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Architects both dead and living will be competing in a statewide competition this spring. Today, standing on the steps of the historic capitol in Tallahassee, the American Institute of Architects launched a contest pitting 100 Florida buildings in a battle for best in the state. The historic capitol is in the contest. Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll was on hand to help launch the voting. She says architecture enhances Florida living.

“They are free to have their artistic creativity and their talents to provide a variety of eye candy and sky beauty with an array of architectural design for us to marvel over,” said Carroll.

Pictures of the 100 buildings are listed on the competition’s webpage, www.aiaflatop100.org. That’s also where people can vote for their favorite Florida structure.