season.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide" aria-label="How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5155460/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/60b465d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide">How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and options for voting, such as voting by mail, early voting or voting with a disability.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities" aria-label="AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4eca85b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9652c15/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities">AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP is investing $101,920.00 in Florida communities as part of a nationwide grant program. Twelve communities across Florida are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024" aria-label=" AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4b330af/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d2e9b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024"> AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Join the Fight: AARP Florida Launches 'Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN' Campaign Against Duke Energy and TECO's Rate Hike Proposals</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources" aria-label="Florida's Nursing Home System"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fe02f82/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f4e9fd0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Nursing Home System</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP Florida is here to provide you with information on Long-Term Care in our state. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center" aria-label="AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center "> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4825831/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1f65468/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center">AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center </a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Protecting consumers is one of AARP’s founding principles. At AARP Florida, we’re providing Florida-specific fraud resources, education, and updates to help keep Floridians</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record" aria-label="AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7ff2327/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0634b50/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record">AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Recently, AARP Florida released the 2024 Legislative Voting Record. This annual publication includes detailed information on key legislation affecting older Floridians, votes taken during committee meetings and final actions by elected officials.<br></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session" aria-label="AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8e9bcd4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b5aa8ec/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session">AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">View letters and testimony from AARP Minnesota to lawmakers and regulators regarding our legislative priorities below. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/government_watch/info-2024/health-family-2024-archive.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">View federal letters and testimony from AARP</a></span></span> to lawmakers and regulators regarding health, financial and livable communities issues.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state" aria-label="AARP Florida Shredding Events"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3ae17c8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a345d28/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state">AARP Florida Shredding Events</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP FL is sponsoring free shred events at select locations around the state to help people fight back against fraud and protect them from identity theft.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-study-florida-nursing-homes-show-decline-in-nursing-staffing" aria-label="AARP Study: Florida Nursing Homes Show Decline in Nursing Staffing"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/48df683/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9737aee/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-study-florida-nursing-homes-show-decline-in-nursing-staffing">AARP Study: Florida Nursing Homes Show Decline in Nursing Staffing</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">The AARP report is part of an ongoing study commissioned in collaboration with Dr. Lindsay Peterson, an assistant professor at the University of South Florida (USF), Director of the Long-term Care Administration and Aging Sciences Internship Program, and Interim Director of the Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>AARP has a long history of <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">nonpartisan voter engagement</a></span></span>. As a nonpartisan organization, we don’t support or contribute to political candidates, parties or campaigns — and never have.</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="PromoFullWidth" data-partial-gradient="true" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-overlay"></div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-media"> <img class="Image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c77187/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/1440x640!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg" data-srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b5e10b0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/2880x1280!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/d22e51e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x1792+0+616/resize/4320x1920!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2Fd7%2F6733d28b40adb304c5993b0c7131%2Fimg-0666.jpg 3x" width="1440" height="640"> </div> <div class="PromoFullWidth-info" > <div class="PromoFullWidth-title"> <span class="Link">Advocacy Team</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-trace').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none');"><b>Warning</b> (2)</a>: include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app//Resource/experience.master.resource.root.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [<b>APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code</b>, line <b>1</b>]<div id="cakeErr66da7792b9a04-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr66da7792b9a04-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr66da7792b9a04-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$module = array( '_id' => '66158db0e9dff2b1fd9cafcd', 'module_id' => '1098', 'name' => 'RHS - Events Experience', 'type' => 'php', 'data' => '<?php include(APP . "/Resource/experience.master.resource.root.html"); ?> <style type="text/css"> .recommenationSection {font-family: Lato, sans-serif} .recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px!important; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0.03em} .recommendationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:#dd1200; font-family:Lato, sans-serif; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; margin:0} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px; font-weight:700} .recommendationSection .uxdia-c-featured-tile__content-wrapper {padding: 0 0 .5em 0; margin-bottom: 1.25em; border-bottom: 1px solid #000} </style>', 'css' => '.recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px} .recommenadationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:rgb(221,18,0); font-size:12px} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px} ', 'script' => '', 'cache_time' => '', 'localize' => '0' ) $obj = false</pre><pre class="stack-trace">include - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 eval - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 13 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><style type="text/css"> .recommenationSection {font-family: Lato, sans-serif} .recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px!important; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0.03em} .recommendationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:#dd1200; font-family:Lato, sans-serif; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; margin:0} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px; font-weight:700} .recommendationSection .uxdia-c-featured-tile__content-wrapper {padding: 0 0 .5em 0; margin-bottom: 1.25em; border-bottom: 1px solid #000} </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-TALLAHASSEE-FL">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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Nonpartisan.</b> We're advocating for <b>what is important to our members</b> and <b>giving you a voice </b>at the <b>local,</b> <b>state </b>and<b> federal levels</b>. Your voice matters. We work with local organizations and town and city officials to make our communities more livable and greater places to age with dignity and purpose.</div> <ul class="ListPartnerCarousel-items"> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/309196c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a8af534/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fbc%2F0f9eeb564e67992f12b8a8af93b4%2Fcapitol-mn-icon-button.png 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width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/898e27f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2F5d%2F6a8583e6428886d771eaf0950ed5%2Fstar-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e612e27/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F46%2F5d%2F6a8583e6428886d771eaf0950ed5%2Fstar-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://action.aarp.org/sign" target="New Window/Tab">Sign up as an AARP Activist</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-affordable-utilities-now"> <img class="Image" 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href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-affordable-utilities-now">Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1d62285/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a298116/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8cf0c4f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F05%2F78%2Fce477229424d893c5bc0f6e6cff2%2Ffraud-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center">AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center </a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c3b727/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2847ec6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/07f6149/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fc9%2Ffe%2F63c87cb242748c7472b47aff76cf%2Fhealth-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Long Term Care System</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/livable" target="New Window/Tab"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/39b8e78/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/300x150!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png" width="300" height="150" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fc95321/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9f35e4d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/300x150+0+0/resize/900x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F18%2F89%2F6dd32dab40a79ac772154c2078aa%2Flivable-icon.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="www.aarp.org/livable" target="New Window/Tab">AARP Florida Livable Communities</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ab0aae5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/09067cc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/220aee2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F53%2Ff0%2F5bc7d4e94a9e8f7b484b1ca81d7f%2Fmegaphone-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record">AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="ListPartnerCarousel-items-item"> <div class="PromoPartner"> <div class="PromoPartner-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/looking-for-a-volunteer-gig-check-us-out"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/51f227d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/200x100!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png" width="200" height="100" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/75a9896/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/400x200!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/23d5a90/2147483647/strip/true/crop/200x100+0+0/resize/600x300!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F27%2F42%2Fc7be4f174671afea3c52585ff025%2Fheart-icon-button.png 3x"> </a></div> <div class="PromoPartner-info"> <hr /> <div class="PromoPartner-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/looking-for-a-volunteer-gig-check-us-out">Volunteer</a> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="Enhancement" data-hide-credits data-hide-caption> <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="ListOneColumn" data-list data-nopaddingtop data-gradient="partial" > <div class="ListOneColumn-items" data-list-items> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters" aria-label="AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/bb1c440/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e5be537/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5177x2899+0+304/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2F2f%2Fe40e2fe0468c9308b1801f0815ec%2Fgettyimages-1281356044-rc.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-2024-election-headquarters">AARP Florida 2024 Election Headquarters</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Voters 50+ are the driving force behind every election. They’re not just voting; they’re grappling with the everyday challenges that come with caring for parents, siblings and other loved ones, and protecting their hard-earned Social Security. AARP Florida is here to ensure you have all the information needed to cast your ballot this election season.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide" aria-label="How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5155460/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/60b465d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1680+0+165/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F2f%2F64%2F5d68695b467684805a182587c5c3%2Fgettyimages-617792152.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/election-voting-guide">How to Vote in Florida’s 2024 Elections</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and options for voting, such as voting by mail, early voting or voting with a disability.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities" aria-label="AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4eca85b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9652c15/2147483647/strip/true/crop/634x355+390+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F35%2F7c%2F167b139740c5af202a33b3df25d9%2Fcommunity-challenge-grant-image.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-investing-101-920-00-in-florida-communities">AARP Investing $101,920.00 in Florida Communities!</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP is investing $101,920.00 in Florida communities as part of a nationwide grant program. Twelve communities across Florida are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024" aria-label=" AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4b330af/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0d2e9b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/7795x4365+0+901/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fed%2F7b%2F95cfc88e45b695e1f194eb9eeb39%2Fgettyimages-486548489-1.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/get-ampd-up-to-keep-rates-down-june-3-2024"> AARP Florida urges Floridians to “Get amp’d UP to keep rates DOWN” and oppose rate increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric Company</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Join the Fight: AARP Florida Launches 'Get Amp'd UP to Keep Rates DOWN' Campaign Against Duke Energy and TECO's Rate Hike Proposals</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources" aria-label="Florida's Nursing Home System"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fe02f82/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f4e9fd0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6311x3534+0+0/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F74%2F24%2F0ab9ed17479bae436fd5b6c1578c%2Fgettyimages-1473155461.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-long-term-care-resources">Florida's Nursing Home System</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP Florida is here to provide you with information on Long-Term Care in our state. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center" aria-label="AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center "> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4825831/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1f65468/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+1/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1f%2Fee%2F6d4f5f1c4e7bad8ad530501b7a27%2Ffraud.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-fraud-resource-center">AARP Florida Fraud Resource Center </a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Protecting consumers is one of AARP’s founding principles. At AARP Florida, we’re providing Florida-specific fraud resources, education, and updates to help keep Floridians</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record" aria-label="AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7ff2327/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0634b50/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6600x3696+0+352/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fcc%2Ff5%2F832c7bfe3fe0ddd0e6042d008f81%2Fadobestock-87738530.jpeg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-releases-digital-flipbook-featuring-2022-voting-record">AARP Florida Releases 2024 Legislative Voting Record</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Recently, AARP Florida released the 2024 Legislative Voting Record. This annual publication includes detailed information on key legislation affecting older Floridians, votes taken during committee meetings and final actions by elected officials.<br></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session" aria-label="AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8e9bcd4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b5aa8ec/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x605+0+238/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fce%2Fa9%2F4e9c00af469599ef72686459f060%2Fvolunteers.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-florida-celebrates-victories-for-older-floridians-in-2024-legislative-session">AARP Florida Celebrates Victories for Older Floridians in 2024 Legislative Session</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">View letters and testimony from AARP Minnesota to lawmakers and regulators regarding our legislative priorities below. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/government_watch/info-2024/health-family-2024-archive.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">View federal letters and testimony from AARP</a></span></span> to lawmakers and regulators regarding health, financial and livable communities issues.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state" aria-label="AARP Florida Shredding Events"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3ae17c8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a345d28/2147483647/strip/true/crop/239x134+0+16/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F22%2F52%2F0dc4d8db8dcaa58c1f3a707de1ad%2Fshred.jpg 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/join-aarp-fl-at-shredding-events-across-the-state">AARP Florida Shredding Events</a> </div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">AARP FL is sponsoring free shred events at select locations around the state to help people fight back against fraud and protect them from identity theft.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ListOneColumn-items-item" data-list-item> <div class="PromoImageOnSide" data-button-style=default > <div class="PromoImageOnSide-content"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-media"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/aarp-study-florida-nursing-homes-show-decline-in-nursing-staffing" aria-label="AARP Study: Florida Nursing Homes Show Decline in Nursing Staffing"> <img class="Image" alt="" src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/48df683/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/600x336!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png" width="600" height="336" srcset="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9737aee/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x448+0+76/resize/1200x672!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png 2x" ></a></div> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-info"> <div class="PromoImageOnSide-title"> <a class="Link" 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