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Senator Jack Latvala to Speak at Florida Redevelopment Association Annual Conference

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MEDIA ADVISORY

WHO: Members of the media
WHAT: Sen. Latvala at the Florida Redevelopment Association’s Annual Conference
WHERE: Hilton Daytona Beach Ocean Front Resort
100 North Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach
WHEN: Thursday, October 19, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
WHY: For annual conference attendees to hear from Sen. Latvala on the upcoming legislative session, what private and public sector professionals can expect and how it will impact community redevelopment.
One of Florida’s top leaders and expected gubernatorial candidate, Sen. Jack Latvala, R-Clearwater, is set to speak during the annual conference of the Florida Redevelopment Association – a statewide organization dedicated to assisting Florida professionals and volunteers in community revitalization efforts.
Latvala’s plenary session will start at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 19, and cover the upcoming legislative session as well as discuss issues surrounding community redevelopment.
The Florida Redevelopment Association 2017 Annual Conference provides real-world solutions to the ever-changing landscape of challenges faced by agencies, organizations and businesses committed to successful redevelopment initiatives across Florida. Attendees include redevelopment professionals, elected officials and business community leaders.
For more information on the FRA or its annual conference, visit redevelopment.net.

Florida League of Cities Conference to Feature Former Dallas Police Chief David Brown, NLC President Matt Zone, J.M. “Mac” Stipanovich

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Workshops to cover opioid epidemic, 5G wireless
infrastructure, cyber security, disaster recovery

The Florida League of Cities will hold its 91st Annual Conference on August 17-20 at the World Center Marriott in Orlando. This year’s conference will feature workshops and speakers to help municipalities prevent, neutralize, and respond to possible threats to their communities.
“My year-long presidential initiative ‘Safe Cities, Safe Florida’ has focused on developing training and resources to help local leaders build safer communities,” said Florida League of Cities President and Boca Raton Mayor Susan Haynie. “Be it a hurricane, tornado, active shooter, sinkhole, or wildfire, cities are on the front line of protecting their residents during a crisis. No two cities in Florida are exactly the same, but regardless of the issues we face, we can work together to create safer communities for all of Florida.”
This year’s conference will provide attendees with tools to help Florida cities address some of the most pressing issues facing them, including the opioid epidemic, road safety, disaster recovery, and cyber security. Keynote speakers include former Dallas Police Chief David Brown, who will recap the day he lost several officers to an active shooter and describe how the city recovered and lessons learned from the tragedy.
Conference attendees will also hear keynote presentations from National League of Cities President Matt Zone, a Cleveland, Ohio, city council member; and J.M. “Mac” Stipanovich, a prominent Florida attorney who represents the Florida League of Cities, as well as other individuals and entities, before state government agencies, the governor and Cabinet, and the Legislature.
Workshops on topics ranging from social advocacy and wireless communication infrastructure to city ballot initiatives and Florida’s Constitution Revision Commission will provide valuable information to help city officials from municipalities of all sizes. Technical assistance and resource materials will be available in the Municipal Marketplace throughout the conference.
At the new Grants Expo, attendees will have the opportunity to speak with representatives from various federal, state, and nonprofit organizations about their grant programs, including housing, historic preservation, emergency management, and economic development.
During the annual conference, members of the League’s Legislative Committee will discuss and present the organization’s legislative priorities for the 2018 legislative session for approval by the membership. Approved items will become the League’s 2018 Action Agenda.
Registration will be available on site. Members of the media are welcome.