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The Florida Association of Destination Marketing Organizations (FADMO) today delivered “green slime” (gooey, green glow-in-the-dark putty) to Florida’s legislators with a clear message— reauthorize and fully fund VISIT FLORIDA. [Read more…] about Green Slime Deliveries to Legislature Highlight Need for VISIT FLORIDA Funding
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced several initiatives to assist residents in Monroe County recover from Hurricane Irma, prepare for future storms and restore the beauty of the Keys with a new canal restoration initiative. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Commits to Florida Keys Restoration
In response to the recent announcement that Speaker Jose Oliva will address the issue of cancer benefits for Florida’s firefighters this session, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis made the following statement: [Read more…] about CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Florida’s Firefighters Need Cancer Benefits Now
FDOT will be holding the final steering committee meeting of the Barrier Islands Traffic Study at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the CrossPointe Fellowship Church at 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, Florida, 34217. [Read more…] about Sarasota Manatee Barrier Islands Traffic Study
Former Congressman Steve Southerland, Chair of Stand Up North Florida, today made a presentation to a Florida Senate committee about the ongoing economic and environmental needs of North Florida, particularly those related to recovery from Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Southerland Makes Strong Case for North Florida
Six months after Hurricane Michael came ashore in Mexico Beach, Florida, businesses are beginning to reopen. [Read more…] about Never Forgotten Coast Launches “What’s Open: Mexico Beach”
Governor Ron DeSantis today participated in a roundtable discussion outlining his environmental priorities regarding $625 million for Everglades restoration, the appointment of a Chief Science Officer, and a strategic plan to combat blue-green algae and red tide. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Outlines Environmental Priorities at the University of Florida
Daytona State College honored 162 students along with three employees during its annual outstanding student awards convocation held April 11. [Read more…] about Daytona State honors students and employees at awards convocation
Volunteer Florida and Uber announced that the fourth annual Suits for Session service project resulted in the collection of 5,769 items of professional attire. [Read more…] about Volunteer Florida, Uber Collect 5,769 Items Through Suits for Session
The Florida Lottery announces that Maria Parada, 59, of Key Largo, claimed the $3 million FLORIDA LOTTO® jackpot from the drawing held on March 6, 2019, at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Key Largo woman claims $3 million FLORIDA LOTTO® jackpot
