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Appointments by Governor Rick Scott for Tuesday, November 22, 2017

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Gov. Scott Reappoints Two to Florida Keys
Community College District Board of Trustees

Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Sheldon Suga and Stephanie Scuderi to the Florida Keys Community College District Board of Trustees.
Suga, 63, of Duck Key, is a VP Managing Director at Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key. He received his bachelor’s degree from Ryerson Polytechnic University. Suga is reappointed for a term beginning November 21, 2017, and ending May 31, 2021.
Scuderi, 45, of Tavernier, is the Market President for the Upper Keys at Centennial Bank. She received her bachelor’s degree from Cornell University, her master’s degree in integrated marketing communications from Northwestern University, and her master’s degree in business administration from the University of Virginia. Scuderi is reappointed for a term beginning November 21, 2017, and ending May 31, 2021.
The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.

Gov. Scott Reappoints Two to Jacksonville Aviation Authority

Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Patrick Kilbane and Giselle Carson to the Jacksonville Aviation Authority.
Kilbane, 38, of Jacksonville, is a financial advisor with Ullmann Brown Wealth Advisors. He received his law degree from the University of Notre Dame. He is reappointed for a term beginning November 21, 2017, and ending September 30, 2021.
Carson, 49, of Jacksonville, is an attorney and shareholder with Marks Gray PA. Carson received her bachelor’s degree from McGill University and her law degree from the Florida Coastal School of Law. She is reappointed for a term beginning November 21, 2017, and ending September 30, 2021.

Gov. Scott Reappoints Pat Alley to Children’s
Services Council of Saint Lucie County

Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Pat Alley to the Children’s Services Council of Saint Lucie County.
Alley, 74, of Fort Pierce, is the retired vice president of development for TD Bank. She is reappointed for a term beginning November 21, 2017, and ending November 13, 2020.

Appointments by Gov. Rick Scott for Thursday, November 9, 2017

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Gov. Scott Appoints Two to Board of Pharmacy

Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of two to the Board of Pharmacy.
Dr. Jeffrey Mesaros, 40, of Orlando, is the senior legal counsel of pharmacy practice for CVS Health. Dr. Mesaros received his doctor of pharmacy from the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy at Wilkes University. He succeeds Dr. Goar Alvarez and is appointed for a term beginning November 9, 2017, and ending October 31, 2020.
David Wright, 53, of Fort Pierce, is the owner of Butterfield Pharmacy. Wright received his bachelor of pharmacy from the University of Kentucky. He succeeds Debra Glass and is appointed for a term beginning November 9, 2017, and ending October 31, 2019.
These appointments are subject to Senate confirmation.

Gov. Scott Appoints Patrice Vance to Florida Center for Nursing Board of Directors

Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Patrice Vance to the Florida Center for Nursing Board of Directors.
Patrice Vance, 53, of Tampa, is the division vice president of clinical operations and quality for HCA West Florida Division. Vance received her master’s degree in nursing from the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. She succeeds Dora Krauss and is appointed for a term beginning November 9, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018.

Gov. Scott Reappoints Gary Wendt to Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees

Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Gary Wendt to the Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees.
Wendt, 75, of Ft. Lauderdale, currently serves as the Chairman of Deerpath Capital Management, LP. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his master’s degree from Harvard University. Wendt is reappointed for a term beginning November 9, 2017, and ending June 30, 2022.
This appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.

Gov. Scott Reappoints Joe Wright to South Florida State College District Board of Trustees

Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Joe Wright to the South Florida State College District Board of Trustees.
Wright, 61, of Avon Park, is the president of V. W. Farms, Inc. He received his bachelor’s, master’s and juris doctorate from the University of Florida. Wright is reappointed for a term beginning November 9, 2017, and ending May 31, 2019.
The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.

Gov. Scott Reappoints Danny Ryals III to Chipola College District Board of Trustees

Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Daniel “Danny” Ryals to the Chipola College District Board of Trustees.
Ryals, 66, of Altha, is a broker with Danny Ryals Real Estate and the owner of R & R Warehouses. Ryals is reappointed for a term beginning November 9, 2017 and ending May 31, 2021.
The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.

Gov. Scott Reappoints Les Daniels to Health Care District of Palm Beach County

Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Les Daniels to the Health Care District of Palm Beach County.
Les Daniels, of Palm Beach, is the operating partner of AE Industrial Partners, LLC. Daniels received his bachelor’s degree in economics from Fordham University. He is reappointed for a term beginning November 9, 2017, and ending September 30, 2020.
 

Gov. Rick Scott Proposes Record Investments in Florida’s Environment

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Governor Rick Scott last week announced his proposal for $1.7 billion in funding for Florida’s environment as part of his 2018-2019 recommended budget. This $1.7 billion funding for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection is a more than $220 million increase over the current year.
The proposed funding includes:

  • $50 million to expedite repairs for the federal Herbert Hoover Dike at Lake Okeechobee;
  • A record investment of $55 million for Florida’s springs;
  • A record investment of $100 million for Florida’s beaches;
  • A record $355 million for Everglades restoration;
  • A record $50 million for Florida’s state parks; and
  • $50 million for Florida Forever to help preserve and protect our natural lands

This April, Governor Scott met with President Donald Trump regarding the importance of fixing the federally operated Herbert Hoover Dike and received his commitment to fixing the dike. Last month, President Trump instructed White House Director of the Office of Management and Budget Mick Mulvaney to accelerate the completion of repairs to Florida’s Herbert Hoover Dike. See more HERE.

Gov. Rick Scott to Announce New Jobs at Belcan Corporation in West Palm Beach

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MEDIA ADVISORY

Tomorrow, August 29th, Governor Rick Scott will announce new jobs at Belcan Corporation in West Palm Beach. Recently, Governor Scott announced that Florida’s economy has created more than 1.4 million private sector jobs since December 2010.
WHAT: Jobs Announcement
WHEN: 3:00 PM
WHERE: Belcan, LLC
2410 Metrocentre Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Gov. Scott Highlights New Jobs at Think Anew in Tampa

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Information technology services firm to create 20 new jobs


Governor Rick Scott today announced the creation of 20 new jobs at Think Anew, an information technology managed services provider in Tampa. The new building is the company’s first Florida location. The small business considered other locations, including Mississippi, but ultimately chose Tampa as the best location for their new facility.
Governor Rick Scott said, “I’m proud to highlight small business Think Anew which chose Florida as the best place to expand and create 20 new jobs for families. Florida continues to outpace the nation for job growth and our unemployment rate is at a 10-year low which is great news. In order to attract more companies like Think Anew to Florida, we created the new $85 million Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. This transparent, flexible program will continue our push to make Florida the premiere destination for job creation.”
Think Anew CEO Don Glidewell said, “The excitement building around job creation and recruitment of top tier companies to the Tampa area, especially in the Health and Life Sciences sector, is undeniable. This is a reflection of not only the talent coming from the communities and universities, but also the hard work and determination of the staff at Tampa Hillsborough EDC, Enterprise Florida, and Governor Scott’s office. As a company that believes in the American Dream and supports the healthcare community by making their operations safer, compliant and more efficient, Think Anew will bring new advancements and higher paying jobs to Florida.”
The project was made possible through strong partnerships between Enterprise Florida, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, City of Tampa, Hillsborough County and the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation.
Cissy Proctor, Executive Director of the Department of Economic Opportunity, said, “Think Anew, LLC is a great example of our pro-growth policies coming to fruition and helping Floridians find jobs. The company will find a talented workforce in Hillsborough to fill its high-skill, high-wage STEM job openings. I am proud that Florida has created an environment ideal for business expansion and job creation.”
Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners Chairman Stacy White said, “We’re pleased to welcome Think Anew to Hillsborough County and thank them for choosing our community. We recognize the tremendous value that the information technology sector contributes to our region’s economic future, and are committed to helping companies like Think Anew get the business assistance they need to thrive in our market.”
Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation Chair and President of Hillsborough Community College Dr. Ken Atwater said, “Tampa is an incubator for the information technology sector – particularly those providing business-to-business service. We are confident that Think Anew will enjoy the same level of prosperity here as others that have similarly chosen to expand in Hillsborough County, including Accusoft, BlueGrace Logistics, CareSync, DAS Health, Nitro, ReliaQuest, and SunView Software.”
About Think Anew
Think Anew, founded in 2007, provides information technology services that enable efficient interaction between hardware and software for the healthcare, education and government sectors. The company offers full technical support services, including help desk; wireless, cloud and connectivity solutions; mobile device management and encryption; onsite implementation; data migration; disaster recovery and business continuity, and more.  For more information visit ThinkAnew.com.

Gov. Scott Highlights Tampa International Airport’s New SkyConnect Trains

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Governor Rick Scott today visited Port Tampa Bay to celebrate the arrival of the new SkyConnect trains and discuss Florida’s continued investments into airports and ports.
Governor Scott said, “We recently learned that Florida is number two in the United States for airline passengers. By investing over $1 billion in state funding in our airports over the past six years, we are making sure that Florida’s infrastructure is on the cutting edge and can support our growing economy. Today, I was proud to attend the arrival of Tampa International Airport’s new SkyConnect trains. As the airport continues their renovations, these trains will help accommodate the millions of future passengers that the Tampa International Airport will welcome.”
Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Mike Dew said, “Governor Scott’s record setting investments in transportation infrastructure have led to an economic revival across the state. The delivery of the SkyConnect cars from Japan, represents how interdependent our state transportation infrastructure has become and reflects how critical partnerships are to our transportation system.”
Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn said, “This is an exciting day that would not have come without vision of the staff, the support of our local business partners and the financial commitment of Governor Scott and our Tampa Bay legislative delegation. The new SkyConnect trains will provide a seamless commute to TIA’s new rental car facility while providing just one more reason why Tampa International is the best airport in the country.”
The Fighting for Florida’s Future budget signed by Governor Scott last month included more than $263 million for aviation improvements, and since 2011, the State of Florida has invested more than $1 billion in Florida’s airports. Florida airports account for 1.3 million Florida jobs with an annual payroll of $44.5 billion, and support more than $144 billion in annual economic activity. Florida has four large hub airports, more than any other state.

Gov. Rick Scott to Attend Grand Opening of Walmart’s New E-Commerce Fulfillment Center

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Tomorrow, July 18th, Governor Rick Scott will attend the grand opening of Walmart’s new e-commerce fulfillment center in Davenport and highlight Walmart’s continued growth in Florida.
WHAT: Grand Opening
WHEN: 10:00 AM
WHERE: Walmart Fulfillment Center
5100 North Ridge Trail
Davenport, FL 33897

Appointments by Gov. Rick Scott for Monday, June 26, 2017

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Gov. Scott Appoints One to Board of Osteopathic Medicine

Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Dr. Michelle Mendez to the Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Mendez, 49, of Jacksonville, is a physician and the owner of Mendez Family Care. She is reappointed for a term beginning June 26, 2017, and ending October 31, 2020.
This appointment is subject to Senate confirmation.

Gov. Scott Appoints One to Board of Physical Therapy Practice

Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Dr. Kay Tasso to the Board of Physical Therapy Practice.
Dr. Tasso, 56, of Ponte Vedra, is a physical therapist at Coastal Therapy. She is reappointed for a term beginning June 26, 2017, and ending October 31, 2020.
This appointment is subject to Senate confirmation.

Gov. Rick Scott to Highlight Security Funding for Jewish Day Schools

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MEDIA ADVISORY

Tomorrow, June 6, Governor Rick Scott will highlight security funding for Jewish Day Schools included the Fighting for Florida’s Future Budget.
WHAT: Budget Highlight Ceremony
WHEN: 9:00 AM
WHERE: Brauser Maimonides Academy
5300 SW 40th Ave,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
 

MEDIA ADVISORY

Tomorrow, June 6, Governor Rick Scott will highlight security funding for Jewish Day Schools included the Fighting for Florida’s Future Budget.
WHAT: Budget Highlight Ceremony
WHEN: 12:00 PM
WHERE: Orlando Torah Academy
8651 Commodity Cir
Orlando, FL 32819