The Executive Committee of Enterprise Florida’s Board of Directors today held a conference call and unanimously approved Mike Grissom as Interim President and CEO of Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI). [Read more…] about EFI Executive Committee names Mike Grissom as Interim President and CEO
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Florida Healthy Kids Corporation Holds Subsidy & Full-Pay Prices Steady in 2019
During recent meetings of the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation Board of Directors, the Board approved subsidy and full-pay rates for the 2019 plan year, which began October 1 for the subsidized plan and will begin on January 1, 2019, for the full-pay plan. [Read more…] about Florida Healthy Kids Corporation Holds Subsidy & Full-Pay Prices Steady in 2019
Local Leaders Rise Up to Fill Climate Action Void
Despite the lack of Federal and State action on climate, cities and counties
are investing in clean energy solutions to protect their communities
In early December, world leaders will meet in Katowice, Poland for the 24th COP meeting and the Katowice Climate Change Conference – a follow-up to Kyoto and Paris. While the Administration may be rolling back federal standards to combat climate change, local governments and businesses throughout Florida are embracing clean energy solutions to climate change. [Read more…] about Local Leaders Rise Up to Fill Climate Action Void
Lauren’s Kids Wins Two EMMY Awards for Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Programs
Lauren’s Kids, the Florida-based foundation dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse through education and awareness, won two Suncoast Regional EMMY Awards on Saturday for their awareness videos, “Walk in My Shoes: Prevention through Education” and “Child Sexual Abuse Prevention – Lauren’s Kids.” [Read more…] about Lauren’s Kids Wins Two EMMY Awards for Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Programs
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC Supports the 2018 FLASCO Fall Session in Orlando
The Florida Society of Clinical Oncology (FLASCO) hosted the 2018 FLASCO Fall Session, November 8th-10th, in Orlando, Florida at the Orlando World Center Marriott with approximately 450 attendees. More than 30 Florida Cancer Specialists (FCS) physicians and staff were in attendance, in addition to numerous FCS FLASCO Board Members and Liaisons. [Read more…] about Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC Supports the 2018 FLASCO Fall Session in Orlando
Miami woman has $15 million reasons to celebrate this holiday season
The Florida Lottery announces that Lisa Quilez, 48, of Miami, claimed a $15 million top prize from the FLORIDA 100X THE CASH Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. Quilez chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $11,175,000.00. [Read more…] about Miami woman has $15 million reasons to celebrate this holiday season
Spring Hill man turns $5 into $500,000 playing the $500,000 PAYDAY Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Branden Maldonado, 20, of Spring Hill, claimed a $500,000 top prize from the $500,000 PAYDAY Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He purchased his winning ticket from 7-Eleven, located at 14333 Spring Hill Drive in Spring Hill. [Read more…] about Spring Hill man turns $5 into $500,000 playing the $500,000 PAYDAY Scratch-Off game
Floridians for Reproductive Freedom launches new online home for Florida’s abortion rights movement
The Floridians for Reproductive Freedom coalition (FRF) has launched the new online home and resource center for Florida’s reproductive rights movement at FloridaReproFreedom.org. A thriving coalition of more than 50 organizations, FRF advocates for access to the full range of reproductive health care – from abortion to birth control to evidence-based sex education. [Read more…] about Floridians for Reproductive Freedom launches new online home for Florida’s abortion rights movement
Orlando man claims $1 million prize playing the $5,000,000 GOLD RUSH CLASSIC Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Michael Wolff, 48, of Orlando, claimed a $1 million prize in the $5,000,000 GOLD RUSH CLASSIC Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He chose to receive his prize in a one-time, lump-sum payment of $710,000.00. [Read more…] about Orlando man claims $1 million prize playing the $5,000,000 GOLD RUSH CLASSIC Scratch-Off game
Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® Raises $369,000 in Sarasota/Manatee
SBC Striders Team Named Top Fundraising Team at 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s
More than 1,500 Sarasota/Manatee area residents joined the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s in the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease on November 17 at Nathan Benderson Park. Participants raised nearly $369,000, exceeding the goal by over $30,000. [Read more…] about Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® Raises $369,000 in Sarasota/Manatee
